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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Pretty sure I remember reading something about using bandit mirrors as they have a longer stalk allowing you to see more than your shoulders.
This is accurate. Ordered some mirror extenders and small concave sticky mirrors to extend the view a bit. Will see how this works out.
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One of my mirrors on my current SV came with a convex and it reminded me how much I love them, I need to get another one for the other side
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Got the Brake and Light inspection done. So far that's 1 trip to DMV, 1 trip to CHP (so far no costs) 1 trip to Inspection Station, $80 fees (state set).
Tomorrow I go and settle the matter at the DMV, and get it fully registered, then stop at my ins. co. to make sure it's insured. This time liability, as I doubt they'd do full coverage.
Tomorrow I go and settle the matter at the DMV, and get it fully registered, then stop at my ins. co. to make sure it's insured. This time liability, as I doubt they'd do full coverage.
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I Got to replace the spider cracked coolant reservoir, oil change, and pair removal today 
felt like the bike acted weird on restarting after pair removal; had to fiddle with the idle adjustment.bogged a couple times at idle with a blip. But 10miles later seem to be back to normal with 0 backfiring now.
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felt like the bike acted weird on restarting after pair removal; had to fiddle with the idle adjustment.bogged a couple times at idle with a blip. But 10miles later seem to be back to normal with 0 backfiring now. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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Went to change my rear sprocket and of course the sprocket holes weren't drilled right. So that was a waste smh. At least got to tighten the chain and clean/lubed. Also fixed that radiator bolt I broke last night.
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Installed G2 Ergonomics quick turn throttle tube & Pro Grips 719s.
I decided to spend a little more and not mess with the r6 tube. Weather should be really nice again tomorrow so grips will be dry by then i'm looking forward to feeling the difference.
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I decided to spend a little more and not mess with the r6 tube. Weather should be really nice again tomorrow so grips will be dry by then i'm looking forward to feeling the difference.
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Man I've been looking into quick turns throttles. Seems crazy to think about lol. Rough price tag for the upgrade?Installed G2 Ergonomics quick turn throttle tube & Pro Grips 719s.
I decided to spend a little more and not mess with the r6 tube. Weather should be really nice again tomorrow so grips will be dry by then i'm looking forward to feeling the difference.
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Weather was nice today and I got to out for a bit. I really like not having to bend my wrist so far. I was a bit worried that the throttle would be too sensitive but I did not find that to be the case. Now I just need to adjust the throttle free play and I'll be set. (Free play was more than I liked with the stock tube, I don't believe the new tube affected this at all.)
Oh and to actually answer your question, about $80. Which is way more than an r6 tube, but to me it was worth it to not have to modify the tube, and peace of mind, YMMV.
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You think the power Commander would need to be adjusted at all from this upgrade? Thanks for the reply.
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Nope, won't need any adjustment from that.
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Ok, I've had an extremely busy few days... Friday an SW-Motech AluRack arrived from RevZilla, Saturday I went to a photoshoot that I helped organize in the canyons north of LA, and today I finally hooked up a lead for my heated vest and gloves, installed the AluRack, and mounted a BIG (two-helmet) top-case. It'll be better for commuting than a tank bag.
Here's a pano of the area we were in yesterday:
I'll get pics of the bike with the new topcase next time it's uncovered...
Edit: Trunk:
Here's a pano of the area we were in yesterday:
I'll get pics of the bike with the new topcase next time it's uncovered...
Edit: Trunk:
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Thanks!!! I rode it around and it's certainly... different that the clip ons. I think it will prove to be much more comfortable on long trips
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