Hello again......

[mister c]

Good morning people. I've been away for a very long time due to not having an SV, but, I've bought another one :)
This is Number 6 (if you count the Gladys). I bought it last week off Ebay for an absolute bargain price & have started the "doing up" process. I see that social media has taken it's toll on the forum, but may be looking for some parts etc. if anybody has any Curvy bits lying around.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52365957269_46871ec956_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nMpdGe)IMG_20220910_152118 (https://flic.kr/p/2nMpdGe) by Colin Hughes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/), on Flickr

[Sir Trev]

Yay, another resto job from Col!

Good to have you back sir.

[garynortheast]

Hallo Col. I shall be following this with interest. Love watching your restos.

[Geodude]

Yay :D great to have you back Colin :cool:

[mister c]

Good morning. It feels a little strange to be back here, but good to see some names that I remember.
I have a little Youtube channel that I'm working on Called Holey Shed Motorbike rebuilds, there are a couple of builds that I've completed, plus the building of this SV will be posted on there too as & when I update it.


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjGx8NIXIeMWUx4Ud2dK-yA/videos

[admin]

Nice to hear from you Colin.

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[Geodude]

Is that our own 'Quiff' in the comments :cool: tell him to say hello in here ;) You got any voice over offers yet Col :p ;)

[maviczap]

Good morning people. I've been away for a very long time due to not having an SV, but, I've bought another one :)
This is Number 6 (if you count the Gladys). I bought it last week off Ebay for an absolute bargain price & have started the "doing up" process. I see that social media has taken it's toll on the forum, but may be looking for some parts etc. if anybody has any Curvy bits lying around.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52365957269_46871ec956_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nMpdGe)IMG_20220910_152118 (https://flic.kr/p/2nMpdGe) by Colin Hughes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/), on Flickr

What do you need? I have a few odd bits lying about.

Nowt special

Except for some pwder coated swingarm end caps

[mister c]

Is that our own 'Quiff' in the comments :cool: tell him to say hello in here ;) You got any voice over offers yet Col :p ;)
Yes, Quiff is on the book of face, I'll see what he says about showing his face on here. As for the voice overs? With a voice like mine? They would be good for anybody wanting to go to sleep :p
What do you need? I have a few odd bits lying about.

Nowt special

Except for some pwder coated swingarm end caps
At the moment things aren't going too bad with broken parts. Rear brake caliper is junk, but, up to now, thats all. Unless you have an "N" top yoke :cool:


Nice to hear from you Colin.

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How's it going John, hope that you're well

[admin]

How's it going John, hope that you're well

All good thanks Colin

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[mister c]

Part 2 of the SV build is now on YouTube.


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[garynortheast]

Enjoyed watching that Col.

[Geodude]

Part 3 thumbnail lol :) ;) keep up the good work Col :)

[mister c]

Cheers people, I'm glad that you're enjoying it. I just hope that the finished project is worthwhile. It'll never be another "Custard", but we'll see what becomes of it :)


Part 3 is now available .
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[garynortheast]

Ouch! 100 quid for an inlet manifold is a bit salty!

[mister c]

Ouch! 100 quid for an inlet manifold is a bit salty!
I couldn't believe it. It's obviously the common one to go as the rear is only about £50

[admin]

Any third party alternatives on Wemoto or the like?

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[mister c]

Any third party alternatives on Wemoto or the like?

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Luckily I posted on an SV650 page on Farcebook. I have one (hopefully) on the way for £15 posted :cool:

[mister c]

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Part 4 of the rebuild is now online.

[Geodude]

Cheers Col for keeping us entertained and edumacated too :D ;) Would love to have the skills to tear my bike down to the frame and give it a well needed amount of tlc, maybe this series will be my guide :cool:

[mister c]

Cheers Col for keeping us entertained and edumacated too :D ;) Would love to have the skills to tear my bike down to the frame and give it a well needed amount of tlc, maybe this series will be my guide :cool:
Thanks for that. I sure that anybody can do it, it's just that initial "should I do this as I don't really know what I'm doing" syndrome sets in.

As it says in my Youtube Bio, I don't profess to be a mechanic..... far from it, I'm just somebody that has taken things apart from a very young age, then tried to put them together again & hope that they work.
I've made some really bad decisions & it's cost me a lot of money to put them right, but I try to learn from my mistakes.

[garynortheast]

Excellent Col. Not far off of the rebuild stage now then.

[Sir Trev]

I find this one even more interesting then the previous builds, seeing as I used to have a blue Curvy.

[mister c]

Excellent Col. Not far off of the rebuild stage now then.
I have some fabricating to do on the fairing that I'm trying to fit, but then, yes, hopefully start to piece it back together


I find this one even more interesting then the previous builds, seeing as I used to have a blue Curvy.
Oh dear, I may upset you with the idea I have for the paint...... But, then again :-k:D


Part 5 is now online :)
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[garynortheast]

That's interesting about the Honda fork internals fitting the SV. Keen to see how well they work now.

[Geodude]

That's interesting about the Honda fork internals fitting the SV. Keen to see how well they work now.

+1

[mister c]

That's interesting about the Honda fork internals fitting the SV. Keen to see how well they work now.Yes, I can't wait to see how they perform, but it'll be a while yet.
Thought I'd show you the look I'm going for on this build before the next video comes out. Frame will be black
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[Sir Trev]

GSX-R fairing? Interesting exhaust, that's for sure, and the front end looks so skinny without the front cylinder :D

As black is quite slimming it'll make the already quite svelte SV look deceptively diminutive, which may well catch out a few wannabees at the lights.

[mister c]

GSX-R fairing? Interesting exhaust, that's for sure, and the front end looks so skinny without the front cylinder :D



As black is quite slimming it'll make the already quite svelte SV look deceptively diminutive, which may well catch out a few wannabees at the lights.Fz600 fairing. I wanted Gixxer, but the prices - even for damaged items were just too expensive. I'll be after a bellypan too, hopefully, that should give it a nicer look, but that's a long way off yet. I've been experimenting with where to have the exhaust & am now thinking high level. I'm going to have to get in touch with an engineering company to see if a link pipe can be fabricated.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221010/ba94d9a3a4d01f54ac881c76c67ee548.jpg

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[Ruffy]

Fz600 fairing. ...
Well I recognised it instantly - see my sig! :D

Looks quite good in that pic, actually. I like the concept.

(Ironically, as part of my project musings, I've been considering an SV front end (with internals tweaked) as a budget upgrade for my FZ to improve suspension and get rid of the 16" front wheel without looking too non-standard. Haven't worked out the rear end change to get rid of the 18" wheel there though - narrow swing arm means clearances for wider wheel are tights so need to experiment. Don't hold your breath though, this isn's derail - mine's a very, very slow project, some might say glacial or stagnant - again, see sig!:rolleyes:)

[Sir Trev]

Fz600 fairing.

I've been experimenting with where to have the exhaust.....

I happily stand corrected :D

My vote would be to match the angle of the zorst to the rear bodywork, pretty much as per your experiment pic.

[Bibio]

could be wrong but those swingarm/axle adjuster/marker plates look like mine. if they are thick SS then they are so they are handed R/L. also mean that its an ex members bike.

[mister c]

I happily stand corrected :D

My vote would be to match the angle of the zorst to the rear bodywork, pretty much as per your experiment pic.
Cheers for the input. My son agrees with you too, so looks like that's the way to go.


could be wrong but those swingarm/axle adjuster/marker plates look like mine. if they are thick SS then they are so they are handed R/L. also mean that its an ex members bike.
I will have a look when I'm in the shed tonight. I have a feeling that they are fairly bent up, so are standard, but |I'll get my magnet out to see if they're stainless

[mister c]

Part 6 now online.
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[Sir Trev]

Part 6 now online.
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Watched it last night. You make cleaning, painting and putting forks back together look so easy, which I know from painful experience many years ago on my GSX250EZ is not always the case #-o.

[mister c]

Watched it last night. You make cleaning, painting and putting forks back together look so easy, which I know from painful experience many years ago on my GSX250EZ is not always the case #-o.Editing software is a wonderful thing lol

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[mister c]

Part 7 is now online
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[garynortheast]

That wheel looks spot on Col.

[Geodude]

I did same to my wheels, nice :cool::D

[TamSV]

Looking good. You’re making quick progress!


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[Geodude]

Taaaaaaaaaaaaam :salut::smt057:D







Ps sorry for derail Col :D

[mister c]

That wheel looks spot on Col.
Cheers Gary.
I did same to my wheels, nice :cool::D
I'm really pleased with them
Looking good. You’re making quick progress!
Cheers Tam, nice to see that you're following my capers.

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[mister c]

Part 8 is now online. :)
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[Sir Trev]

Hope you get the frame back soon Col, although you've clearly been making the most of your waiting time.

[Geodude]

Hahaha, what a nob :p;) Loving the series keep it up Col.

[mister c]

Hope you get the frame back soon Col, although you've clearly been making the most of your waiting time.
I'm like an expectant father, just waiting for the phone to ring :D
Hahaha, what a nob :p;) Loving the series keep it up Col.
Thanks very much. I love doing them, but hate it at the same time

[garynortheast]

They're great Col, keep 'em coming.

[mister c]

Part 9 is now on & Quiff even gets a mention :)5lhNL3CNszk

[garynortheast]

Looking good there in the latest instalment Col. Very tidy!

[Geodude]

Nice, might have to drop mine off at your shed for a makeover :) ;)

[mister c]

Part 10 is now online. Thanks for the positive feedback, makes it all worthwhile.
https://youtu.be/VylmixlErgE


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[redtrummy]

Thanks - great to see progress