Planned Curvy 'mods' - advice? - SV650.org

06-05-12, 10:19 PM

Hi all

Drew up a mods list earlier and just looking for opinions/advice. Bike is a 2002 curvy.

Currently:
- Delkevic 350mm slip on
- Fender extender
- Rear hugger
- DIY tail tidy
- Tinted screen
- Clear mini indicators
- Iridium spark plugs
- Conti road attacks
- Rear seat cowl
- Bar ends
- Red aluminium dust caps (yes i know

)

To do:
- K&N oil filter
- Oil change
- K&N air filter
- Fit lower fairings
- Respray keeping colour yellow
- Spray wheels black
- Yellow rim tapes
- R6 throttle tube
- Stompgrip/tank pad
- Crash bungs
- Red Braided brake lines
- Remove grab rail
- Heated grips
- Replace rear shock ZX6R/ZX10R/GSXR
- Replace fork oil and springs
- Paint brake calipers red?
- Possible chain sprockets... is it possible to 'upgrade' these?

All of which is relatively straightforward but I'm a little apprehensive about mucking about with the suspension. my main questions regarding this are what to go for? Shock and forks wise. On a low budget so not looking for a branded shock or anything fancy. I'm 6ft 12 stone. What oil to go for in the forks/springs etc.

Other than those I'm just casually replacing bolts/screws which are rusting with stainless steel ones as I go atm.

Anything else you'd recommend that I'm missing? Any comments on current plans?

Cheers!

Bordtea

Winder · 06-05-12, 11:24 PM

My only advise would be forget the rim tape! I bought a bike today with rim tape on, posted one picture on Facebook and already got lots of abuse. Might keep it on just to p1ss them off

06-05-12, 11:44 PM

Haha! I reckon it can look quite good if it's done properly and kept clean. I've got the tapes now anyway so I may aswell put them on to see what they look like. Gonna spray the wheels first though.

Bibio · 06-05-12, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bordtea

Hi all

Drew up a mods list earlier and just looking for opinions/advice. Bike is a 2002 curvy.

Currently:
- Delkevic 350mm slip on lovely choice
- Fender extender yup must do
- Rear hugger
- DIY tail tidy
- Tinted screen
- Clear mini indicators
- Iridium spark plugs... service item
- Conti road attacks... Service item
- Rear seat cowl
- Bar ends
- Red aluminium dust caps (yes i know

) Chavtastic

To do:
- K&N oil filter... service item
- Oil change... service item
- K&N air filter... service item
- Fit lower fairings
- Respray keeping colour yellow
- Spray wheels black
- Yellow rim tapes Chavtastic
- R6 throttle tube no need
- Stompgrip/tank pad
- Crash bungs
- Red Braided brake lines Chavtastic
- Remove grab rail
- Heated grips
- Replace rear shock ZX6R/ZX10R/GSXR
- Replace fork oil and springs
- Paint brake calipers red Chavtastic
- Possible chain sprockets... service item

All of which is relatively straightforward but I'm a little apprehensive about mucking about with the suspension. my main questions regarding this are what to go for? Shock and forks wise. On a low budget so not looking for a branded shock or anything fancy. I'm 6ft 12 stone. What oil to go for in the forks/springs etc.

Other than those I'm just casually replacing bolts/screws which are rusting with stainless steel ones as I go atm.

Anything else you'd recommend that I'm missing? Any comments on current plans?

Cheers!

Bordtea

07-05-12, 12:34 AM

Don't let anyone put you off getting rim tape, everyone knows it's awesome. Fact.

squirrel_hunter · 07-05-12, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bordtea

- R6 throttle tube no need

Whats wrong with the R6 throttle mod, why do you think there's no need?

Bibio · 07-05-12, 12:46 AM

simple.. would rather spend the cash on go juice than worry about the difference of a cppl mm in throttle rotation.

07-05-12, 01:06 AM

R6 throttle seems fairly cheap and cheerful so reckon its worth giving a go.

Heard lots of differing opinions on rim tape! I'll whack it on and see how it looks, decide from there

Coming to think of it Bib some of them are a bit chavvy, may have to have a rethink haha, though I do reckon calipers can look good painted.

Geodude · 07-05-12, 08:46 AM

Aluminium dust caps can be a 'mare' to get off if they oxidise on (mine were cheap though) as i had some and had to cut them off (what a faff) Now replaced with good old plastic ones

muzikill · 07-05-12, 08:55 AM

Chewies bolt kit & some other stuff from there. Also the pro bolt screen bolts from ebay that match your bike colour.

06-05-12, 10:19 PM	#1
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Planned Curvy 'mods' - advice? Hi all Drew up a mods list earlier and just looking for opinions/advice. Bike is a 2002 curvy. Currently: - Delkevic 350mm slip on - Fender extender - Rear hugger - DIY tail tidy - Tinted screen - Clear mini indicators - Iridium spark plugs - Conti road attacks - Rear seat cowl - Bar ends - Red aluminium dust caps (yes i know ) To do: - K&N oil filter - Oil change - K&N air filter - Fit lower fairings - Respray keeping colour yellow - Spray wheels black - Yellow rim tapes - R6 throttle tube - Stompgrip/tank pad - Crash bungs - Red Braided brake lines - Remove grab rail - Heated grips - Replace rear shock ZX6R/ZX10R/GSXR - Replace fork oil and springs - Paint brake calipers red? - Possible chain sprockets... is it possible to 'upgrade' these? All of which is relatively straightforward but I'm a little apprehensive about mucking about with the suspension. my main questions regarding this are what to go for? Shock and forks wise. On a low budget so not looking for a branded shock or anything fancy. I'm 6ft 12 stone. What oil to go for in the forks/springs etc. Other than those I'm just casually replacing bolts/screws which are rusting with stainless steel ones as I go atm. Anything else you'd recommend that I'm missing? Any comments on current plans? Cheers! Bordtea Last edited by Bordtea; 06-05-12 at 10:37 PM.

06-05-12, 11:24 PM	#2
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? My only advise would be forget the rim tape! I bought a bike today with rim tape on, posted one picture on Facebook and already got lots of abuse. Might keep it on just to p1ss them off __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

06-05-12, 11:44 PM	#3
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? Haha! I reckon it can look quite good if it's done properly and kept clean. I've got the tapes now anyway so I may aswell put them on to see what they look like. Gonna spray the wheels first though.

07-05-12, 12:34 AM	#5
ravingdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? Don't let anyone put you off getting rim tape, everyone knows it's awesome. Fact.

07-05-12, 12:46 AM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? simple.. would rather spend the cash on go juice than worry about the difference of a cppl mm in throttle rotation.

07-05-12, 01:06 AM	#8
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? R6 throttle seems fairly cheap and cheerful so reckon its worth giving a go. Heard lots of differing opinions on rim tape! I'll whack it on and see how it looks, decide from there Coming to think of it Bib some of them are a bit chavvy, may have to have a rethink haha, though I do reckon calipers can look good painted.

07-05-12, 08:46 AM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Planned 'mods' - advice? Aluminium dust caps can be a 'mare' to get off if they oxidise on (mine were cheap though) as i had some and had to cut them off (what a faff) Now replaced with good old plastic ones __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

07-05-12, 08:55 AM	#10
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Chewies bolt kit & some other stuff from there. Also the pro bolt screen bolts from ebay that match your bike colour. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

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