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Old 02-07-13, 10:58 AM   #11
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one more thing i take it mines a pointy, y are they called a pointy, just curious. lol
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Old 02-07-13, 11:01 AM   #12
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because the bike exterior is mor epointy than the pre 2003 model which is curvy
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Old 02-07-13, 11:31 AM   #13
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Very nice, the white ones look sick.
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Old 02-07-13, 11:47 AM   #14
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I'm going to have to start customising my bike before it gets to the stage I can't find at a SV meetup!

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Old 02-07-13, 12:55 PM   #15
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because the bike exterior is mor epointy than the pre 2003 model which is curvy
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Old 02-07-13, 03:46 PM   #16
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yes the D220's are a bit wooden and not very inspiring in the wet but ok in the dry. i don't like them but there is nothing wrong with them just lack of feedback.

this is a personal thing.. dont bother spending money on 'tat' like tail tidies, mini indicators, rim tape etc.etc it's all just cosmetic stuff. concentrate on what really matters and that's maintenance. so first off i would recommend you get a scottoiler which will make your chain last 4 times as long with less hassle. a nice after-market can to let the v-twin sound like it should, don't bother smashing the cat out it makes not one bit of difference to performance. next up are tools to do the jobs you will pay a fortune to get done and then add fluids to your kit like red rubber grease, white spray grease, stock of oil and oil filters.

don't get trapped with the old 'stamp in the book' carp it means nothing. better doing the servicing yourself as then you know what's been done. keep a record of the work you have done with the dates and mileage, this is worth more than any stamp in a book.
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Old 02-07-13, 06:58 PM   #17
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yes the D220's are a bit wooden and not very inspiring in the wet but ok in the dry. i don't like them but there is nothing wrong with them just lack of feedback.

this is a personal thing.. dont bother spending money on 'tat' like tail tidies, mini indicators, rim tape etc.etc it's all just cosmetic stuff. concentrate on what really matters and that's maintenance. so first off i would recommend you get a scottoiler which will make your chain last 4 times as long with less hassle. a nice after-market can to let the v-twin sound like it should, don't bother smashing the cat out it makes not one bit of difference to performance. next up are tools to do the jobs you will pay a fortune to get done and then add fluids to your kit like red rubber grease, white spray grease, stock of oil and oil filters.

don't get trapped with the old 'stamp in the book' carp it means nothing. better doing the servicing yourself as then you know what's been done. keep a record of the work you have done with the dates and mileage, this is worth more than any stamp in a book.
will bear this in mind, already have most tools and all manner of stuff, my shed is my home. lol
my other hobby is building and flying model helicopters. so now i have a real man cave with my bike and helis.
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Old 02-07-13, 07:03 PM   #18
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what main things need attention on this bike. what are the brakes like, are they prone to seize or anything like this on other parts of the bike
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Old 02-07-13, 07:14 PM   #19
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pretty much the swingarm bearings and brakes with a few electrical gremlins that can pop up.
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Old 02-07-13, 07:21 PM   #20
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Hi folks oldnewbie here lol, just got myself a new sv650, first bike after 15 years break and love it so far. only done 200 miles lol. i have been reading bad things about the tyres which are standard on this machine (sportmax d220 st) being a bit poo. is this really the case and if so any recomendations. probably only riding in the dry weather. also will be looking at a new can for it soon whats a good choice and what about the cat on mine.

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