Gitter's 796 "mod" thread

[gitter]

They are the touring bars on stock risers. They are rotated back to almost to the last marker on the bars. They almost come in contact with the tank at full lock, but I find it to be a comfortable position. I'm 5'8 if that gives you a good reference

[DucHead]

Jeez, I got all excited for a minute.

No offense, but new handlebars and slip-ons don't constitute a "build."

How about "Glitter's 796 mods."   

[Raux]

Jeez, I got all excited for a minute.

No offense, but new handlebars and slip-ons don't constitute a "build."

How about "Glitter's 796 mods."   

was wondering the same

[gitter]

My apologies for causing a false sense of excitement....if there are certain requirements somewhere that stipulate what can and cant be called a build thread I must have missed them.

That also raises the question of what modifications one must complete before being able to refer to their thread as a "build" thread.

[DucNaked]

A "build" around here is usually a ground up afair. With custom made parts or fabrication. There are guys here with some serious skills.
 
My bike is far from stock, but I don't consider what I've done to it a build. It's just a bunch of bolt on shit that a monkey could install. What I've done are "mods" and I think it would more oppropriatly describe your bike.

[ungeheuer]

A "build" around here is usually a ground up afair. With custom made parts or fabrication. There are guys here with some serious skills.

^^This. 

Modding IMO is fitting and/or adapting components already manufactured by others. 

Whereas a "build" is having the skills to be able to design and fabricate the shit yourself.  I'm constantly in awe of those around here with such skills.

My bike is far from stock, but I don't consider what I've done to it a build. It's just a bunch of bolt on shit that a monkey could install. What I've done are "mods" and I think it would more oppropriatly describe your bike.

+1. I'm in the same monkey category  . 

My apologies for causing a false sense of excitement....if there are certain requirements somewhere that stipulate what can and cant be called a build thread I must have missed them.

That also raises the question of what modifications one must complete before being able to refer to their thread as a "build" thread.

No need for apologies.  And you shouldnt feel that anyone here is taking a shot at you.  You have a nice bike with some nice accessories, the point being made is merely that nice though they are they're not that remarkable nor ground-breaking  .

[gitter]

There is no doubt in my mind that there are many people on this board that know a lot more than I do about fabrication and really anything in that arena (Raux being one of them). If one of the mods wants to change the title to "mods" instead of "build" I really have no issue with it at all.

That  being said, there is a difference between the original comment that sparked this little side bar and the comment right above this one. It stands to reason that if someone prefaces a statement with "No offence,  but" they are expecting that statement to be offensive in some way. Which to me is somewhat counterproductive considering the idea behind an online forum.

Anyway, like I said before, if one of the mods wants to change the name of the thread to mods instead of build thats fine with me.

[DucNaked]

Don't feel like its personal or anything. 
This mod vs custom has come up before. Don't let it sour your view of the forum. It's all in good fun. 

If you want you can edit the title in your first post.

[DucHead]

... It stands to reason that if someone prefaces a statement with "No offence,  but" they are expecting that statement to be offensive in some way. Which to me is somewhat counterproductive considering the idea behind an online forum...

In this case, you're wrong.   

[gitter]

Getting back to what this thread is actually about...

Charcoal canister gone -


Pazzo shortys and shorai battery on the way

[DucNaked]

 
Nice. It's amazing how that little piece of plastic cleans up that side.

Any plans on removing the frame stickers? I relocated mine under the steat.

[Anchorism]

Just a thought.... try removing the oil cooler fairing.  Makes it look pretty sharp.  Thats IF you want to go for a good naked look. 

[gitter]

So remove the oil cooler cover and the two side covers also? I'm curious how that would look. Anyone have any pictures?

[gitter]

Found some pictures in one of your threads. I like the look but I worry about the oil cooler losing the little bit of protection it had.

On a side note, you like the s4r wheels and rear sets?