The downside of modding an older model.

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by exfire, Feb 3, 2012.

  1. exfire

    exfire Elite Member

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    When I brought a 954 I quickly found at that a lot of manufacturers no longer made mods for it, it was sort of out of date. So no Akra exhaust and certain rearsets etc were also unavailable along with a host of other items.

    I am now experiencing similar problems with my 2006 Blade, no full system Akra, no Honda high screen and the latest tragedy...............no Rizoma rearsets.....GUTTED.

    I checked with Moorespeed racing as they had some advertised, they contacted Rizoma and no new ones being made and none in stock, but they still make them for the 2008 plus models.

    There are still plenty of other choices at the moment, but thought I would share this with everyone as it happens to all models at some stage, 2008 will be the next ones to have reduced availability. Five years seems to be the active period for some manufacturers and I can understand that as demand often falls off.
     
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    My 954 came with an Akra slip on, but I've not been able to find much information on it. Once it's discontinued it's forgotten, it seems.
     
  3. arthurbikemad

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    thanks arthur!!

    xx
     
  5. exfire

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    Thanks Arthur, I am going to have a look at some other options as there is no great rush. I had sato rearsets on my 954 and they were nice, although the anodising started to come off the pegs which unfortunately is pretty normal. Perhaps a used set of Rizomas may pop up....forever the optimist.
     
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    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    You never know mate... wish I had some to offer but sorry to say no.. :( You pick some good kit out mate!
     

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