01-16-2022, 01:56 AM
I can't say that you are necessarily wrong to want improvements in some of the areas...but I'm also the type to modify and improve any vehicle I have.
I can tell you that my '14 has no problems with the gearing, in fact I even went up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket.
Other than that- these bike are true to the classic UJM - make it what you want it.
I found the bike competent and acceptable for sure- but a bit dull for my tastes.
So I changed for the better- I added a more comfortable & stepped, seat. I changed the entire front forks and rear shocks. I changed the handlebars to more swept back ones and put the '13 controls on. Changed the mirrors. Changed the headers and muffler. Increased the engine wheel hp by 25% and tq by 16% Added factory heated grips. I would have no problem riding across country and back.
If someone just wants to buy a bike- leave it as is and ride it- this may not be the bike for them- but it may be. No different than any other bike, car, house.
Just going on record here for people looking for ride opinion.
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I can tell you that my '14 has no problems with the gearing, in fact I even went up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket.
Other than that- these bike are true to the classic UJM - make it what you want it.
I found the bike competent and acceptable for sure- but a bit dull for my tastes.
So I changed for the better- I added a more comfortable & stepped, seat. I changed the entire front forks and rear shocks. I changed the handlebars to more swept back ones and put the '13 controls on. Changed the mirrors. Changed the headers and muffler. Increased the engine wheel hp by 25% and tq by 16% Added factory heated grips. I would have no problem riding across country and back.
If someone just wants to buy a bike- leave it as is and ride it- this may not be the bike for them- but it may be. No different than any other bike, car, house.
Just going on record here for people looking for ride opinion.