[SV_Hokie]

Took it for its (any my) first ride. Went about 40 miles and had a blast! However, I found out I need to address a few things.

1. Seat is not overly comfy
2. Earplugs are great but looking into bluetooth headphones now. I use jaybird freedom's at the gym and may try them out for riding as well.

 

[SV_Hokie]

Got my plate lights on after the one that came with the bike wasn't working.

New lights:
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr

Old:
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr

 

[SV_Hokie]

Did a detail on my bike today. Did a full decontamination, 2 steps paint correction consisting of compounding and polishing and finished it off with a Ceramic Paint Coating.

For those interested, there's a full write up here...
https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...-n-shine/110690-2009-suzuki-sv650s-gets-detailed-wolfgang-uber.html#post1499900

 

[SV_Hokie]

Looks amazing! Now go ride and get it all dirty ;D

I love that color scheme and wish that model wasn't so hard to find. One of these days I'm going to get one and make it naked.

Thanks, actually just got back from putting ~100 miles on it today! Rode down to a local shop's open house.

I really like the color scheme with the black frame and stripes. I was lucky enough to find a super low mile example locally for an unreal price!

 

[SV_Hokie]

Keep taking good care of it. That color is impossible to repaint and get right.

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So I've heard! It has a ceramic coating on it now to prevent oxidation, etching, an some slight scratching/marring but I am an avid detailer so it will stay in tip top shape.

 

[SV_Hokie]

Very jealous of that paint, just got finished up with a mild detail myself. Medium cut compound, polish and two coats of wax really do wonders.


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It really does. Funny enough, I didn't know the white stripes on mine had flake in them until I hit it with the first pass of compound. It really pops now in the sun.

 

[SV_Hokie]

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Great job with the detailing!

Thank you!