Show us your pointy

[DavieSV]

Is your tail tidy painted Davie?

It is indeed :D

I made a stainless steel one years ago, so got it powder coated the same as the wheels.

[paiste]

paiste you running 2-1 ?
No mate. Just the angle of the photo.:) standard headers with Yoshi cans.

[barwel1992]

No mate. Just the angle of the photo.:) standard headers with Yoshi cans.

lol could have sworn there's only one can in that pic :D

[googgler]

lol could have sworn there's only one can in that pic :D

There is only 1 can in the pic!
What do you all think of my new look??

[The_Ric0]

My new bike, traded an r6 for it 2 weeks ago and haven't looked back yet

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p19/dude-eggs/181681_10150135460784603_604844602_8104050_8199502 _n.jpg

[Tredge2010]

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the site but I thought you might appreciate a pic or two of my modified Sv!

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5340

The bike started life as a bog standard silver Sv650s SK3 until this winter when I binned it at night on a country road, needless to say the bike was pretty buggered so i set about stripping it down to a bare frame and rebuilding it, ive since had the frame and sub frame powdercoated satin black like later sv's and modded it in any way I could! Its still in the project phase and has yet to hit the road, keen eyed viewers maybe able to spot vital bits missing, hope you enjoy!

Mods to date include...

Gsxr 1000 rear shock,Gsxr k5 front end, Polished lower triple, Gsxr k8 rear wheel
(ofset spoke version), Scorpion domed cap oval exhaust, High level link pipe, Puig DB Screen, R&G frame sliders and bar ends,
powerbronze belly pan, All pro bolt fixings, TL1000 s 50mm clip ons, adjustable short levers'pazzo style', suzuki oem gel seat,
seat cowl and infills, R&g tail tidy, Smoked rear tail light, Tinted lens covers, K&N air filter, Mirror extenders,
520 pitch 15t front sprocket, 520 pitch 45t rear sprocket, Xenon headlights,Pirelli Diablo supercosra sc2 & sc0 tyres, Goodrich braided hoses,
Gsxr titanium anodized disc bolts, Powdercoated main frame and sub frame, Gsxr rear wheel spacer and caliper mount kit,
30mm jack up shock linkage,

(standard sv components replaced) full set of 03 burning copper bodywork incl tank(YAV), New clock mount, new swingarm, throttle cables
, oem mirrors, oem fuel cap, swingarm bolt, engine bolts, dash surround

[Dave20046]

love that

[barwel1992]

must resist the urge to want to spray my frame ..... must resist


nice bike !

[Chandler93]

Tredge...
I think i'm about to... Well... I'm sure you get my point.

That is b-e-a-utifullll! I may just have to sneakily swap yours for mine without you noticing a thing ;]

[googgler]

Tredge2010 ... More pics please?!

[Amplimator]

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the site but I thought you might appreciate a pic or two of my modified Sv!

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5340



Now that is what i call an SV! I would get rid of that bellypan and get the much nicer Suzuki one as it goes much better with the lines of the pointy. And powder coat the crash bung brackets black or get the naked bike version (those are for the faired SV i believe)

Oh, and giz a go mister ;)

[Tredge2010]

Thanks for the comments guys, the belly pan came free with the copper bodywork from a donor sv and is really only temporary, i'm torn between getting another pyramid belly pan like it had before the crash or I have a set of proper lowers in light blue I could get sprayed up to match plus i already have the right R&g's to mount them,

Thought you might like to see a Pic of it before the spill and some of the rebuild, i'll hopefully get it out on the road in the next couple of weeks and take some nice pictures in the sun as my garage as a back drop doesn't do it justice!

Pre crash..
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5349

During the strip down..
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5343

The stuff I got shot of..
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5341

Preparing the frame for powdercoat...
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5344

Frame freshly painted...
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5345

Mid rebuild...
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5346

Close to finish...
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5347

[barwel1992]

how much did it cost for the powder cote ?

[Tredge2010]

Powder coat for the main frame and sub frame was £137 incl VAT, just had to clean it and drop it of, only took a week, I got a cheap swing arm already in black so I didn't have to bother getting that done!

[Chandler93]

Have you got covers over your front lights? They look orangy?

If so where did you get them from? They look awesome!

Also, if your thinking about getting a seat cowel for the rear, give me a shout as i'm after a Copper grab handle!

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Have you got covers over your front lights? They look orangy?

If so where did you get them from? They look awesome!

The lights come out of the fairing when you wanna paint it... Also, they are not changed from original, it is the change in light between outside and inside the garage

[barwel1992]

The lights come out of the fairing when you wanna paint it... Also, they are not changed from original, it is the change in light between outside and inside the garage

they have light covers on .....

[Natural Mystik]

Here is mine. Pretty standard but I like it that way :)

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd138/Natural-Mystik/Sv%20650%20S%202005/PSV132.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd138/Natural-Mystik/Sv%20650%20S%202005/PSV133.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd138/Natural-Mystik/Sv%20650%20S%202005/PSV109.jpg

[Geodude]

Nice bike Mystik and what a backdrop :D

[Owenski]

Considering the work you've done on that already Tredge I'll chuck my 2p worth in.

R6 rear end and subframe mod,
and then a massive plus 1 on the fairing lowers.

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

they have light covers on .....

Was looking at the wrong photos...

[cbay]

New Paint Job (Thought I should post it on here. ;-) )

http://www.desigz.com/sv650/repaint/sv650_repaint_01.jpg

http://www.desigz.com/sv650/repaint/sv650_repaint_02.jpg

[Tredge2010]

Yea sorry for the confusion guys my garage is a bit dark, it does have lens covers, they don't really show up on pics unless the lights are off!

Pic below is with the lights off!
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5350

[DavieSV]

New Paint Job (Thought I should post it on here. ;-) )

http://www.desigz.com/sv650/repaint/sv650_repaint_01.jpg

http://www.desigz.com/sv650/repaint/sv650_repaint_02.jpg

That would look nice with some gold decals ;)

[cbay]

I'm thinking of leaving it decal less...Gold forks maybe though..

[toxic]

Looks pretty sick cbay. Needs black forks too.

[Kenzie]

Posted in the SV Talk thread, but heres my new pointy

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/kenzie2k3/14032011084.jpg

[cbay]

Get rid of those safety/warning stickers. :-P

[Geodude]

Kenzie nice colour and tidy bike.

[Kenzie]

Kenzie nice colour and tidy bike.

Thanks, my first big bike since my RGV250L! Got a thing for v-twins.

[barwel1992]

today before striping down the swing arm and shimming so its actually fits properly

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/barwell1992/15032011801.jpg

[Andrew's]

The Barrel @ Bretton 01/01/11

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Andyvrs/IMG_1983.jpg

[Specialone]

Nice MK2 escort :)

[Dave20046]

quite like them clear lenses on the silver bumwell

[barwel1992]

quite like them clear lenses on the silver bumwell

ty its a smoked light tiz ok but its cracked

[Nelson]

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the site but I thought you might appreciate a pic or two of my modified Sv!

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5340

The bike started life as a bog standard silver Sv650s SK3 until this winter when I binned it at night on a country road, needless to say the bike was pretty buggered so i set about stripping it down to a bare frame and rebuilding it, ive since had the frame and sub frame powdercoated satin black like later sv's and modded it in any way I could! Its still in the project phase and has yet to hit the road, keen eyed viewers maybe able to spot vital bits missing, hope you enjoy!

Mods to date include...

Gsxr 1000 rear shock,Gsxr k5 front end, Polished lower triple, Gsxr k8 rear wheel
(ofset spoke version), Scorpion domed cap oval exhaust, High level link pipe, Puig DB Screen, R&G frame sliders and bar ends,
powerbronze belly pan, All pro bolt fixings, TL1000 s 50mm clip ons, adjustable short levers'pazzo style', suzuki oem gel seat,
seat cowl and infills, R&g tail tidy, Smoked rear tail light, Tinted lens covers, K&N air filter, Mirror extenders,
520 pitch 15t front sprocket, 520 pitch 45t rear sprocket, Xenon headlights,Pirelli Diablo supercosra sc2 & sc0 tyres, Goodrich braided hoses,
Gsxr titanium anodized disc bolts, Powdercoated main frame and sub frame, Gsxr rear wheel spacer and caliper mount kit,
30mm jack up shock linkage,

(standard sv components replaced) full set of 03 burning copper bodywork incl tank(YAV), New clock mount, new swingarm, throttle cables
, oem mirrors, oem fuel cap, swingarm bolt, engine bolts, dash surround

Ya bugger!! I'm in the process of going black and copper, you stole my thunder!!

[2hys]

Ya bugger!! I'm in the process of going black and copper, you stole my thunder!!
ive got a copper sv and was planning on powercoating the frame black - still gonna doit though cos it looks f-ing awesome

[genesismike]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5540855463_c7fb2266a5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sv1000mike/5540855463/)
sv1000 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sv1000mike/5540855463/) by sv1000 mike (http://www.flickr.com/people/sv1000mike/), on Flickr
My Thou

[Roberrrrt]

My new pointy, sold the curvy this weekend and bought this instead :cool:

[Nick_69]

My new pointy, sold the curvy this weekend and bought this instead :cool:

Good choice, is that a different brake caliper or just painted gold?

[Dave20046]

Good choice, is that a different brake caliper or just painted gold?

if he's bought yet another sv off the person i'm thinking of I believe they're gsxr callipers!


enjoying the upgrade roberrrrt?:)

[Owenski]

indeed Im now without SV :(

[barwel1992]

indeed Im now without SV :(

id let you buy mine for 3k :smt080

:P

[Roberrrrt]

if he's bought yet another sv off the person i'm thinking of I believe they're gsxr callipers!


enjoying the upgrade roberrrrt?:)

Yep they're gsxr callipers I believe :cool:
Loving the upgrade, sooooo much better than the curvy \\:D/

[Roberrrrt]

indeed Im now without SV :(

When you picking up the new arrival?! (and no, not Nathaniel :rolleyes: )

[Tredge2010]

Couldnt resist getting it out in the sun for a few pics whilst waiting for the last few parts!

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5364

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5365

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5366

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=5367

[Holdup]

Pass the tissues please, that is bloody lovely

[Nick_69]

Very nice, is that a standard rear wheel coz it looks different

[Tredge2010]

Cheers! and its the rear wheel of the new Gsxr 750, means I can fit a 180 55 tyre!

[ImplodedHamster]

dont SVs need chains to drive about? :P
that looks really good, what year is it?


edit: nevermind, found it in a previous post...
edit 2: no rearset either :D

[barwel1992]

dont SVs need chains to drive about? :P
that looks really good, what year is it?


edit: nevermind, found it in a previous post...
edit 2: no rearset either :D

thats because its a push bike :p


ps nice but i'd cut the can down a bit

[Owenski]

tredge, i hate to make negative comments to people when they've clearly put more effort into a project than I've ever been bothered to do so please dont take the following the wrong way, its intended to be 100% constructive:

In my hearts honest opinion those headlight covers are "chav tat" which on most chav bikes is just another thing to roll my eyes at along with colour coded bolts, brake res covers, branded heal plates you know the kind of stuff. But your bike isnt chavy you've done some serious performance upgrades to that bike and the covers cheapen the over all look, I recon you should use tinting spray to smoke the plastic darker that way you'll keep the effect but the appearance wont be as chav tastic.

PS Barwells right on the pipe too, stubby it!

[Specialone]

Yep have to agree, the headlight covers look kak.

3-4 inches off that can ( good choice btw) will sort that right out :)

Good work :)

[coolevilangel]

think the headlight covers look good imo
Blend nice with the black touches
Keep em
ps.dont think the dims would take kindly to em tho mind

[hindle8907]

think the headlight covers look good imo
Blend nice with the black touches
Keep em


+1 I think they look spot on

[Dave20046]

me likey

[Specialone]

Chav-tastic just like rim tape ;)

[bikerskez]

I fancied a little updating, so i've added a few sponsor type stickers, i didn't want to over do them so i've kept them to the lower fairing, i like the result.http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/skez-sv/IMAG0213.jpg

[Nobbylad]

In my hearts honest opinion those headlight covers are "chav tat" which on most chav bikes is just another thing to roll my eyes at along with colour coded bolts, brake res covers, branded heal plates you know the kind of stuff.

Yep have to agree, the headlight covers look kak.

I like 'em...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0565.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0566.jpg

[cbay]

Can you still use the lights? Can you even see at night with them?

Are they just slide on slide off or you have to take the whole front end off?

[Nobbylad]

Mine are held on with some Scotch sticky pads, like velcro but stronger and more re-usable...forgotten what they're really called.

I've only ever stuck them on once during the day (you can just see the lights through them) and was going to use them on a track day, but never bothered.

[Specialone]

Sorry Nobby, im still not a fan :(
They cheapen bikes imo and serve no extra purpose, but each to their own i guess.

[Dave20046]

Nobby that looks worth nobbing! like it, proper stealth

[Roberrrrt]

Nobby that looks worth nobbing! like it, proper stealth

+1, get rid of those random stickers and you've got yourself a truly stealth machine right there!

[Nobbylad]

The V-twin sports and the 650 stickers have gone already. I quite like the SUZUKI and Racing stickers, especially as they take your eye off the tarmac rash on the rhs lower.

[Philip663]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/198052_10150179736845767_521910766_9012961_838174_ n.jpg

Tadaaa :D

[Owenski]

Mine are held on with some Scotch sticky pads, like velcro but stronger and more re-usable...forgotten what they're really called.

I've only ever stuck them on once during the day (you can just see the lights through them) and was going to use them on a track day, but never bothered.

I know some people must like them or they wouldnt exist, but my 3 main (possibly only) reasons for not liking them are:
1. You must have all seen some GSXR parked up (usually outside halfrauds) with a set of lime green ones stuck wonkey on the front and it makes me just think - WHY? It gives me the same sort of feeling as when I see a Corsa with a dusbin as an exhaust.
2. It is hands down a brilliant example of form over function, and as a yorkshire bloke that doesnt really appeal to me :) If its bought then it must serve a purpose and "cos its pretty" doesnt count as a function.
3. If it was the light cluster that tinted/smoked then it would look mint and truely stealth (consistant lines, smooth panel transition etc) but these stick on covers are anything but smooth or consistant, they're literally stuck on - and they look it.

From the front nobby your bike looks very stylish but the profile exposes that they're not flush and it cheapens the look. That is totally my opinion and Im not going to think less of someone who has them its just not my cup'o'tea.

[maxinc]

My sports commuter after a proper spring cleaning.

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/6185/94608964.jpg

[Andrew's]

My sports commuter after a proper spring cleaning.


Looks good, what's the full spec as I'm keen to sort myself out with an all weather SV before winter. My additions were going to be rear hugger, fender extender, DL 650 hand guards (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=163872) and heated grips. If I have the reddies I was going to add a Givi top box with brake light plus flasher (http://www.flashingbrakelights.co.uk/Motorcycle_Products.html), some full exhaust system, gel seat, HID's and a clear double bubble.

[maxinc]

Not many modifications but a few aimed towards comfort like

Matt's top yoke with raised handle bars (comfort kit)
Oxford sports heated grips
DL hand guards (taken off now)
Mirror extenders and blind spot add-ons.
MRA Vario touring screen
Givi V46 complete system from ebay.it for about 215 pounds all inclusive.
Pipewerx exhaust

As accessories I have the Garmin 550 satnav and Scala Rider Q2 headset.

Thinking on adding a Scotoiler, a more comfortable custom seat, a bagster tank cover + bag and perhaps the givi lights kit.

[Andrew's]

Not many modifications but a few aimed towards comfort like

Matt's top yoke with raised handle bars (comfort kit)
Oxford sports heated grips
DL hand guards (taken off now)
Mirror extenders and blind spot add-ons.
MRA Vario touring screen
Givi V46 complete system from ebay.it for about 215 pounds all inclusive.
Pipewerx exhaust

As accessories I have the Garmin 550 satnav and Scala Rider Q2 headset.

Thinking on adding a Scotoiler, a more comfortable custom seat, a bagster tank cover + bag and perhaps the givi lights kit.

Wow, some quality stuff you have there. I forgot about the nav, I would find that useful too! :D

For the hand guards, did you have to buy DL bar ends too?

[maxinc]

For the hand guards, did you have to buy DL bar ends too?

The hand guards come with some spacers but for fitting them I used the original bar ends. A small adjustment on the left hand guard was necessary to fit it around the clutch pivot screw.

[Andrew's]

The hand guards come with some spacers but for fitting them I used the original bar ends. A small adjustment on the left hand guard was necessary to fit it around the clutch pivot screw.

Thank's for that. :thumleft:

[scottishguy1969]

http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/4913/meandsuzukisv.jpg (http://img861.imageshack.us/i/meandsuzukisv.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[Geodude]

@ scottishguy1969 Ooh suits you sir ooh, nice bike :)

[scottishguy1969]

@ scottishguy1969 Ooh suits you sir ooh, nice bike :)
lol...cheers dude

[madmaxlp2002]

8887

8888My girl but some time I make her My *itch lol.

[toxic]

Looks good with the white stripe... Do you live in Michael Moore's home town?

[madmaxlp2002]

Yeah I do actually I like michael Moore, use flint as a referance point and actually live in Davison michigan 5 miles east of flint....lol. My dad wrote 3 songs in the movie canadian beacon, Michael Moore produced and directed in the mid 90's, and my father is friends with him been since roger and me...lol. weird huh? Thx for your intrest!

[scotty217]

This is my 07 reg SK6 pointy

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy32/scotty8217/DSC00510a.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62151967@N08/5649330178/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62151967@N08/5649330178/
Scotty

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Now with two thirds of the luggage fitted ready for touring (base plate is wrong for the top-box.)

Although, need to move my number plate as one of the suppose struts is designed for use with the original "snow-plow"

[Reeder]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222492_10150194290958489_515608488_6838541_726619_ n.jpg

[Geodude]

Thats a nice naked reeder :D you on the road yet?

[Reeder]

It's currently in the MOT station as we speak! Will call shortly to see how it got on. Fingers crossed!

[SoulKiss]

Heres mine as it was on Friday Night

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/old-side.pnghttp://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/old-rear.png

Then after some time with the rattle can and a scalpel.

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/new-front.pnghttp://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/new-rear.png

A scalpel you ask? Well I used to have some black stickers on the front of the SV, I quite liked them, so decided to re-instate them, thinking the gloss black on satin black would be good. I took inspiration from TRON Legacy.

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/stickers-dark.png

The cool thing about the vinyl I used is that it is reflective - same pic but with the flash on.

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/pics/stickers-light.png

I do have a tank done in the satin, but the more I look at it, I think I will leave the red tank on :) - Just need to TRON-ify it :)

[DarrenSV650S]

Soulkiss you chav! You'll be getting some reflective rim tape next :p ;)

[SoulKiss]

Soulkiss you chav! You'll be getting some reflective rim tape next :p ;)

Its not chav if it is an aid to safety :)

Anything that makes the front of my bike light up like a christmas tree from the headlights of an oncoming car is good in my book.

I even removed the undertail LED's that were on it pre-respray (which were also non-chav as they were wired off the brake-light and had high and low intensity just like the brake light, so were a safety feature)

So there :)

Besides I am from north of the border - we dont have Chav's where I come from, so I can't be one.

[DarrenSV650S]

I see. Oh well that explains it all nicely.






NED!!

[Reeder]

That black paint is friggin awesome! The vinyl not so much but each to their own :)

[SoulKiss]

That black paint is friggin awesome! The vinyl not so much but each to their own :)

Halfords own Satin Black - takes 2 cans to cover an SV with one coat.

Used 2 cans of Grey Primer too, single coat as this is supposed to be just an opportunity to get all the panels I took off resprayed properly - ie have time and cash spent on them.

Cost was about £28 then whatever some 800grit wet and dry was.

No laquer, so will see how it goes after the first rain/petrol spillage when filling.

Its a near perfect match for the clock surround plastics, and the frame.

[DaveW_42]

is that my old front end fairing SK?

[SoulKiss]

is that my old front end fairing SK?

The blue one that was on is, the one in the pic is one I bought ages ago that was damaged but repaired by me for the purpose of allowing me to have a full-set of spare "painted" bits.

The ironic thing is that the tank that I didnt put on in the end was that blue originally (gotten from Samnooshka already prepped for paint), the rear end and mudguard likewise - ie all the bits (apart from the original tank) could have been put together to make a blue bike :)

I have been meaning to get this done for ages, years in fact, its just that this weekend I had the time and the weather.

Its your headlight too :)

[DaveW_42]

Nice to see it being used rather than stuck on a shelf in my shed!

[The Idle Biker]

Halfords own Satin Black - takes 2 cans to cover an SV with one coat.

Used 2 cans of Grey Primer too, single coat as this is supposed to be just an opportunity to get all the panels I took off resprayed properly - ie have time and cash spent on them.

Cost was about £28 then whatever some 800grit wet and dry was.

No laquer, so will see how it goes after the first rain/petrol spillage when filling.

Its a near perfect match for the clock surround plastics, and the frame.

You did this with spray can's? Top marks. When do you open for business?

[SoulKiss]

Nice to see it being used rather than stuck on a shelf in my shed!

Some day (soonish I hope) it will be resprayed the colour I actually want the bike to be, and then put back on :)

You did this with spray can's? Top marks. When do you open for business?

Thanks, but I will add that you cant see the little blemishes, or the slightly streaky bits or the bits where the prep was pretty poor but I was getting tired/impatient/bored.

Anyone can do that or better - and its simple, just dont rush.

Use 800 grit wet and dry (wet it well), to key the paint - you dont need to go down to the original primer/meta/plastic.

Rinse the part in plenty of clean water, let it dry.

Then run a pre-paint/panel-prep wipe over it, then once that has dried (takes seconds), put on the primer, it should be a couple of light coats, but I have to admit that all of the bike was done with one coat of primer and and some points, it wasn't that light.

Then when that has dried for a bit, blast over it with the black, leave to dry for about 48 hours or so then chuck the bits back on the bike.

I have no idea how long the finish will last, nor do I really care - it still looks better than it did :)

[ty_uk]

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n597/ty_uk/Sv650s1.jpg

[ty_uk]

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n597/ty_uk/Sv650s.jpg

[Reeder]

That screen looks nice ty_uk.

[ty_uk]

its iridium screen that i got from ebay, think i paid around £35

[Bibio]

yey another K7 in blue. looking good ty_uk