miggs said:
Brakes and suspension 1st and 2nd.
Make sure you can control and stop your bike before worrying about going faster and looking cooler.
Very true! However, b/c I know what it's like to want to get the bike sounding better and looking better too (and it's something you can do with little to no knowledge of bikes) here's what I would recommend:
1) Motosliders (like dmr said) are a great bet!!! You should install these before you ever put one mile on your bike.
2) Pipe: Holeshot pipes sound great and the high mounts look even better (in my opinion). I've also heard Yosh RS-3, and I just heard a D&D pipe on a 1st gen (I know, not the same) and I've still got a thing for the yosh pipe. M4 is the cheaper option and I've never heard anyone complain about them. (I've just never heard one in person). I did the restrictorectomy to save me the $$$ so I could spend it on suspension upgrades. Here's the thread
http://forum.svrider.com/index.php?topic=41140.0
3) Fender Eliminator: Do a search for the DIY kit and you'll save mega $$$ and it'll look virtually identical to the others. I would highly recommend getting rid of the mudshovel though. Hotbodies, Holeshot and others have extremely good looking fe's, just a little pricey.
4) Center stand?? I don't recall ever seeing one for the sv. Not saying they don't exist, I just don't recall reading about them. Pitbull makes a top of the line rear stand, as well as the Thruster stand. Here's the link to the rear stand thread
http://forum.svrider.com/index.php?topic=39826.0 The seller also has a front stand to accompany it. The rear is a very good quality stand that I've been using for the past 5 months.
Good luck with all of your mods. I would put some stock into upgrading your brakes and suspension... but I understand your need to eliminate the mudshovel and get a bit louder sound. I am planning on getting some Galfer lines, but that'll be a bit later. I hope this helps you a little bit.
No matter what though...... GET THE SLIDERS!!!!!! Those will save you $$$$ when you least expect it! ;D