Tricky question.... - SV650.org

26-09-07, 07:22 PM

Lowered Fairings or Heli bars.......

Can't get both at the same time, and will end up getting both at some point (or an Aprillia Shiva)

But which first?
And where would you get your fairing lowers from? Suzuki want £405, not too sure if I trust flea bay.......

Come on youse lot, don't let me down!

26-09-07, 07:42 PM

wait for the Shiver

26-09-07, 07:51 PM

So, you're thinking of either buying lowers for your SV? or you're gonna wait and buy a naked bike?? Somehow, that doesn't compute, but there ya go

your choice

Personally I'd go for lowers and a set of crash bungs to protect my investment

If it's any help I spoke to a guy who bought some lowers for his SV1000 and he said the only thing to watch for was the bottom fixings which seem to snap with alarming regularity. So if you're looking on fleabay then be wary. I think I also heard (on here?) about people flogging the lowers WITHOUT the fixing kit (I'm sure someone said don't buy cos the fixings kits are not sold separately).

Cheers,
Pete

yorkie_chris · 26-09-07, 08:39 PM

Neither, don't like the look of too much fairing.

Get a can on it and crashbungs, then you'll have some toward the shiva as well

26-09-07, 09:15 PM

Well, it's already got:

Quill Ti oval can
K+N air filter
PC III
R+G Bungs
Tail Tidy
Rear Hugger
Fender Extender
Belly Pan (black - was going to re-spray, but it's cheaper to buy a blue one)
Ohlins Rear
Matris Fork Cartridges
Irridium Plugs
Baglux tank cover
Chewy's Wing Mirror extenders
OEM Double Bubble
HEL Braided Brake Lines Front and Rear

The next step for comfort is the Helibars, and I quite like the fairing lowers (and it hides all the little scratches that are apperaing on the frame)

The reason I'm thinking about the Shiver is that it won't justy be a naked, BUT it will have 90bhp, a lovely chassis, and great suspension and brakes...

26-09-07, 09:18 PM

Forgot one:

Gel seat - very important!!!

26-09-07, 09:24 PM

leave as is and pocket the ££££

27-09-07, 02:41 PM

Well, as I have just found a brand new pair of Helibars form under £200, then I went form those.......

I went for comfort! I'm getting old, and I make no appologies for this

27-09-07, 03:01 PM

Ive a set of lowers up for grabs, came off the curvey once owned by the mighty plowsie

27-09-07, 04:13 PM

Cheers mate,
Unfortunately I've got a pointy

View Poll Results: Which do I buy first SV650S k3 Candy Grande Blue
Fairing Lowers	9	52.94%
Heli Bars	3	17.65%
Niether yer daft get! Save ya money and buy a Shiva instead!!!	5	29.41%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

26-09-07, 07:22 PM	#1
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Tricky question.... Lowered Fairings or Heli bars....... Can't get both at the same time, and will end up getting both at some point (or an Aprillia Shiva) But which first? And where would you get your fairing lowers from? Suzuki want £405, not too sure if I trust flea bay....... Come on youse lot, don't let me down!

26-09-07, 07:42 PM	#2
neio79 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... wait for the Shiver

26-09-07, 07:51 PM	#3
Pedro68 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... So, you're thinking of either buying lowers for your SV? or you're gonna wait and buy a naked bike?? Somehow, that doesn't compute, but there ya go your choice Personally I'd go for lowers and a set of crash bungs to protect my investment If it's any help I spoke to a guy who bought some lowers for his SV1000 and he said the only thing to watch for was the bottom fixings which seem to snap with alarming regularity. So if you're looking on fleabay then be wary. I think I also heard (on here?) about people flogging the lowers WITHOUT the fixing kit (I'm sure someone said don't buy cos the fixings kits are not sold separately). Cheers, Pete

26-09-07, 08:39 PM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Tricky question.... Neither, don't like the look of too much fairing. Get a can on it and crashbungs, then you'll have some toward the shiva as well __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

26-09-07, 09:15 PM	#5
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... Well, it's already got: Quill Ti oval can K+N air filter PC III R+G Bungs Tail Tidy Rear Hugger Fender Extender Belly Pan (black - was going to re-spray, but it's cheaper to buy a blue one) Ohlins Rear Matris Fork Cartridges Irridium Plugs Baglux tank cover Chewy's Wing Mirror extenders OEM Double Bubble HEL Braided Brake Lines Front and Rear The next step for comfort is the Helibars, and I quite like the fairing lowers (and it hides all the little scratches that are apperaing on the frame) The reason I'm thinking about the Shiver is that it won't justy be a naked, BUT it will have 90bhp, a lovely chassis, and great suspension and brakes...

26-09-07, 09:18 PM	#6
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... Forgot one: Gel seat - very important!!!

26-09-07, 09:24 PM	#7
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... leave as is and pocket the ££££

27-09-07, 02:41 PM	#8
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... Well, as I have just found a brand new pair of Helibars form under £200, then I went form those....... I went for comfort! I'm getting old, and I make no appologies for this

27-09-07, 03:01 PM	#9
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... Ive a set of lowers up for grabs, came off the curvey once owned by the mighty plowsie

27-09-07, 04:13 PM	#10
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tricky question.... Cheers mate, Unfortunately I've got a pointy

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anybody got a HG Tricky jacket?	jamesw1024	Riding Gear	12	20-04-08 09:37 PM
tricky stickers	leon c	Bikes - Talk & Issues	8	02-07-07 06:47 PM
Any swimmers on here ? A Tricky challenge	tricky	Idle Banter	23	19-04-07 02:57 PM
Hmmm....looks tricky	TC3	Idle Banter	3	21-05-06 08:34 AM
a tricky one . mmm	Warren	Bikes - Talk & Issues	21	30-10-04 12:29 PM