SV Lockdown Freshen Up - SV650.org

svbmx · 11-06-20, 09:49 AM

This lockdown situation gave me the chance to give the sv a good going over. Its just been ridden for a while and apart from the usual maintenance to keep things running I've done very little with it. It just looked a bit tired and sorry for itself!

So... Both wheels have been freshly painted, as have the frame + swingarm, tail undertray and various other small components and brackets. I've extended the side stand and repainted too. I have also made + fitted a new number plate mount and new indicators to both front and rear. The exhaust has also been refurbished with any rusted brackets removed and new sections welded in place, plus new exhaust studs/bolts/clamps fitted. Also a couple new vacuum lines fitted as well as an inline fuel tap to allow removing the tank without having to drain the fuel first. The battery has been replaced for a fresh Motobatt too.

Its come up nice and its renewed my love for it once again

Dave20046 · 11-06-20, 10:27 AM

Very tidy!
Real nice bike that.

The back end's pretty slick...though looks a bit of a ball crusher - is it comfy?

svbmx · 11-06-20, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave20046

Very tidy!
Real nice bike that.

The back end's pretty slick...though looks a bit of a ball crusher - is it comfy?

Thanks

Yeah very comfy. What you can’t see is that the foam beneath the seat covering has been shaved flat, so doesn’t push you into the tank at all.

redtrummy · 11-06-20, 10:56 AM

I do like that! Afraid ole back would complain if I tried anything like that - but great style

R1ffR4ff · 11-06-20, 11:21 AM

Lovely job. Is the Number plate legal?

They are over-keen around here

CheGuevara · 11-06-20, 12:20 PM

Great looking bike. Inspired me to go and read your build thread. What's become of the fairing, and plans for the alternate shock arrangement?

svbmx · 11-06-20, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Lovely job. Is the Number plate legal?

They are over-keen around here

It’s 7 x 5. Never had an issue mate. I think maybe because it looks fairly in proportion to the tail. Doesn’t look too out of place. And it’s not positioned in any way that makes it hard to read like some I’ve seen out there!

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Originally Posted by CheGuevara

Great looking bike. Inspired me to go and read your build thread. What's become of the fairing, and plans for the alternate shock arrangement?

Thanks. The fairing still exists but I came to prefer it without. And the alt shock arrangement got benched when I acquired a new bike project!

squirrel_hunter · 11-06-20, 08:12 PM

As ever, a very nice bike there.

But whats happening with the other project bike?

garynortheast · 11-06-20, 09:07 PM

Looking very good there. The curvy makes such a lovely caff racer.

shiftin_gear98 · 12-06-20, 06:17 AM

That's quite pretty - for a curvy.

11-06-20, 09:49 AM	#1
svbmx Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Kings Lynn area Posts: 137	SV Lockdown Freshen Up This lockdown situation gave me the chance to give the sv a good going over. Its just been ridden for a while and apart from the usual maintenance to keep things running I've done very little with it. It just looked a bit tired and sorry for itself! So... Both wheels have been freshly painted, as have the frame + swingarm, tail undertray and various other small components and brackets. I've extended the side stand and repainted too. I have also made + fitted a new number plate mount and new indicators to both front and rear. The exhaust has also been refurbished with any rusted brackets removed and new sections welded in place, plus new exhaust studs/bolts/clamps fitted. Also a couple new vacuum lines fitted as well as an inline fuel tap to allow removing the tank without having to drain the fuel first. The battery has been replaced for a fresh Motobatt too. Its come up nice and its renewed my love for it once again __________________ Blue 99 SV650s... Naked SV/GSXR/Ducati Hybrid! Build Thread... HERE!

11-06-20, 10:27 AM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up Very tidy! Real nice bike that. The back end's pretty slick...though looks a bit of a ball crusher - is it comfy? __________________

11-06-20, 10:56 AM	#4
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 248	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up I do like that! Afraid ole back would complain if I tried anything like that - but great style

11-06-20, 11:21 AM	#5
R1ffR4ff Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: JAMOADR(1999 Curvy) 36,000 miles Posts: 1,431	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up Lovely job. Is the Number plate legal? They are over-keen around here __________________ "Stultus est sicut stultus facit"

11-06-20, 12:20 PM	#6
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up Great looking bike. Inspired me to go and read your build thread. What's become of the fairing, and plans for the alternate shock arrangement? __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now)

11-06-20, 08:12 PM	#8
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up As ever, a very nice bike there. But whats happening with the other project 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

11-06-20, 09:07 PM	#9
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up Looking very good there. The curvy makes such a lovely caff racer. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

12-06-20, 06:17 AM	#10
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up That's quite pretty - for a curvy. __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

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