Mike's new bike!

[MidnightMike]

Picked up my new SV today.... was a bit of secret for a while. But all sorted now. :scooter:

The FZ6 I took for a blat from bayride was at the top of the list in terms of bikes I had taken for a test ride.... but the sound of a V twin barking through a Scorpion pipe blew away the thought of it!!! hahaha :devil2:

Im definately keen on modding it a bit, its only got the scorpion on it atm. But a seat cowl tinted screen etc would make it that much better in my eyes. (I'll be getting rid of the pillion handle on the back probably tonight or tomorrow night - some of us work on sundays) :(

A few things ive noticed on it so far.... its really reluctant to dive into corners unlike my GSX which I expected anyway. The seat is just superb compared to the shit on the newer SV's (Ive taken both models out and prefer the older ones - Not just on the seat....)

So heres a few pics (whoever starts threads like this without photos should be shot.)

Thats my GSX behind it, which is now up for sale. Ill put up a thread about that either tonight or tomorrow....

[Boob Johnson]

Sweet ride dude :niceone:


Congrats

[mark247]

Does it do skids?

[deanohit]

Very cool man, but yellow?!

[MidnightMike]

Does it do skids?


Step away from the SV lol. :girlfight:

[Ryan432]

Congrats on the new bike!! I always did kinda prefer the old 'curvy' faired Sv's the the new 'pointy' ones, the pointy's still look shit hot tho!! the SV's might need a bit of work getting into the corner but the feeling of 200+kgs of bike and rider twisiting up into the sky on exit more than makes up for it! :) and that sound... need i say more? :rockon:

[Mikkel]

Does it do skids?


Step away from the SV lol. :girlfight:

Just don't get off it while doing the skids ;)


Nice bike - congratulations on the purchase. Quite a bit different from the 750 you were looking at though... :yes:

[DMNTD]

Step away from the SV lol. :girlfight:

Gizza a go man!

[mark247]

Just don't get off it while doing the skids ;)

haha you got that right...

[Zoolander]

Looks real tidy, congrats! Good bikes those 650's.

[Kendog]

Nice bike, looks stunning in yellow.

Well done.

[McDuck]

I prefer my new bike, but then again i would ;)

[AllanB]

Sweet

I prefer the earlier curved style (like yours) on the SV/TL range - just a personal thing. I always thought it would be cool to take one and turn it a bit old school cafe style - hump seat, cafe half fairing, long megaphones, chequered flag down the tank etc.

Check out ebay for parts for the 650's - there is a huge amount of bits as they are a popular racing class overseas.

Re turning - if the tyres are good you could drop the forks in the triples a bit - do it in small amounts 3-5mm max at a time - and check clearance with the front guard/wheel first.

[EJK]

GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mikes got a new bike! :shit:

I'll see you sometime on the Coro loop! :devil2:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Woot! Nice one dude... Very purdy :Punk:

[babyB]

:clap: congrats MM looks sweet

:banana: TG Banana fraternity :wari::shutup:

[deanohit]

Sweet

I prefer the earlier curved style (like yours) on the SV/TL range - just a personal thing. I always thought it would be cool to take one and turn it a bit old school cafe style - hump seat, cafe half fairing, long megaphones, chequered flag down the tank etc.
Maybe something like this?

[one-speed]

good on ya m looking good:)

[Number One]

A few things ive noticed on it so far.... its really reluctant to dive into corners unlike my GSX which I expected anyway. The seat is just superb compared to the shit on the newer SV's (Ive taken both models out and prefer the older ones - Not just on the seat....)

KEWL!!! YAY For you - these are awesome bikes but then I am a bit biased :laugh:

RE the comment above - hell yes...but you can improve it for not too much coin and by improve I mean it's like a whole new bike and soooooooo much better and nicer and sharper to steer.

This is what I've done to mine...worked a treat!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1482980#post1482980

ENJOY your new baby :niceone:

[Ralph]

Good on ya Mike, bike looks mint :niceone:

Great choice in colour too.

[kiwifruit]

Congratulations :2thumbsup

[AllanB]

Maybe something like this?


YES - JUST LIKE THAT

Dam but that's a fine looking SV, looks better than that retro Ducati that's currently available. The only negative is that its not mine!

[moT]

OOOOO Can i have a turn? Does it drift hard? its not cool if it cant do mean torque rotax drifts

[MidnightMike]

GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mikes got a new bike! :shit:

I'll see you sometime on the Coro loop! :devil2:

Not on the 250 coro loops though :cry:

Or can we sneak in if we're just pootling. :whistle:


KEWL!!! YAY For you - these are awesome bikes but then I am a bit biased :laugh:

RE the comment above - hell yes...but you can improve it for not too much coin and by improve I mean it's like a whole new bike and soooooooo much better and nicer and sharper to steer.

This is what I've done to mine...worked a treat!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1482980#post1482980

ENJOY your new baby :niceone:

Ooooooo. Sounds good. How much are we looking at for those emulators and the front end by itself and the rear by itself?

[Number One]

Ooooooo. Sounds good. How much are we looking at for those emulators and the front end by itself and the rear by itself?

Figures are ish as these bits and bobs were taken off hubbies race bike...

Rear Shock - $1400
Emmulators - $250-300
Damper rods - $150-200
Fork Springs - $150

[Pussy]

Figures are ish as these bits and bobs were taken off hubbies race bike...

Rear Shock - $1400
Emmulators - $250-300
Damper rods - $150-200
Fork Springs - $150

Yes, and worth every cent! We did all the above to Gassit Girl's K1 SV650 in 2001, it makes a good bike a GREAT bikle

[MidnightMike]

Figures are ish as these bits and bobs were taken off hubbies race bike...

Rear Shock - $1400
Emmulators - $250-300
Damper rods - $150-200
Fork Springs - $150


Font sounds good... dont think ill be putting ohlins in it though!!!

Anythings better than my GSX suspension anyway... and that bike could corner quite well when made to do so. :devil2:

[HTFU]

Bloody students and their flash bikes. :oi-grr:













:niceone:

[moT]

could i borrow it on occasional days over the winter series *ahem* i mean winter

[vifferman]

Nice bike, Mike! Congrats! :2thumbsup

[EJK]

Not on the 250 coro loops though :cry:

Or can we sneak in if we're just pootling. :whistle:


Still I have a skinny chance of beating you on the photography thing!!! :argh:!!!!

I'll see you!!! :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[deanohit]

You could always pull the lead off one of the sparkplugs.

[mark247]

You could always pull the lead off one of the sparkplugs.

Then it would be 325cc... lol

[deanohit]

Then it would be 325cc... lol

But also dragging the weight of a dead cylinder, so i reckon it' would be enough of a handicap.

Oh, and singles RULE! :headbang:

[EJK]

Single cylinder thumper! lol He could use it as an MX bike? :laugh:

[mark247]

But also dragging the weight of a dead cylinder, so i reckon it' would be enough of a handicap.

Oh, and singles RULE! :headbang:

Dont do a half ass job like that! Do it properly and hacksaw the conrod in half and fill the barrel with concrete. Then its a genuine thumper..

[EJK]

Maybe we should do that to a VL2000! :Punk:

1000cc Single cylinder!! :Punk:

Fk YEAH!

[deanohit]

Single cylinder thumper! lol He could use it as an MX bike? :laugh:

Now about those suspension mods that were mentioned..................

Look, it's even the same colour!

[EJK]

It'll be a dream come true to Mike! :eek:

[deanohit]

Motard time!

[Unit]

Congrads buddy, guess it was you I played with coming back from the Kaimai's training ride last night! Was a good wee play :2thumbsup and ya bike looked awesome.
Well done, so ya coming to the track day Friday huh?

[MidnightMike]

Congrads buddy, guess it was you I played with coming back from the Kaimai's training ride last night! Was a good wee play :2thumbsup and ya bike looked awesome.
Well done, so ya coming to the track day Friday huh?

LOL. That'd be me. I had just finished spending my second outing up there that day testing out the new preload setting. (Ive never had adjustable suspension before)

It made a huuge difference to the front end and it no longer trys to stick the headlights into the ground when i grab the front brakes. (Never had twin discs before either now that i think about it lol)

But yea, I had stopped playing with the guy in that silver Nissan 350z convertible about 5 mins before you went past so i thought i might aswell try and keep up. Wicked pace.... but i wouldnt want to cruise like that without a radar detector!!!

:edit: Nah no trackdays for me atm. Gotta sort out cheaper insurance first.....

[rocketman1]

Good buy mate, good luck, ride sensibly.

[toebug]

Nice bike! Good effort Mike.

[erik]

Just saw this thread now. Nice bike! ;) :niceone:
I got mine (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1567298#post1567298) just a week ago.