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tygaboy
17-12-06, 03:30 AM
Hi all,
Some of you may have seen my project SV in the past but it's just been freshened up:
new bodywork, powdercoat and paint. Have a look...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=173852

Also, I've documented and posted the process of how I built a carbon fiber SV gas tank. If any of you are interested in composites, you may enjoy this. It's a bit lengthy but there's lots of detail. This is not the tank that's on my project SV, but it was done exactly the same way.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=145975

Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

Ride safely,
Chris
MitchC
17-12-06, 03:54 AM
Oh my god... That is brilliant! Wow... I am so jealous! Although... It's still a curvy at heart. ;) Just kidding mate, I love it!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Congratulations, be very happy with it.

What are all the parts included? I read that you started with the MV tail and it spiraled from there, what are the main changes?

Mitch
tygaboy
17-12-06, 05:05 AM
Oh my god... That is brilliant! Wow... I am so jealous! Although... It's still a curvy at heart. ;) Just kidding mate, I love it!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Congratulations, be very happy with it.

What are all the parts included? I read that you started with the MV tail and it spiraled from there, what are the main changes?

Mitch

Main mods are the MV subframe, tail and mufflers. That's hooked to the M4 header that was wildly modified to connect it all up.
Honda RC30 swing arm
Ducati rear wheel
Dymag wheels
'03 GSX-R 1000 front end
Home made (!) carbon/kevlar tank
One-off fairing/sidepanels
Penske shock
Metisse rear sets
Bone stock motor!
MitchC
17-12-06, 05:35 AM
Hey,

Wow man... Awesome. I'd give you a pat on the back if I could... That is truly an amazing bike. I am obsessed!

Mitch
glade
17-12-06, 10:03 AM
Brilliant!!! 8)
svpilot
17-12-06, 11:54 AM
:shock: That's a fantastic job! love that tank!
on yer bike
17-12-06, 11:58 AM
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
kwak zzr
17-12-06, 12:00 PM
oh yes! as above! thats how Mr Suzuki should have made it.
Mike1234
17-12-06, 01:14 PM
Have been following the tank project from day one after seeing the link on svrider.com

Very impressive.
Biker Biggles
17-12-06, 06:31 PM
Yum yum.
A curvy pointy hybrid.
Dare we call it a pervy? :lol:
socommk23
17-12-06, 06:45 PM
i want custom carbon bits for my tl!!!

where can i get some?

tank...air scoops...etc
northwind
18-12-06, 12:22 AM
Just make 'em yourself, following Tygaboy's simple instructions 8-[

I was saying on SV Rider, these are the bikes that keep me under control- Motomorphic did something a little similiar, but not close to as cool, some time ago. Basically, "Know your place" :) It's just something else...