Poll: What would you most like to improve on your bike?

Poll: What would you most like to improve on your motorcycle?

Suspension
5
7%
Handling
6
9%
Acceleration
3
4%
Performance
8
12%
Seat Comfort
11
16%
Touring ability
5
7%
Gas mileage
10
15%
Accessories
4
6%
Electronics
2
3%
Brakeing
3
4%
Sound
2
3%
Wind shielding
7
10%
Lights
0
No votes
Reliabilty
2
3%
 
Total votes: 68

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TechTMW
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#11 Unread post by TechTMW »

I put seat comfort. Too much numb butt going on.
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#12 Unread post by emperorjordan »

for my bike, I would like a steering damper..... because at about 80, the bars start the wobble. Also, a larger gas tank.

I would say a better seat, but right now, what I have is PERFECT for the dirt, so I guess it is a compromise because it its pretty lame for long highway rides.
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#13 Unread post by Scott58 »

I agree with charles. even at 73mpg this little 2.6 gal tank doesn't cut it.
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#14 Unread post by barmy_carmy »

I agree with chopper charles, the FZX 750 only holds approx 13 ltrs fuel, definately a bigger fuel tank.......or Gas as you Americans etc put it :laughing:
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#15 Unread post by dyrah »

Generally, it's the performance that matters.. I want a motorcycle that performs well, anytime and anywhere.

I want a motorcycle with high performance riding ability.. :)

that's all..
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#16 Unread post by vulcanman500 »

I am totaly satisfied with my Vulcan. But the CBR is getting a new paint job in a few months.
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#17 Unread post by clueless »

Riding comfort. My 99 ACE750 vibrates a little too much.
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#18 Unread post by Mag7C »

Mileage. I'm only getting 40-45 mpg :( . Which is better than a car, but not so hot for a bike. The gas light comes on kind of early too (according to the manual's tank capacity of ~3.6 gal), so I end up refueling every 80-100 miles. One of these days I'm giong to strap a gas can on the back and ride 'til it dies. See how far I can really go before getting worried.
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#19 Unread post by boingk »

yeah, i'd go for more horespower, but thats just because i only have 20 :lol: but anyways, yeah, i'd like a bit more top speed
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#20 Unread post by Rebeccaatthewell »

I said accessiories, because I really didn't know what catagory to put OEM foot break and gear pegs. I have forward controls on my bike (come that way) and my legs are pretty short so it makes it a little uncomfortable to shift gears and use the back break as well as being a little off ballance when starting from a stop.

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