Hi Guys,

I have a black 180 UG3 Dtsi which has run 24000 Km on the Odo. Bike is 2 years and 4 months old. It is pretty good shape and has been looked after along the same lines as my girl friend.

Like most thing in life, except my girl friend, I need some change. The modifications done to the bike thus far are:

1. KN Air Filter 1060C
2. NGK Iridium Spark Plugs

I have a big wish list in store for my ride! I would welcome all suggestions and ideas with open arms and wee bit closed wallet Please do advise on the feasibility of this project

Following are a list of mods I intend on:

1. Beefier Front Forks, similar to the ones on the FZ-16. Actually the one on the FZ. Spares cost 6500 in chennai
2. Tire upgrade, front & rear. Maybe a 90 up front and 120 rear. Not too intent on tubeless. Should come to 4k. Note no change to the rims or the swing arm, I would prefer a straight fit.
3. Engine replacement with a bigger capacity engine. The 200 piston block is a straight fit, how would the 220 set be compatible? cost of engine mod would be 11k for 200 and 15k for 220. I have got this quotation from a good bike mechanic in Chennai
4. Modification to the front, removal of the dome to give it a more classic naked bike look. should not cost more than 2000/- for visual mods
5. HID units, should cost me another 4000/-
6. Replacing the twin shox on the 180 with a monoshock unit such as the one on the FZ. Is this modification worth it? What are the pro's and cons? I understand that this would involve a lot of changes to the chassis setup too. Any ideas from people who have already done the same?

This is the gist of my wishlist. Another important thisng is the funding involved for the procedure By the looks of it, all of these mods will cost me something in the region on 40k, correct me if i'm wrong. I obviously cannot shell out all of this in bulk. Global recession an all

So my question is, in what order would it be advisable for me to amke these modifications? Should focus on the chassis modifications first and attack the engine last? Or should it be the other way around?

Also I have already been through the familiar argument, "Why the hell don't you go in for a new bike you F%^&*n A**hole??!!"

But then I just grin and people understand that maniacal grin on my face. She was my first bike and i'm not prepared to let her go, instead I want to give her a fresh leash of life. She means a lot to me guys, so please guide me.

Thanks in advance

TNT