[Rattler]

.....it depends what you're trying to gain with the mods.

If its looks/pose value; - termis, carbon etc - fill your boots!!

If its performance, then you'll probably want to firstly brake and control her better, so; - slipper, mag wheels, race brakes, susp setup etc... then termis, filter etc to make her go faster.

But for me, the best use of the cash would be the CSS or European Superbike School....what you'll gain from this will allow you to maximise what you already have, rather than buying hardware to cover your limitations.

To draw and analogy;
As a golfer, I see lots of high-handicap players spend a fortune on new clubs and equipment that will reduce the errors in their game, but will not make them better players. It'll make their scores look better, because they make fewer errors, such as OOB etc, but they will not really improve as players.

But in order for them to become better players, they need to take lessons and practice these, its as simple as that. You can just practice and play a lot you will slowly improve, but you could be just be practicing the wrong things. Its also cheaper to take lessons than buy the latest Girlaway, Ti, fuel injected, fluid filled, carbon driver!!!

Some of the CSS and ESS type schools are very expensive, but equally there are smaller, less well known teaching schools that will provide valuable teachings and insight into riding better.

What the CSS gave me was bags of confidence (yes Dibble - until I binned it), I reckon that you'll get this from all reputable race schools..

Tim

[Edited on 5-7-2003 by Rattler]