The Curvy Gladius - SV650.org

squirrel_hunter · 21-09-13, 05:27 PM

Discuss...

Bibio · 21-09-13, 06:02 PM

look ok

whats next a pointy Gladius

21-09-13, 06:34 PM

Upon some research, it turns out the Gladius was actually MADE for girls.

This one doesn't look any different from the original Glady..

andrewsmith · 21-09-13, 07:36 PM

It doesn't look bad at all

21-09-13, 07:39 PM

It's the same bike.

21-09-13, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-EUC

Upon some research, it turns out the Gladius was actually MADE for girls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-EUC

This one doesn't look any different from the original Glady..

Have to agree with that except the can & headlamp look nicerer.

NTECUK · 21-09-13, 08:22 PM

Well removing the heavy pillion peg bracket and lower frame cover has improved it over stock noticably.

21-09-13, 08:23 PM

The can is quite obviously aftermarket and the headlight looks no different from here.

Shawthing · 21-09-13, 09:24 PM

Yea , that's a curvy frame and pegs. Did it had a pre 2003 numberplate?
I'd like to see the modifications list on it's insurance!
Perfect example of how to seriously devalue a Gladius.

squirrel_hunter · 21-09-13, 10:27 PM

So a little more information...

Found it parked next to me outside of Tescos. I hung around a bit to see if the owner turned up, but no. Wasn't obvious at first, thought it was just a Gladius with a home paint job, but the more I looked the more I thought things weren't quite original.

Basically its a Gladius that has been reframed into a Curvy. It was running on a V plate that ties it to the frame, not sure what the V5 would list it as?

From having a look over it the wheels, forks, and swing arm are Gladius. As is the engine, radiator, and clocks. I think the headlight is SVN. The bars and yoke could be either. Not sure about the exhaust could be from any of the models, not sure if the Curvy pipes will clear the oil cooler that the Gladius runs or if the Gladius pipes will line up with the frame but as I understand it the Pointy pipes will fit the Curvy frame and I presume will clear the cooler.

More interestingly is that it looked like it was running injectors and the Gladius loom, couldn't see what if any airbox was on it. The reg rec was zip tied to the frame in the similar position to the Pointy but was not secure as was the radiator expansion tank, which I presume to be Gladius.

I think the sub frame is Gladius to accommodate the bodywork. Couldn't see how the Curvy pillion pegs were mounted. The tank was also on risers at the front not sure of its rear attachment, but the lines flowed well.

Overall quite an interesting bike.

21-09-13, 05:27 PM	#1
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	The Curvy Gladius Discuss... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

21-09-13, 06:02 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: The Curvy Gladius look ok whats next a pointy Gladius

21-09-13, 06:34 PM	#3
Matt-EUC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Curvy Gladius Upon some research, it turns out the Gladius was actually MADE for girls. This one doesn't look any different from the original Glady..

21-09-13, 07:36 PM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: The Curvy Gladius It doesn't look bad at all __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

21-09-13, 07:39 PM	#5
Matt-EUC Guest Posts: n/a	The Curvy Gladius It's the same bike.

21-09-13, 08:22 PM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: The Curvy Gladius Well removing the heavy pillion peg bracket and lower frame cover has improved it over stock noticably. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

21-09-13, 08:23 PM	#8
Matt-EUC Guest Posts: n/a	The Curvy Gladius The can is quite obviously aftermarket and the headlight looks no different from here.

21-09-13, 09:24 PM	#9
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: The Curvy Gladius Yea , that's a curvy frame and pegs. Did it had a pre 2003 numberplate? I'd like to see the modifications list on it's insurance! Perfect example of how to seriously devalue a Gladius. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

21-09-13, 10:27 PM	#10
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: The Curvy Gladius So a little more information... Found it parked next to me outside of Tescos. I hung around a bit to see if the owner turned up, but no. Wasn't obvious at first, thought it was just a Gladius with a home paint job, but the more I looked the more I thought things weren't quite original. Basically its a Gladius that has been reframed into a Curvy. It was running on a V plate that ties it to the frame, not sure what the V5 would list it as? From having a look over it the wheels, forks, and swing arm are Gladius. As is the engine, radiator, and clocks. I think the headlight is SVN. The bars and yoke could be either. Not sure about the exhaust could be from any of the models, not sure if the Curvy pipes will clear the oil cooler that the Gladius runs or if the Gladius pipes will line up with the frame but as I understand it the Pointy pipes will fit the Curvy frame and I presume will clear the cooler. More interestingly is that it looked like it was running injectors and the Gladius loom, couldn't see what if any airbox was on it. The reg rec was zip tied to the frame in the similar position to the Pointy but was not secure as was the radiator expansion tank, which I presume to be Gladius. I think the sub frame is Gladius to accommodate the bodywork. Couldn't see how the Curvy pillion pegs were mounted. The tank was also on risers at the front not sure of its rear attachment, but the lines flowed well. Overall quite an interesting bike. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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