Here is Wes' latest modification - in his own words
"My most recent project has been to upgrade the front brake caliper on my bike. I used a Yamaha monobloc caliper form a R6. These are very good calipers, and they show up on E bay on a fairly regular basis. I guess guys on R6's have a hard time keeping the rubber side down LOL. You will only need the left caliper, but they are usually sold in pairs. I got a pair for a little under $50, including shipping. I made an adapter bracket from 10mm thick aluminum plate that attaches the R6 caliper to the fork leg of the VX. I am using the stock VX rotor, because I feel that it has a sufficiently large enough diameter for this application. The lack of floating mounting for the rotor does not seem to have any ill effect. I currently have the stock 1/2" master cylinder on the bike, and the brake seems to work very well. The lever is very firm, and the bike stops well with a firm squeeze. I have, however, ordered a smaller 11mm master cylinder from Brembo, because I think that it will provide more power and better feel, at the expense of some firmness at the lever. It's a trade off that I am willing to make. If you prefer a firm brake lever, and don't mind having to use a little muscle to stop the bike, you might prefer the bike with the stock 1/2" master cylinder. "
Wes has been kind to share these pictures of the modifications he has made to his immaculate VX800 (click on pictures for enlarged view)
First up is the use of the SV650 headlamp. I know from first hand experience that the SV650 headlamp gives a better beam that the standard VX800 headlamp. IMHO I think the modification adds to the looks as well. This style lamp seems to be on all the new generation Suzukis - so there will be increasing opportunities to get them from a breaker in the future.
Wes has also added that extra that many VX800 owners want - fork gaiters. Again I think they add to the looks as well as protecting the forks (and hopefully adding to the fork seal life)
Finally he has added stainless lines to the rear brake
