Project Thou! - Page 3 - SV650.org

DarrenSV650S · 13-07-15, 09:17 PM

Wow they even come pre-corroded

Mark_h · 14-07-15, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottishRawker

I like them, just ordered a set!

Excellent. As soon as you get them can you tell me if they look as ropy around the lens as the picture makes out. I really like the style but they do look a bit rough around the edges.

ScottishRawker · 15-07-15, 02:01 PM

Well time to update: (beware you may not like this! but i've not done it for others)

I got myself 2 cans of Plasti-dip Blaze orange,
I learnt that 1 can of Plasti-dip equates to 1/2 a normal can of spray paint, probably due to it being rubber.

I've ordered 3 more cans, so i can get front mud guard and belly pan done and then go over everything again to give it a thicker coat.
Benefit of plasti-dip is that if i don't like it, then it all peels of and i'll go back to standard silver.

Mark_h · 15-07-15, 02:18 PM

Never mind all that, do those mirrors look better finished than the ebay photo suggests?

ScottishRawker · 15-07-15, 02:31 PM

They aren't here yet, 48hr delivery is what i got the email saying.
so you'll find out soon!

DarrenSV650S · 15-07-15, 02:56 PM

black frame black frame black frame black frame

Mark_h · 15-07-15, 02:58 PM

Also, if you've not done so already, take the steering damper off. Improves handling about a million%. Unless of course yours has been serviced and/or replaced recently in which case improvement may be a bit lower.

ScottishRawker · 15-07-15, 03:01 PM

Yeah I read the threads about it. Checked mine and it runs nice and smooth. I have no issues with turn in and can feel when the front end is coming up.

Bibio · 15-07-15, 03:18 PM

remember and notify DVLA and your insurance company of the colour change. if you dont you will get pulled by the plod as the bike will come up as silver.

15-07-15, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_h

Also, if you've not done so already, take the steering damper off. Improves handling about a million%. Unless of course yours has been serviced and/or replaced recently in which case improvement may be a bit lower.

How does the handling improve Mark h ?... steering damper is fitted to stop any tank slappers from getting out of control...

13-07-15, 09:17 PM	#21
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	Re: Project Thou! Wow they even come pre-corroded

15-07-15, 02:01 PM	#23
ScottishRawker Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	Re: Project Thou! Well time to update: (beware you may not like this! but i've not done it for others) I got myself 2 cans of Plasti-dip Blaze orange, I learnt that 1 can of Plasti-dip equates to 1/2 a normal can of spray paint, probably due to it being rubber. I've ordered 3 more cans, so i can get front mud guard and belly pan done and then go over everything again to give it a thicker coat. Benefit of plasti-dip is that if i don't like it, then it all peels of and i'll go back to standard silver. __________________ Bikes: Sv650s K5 (black and green) 2007 - 20014 (sold) CBR 600 F4i (usual colours) 23/03/15 - 04/07/15 (sold for profit) SV1000N K4 (Silver but work in progress) 22/06/15 - All I learnt from my 3months owning a CBR, My right hand prefers twins!

15-07-15, 02:18 PM	#24
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Project Thou! Never mind all that, do those mirrors look better finished than the ebay photo suggests? __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

15-07-15, 02:31 PM	#25
ScottishRawker Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	Re: Project Thou! They aren't here yet, 48hr delivery is what i got the email saying. so you'll find out soon! __________________ Bikes: Sv650s K5 (black and green) 2007 - 20014 (sold) CBR 600 F4i (usual colours) 23/03/15 - 04/07/15 (sold for profit) SV1000N K4 (Silver but work in progress) 22/06/15 - All I learnt from my 3months owning a CBR, My right hand prefers twins!

15-07-15, 02:56 PM	#26
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	Re: Project Thou! black frame black frame black frame black frame

15-07-15, 02:58 PM	#27
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Project Thou! Also, if you've not done so already, take the steering damper off. Improves handling about a million%. Unless of course yours has been serviced and/or replaced recently in which case improvement may be a bit lower. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

15-07-15, 03:01 PM	#28
ScottishRawker Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	Re: Project Thou! Yeah I read the threads about it. Checked mine and it runs nice and smooth. I have no issues with turn in and can feel when the front end is coming up. __________________ Bikes: Sv650s K5 (black and green) 2007 - 20014 (sold) CBR 600 F4i (usual colours) 23/03/15 - 04/07/15 (sold for profit) SV1000N K4 (Silver but work in progress) 22/06/15 - All I learnt from my 3months owning a CBR, My right hand prefers twins!

15-07-15, 03:18 PM	#29
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,561	Re: Project Thou! remember and notify DVLA and your insurance company of the colour change. if you dont you will get pulled by the plod as the bike will come up as silver.

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