Dorkiest “mods” you can do to your bike to make it look “Non-Factory”

jonesaustin wrote:

want to look non factory? keep wearing busy gear that doesn't match and has colors that don't gel with the bike. we get it. you want...

want to look non factory? keep wearing busy gear that doesn't match and has colors that don't gel with the bike. we get it. you want to be a non conformist. and it looks horrible, red boots on a kawasaki for instance, Reed was wrong to do it too. 80's/90's had it dialed. look at Jett and Hunter. that's factory. match your gear. 

Titan1 wrote:

I always assumed that the dude that showed up with his honda, red gear, red helmet, red gloves, red goggles, red/white boots...everything matchy-matchy...was the squid. 

Dirty Points wrote:

Color coordination between gear and bike is some weird-ass try-hard shit to my eyes, but what do I know? What if I race two bike brands...

Color coordination between gear and bike is some weird-ass try-hard shit to my eyes, but what do I know? What if I race two bike brands in the same weekend?

BAD10 wrote:

You get zero dork points for that because it’s for off roading and pretty much a necessity. Different rules apply. 🤣 BTW, if you have an...

You get zero dork points for that because it’s for off roading and pretty much a necessity. Different rules apply. 🤣 BTW, if you have an 83 YZ125 I want to see it. Been looking for one as that was my first new full size bike. 

ProKawi24 wrote:

Pretty much everything has been mentioned already that I can think of but I will add that anytime I saw dudes with those baggy MX pants...

Pretty much everything has been mentioned already that I can think of but I will add that anytime I saw dudes with those baggy MX pants like LBZ it always made me cringe. Not only did I really not like the look at all but it kinda freaked me out thinking the baggy pants could get caught up in the sprocket/chain.  I always wore baggy jeans when riding my BMX bike and would get caught in the chain once in a while. 

LungButter wrote:

Putting logos on your bike of a company that gives you zero support.

LungButter wrote:

Putting logos on your bike of a company that gives you zero support.

LungButter wrote:

Putting logos on your bike of a company that gives you zero support.

Dirt.Squirt wrote:

I never understood this. There’s some brands out there I really like and make a damn good product so why not?

LungButter wrote:

Putting logos on your bike of a company that gives you zero support.

Dirt.Squirt wrote:

I never understood this. There’s some brands out there I really like and make a damn good product so why not?

Richy wrote:

I go by that logic as well. Not that some squid like me having their logos on board helps them, but I always liked the principle...

I go by that logic as well.

Not that some squid like me having their logos on board helps them, but I always liked the principle of repping and supporting good companies.

Options are gonna be non-existent or at least seriously limited for most of us if we can only run logos / graphics from sponsors etc.

BAD10 wrote:

You get zero dork points for that because it’s for off roading and pretty much a necessity. Different rules apply. 🤣 BTW, if you have an...

You get zero dork points for that because it’s for off roading and pretty much a necessity. Different rules apply. 🤣 BTW, if you have an 83 YZ125 I want to see it. Been looking for one as that was my first new full size bike. 

1983YZ125 wrote:

Sold the YZ and moved onto greener pastures. It's great being into old bikes at a young age, the modifications piss the old guys off  Currently putting...

Sold the YZ and moved onto greener pastures. It's great being into old bikes at a young age, the modifications piss the old guys off  Currently putting a hydraulic clutch conversion on it and the old geezers on the FB group weren't happy

 

LungButter wrote:

Putting logos on your bike of a company that gives you zero support.

motokiwi wrote:

 

 

AMetts wrote:

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that...

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that there is random company logos on them to fill up space. 

AMetts wrote:

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that...

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that there is random company logos on them to fill up space. 

LungButter wrote:

Yeah this is kinda what I'm getting at. Nothing wrong with running some FMF or Dunlop or whatever logos if that's what you use and like...

Yeah this is kinda what I'm getting at.

Nothing wrong with running some FMF or Dunlop or whatever logos if that's what you use and like but I always giggle when guys have Renthal, Hinson, etc. etc. that came on some pre-made graphics kit and their bike has never had a single part from those companies on it.

*Edited to add, this is all in good fun.  I truly don't give a fuck if folks do ANY of the stuff listed in this thread as long as they are out enjoying riding dirt bikes!*

AMetts wrote:

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that...

I prefer to run just the OEM graphics or plain plastics but I always found it weird that when people buy graphics they accept just that there is random company logos on them to fill up space. 

LungButter wrote:

Yeah this is kinda what I'm getting at. Nothing wrong with running some FMF or Dunlop or whatever logos if that's what you use and like...

Yeah this is kinda what I'm getting at.

Nothing wrong with running some FMF or Dunlop or whatever logos if that's what you use and like but I always giggle when guys have Renthal, Hinson, etc. etc. that came on some pre-made graphics kit and their bike has never had a single part from those companies on it.

*Edited to add, this is all in good fun.  I truly don't give a fuck if folks do ANY of the stuff listed in this thread as long as they are out enjoying riding dirt bikes!*

TeamGreen wrote:

TY80?

jonesaustin wrote:

want to look non factory? keep wearing busy gear that doesn't match and has colors that don't gel with the bike. we get it. you want...

want to look non factory? keep wearing busy gear that doesn't match and has colors that don't gel with the bike. we get it. you want to be a non conformist. and it looks horrible, red boots on a kawasaki for instance, Reed was wrong to do it too. 80's/90's had it dialed. look at Jett and Hunter. that's factory. match your gear. 

Titan1 wrote:

I always assumed that the dude that showed up with his honda, red gear, red helmet, red gloves, red goggles, red/white boots...everything matchy-matchy...was the squid.