Dumb questions from a newbie

[smithwessn]

Hi all. I've been looking around the forum and have a couple of dumb questions. I've seen k5, k6, etc. What does that refer to? 2nd question- I've seen reference to curvy and pointy. Am I correct in assuming this describes the shape of the fairing? (my sv is nekkid) Sorry for the dumb questions.

[rictus01]

Hi all. I've been looking around the forum and have a couple of dumb questions. I've seen k5, k6, etc. What does that refer to? 2nd question- I've seen reference to curvy and pointy. Am I correct in assuming this describes the shape of the fairing? (my sv is nekkid) Sorry for the dumb questions.

The K* refers to the model year and pointy/curvy is more frame than fairing, up to K2 the frames were tubular after that moulded (although the fairings on the S versions do conform to the pointy/curvy look as well).

Cheers MARK.

[hovis]

curvy
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/dcp_2530.jpg

pointy
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/ARSevenPointFive/DSCN0717.jpg.

the pointys are fuel injection, where as curvys have carbs,

[dirtydog]

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the pointys are ugly, where as curvys are lovely,


Couldn't agree more! ;)

[Blue_SV650S]

The K* refers to the model year and pointy/curvy is more frame than fairing, up to K2 the frames were tubular after that moulded (although the fairings on the S versions do conform to the pointy/curvy look as well).

Cheers MARK.

That really isn't that helpful an explanation!! :D

What he said plus a few examples to make it crystal clear! ;)

A K1 is 2001
A K4 is 2004
etc etc

[jambo]

Curvy: (Faired / Unfaired)
X - 1999
Y - 2000
K1 - 2001
K2 - 2002

Pointy (Faired / Unfaired)
K3 - 2003
K4 - 2004
K5 - 2005
K6 - 2006
K7 - 2007

HTH
Jambo

[fat_brstd]

just a note but there are no dumb newbie questions, better to know whats going on and how to sort it out than the screw it up. Also remember there is a search function which can help sometimes.

[smithwessn]

Got it. That was simple enough. Thanks all.