So... what's y'alls thoughts on stock/as close to versus heavy modding? They obviously both have their downfalls and benefits. From my point of view, these are what I can see...
Stock benefits include:
Manufacture recommended
More options
Well-rounded, not centered for a single thing
Ensured reliability (at least with Warriors)
And downfalls:
Not superior for one thing
May lack in power and/or speed
Factory stuff may be limiting quad unnecessarily
Easier to work on (complies exactly with the manual)
Modded benefits include:
Can optimize for a certain riding style
More power
Lighter
More speed
Better suspension
And downfalls:
More people are modding nowadays, so you're less unique
May loose reliability
Doesn't comply (exactly) with manual anymore
Maybe voids a warranty
Now, obviously I'm trying to look at this in a most logical way possible, not focusing on my or anyone's personal opinion, but I do cross the line in a few places. Notice how "certain riding style" is highly emphasized. This is because basically everything in the "Modded Quad benefits" section is based on what you decide to do. You can't have everything for every possible riding condition with a modded quad, so you pick and choose for your purpose. Keep in mind, when I say modded, I don't mean exhaust & filter, I mean exhaust, filter, cam, bore and/or hi/comp., plastic shaping, every possible thing you could do to the suspension and frame, everything.
Also note that style comes into play here too, but is based on opinion. Some LOVE the stock look, feel, taste, and everything in between, while others want to augment their machine in every which way to where it's eye candy for them.
Not trying to make a choice or anything, I'd just like to see where people stand on the subject of modding. As in my sig., I have light mods to fit my needs (woods), just want to see how people see it when looking at it in a black-and-white perspective.
Stock benefits include:
Manufacture recommended
More options
Well-rounded, not centered for a single thing
Ensured reliability (at least with Warriors)
And downfalls:
Not superior for one thing
May lack in power and/or speed
Factory stuff may be limiting quad unnecessarily
Easier to work on (complies exactly with the manual)
Modded benefits include:
Can optimize for a certain riding style
More power
Lighter
More speed
Better suspension
And downfalls:
More people are modding nowadays, so you're less unique
May loose reliability
Doesn't comply (exactly) with manual anymore
Maybe voids a warranty
Now, obviously I'm trying to look at this in a most logical way possible, not focusing on my or anyone's personal opinion, but I do cross the line in a few places. Notice how "certain riding style" is highly emphasized. This is because basically everything in the "Modded Quad benefits" section is based on what you decide to do. You can't have everything for every possible riding condition with a modded quad, so you pick and choose for your purpose. Keep in mind, when I say modded, I don't mean exhaust & filter, I mean exhaust, filter, cam, bore and/or hi/comp., plastic shaping, every possible thing you could do to the suspension and frame, everything.
Also note that style comes into play here too, but is based on opinion. Some LOVE the stock look, feel, taste, and everything in between, while others want to augment their machine in every which way to where it's eye candy for them.
Not trying to make a choice or anything, I'd just like to see where people stand on the subject of modding. As in my sig., I have light mods to fit my needs (woods), just want to see how people see it when looking at it in a black-and-white perspective.
