Show us your pointy

[xXBADGERXx]

First port of call for me on his site is always for the Mirror Spacers so I can stop admiring my elbows and get a decent rear view :)

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Well, I am quite slight, so, I might not have the same issues, ha ha

I got to ride her first and know what I need to sort

[steveg]

My trusty steed http://www.sgrazier.plus.com/Images/clean.jpg

[cbay]

heres mine after a few tweaks :D

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/whitehouse1987/GSXR%20Front%20End/P1000658.jpg

I copied Whitehouse today and added the mesh to the gaps in the Fairing! I'll be honest for what looks a simple job it took me and hour or so. But looks fantastic!!!! :-P

[matt c]

has anybody ever done anything with the HUGE hole in the fairing behind the front wheel in front of the downpipe? I know you can't block it off completely because of the two rads, but how about some mesh or something?

[The Guru]

has anybody ever done anything with the HUGE hole in the fairing behind the front wheel in front of the downpipe? I know you can't block it off completely because of the two rads, but how about some mesh or something?

Wouldn't think so. If you make it to rigid something will snap. The fairing will flex and move.

[LK-SV]

Marvel at the magnificence ....

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq313/jimmyhibbs/utf-8BSU1HMDAxMzgtMjAwOTEyMDItMDgzN.jpg

[matt c]

Wouldn't think so. If you make it to rigid something will snap. The fairing will flex and move.

ahh I see, I'll leave it be then.

[The Guru]

ahh I see, I'll leave it be then.

You could try it.. but I personally wouldn't. Don't know if it has been done before though.

Found this though
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=84953&highlight=mesh+fairing

[barwel1992]

has anybody ever done anything with the HUGE hole in the fairing behind the front wheel in front of the downpipe? I know you can't block it off completely because of the two rads, but how about some mesh or something?

maybe you can mesh it but dont fix it to the fairings so have brackets coming out from the say the radiator mounts, then the fairings can flex as they like

[speedplay]

has anybody ever done anything with the HUGE hole in the fairing behind the front wheel in front of the downpipe? I know you can't block it off completely because of the two rads, but how about some mesh or something?

Wouldn't think so. If you make it to rigid something will snap. The fairing will flex and move.


I meshed mine.

I seem to remember Lylej meshing his as well.

[matt c]

I do want to do something with it, just not sure what. I want something more substantial than regular mesh though.

[cbay]

speedplay, you got a picutre? Did you have to do it in two parts? for each fairing?

[barwel1992]

I do want to do something with it, just not sure what. I want something more substantial than regular mesh though.

this sort of thing ?

http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/05/02/19/400_F_5021927_6vLp1yXN3bKzv7aufRyww0LUvp6WlIMh.jpg

[Dave20046]

I have an amount of that.
It was flipping expensive!

[Caddy2000]

Here's my baby

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/caddy2thou/P4090708.jpg

[matt c]

this sort of thing ?

http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/05/02/19/400_F_5021927_6vLp1yXN3bKzv7aufRyww0LUvp6WlIMh.jpg

Yeah maybe, spray it black of course!

[STR]

I see loadsof them GSXR front ends it looks amazing is it hard / expensive etc

[Caddy2000]

Some are more difficult than others. I chose to carry out a K7 GSXR 750 swap which involved 'some light work' to the bike, but i love the black forks etc

[L3nny]

Some are more difficult than others. I chose to carry out a K7 GSXR 750 swap which involved 'some light work' to the bike, but i love the black forks etc

That does look great, would look even better on a later bike with a black frame. Would love to do it myself but wouldn't know where to start.

Roughly how much did it cost?

[Dave20046]

Think you're looking around £500 for a late gsxr front end but could be wrong.

[L3nny]

That's quite a lot really, about 25% of the value of the bike. Does it make the handling much better and how exactly.

Sorry but I am quite new to biking and never ridden a full on sports bike with proper suspension.

[Dave20046]

That's quite a lot really, about 25% of the value of the bike. Does it make the handling much better and how exactly.

Sorry but I am quite new to biking and never ridden a full on sports bike with proper suspension.
same :)

I don't actually know, I'm going to be putting a late 90s gsxr front end on my bike in the next few weeks (or months :rolleyes:). It ain't for looks (or I'd have gone for a pretty gold or black one) but I have a few quibbles with the front end as it is (nothing major) but the main reason I'm doing it is I've seen a sv with a proper gixxer f/e on go for the brakes - and it stopped in a heartbeat. Quite fancy that sorta braking power and I can't justify the cost of a sportsbike until I'm like 21.

If you're not having any problems with the bike as it is and you're not massively vain then I'd probably leave it.

[phil24_7]

In the big scheme of things, the gixer front end isn't worth the spends. You'd be better off buying a proper sports bike. I however did it as I managed to pick up a bargain front end complete. It is the single best mod I have done to the bike, I put on a rear gixer shock to complement it and had it all set up for me and my weight and now I don't struggle to keep up with sports bikes through the twisties.

[Whitehouse]

i have to agree with phil24_7 on this, for the cost of the front end plus the price of the bike its not really worth it, you could just go an get a 600. It all depends on what u want though, i know im keeping mine for a while till i build up my skill so i didnt mind spending a bit of money on it :D
Plus im a tart and wanted it to look cool :cool: any excuse i guess!!

[speedplay]

speedplay, you got a picutre? Did you have to do it in two parts? for each fairing?


No, I haven't got a picture anymore.

I just cut one piece of mesh and hotglue gunned it into place.

Theres no problems with it flexing and breaking I also did the infills in the sides of the fairings too.

Here's a pic of the side and I'll have a look through my old hard drives for a pic of the front.

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/speedplay/bikes/16052009030.jpg


*Edit*

I found the thread that Lylej started when he meshed his (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=105545&highlight=mesh)

He used finer mesh than I did but you get the idea.

[barwel1992]

just thorght i would put a pic up as i got a good one of the ass

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/barwell1992/P1040282.jpg

[speedplay]

just thorght i would put a pic up as i got a good one up the ass

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/barwell1992/P1040282.jpg


Nice.

Same can as I had.

[barwel1992]

cheers and yeh its nice and loud :)

[Nobbylad]

Not the best pic but...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0361.jpg

[Damian]

about time u put ur pic up,LOL

[Bunks]

A couple of pictures of my pointy with the GSXR front end. Not great pictures though took them with my phone. :rolleyes:



http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/bunks2068/31012010129.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/bunks2068/31012010131.jpg

[STR]

what a view behind the bike, nice colour looks nice love the front end, like hel sticker on mud guard to thats where mine is

[TheOnlyNemesis]

Stick a tail tidy on that and you have perfection.

[barwel1992]

and a seat cowl lol

[Amanda]

just thorght i would put a pic up as i got a good one of the ass

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/barwell1992/P1040282.jpg

Integrated lights/indicators??? Same as mine - You had any problems with them?

[rowdy]

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz220/rowdy_23/bikeandcar2002.jpg

Posted on a couple of other threads but thought I'd put it on here. Got a few bits to do to it when I can be arsed, fairing lowers and airblade screen sitting in the shed waiting to go on.

[barwel1992]

Integrated lights/indicators??? Same as mine - You had any problems with them?

no my indicators are just out of view in that shot (because of the angle)

i do have integrated ones but dont like them so use the ones on my undertray

old pic but you can see the indicators
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/barwell1992/P1030734-1.jpg

ohh and no problems with them at all or the plate, and its not like i have never had the plob behind me

[jamesterror]

A couple of pictures of my pointy with the GSXR front end. Not great pictures though took them with my phone. :rolleyes:



http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/bunks2068/31012010129.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/bunks2068/31012010131.jpg

Looks like you don't have to travel far for some nice scenary and roads!

[Caddy2000]

That does look great, would look even better on a later bike with a black frame. Would love to do it myself but wouldn't know where to start.

Roughly how much did it cost?


I like it with the silver frame, personal preference.
I think it cost me about £500 in all

[L3nny]

Naa definitely better with a black frame, i think you should give all the bits to me so I can fit them to mine, it's for the greater good. ;)

Looking at all these sexy USD forks really makes me want to do a conversion, but I struggle to tell one end of a spanner from the other. And I only own 1 spanner!

[Dave20046]

Hmm you may need to factor in £60 (ish) for tools in that case!

[L3nny]

It'll be alright, it's adjustable :D

[barwel1992]

^ lmao

[Dave20046]

It'll be alright, it's adjustable :D
:lol:
I'm talking socket's and breaker bars/ratchets + allen key sockets :razz:

[Bluepete]

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/DSC_0096.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/DSC_0086.jpg

Pete ;)

[Specialone]

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/DSC_0096.jpg



Pete ;)

What a truly great colour, looks exactly like mine ;), only thing is you need clear indicators, i banged some oem on mine and they look the nuts.

[DaveP]

K3... with a few personal pieces.


http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp175/davep007/pondy%20and%20tap%207th%20Feb%202010/DSCF8039.jpg

[Dave20046]

Nice and clean, I've got to say I much prefer the higher back ends on the K3's. If I go for another newer SV for whatever reason I'll definitely put the k3 rear on it if they're available on the bay.

[barwel1992]

Nice and clean, I've got to say I much prefer the higher back ends on the K3's. If I go for another newer SV for whatever reason I'll definitely put the k3 rear on it if they're available on the bay.

yup i agree i even went a bit further with a 30mm raise as well :P

see my pic for how it looks with + 38mm raise (inc gsxr shock) and 5mm lower front

[Holdup]

Nice and clean, I've got to say I much prefer the higher back ends on the K3's. If I go for another newer SV for whatever reason I'll definitely put the k3 rear on it if they're available on the bay.

That cus K3's are the best, especially Silver ones :p

[ophic]

That cus K3's are the best, especially Silver ones :p
He's right, you know ;)

[cbay]

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/DSC_0086.jpg

Pete ;)

Pete, what are the yellow sidelights? LEDs?

[Bluepete]

Pete, what are the yellow sidelights? LEDs?


Yep,

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501t10194-watt-ultra-xenon-white-p-1677.html?osCsid=df76517897422b14e71957aa28cb1eba

Pete ;)

[Brettus]

Here's mine, in a rare moment of cleanliness:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4343239744_cb19cae8eb_b.jpg
Fortunately taken after I'd sorted the exhaust, improved the looks no end.

[Dave20046]

Looks like you went a bit far polishing that link pipe :razz:

[Brettus]

Looks like you went a bit far polishing that link pipe :razz:
I confused the buffing disc with the grinding one :P

I couldn't spin that bit round like I did the funnel heh. The only saving grace was it wasn't me that got it in that condition.

[ophic]

Looks like you went a bit far polishing that link pipe :razz:
Don't be mean. After all, the sun shines out of his topbox :smt045

[Bluepete]

What a truly great colour, looks exactly like mine ;), only thing is you need clear indicators, i banged some oem on mine and they look the nuts.

I hope it isn't like yours, it's a one off paint mixed just for me! Or so he said :(

Just bagged some clear lenses on fleabay.

Pete ;)

[Specialone]

I hope it isn't like yours, it's a one off paint mixed just for me! Or so he said :(

Just bagged some clear lenses on fleabay.

Pete ;)

Sorry mate, it looked like pearl nebular black, my bad :)
Still cool colour though, lenses will look cool as well.
See mine in earlier part of this thread #58

[jacksuzukisv650]

nice bike !!

[650Racks]

here are a few pics of mine as it was last year. not too much change tbh, got arrow indicators on the front now and i've got a hugger on order as we speak

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1963/p1000147.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3917/p1000133w.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5407/p1000145x.jpg

[Dave20046]

here are a few pics of mine as it was last year. not too much change tbh, got arrow indicators on the front now and i've got a hugger on order as we speak

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1963/p1000147.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3917/p1000133w.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5407/p1000145x.jpg
Nice pics/bike. Quite like the exhaust.

[rowdy]

Well I have just finished playing around with the fairings and fitted them. My original plan was to get some fairing lowers in need of attention, and then play about with them but instead I got some new lowers that came with the fitting kit, as these can be expensive on their own. Only trouble was they weren't silver but dark grey. I didn't really want to mess with them in the condition they were in, so, along with a suggestion from LK-SV decided to fit them, and use some graphics to tie the colour scheme in with the rest of the bike.
Here are the results of a fivers worth of sticky back plastic and an hour or two of fiddling about, I think it works, the grey matches up with the carbon mudguard and hugger ok I reckon.

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz220/rowdy_23/svfairing005.jpg


http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz220/rowdy_23/svfairing003.jpg

[Whitehouse]

That looks REALLY nice!!! i do like the graphics on it :D

[rowdy]

Ta very much, simple but effective I think. Although I've had enough of cutting out 2" squares for the moment.

[barwel1992]

looks nice but one questions why do the bottom of ure forks look rusted /???

[Whitehouse]

thats the gold nitride coating on there if thats what youre on about?

[STR]

love it very clever graphics and the little side pieces by the seat look like an ending to the graphics very nice

[Bunks]

Thank looks really good, a bit different to make it stand out but looks like it should be there. Very clever solution me thinks:thumleft:. i bet it was a pain in the **** cutting the squares and fitting them though!

[jacksuzukisv650]

very nice bike but its to clean lol needs to be driven properly couldnt see any tyres but any girly lines ??:-)

[Amanda]

Here's mine, in a rare moment of cleanliness:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4343239744_cb19cae8eb_b.jpg
Fortunately taken after I'd sorted the exhaust, improved the looks no end.

There is a big black shadowy looking thing stuck on the end of your bike mate!! Shame cos its a nice picture x ;)

[STR]

very nice bike but its to clean lol needs to be driven properly couldnt see any tyres but any girly lines ??:-)

its all about clean bike wheres pics of urs do u use it every day down the A20 by any chance sure i keep following u in the car

[rowdy]

Thanks for the comments, glad it seems to get the thumbs up. Fitted the smoked double bubble screen just after taking the pics so it looks a little different now.

[FG1]

Not sure if I already added pics of mine and can't be ar5ed to go back and have a look so, here are some of my steed.....

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0058.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0061.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0052.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0054.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0055.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0056.jpg

[jacksuzukisv650]

is it a red bm u follow??????? na myn not thilfy but it not emaculate

[jacksuzukisv650]

they look better when there is loads of bugs all ova the front screen haha

[ophic]

There's something so right about black nakeds with stubbies... very nice.

Not sure if I already added pics of mine and can't be ar5ed to go back and have a look so, here are some of my steed.....
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0052.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0054.jpg

[Mej]

that is nice, looks like a stealth bike!

[BBadger]

Not sure if I already added pics of mine and can't be ar5ed to go back and have a look so, here are some of my steed.....

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0058.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0061.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0052.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0054.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0055.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e90/tonyw2000/IMAG0056.jpg


Pahhh looks much better with a silver frame and stainless exhaust;)

[hindle8907]

Pahhh looks much better with a silver frame and stainless exhaust;)

the K5 black pointy with black fame is the best looking SV available. :p

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=382&pictureid=2701

[BBadger]

the K5 black pointy with black fame is the best looking SV available. :p


its a conspiracy....suzuki has obviously brain washed you!:-dd

how could you say no?
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/bbadger101/DSC_1212.jpg

[hindle8907]

its a conspiracy....suzuki has obviously brain washed you!:-dd

how could you say no?
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/bbadger101/DSC_1212.jpg

That would look Good if it was a K5 haha lol. (joke its a nice bike) the black fame is better though you gotta admit

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=4018

[Skip]

the black fame is better though you gotta admit
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=4018
Wrong, sooo wrong! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/forum/headshake.gif

[BBadger]

im undecided and shull remain so!

[edit]
there is abit to much thought with black on black.

[hindle8907]

at the end of the day black naked pointys are the best anwyays so it doesnt matter if the frame is black or silver because we are still cooler than the rest of you muhahahahrh

[ScottWilson]

im undecided and shull remain so!

[edit]
there is abit to much thought with black on black.

No way, black on black is the poodles (not that I'm bias)!! ;)

[Holdup]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5740/img00064201002151421.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/img00064201002151421.jpg/)

How it looks now :(

[lily]

all it needs is a wash ;-)

[BBadger]

think youll need a new toothbrush!
hows the damage?

[Holdup]

Not had chance to fully asses yet :(

Wonder if i can part ex it for one of them CBR's :p

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

With your record? Not that mine is much better, ha ha

[Nobbylad]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0393.jpg

[Damian]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0393.jpg
What have u done to ur bike

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

He is rebuilding it from a Cat D... Read his siggy dude!

[Nobbylad]

No he ain't! Cat D was rebuilt in Feb last year (i.e. I replaced the crash bungs, plastics, gear lever, bar ends and clutch lever - that's all that was damaged).

I am stripping the front end ready for my Gixer upgrade.

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

I stand corrected...

[DaveMacSV]

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6180&d=1266440724
6180

Here's my ginge.

[Speedy]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd271/DAVE_KNIGHT/Photo513.jpg

Here's mine. (rubbish back drop to pic eh!:rolleyes:)

[Mej]

these nakeds are really growing on me.