Bike back on the road! - SV650.org

Wideboy · 27-03-10, 04:26 PM

after nearly 7 months the sv is finally back on the road

don't ask me what i have been doing as really i haven't been doing anything but alot of you lot and the south west lot (not to mention drew, lily and girth) kept moaning at me so past month or so I've knuckled down and finished. Been up most of the night doing the last bit of spraying ont he tank and mudguard plus general doohickery, up at 5AM to put back together and finished it at precisely 8:14AM this morning ready for it's 12:00 MOT (yes i cut it close

)

stuff done is in my sig so read that

, only one problem, the speedo doesn't work but mehh

as for the suspension, riding it around the road i was thought "wtf i wasted my money on this ****, its exactly the same!" but having got it out onto the road i can see where the gains are. feels more solid, more stable/planted in the corners and just the general ride comfort it loads better. anyway here's the money shots....... ignore the dirt i've not cleaned it since before AR and I've just done 60 miles on it, im shattered and can't be bothered to clean it or ride any further

27-03-10, 04:35 PM

looks good, me likey.

mattSV · 27-03-10, 04:35 PM

Meh that's not finished - where's the underseat exhaust???

Looks good though.

27-03-10, 04:40 PM

That looks stunning, good job!

27-03-10, 04:51 PM

nice work mate. Coming from a man who is all about the black bikes, that does look sweet.

maviczap · 27-03-10, 04:56 PM

Yep, that looks real good

As I've done my GSXR front end, do I qualify for one of those lovely Sv650R decals. If so, how much and where?

Jayneflakes · 27-03-10, 04:59 PM

That is pretty nice

for a curvy!

Actually, that is rather cool, well done with the work. Hope that you continue to enjoy the summer sunshine on that one.

Wideboy · 27-03-10, 05:10 PM

tar peeps, completely knackered................. oh and matt, read the sig...... its in production

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Yep, that looks real good

As I've done my GSXR front end, do I qualify for one of those lovely Sv650R decals. If so, how much and where?

my oldman and i duno, i got them all for free as im the twinkle in his eye

maviczap · 27-03-10, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wideboy

my oldman and i duno, i got them all for free as im the twinkle in his eye

Are they vinyl? If he has the art work on a PC I could probably get them done at a sign shop couldn't I?

I'm not expecting anything for free, beer tokens available or just beer

DarrenSV650S · 27-03-10, 05:27 PM

Why did you put the decals on the primer?

27-03-10, 04:26 PM	#1
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Bike back on the road! after nearly 7 months the sv is finally back on the road don't ask me what i have been doing as really i haven't been doing anything but alot of you lot and the south west lot (not to mention drew, lily and girth) kept moaning at me so past month or so I've knuckled down and finished. Been up most of the night doing the last bit of spraying ont he tank and mudguard plus general doohickery, up at 5AM to put back together and finished it at precisely 8:14AM this morning ready for it's 12:00 MOT (yes i cut it close ) stuff done is in my sig so read that , only one problem, the speedo doesn't work but mehh as for the suspension, riding it around the road i was thought "wtf i wasted my money on this **, its exactly the same!" but having got it out onto the road i can see where the gains are. feels more solid, more stable/planted in the corners and just the general ride comfort it loads better. anyway here's the money shots....... ignore the dirt i've not cleaned it since before AR and I've just done 60 miles on it, im shattered and can't be bothered to clean it or ride any further __________________ 05 DRZ400E** RIP hovis

27-03-10, 04:35 PM	#2
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: i r done'd it looks good, me likey.

27-03-10, 04:35 PM	#3
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: i r done'd it Meh that's not finished - where's the underseat exhaust??? Looks good though. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

27-03-10, 04:40 PM	#4
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: i r done'd it That looks stunning, good job!

27-03-10, 04:51 PM	#5
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: i r done'd it nice work mate. Coming from a man who is all about the black bikes, that does look sweet.

27-03-10, 04:56 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: i r done'd it Yep, that looks real good As I've done my GSXR front end, do I qualify for one of those lovely Sv650R decals. If so, how much and where? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-03-10, 05:27 PM	#10
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: i r done'd it Why did you put the decals on the primer?

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