Re: My little SV based project
 

V nice! Where do you live again? Seriously though, keep it up man. One question. You built a custom bike. Why not get some badass wheels on that? There are so many reasons why you should! :)

Re: My little SV based project
 

Cos he has bigger Fish to fry right now

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I quite like the idea of "this is what you can build with a donor SV, a few hours on eBay, and a kit from us". Dripping everything in exotica makes it seem unreachable.

Re: My little SV based project
 

Yeah , leave the pimp goodies for those with deeper pockets

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Deep pockets or not that is tasty, it has that nice chiselled fairing look that I want an RC8 for :)

Re: My little SV based project
 

That's brilliant. :love:

Agree the tail works with the lines.

I see you ditched the SV front end - good shout. :D

Your original swingarm design would be degrees of awesomeness better than the curvy item.

Re: My little SV based project
 

Aye , have a look at a Yamaha SDR 200 swingarm , imagine a beefier one of those on your project :)

Re: My little SV based project
 

The frame will weigh approx 8 - 9kg when the final one is done in Reynolds 631 tubing. Tank capacity is currently 10.8 litres on the CAD model, but Id like to get this a bit bigger if possible, as there is a bit of extra room under the tank cover. At the moment its the stock airbox, though long term the intention is to create some air inlet ducts and a new airbox, but it can be run as standard for now.

Re: My little SV based project
 

Sorry to disagree chaps but, what? Dripping in exotica? Here's a link to some Marvic Magnesium Wheels that cost less than £800. Considering that stock is £500 this is not exactly an "exotic" price is it! Anyway isn't the aim to improve both looks and performance? So why not get lighter, better looking wheels?

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Compared to £100 for a GSXR wheel on ebay I reckon £800 for the rear and £600 for a front is pretty pricey!