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Old 04-09-16, 04:06 PM   #1
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Hi boys and girls,

Newbie here, not even done my bike licence yet but in the process, been looking at bikes and the SV650 caught my eye. Thinking of buying parts, and building one from the ground up to my own preferences. I like both the curvy and pointy styles, but I'm more drawn to the curvy's trellis frame. is there much difference between the 2 in terms of rigidity/handling?

also, any good resources for parts, both standard and performance, I'm probably gonna go for a streetfighter style build, so and styying tips and resources would also come in useful. I've seen that JHS look like the guys to see about tuning so will prob build a motor with their internals.

Prob cost a fortune to build from the ground up but it would be nice to build something for myself, rather than a factory spec bike.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Chris.
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Old 05-09-16, 08:21 AM   #2
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probably not what you want to hear, but i would be getting your licence, then buy a standard bike to continue learning the ropes

i have just passed my test in March, and have a naked pointy, and it is plenty for a first bike, and having ridden it for 6 months, i now know what i want to change over the winter (mostly just upping the spring rate to cope with my fat ****).


do you currently drive? because if not, actually riding out on your own after training is a massive eye opener, the driving standard is terrible.
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Old 05-09-16, 09:34 AM   #3
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I love my SV but if I had that sort of cash to splash the only sensible choice is a better bike to begin with, they're pretty budget bikes after all.
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Old 05-09-16, 11:30 AM   #4
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As tom_e said.
I love my SV, although it's my first big bike so a really small view point compared to all the other beasties you can get.
It's a budget bike for people on a budget, if you want to swap all the bits over from something flasher, buy something flasher.
Just buy a nice one and ride the sodding thing. If it doesn't rock your boat get something else.
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Old 05-09-16, 12:19 PM   #5
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your just passing your test. keep the bike standard and build up your no claims. spend the money you would have on shiny tat and get advanced lessons instead. unless your old enough to go for direct access licence then you will have a restriction period, once the restriction is up then either move on or then use the bike as a project or keep the bike standard and well serviced as it will be worth more come time to get something else.
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Old 05-09-16, 06:32 PM   #6
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Do it, and post pictures.

Yes buying a complete bike and modifying it would be cheaper and a better place to start. And while the SV is a great bike if you want to go full streetfighter buy one already done. But where is the fun in that? Go for it.
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Old 06-09-16, 01:00 PM   #7
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Thanks Guys,

to answer a few questions, yes I currently drive, I'll be doing DA (I'm 35)

I like the look of the SV, was looking at a bandit too but they're everywhere.

I'm no stranger to fast vehicles or mechanics, having a string of modified cars when i was younger so I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty.

I've been on a bit of a splurge the last few days

Her's a list of stuff I've ordered:

2001 HPI clear curvy frame + V5 and loads of paperwork £75
2001 Swingarm £9.60!
Motor & Carbs £206
Rear wheel £25
03 GSXR 1k forks £210
08 GSXR Radial Calipers £50
99 SRAD Front wheel £70
Haynes Manual £14

As well as a load of little bits and bobs, spindles ect.

Looking forward to getting stuck in

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Old 06-09-16, 01:21 PM   #8
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Fair play it'll be interesting to see how it turns out!
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Old 06-09-16, 01:39 PM   #9
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you have made a mistake with the srad front wheel, they dont fit radial front ends easily. you will also require a special top bearing for the yokes on a curvy frame.
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Old 06-09-16, 01:54 PM   #10
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you have made a mistake with the srad front wheel, they dont fit radial front ends easily. you will also require a special top bearing for the yokes on a curvy frame.
Hi Bibio, you're correct about the top bearing, I've got one on the way from TWFracing.com. Coul'd you elaborate on the SRAD wheel? I've got 99 SRAD yokes coming also to account for the width.

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