id start with some decent shocks. good tires. brakes. maybe steering stem bearings, and swing arm bearings. change the fork oil. you can buy a 2-1 pipe for that from mac still, which is a bonus. but the best thing to have is good gear. good gloves, good leather jacket, fullface helmet boots, and jeans, at least. remember, all the good handling in the world doesnt prevent a serious case of roadrash. and there will be plenty of people taking care of the statistics this spring. then you can move to better brakes/front end and motor work. sporty seat, clubmans or full on clipons etc...etc...etc... shocks tires, brakes and bearings will set you back a few hundred at least. but it'll make a huge difference if you have the old crap on there.
hows that for a start??
j
Edited by - joe c on Apr 08 2004 9:17:35 PM