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11-02-06, 06:54 PM

Well to me anyway, Brand new one K5 in red waiting for me this week, but WHere do you start? WHich would you add if you only had £200?

11-02-06, 06:58 PM

Crash bungs and a Scotty. £200 is easily enough for both.
There's no need for new tyres and if you ride the bike then you'll need new ones by the summer, anyway.
A gel seat isn't really necessary, since you can make some good improvements over the standard with very cheap bits and a decent staple gun.

Biker Biggles · 11-02-06, 07:09 PM

Yup.Bung it up.Being a tight bustid it would annoy me to replace tyres before I had worn them out,and a gel seat I could live without.(I do live without one)Chain oiler is a good idea if you are likely to be less than diligent with your lubing.

11-02-06, 07:17 PM

BUNGS, go for r&g's they are soo much better than the suzuki ones

11-02-06, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carsick

Crash bungs and a Scotty. £200 is easily enough for both.
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Ditto

Oh and then a tail tidy, to loose the shovel

11-02-06, 07:54 PM

Tyres: Supercorsa scrubs - £50
Chain oiler: Loobman - £18 or so.
Crash bungs: £80 or there abouts?
Might be able to squeeze in a seat with the last £50

. - Though I find the SV seat too squidgy as it is (have yet to ride distance on the road, but I do quite like the plank on my TRX

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11-02-06, 08:41 PM

Mmmmmmmmm.........I think the bungs are coming up favourite, and I spose those tyres can do whilst I'm running in, Never heard of supercorsa scrubs, but I'm interested now! Is fitting the bungs a DIY prospect? I assume you just buy them, remove the bubble wrap, and screw them into a waiting hole in the frame? Anyone know of a good supplier SE London?
Thanks for your thoughts guys

fizzwheel · 11-02-06, 08:41 PM

If you arent planning on doing a huge amount of miles then I would go for a aftermarket Can and some crash bungs. you can get a CCC one off ebay for £110 that leaves £90 for bungs, R & G's work much better than the suzuki ones I think they retail around the £70 for a Pointy SV IIRC.

If you are going to do a lot of miles then get the Scotoiler and bungs like Carsick suggested.

If you are a new rider and the SV is your first bike, then the standard Dunlops will do you fine whist you are running the bike in and finding your feet with it.

HTH

11-02-06, 08:47 PM

It's my second SV, 9K on the last one, The scottoiler I had on that one was great to be fair but made a right mess, and I was just being lazy. I travelled to Holland and rode to Scotland in a day once, my backside had to be peeled from the saddle after that and It took me forever to get home because I had to keep stopping because of the ache! THe standard dunlops were dire in comparison to the Z6's I had fitted too, But I spose I should run the dunlops in at least!
How hard would it be for a dunce to fit the CCC? will it scupper my warranty and what about it running lean?

fizzwheel · 11-02-06, 08:54 PM

CCC is easy to fit, I managed to fit my blue flame can OK and I'm a mechanical dunce as well. Cant see how it would effect the warranty, but might be wise to check first.

I got my dealer to fit my bungs as I wanted to make sure it was done properly, I didnt want to find I hadnt done it properly once I had tested them if you know what I mean.

I didnt realise it was your 2nd SV, you're right the Z6's are a much better tyre than the dunlops but I think your money would be spent more wisely on the other stuff rather than replacing the tyres.

Enjoy your new bike

View Poll Results: What would you add first if you had Money for only the one?
Scottoiler?	5	22.73%
Crash Bungs?	16	72.73%
Gel Seat?	0	0%
Proper Tyres? Z6s' maybe?	1	4.55%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-06, 06:54 PM	#1
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	New SVS on the way............. Well to me anyway, Brand new one K5 in red waiting for me this week, but WHere do you start? WHich would you add if you only had £200?

11-02-06, 07:09 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Yup.Bung it up.Being a tight bustid it would annoy me to replace tyres before I had worn them out,and a gel seat I could live without.(I do live without one)Chain oiler is a good idea if you are likely to be less than diligent with your lubing. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

11-02-06, 08:41 PM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	If you arent planning on doing a huge amount of miles then I would go for a aftermarket Can and some crash bungs. you can get a CCC one off ebay for £110 that leaves £90 for bungs, R & G's work much better than the suzuki ones I think they retail around the £70 for a Pointy SV IIRC. If you are going to do a lot of miles then get the Scotoiler and bungs like Carsick suggested. If you are a new rider and the SV is your first bike, then the standard Dunlops will do you fine whist you are running the bike in and finding your feet with it. HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-02-06, 08:54 PM	#10
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	CCC is easy to fit, I managed to fit my blue flame can OK and I'm a mechanical dunce as well. Cant see how it would effect the warranty, but might be wise to check first. I got my dealer to fit my bungs as I wanted to make sure it was done properly, I didnt want to find I hadnt done it properly once I had tested them if you know what I mean. I didnt realise it was your 2nd SV, you're right the Z6's are a much better tyre than the dunlops but I think your money would be spent more wisely on the other stuff rather than replacing the tyres. Enjoy your new bike __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-02-06, 06:58 PM	#2
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Crash bungs and a Scotty. £200 is easily enough for both. There's no need for new tyres and if you ride the bike then you'll need new ones by the summer, anyway. A gel seat isn't really necessary, since you can make some good improvements over the standard with very cheap bits and a decent staple gun.

11-02-06, 07:17 PM	#4
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	BUNGS, go for r&g's they are soo much better than the suzuki ones

11-02-06, 07:54 PM	#6
G - renamed Guest Posts: n/a	Tyres: Supercorsa scrubs - £50 Chain oiler: Loobman - £18 or so. Crash bungs: £80 or there abouts? Might be able to squeeze in a seat with the last £50 . - Though I find the SV seat too squidgy as it is (have yet to ride distance on the road, but I do quite like the plank on my TRX .

11-02-06, 08:47 PM	#9
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	It's my second SV, 9K on the last one, The scottoiler I had on that one was great to be fair but made a right mess, and I was just being lazy. I travelled to Holland and rode to Scotland in a day once, my backside had to be peeled from the saddle after that and It took me forever to get home because I had to keep stopping because of the ache! THe standard dunlops were dire in comparison to the Z6's I had fitted too, But I spose I should run the dunlops in at least! How hard would it be for a dunce to fit the CCC? will it scupper my warranty and what about it running lean?