All 650Rs Comfort Mods

[PatrickBateman]

This week's mods are all about improving the bike's comfort:

1. Nitron NTR R1 rear shock - The roads are really cracked and bumpy here in Toronto. The bike feels so much better with this Nitron shock, I'm no longer afraid of bumps or potholes. Also feels super planted in the corners.

2. Bar risers - This was tricky because of how tight the cables are. The mechanic managed to fit the bar risers on using the stock cables, but the trade off is that he had to increase the throttle free play a bit. It's a much easier reach to the bars now and the riding posture feels a lot more comfortable.

3. Sato Racing Inner bar weights and bar ends - These really help dampen the vibrations coming through the handlebars.

4. Custom seat foam - Took the OEM seat to an upholstery shop and added some duo density foam. The seat feels more plush and vibrations are reduced too.

All of these mods combined make the bike so much more comfortable to ride on city streets.

 

[daLe32]

nice mods... here in the Philippines, roads are not just bumpy, it's like riding on a train track...

 

[PatrickBateman]

nice mods... here in the Philippines, roads are not just bumpy, it's like riding on a train track...

Upgrading the suspension will make a big difference if you live on bumpy roads. Better to spend your money on that than an exhaust.

 

[Markhinojosa]

This week's mods are all about improving the bike's comfort:

1. Nitron NTR R1 rear shock - The roads are really cracked and bumpy here in Toronto. The bike feels so much better with this Nitron shock, I'm no longer afraid of bumps or potholes. Also feels super planted in the corners.

2. Bar risers - This was tricky because of how tight the cables are. The mechanic managed to fit the bar risers on using the stock cables, but the trade off is that he had to increase the throttle free play a bit. It's a much easier reach to the bars now and the riding posture feels a lot more comfortable.

3. Sato Racing Inner bar weights and bar ends - These really help dampen the vibrations coming through the handlebars.

4. Custom seat foam - Took the OEM seat to an upholstery shop and added some duo density foam. The seat feels more plush and vibrations are reduced too.

All of these mods combined make the bike so much more comfortable to ride on city streets

This week's mods are all about improving the bike's comfort:

1. Nitron NTR R1 rear shock - The roads are really cracked and bumpy here in Toronto. The bike feels so much better with this Nitron shock, I'm no longer afraid of bumps or potholes. Also feels super planted in the corners.

2. Bar risers - This was tricky because of how tight the cables are. The mechanic managed to fit the bar risers on using the stock cables, but the trade off is that he had to increase the throttle free play a bit. It's a much easier reach to the bars now and the riding posture feels a lot more comfortable.

3. Sato Racing Inner bar weights and bar ends - These really help dampen the vibrations coming through the handlebars.

4. Custom seat foam - Took the OEM seat to an upholstery shop and added some duo density foam. The seat feels more plush and vibrations are reduced too.

All of these mods combined make the bike so much more comfortable to ride on city streets.

Hey Patrick, could you send me the link for the inner bar weights please?

 

[PatrickBateman]

Hey Patrick, could you send me the link for the inner bar weights please?

Here you go pal. There are a bunch of different styles and colours to choose from, I got the full size weights with the short style ends in black to match my bike.

SATO RACING | Handle Bar Ends / Lever Guards - Honda + various

www.satoracing.com

 

[Jordanocr]

Hi, nice bike, would you share the link where you got these please, thanks.

 

[PatrickBateman]

Hi, nice bike, would you share the link where you got these please, thanks.

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Thanks man! I got it from this Italian website:

Honda CB650R frame side carters / passenger footboards replacement - Urbano Bruni Moto

Motorcycle accessories production. Italian Design.

www.urbanobruni.it

 

[Motojack]

was the shock a big job?

 

[PatrickBateman]

was the shock a big job?

I didn't do it myself, had the dealer install it. I'd say replacing rear shocks is an intermediate job.

 

[Rossco]

Nice ride fella.

Do you have any details on the rear mud guard/hugger? (holding the number plate) - I've been looking for one that fits in more with the design of our bikes and that looks perfect. cheers

 

[PatrickBateman]

Nice ride fella.

Do you have any details on the rear mud guard/hugger? (holding the number plate) - I've been looking for one that fits in more with the design of our bikes and that looks perfect. cheers

Thanks man! I agree this is the perfect tire hugger plate holder for this bike. Not too big, looks like an OEM piece coming off the swingarm. Here's the link:

Top Block Offset License Plate Holder + Fender for CB650R for Honda CB650

Offset License Plate Holder with Fender by TopBlock for CB650R Neo Sports Café and CBR650R from 2019 to 2020. Gives a different and modern look to the motorcycle by allowing the removal of the original license plate holder (while keeping the turn signals). With a 3.5mm thick durable ABS plastic...

www.cb650shop.com

 

[Motojack]

Nice ride fella.

Do you have any details on the rear mud guard/hugger? (holding the number plate) - I've been looking for one that fits in more with the design of our bikes and that looks perfect. cheers

Ive this, obviously a bit pricier. works well and the finish is good.

License plate holder and mudguard Honda CBR-650R

License plate holder and mudguard Honda CBR-650R / 2019-2022

accessdesign.fr

 

[Arbutus]

Hey Patrick

Where did you get your seat stuffed?

 

[PatrickBateman]

Hey Patrick

Where did you get your seat stuffed?

I took it to a custom seat upholstery shop in Georgetown, Ontario called Potzy's.

 

[KyleKorver88]

I took it to a custom seat upholstery shop in Georgetown, Ontario called Potzy's.

Would you recommend doing this as opposed to getting something like a bagster comfort seat?