I saw the thread about steering dampers last week and decided to try it.

http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=93527&highlight=steering+damper

Got a 05-06 GSXR stock damper locally and bought one of the fork clamps shown in the thread, but the seller's being a weasel about the sale (selling stuff he doesn't physically have). So after almost 2 weeks of waiting, I decided that I'd make my own fork bracket. I figure I can rig something up to the lower triple. Here are some pics:

It's nice to have a whole bunch of assorted scrap stainless stuff at my disposal (angles, sheets, etc).

I'm making good use this rainy weather.

tk

 

motosliders installed. thanks to killer deal from another SVer.

 

Chopped my Yosh TRS down 8". Now I just need to get some rivets to finish it up.

 

got her a friend

 

Put a set of Michelin PR2's on it....

 

Washed and waxed her... then went and put 40 miles on her. Oh what a Suhweet bike!

 

2006 SV650S (with full fairing)

- removed damaged lower fairing (so uh... no more full fairing )
- removed stock damaged frame sliders (don't wait to replace them, they're junk, particularly the curved bracket design)
- disassembled the rear cowl
- disconnected all tail lights and turn signals
- removed brake light
- sawed the rear mudguard off
- removed stock rearsets

- installed Woodcraft frame sliders
- installed Woodcraft rearset brackets, realized I needed to shorten the rear brake reservoir hose to properly mount the rear master cylinder, also needed Loctite for the screws on the new Woodcraft pedals and a 3mm (?) allen wrench for the front cowl, so I called it a day

 

Set out the snake skins and heated grips that I STILL haven't installed. Thought about putting them on.
Stepped outside into the 60 degree weather.
Decided to put them away and take her for a spin!


Anyone have a tank bra over their snake skins? I prefer the look for the bra, but want the skins for the track.

 

I made a beautiful naked first gen guage set out of two completely jacked up ones. Tested it on my wifes SV to make sure it was all happy, and then put it in the garage cabinet. It is awaiting installation in the SV I am putting together from two completely jacked up ones!
Gonna be sweet, then the "parts" bike will eventually end up being built up as a track only beast.


Gar

 

Over the weekend I installed the Hamicad Fender eliminator, K&N Air Filter, and Power Commander. Now I just need spring to come so I can test the results of the Power Commander Tune I loaded. I will let you know.

 

Over the weekend I installed the Hamicad Fender eliminator, K&N Air Filter, and Power Commander. Now I just need spring to come so I can test the results of the Power Commander Tune I loaded. I will let you know.

which exhaust do you have? and is it a full system?

 

Made a quick run to GA and back with a buddy.

 

Put in .9 Sonic Springs with 20 weight oil. Put in new spark plugs. Managed to break one of the radiator mounting bolts that connec the radiator to the frame, so it looks like I'll have to take the radiator all the way off, get the bolt out, and replace. Also added some washers to the Givi rack so it stops rubbing on the tail pieces (which will be repaired at a much later date).

Waiting on Galfer lines to show up at my door so they can go on with new bleeder screws.

 

friday i went into work and picked up my new zero gravity dark smoke windscreen. had other stuff to buy too but didn't have enough money! haha. got a vortex front reservoir cap to go on, and i thought the other one i ordered would be for the rear reservoir but nope, it's way too big.

probably could have gotten new rubber grommets for it but i made do with the original ones.

 

Finished the muffler chop by riveting the clamp back on. Still have to turn it on and see what it sounds like. I'm gonna wait because I will want to ride it and will not ride with salt on the roads.

 

Took whole headlight assembly off, now ready to fab up some mounts for my 7" HID offroad light. Legal...no. Awsome...yes :rock:

 

Just finished polishing my pegs. Pics in the main gallary. I think they were well worth the time and effort.

 

Ordered Shark RSR2 helmet, TechSpec tank grips, and got confirmation that GreatDayToRide.com finished my seat!

 

Well not as big of mod as everyone else, but I put some Sylvania Xtrasion's on and surprisingly not to impressed. Looks the same.
Only good part is I took my hole front end apart (top half only) just for the fun of it.
I might go get the Silverstar's or Ultra. I dunno

 

Started to tear down my 2000

 

I plugged it into the tender as I wheeled my DRZ outside for a ride
its 44 here today! woohoo. feels like spring!

 

gave it a nice wash and wax

got to get ready for some nice weather!!

 

picked up my pro-tek reservoir caps today. the front round one looks sweet. the one that i thought would be for the rear is not the correct size. can't return it. if anyone needs a blue anodized pro-tek rectangle reservoir cap i got one, i'd take $15.

 

Finally a break from the rain, rode to the beach.

The mountains are covered with snow.

 

Limped past it sadly and wished my tank would hurry up and get here so I can finish putting her back together.

 

Rode about 70 miles. And picked up some new jets!