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svdaz 29-03-10 02:53 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
what was the main points of corrosion on it ?

rictus01 29-03-10 02:55 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by cuffy (Post 2227771)
once again you seem to be quoting the new model, I believe the OP is looking at an O5 version, however if I've got that wrong, I've got several options for new type money.

Cheers Mark.

cuffy 29-03-10 02:55 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2227764)
But the 650 is a sweeter engine and chassis than the 1000 for having fun on when you sort out the budget bits.
Couldn't agree more mate, the SV1000 was too brutal for me that's why i got shot of it for the Z, more sedate pace of life now :D
I do like the look of the new Z1000 but i personally think a litre bike for me on the road would be an absolute waste of time, well it is as i proved with the SV, gets you into trouble alot quicker, not just with the law, corners came at me far too quickly for my liking.

zsv650 29-03-10 02:57 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by cuffy (Post 2227759)
Absolute bollox.
that's the funny thing with opinion's your's won't be the same as other people's if you disagree with it then that's fine.

rictus01 29-03-10 03:01 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2227772)
@dizzy
The GSXR11 is a right heavy beast compared to the 750 despite the fact the engines are similar in size. Which makes the 750s so much of a better bike.

If the same applies to the kwak, not saying it does, I would take the 750.
having owned both (one from new 88 and one from 3 months old 89) Chris is (in this case) right about the Suzuki's, the 750 was possibily the sweetest handling, best balanced bike of it's day the other merely a big stonking hammerthat lacked the ability in anything but a straight line to use all the extra power, but that's off the point slightly.

Cheers Mark.

PoRk ChOp 29-03-10 03:02 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by svdaz (Post 2227783)
what was the main points of corrosion on it ?
It may be easier to ask the question from a different angle...

The seat pad was ok ;)

The wheels really suffered, I ended up getting them powdercoated.

The engine sticks out the sides a long way and are prone to stone chips, these just started to bubble and then corrode, there is also a coolant pipe on the near side of the engine, this just rotted.

The rear subframe suffered badly too, the final straw was when the paint just started to flake off the swing arm.

cuffy 29-03-10 03:04 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rictus01 (Post 2227788)
once again you seem to be quoting the new model, I believe the OP is looking at an O5 version, however if I've got that wrong, I've got several options for new type money.

Cheers Mark.
You're right, he was looking at the 05 model, i was speed reading again :D
Oh well, free plug for Kawasaki.

cuffy 29-03-10 03:07 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by svdaz (Post 2227783)
what was the main points of corrosion on it ?
I know the swing arm on the earlier 750 models were prone to bad rusting, dont know if the 1000 had a different swing arm?

svdaz 29-03-10 03:12 PM
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Heres a few ****ty pics taken on my phone ;)

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PoRk ChOp 29-03-10 03:15 PM
Re: sv650n to a z1000???
 
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Originally Posted by cuffy (Post 2227810)
I know the swing arm on the earlier 750 models were prone to bad rusting, dont know if the 1000 had a different swing arm?
Different swinger, mine suffered badly around the hugger.


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