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DarrenSV650S 07-06-09 03:02 PM
I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Maybe it's the recent knock to the head, but I'm finding more and more that I prefer the look of curvy sv's :o
I've never been one of those people that says pointy's are better etc:rolleyes: I've always liked the look of both bikes. But now I think I'm leaning more towards the older, smoother, curvy look. Everything just seems to flow together better on fully faired curvy's. I don't think the fairings on pointy's merge together so well



:smt102

ThEGr33k 07-06-09 03:08 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Curvy's are ok... but no where near as nice as the TL1000S. I think its the small forks and brakes. Put some after markets on and it looks good :D

Alpinestarhero 07-06-09 03:21 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k (Post 1933378)
Curvy's are ok... but no where near as nice as the TL1000S. I think its the small forks and brakes. Put some after markets on and it looks good :D
this is true, curvies with GSXR front ends or similar conversions do look better. As do curvies with taller screens.

Although i admit that whilst practical, topboxes do not improve the appearance of curvies.

zsv650 07-06-09 03:55 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
can't argue that they look better i liked mine not nearly as practicle though and the engine's feel's better in the new un.

flymo 07-06-09 04:10 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933376)
Maybe it's the recent knock to the head....
+1

rick0361 07-06-09 05:47 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero (Post 1933381)
this is true, curvies with GSXR front ends or similar conversions do look better. As do curvies with taller screens.

Although i admit that whilst practical, topboxes do not improve the appearance of curvies.
This is true but having seen the "saddlebags" that Bill from US showed on his pictures on the photos section - those I think are pretty good looking on his curvy

On this one http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132639

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 05:47 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Curvy looks are better than the pointies.

However i'd prefer the fuel injection and better engine (ie no silly plastic clutch cover and silver engine etc)

dyzio 07-06-09 06:38 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933376)
I prefer the look of curvy sv's :o

Nothing wrong with that mate! :thumbsup:

Alpinestarhero 07-06-09 06:48 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
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Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123 (Post 1933499)
Curvy looks are better than the pointies.

However i'd prefer the fuel injection and better engine (ie no silly plastic clutch cover and silver engine etc)
Definatly, I'd love to shoe-horn in the latest generation SV engine from the gladius

DarrenSV650S 07-06-09 06:54 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
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Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero (Post 1933544)
Definatly, I'd love to shoe-horn in the latest generation SV engine from the gladius
Is it that different in size to the curvy engine?

Alpinestarhero 07-06-09 06:56 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933557)
Is it that different in size to the curvy engine?
You mean physical dimensions? Its still a 650 lump (654cc as far as i know) but apparently its all a lot smoother now. I expect frame-mounting points etc etc are all differant though

Does anyone know of someone whos mounted an FI engine in a curvy frame?

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 06:56 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
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Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933557)
Is it that different in size to the curvy engine?
Same engine I think, at least all of the SV's used basically the same engine, at least, although the cover changed into a one piece o.o

zsv650 07-06-09 06:58 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
i think the gladius is the same basic engine just with bit's and bob's done to it.

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 07:00 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
http://www.minitwinracing.co.uk/foru...read.php?tid=2


http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=100253

Alpinestarhero 07-06-09 07:08 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
lol i've asked the question before, i probably never went back to the thread to check the answers

jamesterror 07-06-09 09:26 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
I've seen a few polished, spotless pictures of the curvy S which I like, not to sure on the curvy N, but pointy N I quite like.. hence why I bought one ;)

But overall I prefer the pointy, so a blow to the head I'll +1 that.

Wideboy 07-06-09 09:29 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
it understandable, they just completely rule!!

dizzyblonde 07-06-09 09:34 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
well done, you've seen the light.

#Offers secret silly handshake#

Wideboy 07-06-09 09:42 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1933695)
well done, you've seen the light.

#Offers secret silly handshake#

#clips round ear#

that's super secret!!!!! :smt011

appollo1 07-06-09 10:04 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933376)
Maybe it's the recent knock to the head, but I'm finding more and more that I prefer the look of curvy sv's :o
I've never been one of those people that says pointy's are better etc:rolleyes: I've always liked the look of both bikes. But now I think I'm leaning more towards the older, smoother, curvy look. Everything just seems to flow together better on fully faired curvy's. I don't think the fairings on pointy's merge together so well



:smt102
you know it makes sense!!!
On the Tomintoul Ice Cream run I could see you drooling at the only curvey in the pack.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...1/DSCF0027.jpg

DarrenSV650S 07-06-09 10:30 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by appollo1 (Post 1933726)
you know it makes sense!!!
On the Tomintoul Ice Cream run I could see you drooling at the only curvey in the pack.
Yeh yours is a minter mate :cool:

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 10:39 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Remind me to polish my fork legs......

DarrenSV650S 07-06-09 10:43 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Remember to polish your fork legs Jamie

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 10:53 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1933748)
Remember to polish your fork legs Jamie
Thanks! I forgot! :kiss:

... Must buy Autoglym or meal polishy stuff that people use on their downpipes.. lmao! Might just get them shotblasted and polished...

DarrenSV650S 07-06-09 10:57 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123 (Post 1933757)
Thanks! I forgot! :kiss:

... Must buy Autoglym or meal polishy stuff that people use on their downpipes.. lmao! Might just get them shotblasted and polished...
No just get gixxer forks

Jamiebridges123 07-06-09 11:10 PM
Re: I think I prefer curvy's..........
 
Mmmm is temping....I just want a straight swap.. but something like 1991 GSXR USD ones are the straight swap for a curvy? or the 96-99 750SRAD with TL1000s clipons and that fancy top bearing..


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