Got my New SV

[Unit:Me]

Yep we had a blue SV 1000S. Sniff...hubby sold it and bought a Z1000.....

Well the Z1 is now gone and an SV is back on the cards.

He just needs to stop falling off the pitbike (we minimotard it) and we
can put the money towards the SV.

The SV really is a top bike.

Definately look at this years SVs, they are really starting to get them sorted. Aftermarket pipes complusory on V-twins I believe.

[Unit:Me]

You're gonna love the SV. Much lighter and more nimble than the TL. I prefered the rounded look of the TL and pre '03 SV650, but the new look SV grows on you and I now think it looks better than my new Gixxer.

Another good SV info site is http://www.suzukisv1000.com/

Given they are the same weight they do feel much lighter, I think the weight is sitting lower down on the SV. They are still quite tall and long thought, and agree, definately feels nimble. Not sure I'll ever truly like the headlight look of the SV, I think they could have done that better, but side profile is smart and rear talelight definately very cool especially with the spade gone.

[Unit:Me]

jebus DC.. ANOTHER new bike????

i feel cheated on..

Awrrrrrrrrr, sorry Sarge, just your way down there in Jaffa land and the local shop are treating us well. Jebus? Does that mean you've watched Bad Boy Bubby? mmmmmmm.
Yep, another new bike. Has to be the last for either of us for some time, took us six bikes to get the two sorted out we really will be happy with, some of us are a bit slow on the uptake

[SpankMe]

These radiator guards look good on the bike. Not sure if they are still available. Will need to check the SV site.

[Colapop]

'Bout time time lazy f*cker got that sorted for you Annie...


Just make sure he stays on his own stubby wee beast!

[Unit:Me]

These radiator guards look good on the bike. Not sure if they are still available. Will need to check the SV site.

They're pretty exposed so it would need to look good, guess that eliminates our Hoki job, but I will blacken the screen (if we can get it off, looks tricky). Nice pic, first time I've seen the rear cowl, which of course mine didnt come with. but hey, I still got a really good deal.

[Unit:Me]

'Bout time time lazy f*cker got that sorted for you Annie...


Just make sure he stays on his own stubby wee beast!

I was looking at them side by side yesterday, the ZX definately looks shorted and lower, but havent compared seat height yet. Anyway, he disappeared yesterday with my bike, still out there, somewhere. He just loves to run them in, may there be more sunshine and continued valid licence for some time

[Colapop]

He hasn't been visiting me...


He can go for days on end but not get this far south (I think I scare him...)

[Unit:Me]

He hasn't been visiting me...


He can go for days on end but not get this far south (I think I scare him...)

Yep, we just ride around in little circles up here in our world. Guess we do need to plan a trip, but we have to ride past that snow stuff to get to you at the moment, I have to question that reality

[Colapop]

*Homer Simpson* Whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop....

Possibilty of me getting there - but end of the year-ish perhaps...

[Maha]

*Homer Simpson* Whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop....

Possibilty of me getting there - but end of the year-ish perhaps...

Ya know what letting yourself in for by saying that aye Col????.....
Thats right........ a ride on both the bikes........
Congrats on the new purchase Annette, i like the look of the SV 1000 from behind, i should know, i get to look at plenty from that angle.....

[Colapop]

Ya know what letting yourself in for by saying that aye Col????.....
Thats right........ a ride on both the bikes........
.....

Ummm YUP!!

[robnz]

congrats ducgirl another sv on the road. all good. By the way chris i heard that you might be out this way to get somebody to tweak the suspension on the ZX

[Felicks]

Very happy with my one. Some how I manage to keep up with mates on their R1's etc - on the narly bits - not the straights of course. But it's the narly bits that count!

Re the back end shovel, after quite a bit of research I got a "hamicad" replacement sent over from the UK. Was good value for money in the end - about $140 including shipping from memory. Wasn't too hard to fit either. Means I didn't have to hack the original one and can still put back on it if I go to sell it.

[imdying]

Yep, chop that spade (made a 4.5mm perspex unit with just enough width in the indicator mounts to utilize the factory ones). Definitely put some sort of radiator cover on. I just used a piece of mesh painted satin black, looks stock as a rock in the flesh. Single seat cover, definitely completes the look

/edit: Oh yeah, and a swanny stand!