Post by maaiz on May 18, 2016 2:25:37 GMT 9.5
I just purchased my first bike secondhand, a Hunter Spyder 250cc 2012 model. Mechanically, i know nothing but im interested to learn (scared of ruining the bike without careful guidance though).
Right now im on very low budget and am trying to get small things done such as:
Grips (I've bought a pair of 1" grips online later realised the bars on the bike were 0.89" but I'm hoping it would work out)
Mirrors (Purchased skeleton styled mirrors online)
I am still looking for the sprocket upgrade I'm not sure which one I'm supposed to get. From what i've collected so far the smaller sprocket is the one I want which would be this sprocket?
Saddle bags (Bought cheap ones off Ebay)
I'm still waiting for delivery on all items and none of my current purchases have been mechanical because I'm just not knowledgeable in the area.
I'm also thinking about getting new lights (indicators, headlight and stop light) which should be simple enough ( i hope
). Turnout mufflers will be a must have (confirm they will make it sound beast?) but a bit further down the road as they are towards the most expensive end.
I'm also confused by reading up about changing muffler/exhaust because some articles have mentioned rejetting and I've absolutely no clue what that is. If i just slip on new mufflers do i still need this?
I've got some chrome flaking on my brake fluid box and the brake lever next to it and I've talked to a hunter dealer and they told me I wouldn't be able to replace the brake fluid box without a couple hundred.
Another thought i had was to put thermal wrap tape around part of the exhaust (mostly from the engine to the start of the) as I've heard it could increase performance and it would stop myself burning my calf. Please enlighten me!
Thanks for any feedback guys
Right now im on very low budget and am trying to get small things done such as:
Grips (I've bought a pair of 1" grips online later realised the bars on the bike were 0.89" but I'm hoping it would work out)
Mirrors (Purchased skeleton styled mirrors online)
I am still looking for the sprocket upgrade I'm not sure which one I'm supposed to get. From what i've collected so far the smaller sprocket is the one I want which would be this sprocket?
Saddle bags (Bought cheap ones off Ebay)
I'm still waiting for delivery on all items and none of my current purchases have been mechanical because I'm just not knowledgeable in the area.
I'm also thinking about getting new lights (indicators, headlight and stop light) which should be simple enough ( i hope
). Turnout mufflers will be a must have (confirm they will make it sound beast?) but a bit further down the road as they are towards the most expensive end.I'm also confused by reading up about changing muffler/exhaust because some articles have mentioned rejetting and I've absolutely no clue what that is. If i just slip on new mufflers do i still need this?
I've got some chrome flaking on my brake fluid box and the brake lever next to it and I've talked to a hunter dealer and they told me I wouldn't be able to replace the brake fluid box without a couple hundred.
Another thought i had was to put thermal wrap tape around part of the exhaust (mostly from the engine to the start of the) as I've heard it could increase performance and it would stop myself burning my calf. Please enlighten me!
Thanks for any feedback guys
