If some ergonomic and bolt on performance mods create a "frankenski" then I cant imagine what a full mod sxr would look like! And im not sure what I did on my end to instigate the smack talking?
You want to remove the choke, temp sensors, and water flush hookup. All things that keep the boat more reliable, and you gain nothing from removing them as a rider(Jumping the engine bay temp resistor gives ~6 degrees timing advance, that makes sense. I've done it, but I didn't remove "it" per say.).
I would do Zero Bars and -2 pole before intake or ride plate. That is unless you plan on racing right away, just get a better intake grate.
1. Bars
2. Short Pole(the stocker will crack if you ride hard, mine made it 3 months.)
3. Jump the temp sensor
4. Intake and Pipe
5. Head and Flywheel.
I ride alone almost always, so a trusty boat in the Cali Surf, crazy Lake Michigan waves, or Mississippi Back waters is a MUST.
I have a TBM Ride plate, I only use it during racing now. It has good auto tracking which is good when you're chasing other boats and don't want to waste effort keeping your boat inline. I hate it for freeride though, you can't turn as sharp with the extra 1-2 inches sticking out the rear. I want to try a D-cut stocker.