My new toy
 

Sold the Triumph last week to thin down the number of bikes I own (was 5) & ended up seeing this on a Facebook selling page. This is my 3rd naked curvy, I can't leave them alone :)
25000 miles, 1999, looks mint, just hope it rides as well as she looks as I haven't taxed, or insured her yet. It was going to be track biased, but I think it's in far too good condition to do it, so may end up on the road.
I only need a pointy now & I'll have the set :)
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...6e&oe=570B57C0

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Looks like it has been well looked after :D

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Yes, a very nice naked curvy!

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There are a couple of blemishes on the tank, but the engine cases & rest of the bike are absolutely stunning. It always makes me worried when they look this good, makes me think that there is something wrong deeper down lol

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I've got an alternator casing if you want it

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Cheers Andy. I'll post some more pictures tomorrow, it really is in great condition

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Blimey Col, that's really lovely!

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Nice bike Col!
I do like a nice curvy!

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Wow, that made me look twice! My old 99 blue naked curvy had a similar fly screen but the buyer did not want it so it's gathering dust in my garage, and mine had the dark grey wheels. It's still getting MoT's so I know it's still on the road and I half wonder if it'll pop up on here in a similar thread one day. Enjoy it Col.

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Took her for a short run this morning. Everything is spot on other than shaking her head over 50mph (Needs new tyres) & the rear brake travel is very excessive, so will take a look at it in due course. I could really do with getting rid of the Gladius now, I can see it just sitting there while I use the SV.
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You should swap the wheels :)

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Nobody has tried it....yet. I think they are different, or I would have :)

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A few more pictures.
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Nice looking bike Col, so when's custard the return? ;)

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Not at the moment Geo. I doubt I'd ever find the parts to do it again. I am uprating the suspension, but that's it for the time being

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Looks very tidy that.

Is there much noticeable difference in ride between the naked curvy and Gladius?

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Comfort has to be the 1st thing. The Suzuki stylists didn't hink about it when they designed the Gladius. You can ride for only about an hour before you have to think about pulling over for a break. My missus won't go pillion because the seating position is awful, she's only 5' 1" & she reckons she's cramped & the pillion seat is just so uncomfortable.
The suspension on Gladys is firmer & you can throw it around to your hearts content, it's also supplied with Dunlop Qualifiers as standard, which also helps & the handlebars are a little too wide. You tend to find that at speed it makes it's head wobble. I fitted the little screen & it has transformed it. Handling wise, the Gladius, in the right hands, around some twisties would certainly keep up with & maybe embarrass some larger bikes, it feels planted around the bends & does put a smile on your face.
I choose the SV every morning to ride to work on, so that tells you a lot about it. I am a massive fan of the naked SV, that's why I bought the Gladys (plus the lure of £1 down & £100 per month interest free for 4 years) because, at the time, I worked 20 miles from home & wanted something reliable & cheap to run. I can now see it sitting in my yard & not turning a wheel as I have fallen for another 17 year old bike, which speaks volumes for the old SV

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Bit of an update. Seeing as I have no projects to play with at the moment, I have started tidying my curvy up.
I've had it for nearly 9 months & haven't used 3 tanks of fuel yet. I'm hoping that the Gladius may go on Saturday as I have somebody that has shown an interest & is coming to view it.
The Sv has slowly had some love & affection shown to it while she's been sat in the shed.
1st off I fitted a ZX6 rear shock & K-tech front springs to stiffen the ride slightly. Also removed the hugger & fitted the standard chain gaurd.
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Found an absolute bargain on Ebay about 15 miles from me. A really good undertray in red, which I painted & fitted. £16 :p
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...01&oe=58455B6F

Got another Ebay bargain. Bellypan for 20 odd quid. Had to make my own brackets, but it's no hardship.
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Made my own tail tidy out of some aluminium I found in the shed.
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Over the past few days I've turned my attention on cleaning all of the rust off it & got rid of the bloody awful rim tape.
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Looking well that is Col, i love ebay bargains and roca pan is a good find.

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Really am messing about with this SV as I didn't know which way to roll with it. Seeing as it's my one & only bike (other than my little GN125 that's in a bit of a sorry state) I have decided to put it back to OE condition. You don't see that many SV's around these days that are completely stock & I have a feeling that this will be one of my last bikes, so it'll be a keeper.
I have taken off the ZX6 rear shock, cleaned & refitted my stock one.
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I have dry fitted the uncut rear mudgaurd, so am now going to take the whole subframe off, derust it, paint it, then refit it.
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I have bought an uncut exhaust system off Ebay and am hoping it's in pretty good condition as you can't really tell off the pictures, so can't wait for it to arrive to see. I'll also contemplate wether to remove the bellypan & bikini fairing as I do like the look of it with them on.

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It's a great looking bike Col if it does turn out to be your last/keeper.

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So. New rear fender is fitted, just waiting for my uncut exhaust, then will have to buy some new SV decals for the rear then a little tidying up & she's back to factory look :)
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The old SV still makes me smile...nice one!
Was starting to think you had joined the other side with the rim tape.....;)

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It's funny how tastes change over time. I was the 1st to think "junk the standard silencer, fit a bellypan, rear hugger, undertray etc". Now I really like the look of the standard bike.
As for the rim tape...................... No, no & no. The guy I bought it off even had "Suzuki" stickers on the rims too :smt078