Beautifully executed curvy SV modifying/serious tweaking

[SV650S_DUB]

Morning all,

I'm not sure if this particular much modified curvy SV650S has been pegged up here before, at least I've not clocked it, so I figured it's weel worth a view. Simply wonderful piece of work, a labour of love I'm sure.



http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/173/852/2880482-pc160005.jpg

[Jelster]

Ooh, many years ago there was a guy in the US modifying his SV with an MV tail and single sided swinger, there's some pictures in the gallery somewhere, it was yellow then. That looks very very tastefully done, a stuning example, and a great colour too.

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[K]

Nice ****, shame about the face. 8)

[Ceri JC]

Very nice. Only thing I don't like is the straight edge at the bottom of the headlight fairing; looks a bit "sportsbike with lowers ripped off". Still very pretty, mind.

[thor]

I really like that colour.

[Davies]

Yep, it's this bloke

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=49128

Really interesting how he made the tank. Apparently you can buy a carbon one for the SV for around $1000 which would save you around 4kg in weight......or you could just go on a diet :lol:

[Razor]

Very nice. Only thing I don't like is the straight edge at the bottom of the headlight fairing; looks a bit "sportsbike with lowers ripped off". Still very pretty, mind.

+1 on that.

[Scoobs]

As a front end, it looks nice. As a back end it looks ok, but stick the two together and I don't think it works.

[andy]

Underneath all that money and love, it is still only an SV......

[tygaboy]

Well, since it's my bike, I suppose I should weigh in.
To all comments pro and con, I say 'thanks!'. In the end, she's my baby, I built her for me and I love her.
That said, I totally agree that the lower edge of the fairing is not 'right'. It's not as straight as the photos make it look but the section between the lower edge of the vent and the bottom edge of the fairing isn't deep enough and it looks a bit out of balance. It wasn't as obvious before it was painted. And I'm no designer (be nice...) so it's a 'live and learn" thing. I really like the 1/2 fairing style and I want to keep that sort of look.

The good news is that I can just make another set of side panels, change the shape, make new molds and build a new upper fairing! That's what winter time is for, isn't it? I also think I may build a full set of bodywork and a naked light set up. Make it a '3-way convertible' - ride whichever bike strikes my fancy that day. Naked, 1/2 of full fairing...

And to the comment that it's still just an SV? Yep, it is, but it's MY SV!

Keep the cards and letters coming.
Chris

[hovis]

the front looks a bit " dated" compared to the back. but as you said you can sort it :wink:

may i ask how much have you spent? :shock:

[tygaboy]

the front looks a bit " dated" compared to the back. but as you said you can sort it :wink:

may i ask how much have you spent? :shock:

Sure, you can ask!
Seriously, I don't keep track but it's way less than everyone thinks. I have a bunch of time in it but I choose to do that and I don't buy the "your time is worth money" argument when it comes to hobbies.
As to costs: I got the entire RC 30 swing arm/hub/brake set up for $500. The used MV subframe and tail with all seats, hardware, mounts, lights, wiring, hinges, etc was $500. The Dymags came used from eBay for about 1/2 price. GSX-R front end was pretty cheap, as you know. The exhaust is an M4 header and stock MV mufflers ($250). A friend did the welding. The balance is a TON of time in the composites building. But as I said, I enjoy that. Heck, I sold my first two attempts at this gas tank for over $1000.
So while it's not exactly cheap to build one of a kind stuff, I could sell most of the parts for what I have in them and put the SV back to stock. That will likely never happen but...

[Paws]

mate-its gorgeous!!!! i love "modified" bikes! and thats a stunning example. :D

[hovis]

just one piece of advice.....


















paint it YELLOW
:roll:

[Bluepete]

That 'zorst is the muts nuts! Love the work, the tank is a work of art. AND the fastets colour!

[tygaboy]

[quote="hovi5"]the front looks a bit " dated" compared to the back. but as you said you can sort it :wink:
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And here's the funny part: The MV tail is from a 1999 design and the front (headlights aside) is essentially a replica of the 2005 RC211V - a 'current' Honda design...
'Beauty is in the eye', and all that. Or does that finally drive home the difference between Italian and Japanese design - Timeless vs trend?

And it was already yellow. Blue is faster.

[BILLY]

Very Nice 8)

[kwak zzr]

prob the best example ive seen 8)

[jimmybluedevil]

Dude I think its amazing. Its a complete work of self expression and it really catches the eye. Congrats on a nice build.

[Davies]

And it was already yellow. Blue is faster.

Yep! :wink: :lol:

[on yer bike]

I wish i had the garage, patience, time, skill and confidence to try something like this...

I really do envy you guys, the most I've ever done is made a dead MZ more dead than it was before I killed it a little bit more!..

I'l get there one day [-o<

[peanut]

I think it's astonishing. I'd never have the skill or patience to do any of it, so kudos to you, dude.

I'd love to put a single-sided swingarm on my SV, since I've always think they look the mutt's nuts, but I wouldn't even know where to start!

[John Burt]

With a single sided swinging arm ?? :lol:

[krhall]

That is absolutely stunning - no question!

What can you do with a pointy?

[Razor]

What can you do with a pointy?

Sell it?

[peanut]

With a single sided swinging arm ?? :lol:
Darn it! Why didn't I think of that!? :-k

[Warren]

What can you do with a pointy?

Sell it?

:)

[hovis]

What can you do with a pointy?

Sell it?

:)

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