Ok, just for the sake of getting our minds going and our saliva dripping. If money was no object, what would be the mods or accessories you would add to your Versys to make it your dream bike?

:Ok, just for the sake of getting our minds going and our saliva dripping. If money was no object, what would be the mods or accessories you would add to your Versys to make it your dream bike?

I think Kelly Brooke would make a real fine accessory,,,:yeahsmile::yeahsmile::yeahsmile:

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I think Kelly Brooke would make a real fine accessory,,,:yeahsmile::yeahsmile::yeahsmile:


Oh hell yea... :D

hahhaha. I would get about everything! front fender extender, rear hugger, crash bars, frame sliders, highway pegs, hand guards, fancy gauges like night rider or kit if you will, good windscreen , real good tires, stock hard case saddle bags, , top case, tank bag, exhaust, power commander, air filter. i mean EVERYTHING, then again if money was no issue, id have a couple hunderd acres somewhere

Money is always a issue. I have put the following on...Givi windshield, SWmotech crash bar, fender extender, heated grips, cortech soft saddlebags(touring), OEM tailrack with aftermarket box, Marsee magnetic tank bag, carbon fiber tank pad, front fork sliders, battery tender, removed all Kawi labelling swingarm spools....IT'S PERFECT.

Oh, I love doing this!!!
Two Bros pipe
Power Commander
Marchesini forged magnesium wheels
Lighter brake rotors
Full Ohlins suspension
Supercharger
Stainless brake lines
Better brake pads
Frame and fork sliders
All the rest is gear to wear.
Already have Joe rocket Manta XL tankbag, and Cortech tail bag (with matching saddlebags coming in August) The hard luggage is to much work and money for my taste, although locking mechanisms would be nice!
Pipe is coming next month. All the rest save the susp, supercharger and wheels will come in the following year or so...
Hoo-rah for mods!:yeahsmile:

No offense but if money wasn't an issue I wouldn't be driving a Versys, even though I love mine.

However, I would have a custom seat fitted to my arse, custom pegs, HID light upgrade, modulating tail light, Rear Hugger, Fender extender in front, Custom radiator/engine/crash gaurd, Some sort of aftermarket full exhaust system, air filter upgrade, power commander, completely dynoed and tuned, suspension upgrade to handle a little more off roading, Givi windshield, hard luggage, Chrome wheels or powder coated to match made of titatium, heated grips, GPS, XM radio, hell you get the picture, I could go on and on.

Hell, I'll just settle for the rumored 1000cc version.

Nexxus said "No offense but if money wasn't an issue I wouldn't be driving a Versys, even though I love mine."
Good call, I'm with ya on that one, which begs the question, if money were no object, what would you be riding, barring the obvious answer of a different bike every day?
I've never ridden one, but I'd go with an FZ-1, with the hard ass euro front end.:thumb:

Oh hell yea... :D

well Rick who`s your choice, as this is just fantasy ,:mad::mad: you can be pretty choosy, Yahoooooo

well Rick who`s your choice, as this is just fantasy ,:mad::mad: you can be pretty choosy, Yahoooooo

Don't want me stealing yours?? :D

There are so many & I'm not real picky. I'll have to get back to you shortly. I've just been invited to have a couple of cold beers with a co-worker. I should be in the right mood for that type of research when I get back... :D:cheers:

Hey Bear,

shouldn't that type of research be happening during the bear intake?:devil:

I would have to say a completely Decked out high end BMW or something along those lines. But hey your talking 40K completely decked out.

Hell, I'll just settle for the rumored 1000cc version.

I may be putting my foot in my mouth but I don't think that would happen. Defeats the purpose of the Versys in general. FWIW

A lot of people seem to be angling toward the touring bike which is cool, but I don't know that mine would be adding so much as stripping down. For me:

-re-foam the seat so my butt doesn't ache after 10 miles
-cut the long plastic bit off the tail and mount the license plate below the brake light
-replace the rear steel seat 'truss' with a sleek aluminum bit
-rear hugger fender
-remove the front fairing and sculpt the tank to match it's natural lines
-change out the front 'cyclops' headlight for a simple dual set-up, maybe throw in a big-'n'-little one a la' buell
-more aggressive exhaust pipes

Something along the lines of this - but a little different, too:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w269/coreyonline/VersysModified.jpg

Wow, great looking bike. Is that your bike Corey? If so, did you do the parts yourself or did you find these off the shelf?

No, it's not mine...just found the pic on the internet. But it sort of embodies the spirit of the mods I would like to make.

In looking at the structure of the bike, most of the mods in the pic look to be simple take-offs or bolt ons. The trusses by the rear wheel are gone, the fairing, windshield, metal cage that supports the headlight/inst cluster is gone. New mounting brackets for a headlight and the tach/speedo box. Bolt on exhaust, rear hugger fender, brackets, etc.

The biggest bit of work seems to be some metalwork on the tank...not 100% sure what is going on in the picture. The tank doesn't look completely smooth - like there is still a bit of the old fairing shape to it, but I don't see any seams where the original fairing would be.

Money would have to be no object for that Mod change. That Versys pictured looks more like an Aprilia Shiver than a Versys.

I have both, course if money gets tight the beemer is gone, ha!

http://myweb.cebridge.net/dhanson/mygt.jpg

Hey Nexxus . . or any of you guys for that matter . . . Do you know of a source where
I could find a modulating tail/brake light?? Given the number of Whacko automobile drivers out there . . . I'm of the mind that any additional "warning" to a driver coming up behind you talking on his/her cell phone while you're waiting for the light to turn green . . is a good idea. Dan

This is just what you are looking for. http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
All bikes should come with this stock!

maybe they could copy the LC-8 motor from KTM
and keep it in the blue collar price range.

StonedGP
Sounds like the perfect resource. Only problem is I wouldn't know which modulating
unit might fit the Versys. . . . any thoughts??
By the way . . . I like your quote "Integrity . . .etc"
Dan

StonedGP . . . .
I took a closer look at the Kisantech site and through "applications" I see they have the modulators for pretty much most Kawa's except for the Versys. (unless I missed
something . . . )
Dan

http://griztrax.net/backroads/BikeShow09/Ducky.jpg

A 377 lbs/170 hp Ducky - all it needs is the KawasiMoto badge and I'd call it mine.

This is the unit I ordered from customdynamics for the brake light,

http://www.customdynamics.com/led_brake_light_strobe.htm

ordered the signal cancel from Kasanteck #SM3

Good ridin to ya

That is Beda's bike. He posts on here sometimes. He's from Germany and there was a less than kind thread (http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606) about a video he has on Youtube of his bike.

Steve

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I think Kelly Brooke would make a real fine accessory,,,:yeahsmile::yeahsmile::yeahsmile:

Who? :huh:

No idea who that is, but I doubt she'll do anything for the bike's handling, so I have to disagree. ;)

Not-the-pop-culture-wiz :D

Ok, just for the sake of getting our minds going and our saliva dripping. If money was no object, what would be the mods or accessories you would add to your Versys to make it your dream bike?

Start with the front suspension - it's too harsh and stiffly sprung. The rear isn't bad, but a nice aftermarket shock always makes things better. A better screen for longer trips. A taller, flatter seat for longer days' comfort. A nice big top box for those same long trips. Handguards to keep the cold air and rain of my hands. An expandable tankbag to carry the day-trip stuff. A rear wheel hugger to keep the dirt off the shock and electronics. A set of crashbars for those brain in neutral moments and a set of spools to make picking up the rear easier.

It would probably look something like this:
http://www.buhacoff.com/mc/NW%202008/IMG_7320.jpg

Wait, I have seen that bike somewhere before... ;)

Gustavo

Hmmm, I coulda sworn your bike had mirror extenders Gustav...Must be some else's in the pic :D

Um....I would like the Magan Fox mod, please and thank you. You asked, if money was no issue! Wouldn't really need anything else, ever. Hey, old enough to sit at the table, old enough to eat! I digress, sorry. Does that make me a bad man?

Nexxus said "No offense but if money wasn't an issue I wouldn't be driving a Versys, even though I love mine."
Good call, I'm with ya on that one, which begs the question, if money were no object, what would you be riding, barring the obvious answer of a different bike every day?

Always wanted a Manx Norton (500, of course), or a G50 Matchless....
Ed :cheers:

I have an 2008 with Happy trails aluminum panniers, su rack, skidplate, and engine guards. Also have mirror standoffs, rox risers, fully adjustable windsheild, and Pirelli MT 90 Scorpion tires, Pretty sweet ride.

Rev

maybe they could copy the LC-8 motor from KTM
and keep it in the blue collar price range.

That motor is the main reason I don't have a 950/990 adventure. If I wanted to spend days in the garage wrenching and fixing stuff that KTM didn't get right in the first attempt, it would make a great bike... :D

Gustavo

Nexxus said "No offense but if money wasn't an issue I wouldn't be driving a Versys, even though I love mine."
Good call, I'm with ya on that one, which begs the question, if money were no object, what would you be riding, barring the obvious answer of a different bike every day?
I've never ridden one, but I'd go with an FZ-1, with the hard ass euro front end.:thumb:


I was thinking the same thing. The bikes that light my fire at the moment are;

- Ducati S4S: very cool but cubic dollars and questionable reliability

- KTM 690 Duke: lean and aggresive. Would make a great commuter or around town bike, but would undoubtably suck on longer trips. Again, long term longevity would fall far short of the Versys

- BMW F800 GS; I like the styling and it speaks to the adventurer in me. Expensive but I guess I could sell the KLR......


At the end of the day, the Versys was the clear value winner: I'm still happy with my decision though if money truly was no object.................

As far as my V goes, handguards, some luggage and possibly a taller windscreen are on the list as well as the peg lowering kit and I might toss a sheepskin in the new luggage.

Cheers,
Dave