I made a bracket that connects the muffler to the bike (stock '04+ muffler in a '03 sv :S)
Now is secured! And ordered a glass mirror that was broken...will install as soon as I get it

 

Ordered my Trail Tech Vaypor guages.

 

washed and wax again in 3 days.. because raining

 

My carbon fender just came! Happy day!

 

I got my springs from Sonic yesterday. They won't get installed until the Traxxion damper rod kit comes. I was surprised by how short they are. The last time I was inside a pair of forks (I think it was my 79 CB750F) I seem to remember the springs being just as long as the fully extended fork.

 

Rode to bike week and bought a set of Givi t449 saddlebags.

 

Looking for info on: if the Givi T449 fit your SV well.

I did not get matches to the search in the "Sv as Sport tourer hard/soft luggage" thread..... I think this bodes un-well..

THanK YOU !

moped

 

New M3 for the rear, had to replace the plugged tire, argh. Fairings going back on this afternoon, adjusting teh CB antenna, check the SWF, and maybe change the oil in the mini today or tomorrow.
Gotta prep the trailer too.

 

Installed SV Gel seat, swingarm spools for the new Trex rear stand and frame sliders. Only got to test the seat out for a couple miles before it started to hail, so far I'm only slightly disapointed I guess it needs to break in before I can tell for sure. Though I have a feeling I well be happy I have it on the long rides.

 

Tried to install my motoslider swingarm sliders. Didn't work out too well... the first went on no problem... the second one went almost all the way and the friggin bolt bent.

 

Bought some new pilot roads.....now to put them on

 

Good tire choice. I like mine a lot so far.

Went for a ride along the Seattle water front and started hacking up my spare rear seat for some future mods.

 

Installed and fiddled around with my top case from JC Whitney took a while to figure out how to drill and mount the bracket onto the rear seat. Turned out pretty nice it might be pretty damm ugly but its a sweet touring mode set up for the long weekends and more importantly the rally!

 

Went for a poker run ride with beach city riders, there were a few SV bikes there.











I had three of a kind, but there were 2 full houses Jacks / 9 won.

 

I didnt do anything to the bike but I rode down to the shop and picked up a dark smoke visor.

 

Nothing today but yesterday i took some parts to powdercoat.

 

I installed my clear clutch cover!

 

New exaust hanger for "solo" rides

bought a new horn

First installation try:

Bracket position

Dah!!!! in front of the fairing air vent

Second try:

new bracket

Cleaner installation

bought some screw caps(lost the original ones)

cleareance issues-Alumminum spacer between exaust and lower fairing

Regards from Portugal,
BF

 

I am truly excited that I just got my brand new Metzeler Z6 Interact tires mounted and ready to go on the bike. I am looking greatly forward to trying these tires out. They will probably be a bit better than the 9 year old worn out tires they replace.
First though I think I am going to change the fork oil tonight.

 

Removed the rear tire / wheel so I can replace rear tire:



Then I noticed there isn't a nut where the shock mounts?!



Doesn't look like one was ever put on.

 

Hmmmm, me thinks you might wanna put one on there, eddiemon.

 

I believe it is threaded on the right side. I am replacing my stock shock this week and have done a little research. They say when you swap it for a GSXR you have to use the GSXR bolt and nut cause the SV shock is threaded on the right.

 

+1

as long as its the stock shock one side is threaded.

 

Yes, it is stock. Thanks!

:bacon:

 

correct. it's threaded. not supposed to have a nut.

 

Just came home with my new prize from a Duc owner

Now just need to fab up some brackets, order the insert screen and attach it.

 

Sweet! I would be interested in how that comes out. I think I have been on that website before?

 

It will probably be a while before I'm done, but you will be able to find updates here: http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?p=1420058#post1420058p

 

Changed the oil and made a huge mess on the patio.

 

Not just me then... I'm better with spanners than most but I still can't do an oil change without causing an environmental catastrophe and having greenpeace turn up in my garage in speedboats.