My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! - Page 2 - SV650.org

31-03-08, 04:37 PM

The rear shocks are as dodgy as hell so riding is out of the question at the moment - unless you want the backend wallowing out on you every now and then.

Kinda means that I'm 'doing a Kwak' at the moment and spending most of my time cleaning and polishing.

The rope is just there for show, like a poor disc-lock, the real anti-theft device is a fully installed bag of nerves round strangers, or even anyone who has been out of his sight for about ten minutes.

I must have one of those tags installed that they put on cat collars to open the cat-flap cos it allows me to get close.

Need to try Super-Plus rather than regular fuel for better economy though.

Richie · 31-03-08, 06:07 PM

I see from photo's 1 & 2 you've gone from full Faired to a naked version in photo 3.

31-03-08, 06:10 PM

It's a clever design see - couple of clips, couple of buckles and baddabing, bob's your uncle, job done n all that.

Another reason I can't put it on the road yet is that the tyres have no tread on them, but at least that means there's also no nails in there.

I wonder how long we can keep the horse/bike comparisons going?

01-04-08, 08:51 AM

Hi
I had to give up horse riding/owning a few month ago because my back pain was getting too much. It wasn't fun anymore.
I've sold some of my tack but still have a heap of odds and ends like grooming stuff, bandages, ropes, lunge, ...... left over.
Would that be any use/help to you?
If you want it, PM me your address and I'll send it.

Would be nice, if the things go to a good home.

Spiderman · 01-04-08, 12:01 PM

Clearly a race model...no pillion seat that i can see

01-04-08, 02:25 PM

A Horse, that is so Girly!!

Sounds like he has a few problems, ok, so he is not going to win the derby, but is he rideable?

And if the owner didn't want him, why not sell him/give him away rather tahn jsut neglect him? .. that is so 'wrong'

01-04-08, 03:27 PM

He'd never get through an MOT

No Brakes

No Horn

Can't see a rear reflector, let alone lights or speedo

Kick start I presume

Richie · 01-04-08, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

He'd never get through an MOT

No Horn

all depends on how excitable Daz gets...

01-04-08, 04:06 PM

I imagine getting your knee down through corners is going to be interesting

01-04-08, 06:41 PM

It must be the pointy/curvy hybrid. Pointy at the front end but curvy at the back.

31-03-08, 04:37 PM	#11
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! The rear shocks are as dodgy as hell so riding is out of the question at the moment - unless you want the backend wallowing out on you every now and then. Kinda means that I'm 'doing a Kwak' at the moment and spending most of my time cleaning and polishing. The rope is just there for show, like a poor disc-lock, the real anti-theft device is a fully installed bag of nerves round strangers, or even anyone who has been out of his sight for about ten minutes. I must have one of those tags installed that they put on cat collars to open the cat-flap cos it allows me to get close. Need to try Super-Plus rather than regular fuel for better economy though.

31-03-08, 06:07 PM	#12
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! I see from photo's 1 & 2 you've gone from full Faired to a naked version in photo 3. __________________ My Flickr photos

31-03-08, 06:10 PM	#13
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! It's a clever design see - couple of clips, couple of buckles and baddabing, bob's your uncle, job done n all that. Another reason I can't put it on the road yet is that the tyres have no tread on them, but at least that means there's also no nails in there. I wonder how long we can keep the horse/bike comparisons going?

01-04-08, 08:51 AM	#14
LindaS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! Hi I had to give up horse riding/owning a few month ago because my back pain was getting too much. It wasn't fun anymore. I've sold some of my tack but still have a heap of odds and ends like grooming stuff, bandages, ropes, lunge, ...... left over. Would that be any use/help to you? If you want it, PM me your address and I'll send it. Would be nice, if the things go to a good home.

01-04-08, 12:01 PM	#15
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01-04-08, 02:25 PM	#16
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! A Horse, that is so Girly!! Sounds like he has a few problems, ok, so he is not going to win the derby, but is he rideable? And if the owner didn't want him, why not sell him/give him away rather tahn jsut neglect him? .. that is so 'wrong'

01-04-08, 03:27 PM	#17
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! He'd never get through an MOT No Brakes No Horn Can't see a rear reflector, let alone lights or speedo Kick start I presume

01-04-08, 04:06 PM	#19
MiniMatt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! I imagine getting your knee down through corners is going to be interesting

01-04-08, 06:41 PM	#20
Seggons Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My latest 'aquisition' - bit low on horsepower though! It must be the pointy/curvy hybrid. Pointy at the front end but curvy at the back.

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