Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? - SV650.org

23-04-07, 03:17 PM

Obviously get out and ride! I was thinking more in line of things that are suggested improvements/modifications to make my bike better/cooler/faster etc.

It's got a (road legal) fuel exhaust with removable baffle (which might be coming out this weekend...), recently been serviced and has (almost) new Conti Road Attacks.

I'm thinking about a single seat conversion; ideas on prices and feasibility?

Looking forward to participating here over the coming weeks/months/years.

And if anyone was wondering, I bought the bike through here; this is the bike I bought...

Will

23-04-07, 03:25 PM

the best mod would be paint it yellow

but, a set of lowers or a belly pan would look good

tinted screen

crash bungs

& thats about it

23-04-07, 03:27 PM

Crash bungs!!!

EDIT: Just seen the pic, previous post not really needed

23-04-07, 03:28 PM

best one is the exhaust and that already done for you

23-04-07, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baph

tail tidy, smaller plate.

Crash bungs!!!

its got a TT

23-04-07, 03:29 PM

Hovis, I edited before you posted, so

jambo · 23-04-07, 03:31 PM

There are very few standard SVs on here, asking what you should do could easily loose you £1500 on other people's ideas.....

Ride it for a bit and then decide if you want to change it cosmetically, if there's something about the way it rides you'd like to tweak or if you're happy. If you're happy, leave it be

23-04-07, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

best one is the exhaust and that already done for you

Blimey Kwak resisted the urge to tell you to polish that downpipe!

Really depends on how good you are with the spanners, how much money you got and how experienced a rider you are too.

Crash bungs is a sensible one though.

Look at the pics of other curvys. They'll give you pointers to the good and bad mods.

SoulKiss · 23-04-07, 03:32 PM

What now?

Kick yourself for not getting a pointy, get over that, get out and ride it

David

fizzwheel · 23-04-07, 03:32 PM

Thats pretty much done. Try and get a seat cowl rather than going to down the single seat conversion route. That way when or if you decide to sell it you can put it all back to standard should you wish to.

Only thing I'd add crash bungs as Hovis has said and maybe a Scotoiler or perhaps a rear hugger.

The only other place you'll score big in terms of riding rewards is new springs and oil in your front forks.

23-04-07, 03:17 PM	#1
BrainsOnToast Guest Posts: n/a	Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? Obviously get out and ride! I was thinking more in line of things that are suggested improvements/modifications to make my bike better/cooler/faster etc. It's got a (road legal) fuel exhaust with removable baffle (which might be coming out this weekend...), recently been serviced and has (almost) new Conti Road Attacks. I'm thinking about a single seat conversion; ideas on prices and feasibility? Looking forward to participating here over the coming weeks/months/years. And if anyone was wondering, I bought the bike through here; this is the bike I bought... Will

23-04-07, 03:25 PM	#2
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? the best mod would be paint it yellow but, a set of lowers or a belly pan would look good tinted screen crash bungs & thats about it Last edited by hovis; 23-04-07 at 03:29 PM.

23-04-07, 03:27 PM	#3
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? *Crash bungs!!!* EDIT: Just seen the pic, previous post not really needed

23-04-07, 03:28 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? best one is the exhaust and that already done for you

23-04-07, 03:29 PM	#6
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? Hovis, I edited before you posted, so

23-04-07, 03:31 PM	#7
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? There are very few standard SVs on here, asking what you should do could easily loose you £1500 on other people's ideas..... Ride it for a bit and then decide if you want to change it cosmetically, if there's something about the way it rides you'd like to tweak or if you're happy. If you're happy, leave it be __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

23-04-07, 03:32 PM	#9
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? What now? Kick yourself for not getting a pointy, get over that, get out and ride it David

23-04-07, 03:32 PM	#10
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Just bought myself a '99 SV650S - what now? Thats pretty much done. Try and get a seat cowl rather than going to down the single seat conversion route. That way when or if you decide to sell it you can put it all back to standard should you wish to. Only thing I'd add crash bungs as Hovis has said and maybe a Scotoiler or perhaps a rear hugger. The only other place you'll score big in terms of riding rewards is new springs and oil in your front forks. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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