Just thought this would be a cool new topic. If there is already one in existence please let me know so I can delete this one, or a mod can do it. As for me I finished my under tail project and rode the crap out of it.
What did you do to your SV today? (mods, farkles, maintenance, etc)
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On1wheel01
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I HAD a pair of cheap rain pants, the crotchal (c) region ripped out of them because they were TOO cheap and too short! I don't have any armored pants so I figure I'll go all the way and get some waterproof ones.
I have boots now, but they are lace-up work boots so I really need to upgrade to some with buckles so I figure I'll go waterproof with those too.
(Crotchal is my word... you can't have it!!! lol)
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Got most of my parts*see sig* from the mail box today *hard to move on crutches 
* Im missing the foot pegs and the levers...so Im guessing the post office made a mistake so Im going to have to go back tomorrow...
Cant wait to get that stubby installed tho!
* Im missing the foot pegs and the levers...so Im guessing the post office made a mistake so Im going to have to go back tomorrow...Cant wait to get that stubby installed tho!
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Mounted up my new Roadsmart rear and threw in a fresh batch of Rotella for good measure.
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Fitted my new Shad top box to the Renntec rack. Fitting was extremely straightforward. I think it's a little too large for the bike but I probably won't ride with it all that much
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Here it is with my helmet in it for scale. Note that it claims that it fits two helmets. Mine is XXL (and the helmet too) but clearly that is not the case. Maybe two of those HD beanies.
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And here is with the box removed. Unfortunately, it looks like it will make it hard to use my cargo net which is what I usually like to rock with. We'll see how that goes.
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Note that this is quite a lot for the poor little Renntec rack. I'll be making sure to load it lightly until I can either come up with some reinforcement or replace with something a bit more substantial.
And here is my GPS which I actually fitted a couple of weeks ago but didn't take pictures to post
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Here it is with my helmet in it for scale. Note that it claims that it fits two helmets. Mine is XXL (and the helmet too) but clearly that is not the case. Maybe two of those HD beanies.
And here is with the box removed. Unfortunately, it looks like it will make it hard to use my cargo net which is what I usually like to rock with. We'll see how that goes.
Note that this is quite a lot for the poor little Renntec rack. I'll be making sure to load it lightly until I can either come up with some reinforcement or replace with something a bit more substantial.
And here is my GPS which I actually fitted a couple of weeks ago but didn't take pictures to post
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Yes...there was a horrible mix up at the dealer...
took off the wheels and then took the wheels off the tires. used tools like my car, peices of 2X4s, and a framing hammer. the old tires are outside of the garage because thay arent alowed inside any more
pirelli diabllo rossas should be here friday
pirelli diabllo rossas should be here friday
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You learned bike maintanince from Teri ???
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All in all, it was a great evening with the mistress!
Told the wife I had some "running around to do".....
Took "Suzie" out drinking (Rotella T Full Syn, and a couple Seafoam shooters), before long she was absolutely greased (chain too).
This led to some heavy petting, and a little bit of fooling around in the shower (shiny clean).
About then, things started to get hot and heavy. I played a little with her......uh......box (battery box, gone), and then messed around a bit more "down there" (1/2 turn more comp damping).
Eventually, she let me ride her for about a half hour. I just snuck quietly back into the house a little while a go.
Hope my wife doesn't find out!
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EDIT
In case anyone doesn't quite understand my little story (possibly ShaggyZ, lol), I should translate-
"This evening I changed my oil, washed my SV, removed the battery box, adjusted my shock, and went for a short ride"
Grammar Lesson of the Day
The above short story was written using metaphor.
For further information, please refer to-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphor
Regards
Darryl
Told the wife I had some "running around to do".....
Took "Suzie" out drinking (Rotella T Full Syn, and a couple Seafoam shooters), before long she was absolutely greased (chain too).
This led to some heavy petting, and a little bit of fooling around in the shower (shiny clean).
About then, things started to get hot and heavy. I played a little with her......uh......box (battery box, gone), and then messed around a bit more "down there" (1/2 turn more comp damping).
Eventually, she let me ride her for about a half hour. I just snuck quietly back into the house a little while a go.
Hope my wife doesn't find out!
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EDIT
In case anyone doesn't quite understand my little story (possibly ShaggyZ, lol), I should translate-
"This evening I changed my oil, washed my SV, removed the battery box, adjusted my shock, and went for a short ride"
Grammar Lesson of the Day
The above short story was written using metaphor.
For further information, please refer to-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphor
Regards
Darryl
I cut and welded a new 1.5" shorter Kickstand for her today.
Now she wont fall over if it get windy.
Any suggestions on what Chain and sprockets I should put on her, Normal to hard rides in the mountains.
thinking 520 but don't care it it's 520 or 525 was thinking about this one
http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/325...25800/stealthdid-525vm-xring-chain-and-sprocket-kit---suzuki-sv-650s-99-08.html
Now she wont fall over if it get windy.
Any suggestions on what Chain and sprockets I should put on her, Normal to hard rides in the mountains.
thinking 520 but don't care it it's 520 or 525 was thinking about this one
http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/325...25800/stealthdid-525vm-xring-chain-and-sprocket-kit---suzuki-sv-650s-99-08.html
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Took my bent up radiator off to discover the 2000 model radiator doesn't fit...piiiiissssseeeed about that.
Anyone need a good radiator for a 1st gen?
Anyone need a good radiator for a 1st gen?
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I semi-recommend these guys - http://www.motorcycleradiators.com. They got mine fixed for $115 shipped, but I had to send it back once because they missed one of the leaks somehow. I was annoyed that they didn't mask off anything when they painted it black, so I had to sand off the fittings to make sure no "new" paint flaked off.
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