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IS it worth converting a SM to SMT
Some good deals out there on SM 990's.
So how much do you reckon you have to spend on an SM to get it near SM-t .
Does the SMT seat fit straight on and how much?
Screen?
handguards?
Back plate for top box. ?
TOTAL?
Any other suggestions?
depends what you use it for! It would always be a compromise between the two surely?
06 450SMR Money burner
08 690SMC Seller
07 990SD Divorcee
05 950SM Crasher
Why not just fit a screen, rear rack to take a box etc.....
950 SM. mods -16 Tooth front sprocket , SAS/EPC removed , 175/180 main jets , needles raised , foam filter & snorkel/side doors removed, mixture screws 2 1/8 turns out (XBIKE MODS),JCE RACE CANS , fuel filter , seperate breather filter , 12v power socket , scottoiler ,Moded seat by motorcycleseatworks, Ktm Bellypan, R&G tailtidy, 690 screen ,krauser K5 topbox, Custom graphics / colour change (orange to black),Head/sidelight on/off switch, Oxford heated grips ,and more to come..
Sounds good but how about comfort on the SM seat.
Has anyone done a cheap conversion. ?
I will use it for scartching around roads , then trips to Scotland from N Ireland few time a year 2 up.
some people think the SM seat is uncomfortable, I can ride round on mine all day. You can get a custom job if needed
06 450SMR Money burner
08 690SMC Seller
07 990SD Divorcee
05 950SM Crasher
Has to be more comfortable than my Dr 350 .
My next mod is to send my seat to http://www.motorcycleseatworks.co.uk/ , i have the Ergo seat on mine and still hurts after about 2 hrs ...
950 SM. mods -16 Tooth front sprocket , SAS/EPC removed , 175/180 main jets , needles raised , foam filter & snorkel/side doors removed, mixture screws 2 1/8 turns out (XBIKE MODS),JCE RACE CANS , fuel filter , seperate breather filter , 12v power socket , scottoiler ,Moded seat by motorcycleseatworks, Ktm Bellypan, R&G tailtidy, 690 screen ,krauser K5 topbox, Custom graphics / colour change (orange to black),Head/sidelight on/off switch, Oxford heated grips ,and more to come..
Er.....No and no...!Originally Posted by bitchtits
The sm is an accomplished bike already, I personally prefer the look of the sm and think it would be an unnecessary expense to "convert" it...just improve what it already is
I love my 990sm it's ACE....But, playing about in the mud is SO much more fun...!!!
Thats reassuring.Er.....No and no...!
The sm is an accomplished bike already, I personally prefer the look of the sm and think it would be an unnecessary expense to "convert" it...just improve what it already is
dont want the expense of 10k , when i only have to spend 8K .
I'm sure I've read here or on ADVrider that the SMT seat fits straight on the 990SM (not the 950). Easy and relatively cheap way to switch from solo ragging it mode to comfy touring mode and back again. Sticking the panner racks and larger panniers on takes minutes and leaves the pillion seat free too. The SMT panniers look a bit weeny to me. I bought the ergo seat and panniers for my 950SM off the for sale section here for sensible money and they're both good enough for me to tour with. Been on two 2000 mile trips to France, Spain & Portugal with no trouble. If I had to replace my 950 I'd definitely go for a 990SM over the SMT or ADV. Mainly for looks (subjective I know) but also for versatility.
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