What does this bike look like?

[donny662]

That is an amazing SV. I like the full fairing on the SV-S; the bikini alone looks nasty. Also, that high mount exhaust is the best I've seen. Usually, a high mount is ugly, but that short can mounted up high shows off the swingarm without grabbing attention.

I have the same top box on my DRZ. Mounting it on the rear seat is pretty neat.

[mikeh74615]

thats an sv 650 my buddy has a sv 1000s but it doesent have the full fairing like what you have done now its yours and nobodys got one like it! take it easy mike

[Gixxerman]

Originally Posted by Mavi

My modded SV costs less than a brand new GSX-R, and does a lot of things better.

The suspension is set up perfectly. It has more touring ability. Gets 150-200 per tank consistently. And it definitely turns more heads than a stock GSX-R.

It's my daily driver. More than 26,000 on the clock and counting.

Of course it cost less than a brand new Gixxer, but I did not say a new gixxer.
It just looks like a wannabe racebike, that's all. I know I don't want to own something that looks like something it's not.
Have seen enough Beamers with M3 or M5 sticker on the back, which really are a 3.20 or a 5.20 with some minor mods.

You cannot expect everybody to like your mod, and I'm just telling you I dislike it. Accept that.

[tricker]

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

Of course it cost less than a brand new Gixxer, but I did not say a new gixxer.
It just looks like a wannabe racebike, that's all. I know I don't want to own something that looks like something it's not.
Have seen enough Beamers with M3 or M5 sticker on the back, which really are a 3.20 or a 5.20 with some minor mods.

You cannot expect everybody to like your mod, and I'm just telling you I dislike it. Accept that.

I've noticed you've been quite opinionated recently.. for example the victory bike discussion, this one. Raining on everyone's parade huh?

[Mavi]

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

Of course it cost less than a brand new Gixxer, but I did not say a new gixxer.
It just looks like a wannabe racebike, that's all. I know I don't want to own something that looks like something it's not.
Have seen enough Beamers with M3 or M5 sticker on the back, which really are a 3.20 or a 5.20 with some minor mods.

You cannot expect everybody to like your mod, and I'm just telling you I dislike it. Accept that.

I actually drive a Bimmer (the proper terminology is Bimmer for a four wheeled vehicle, Beemer refers to bikes), debadged.

The new ones come stock with full fairings

If anything, my bike resembles this bike. It happens to be a touring machine, not a "wannabe racebike". If I'd want it to look like a race bike I'd add "R/SS/S/RR" decals and "sponsor" stickers.

Speaking of racebikes, SVs make great ones for the "Lightweight Twin SuperStock" in WERA.

[Davecm203]

Originally Posted by Mavi

If anything, my bike resembles this bike. It happens to be a touring machine, not a "wannabe racebike". If I'd want it to look like a race bike I'd add "R/SS/S/RR" decals and "sponsor" stickers.

Speaking of racebikes, SVs make great ones for the "Lightweight Twin SuperStock" in WERA.

You have a nice looking bike. It is also individual. I met myself twice today in about two hours. Some days even more. Mine is completely stock except for the fender eliminator.

[Tuck_a_da_Phil]

The 2nd Gen. SV still has a trellis frame. It is just squared-off instead of round. Here's my '03 SV1000S. First year of the 2nd gens. First year of the 996cc version.

[Mavi]

Hit 30,000 miles a couple weeks ago. Haven't been able to do as much riding as I want lately.

I've got a trail ride coming up next weekend. 70 miles of gravel and 2-3 water crossings. I think I'm gonna have to remove my lower fairing for ground clearance.

[wookie]

gravels ? you are gonna need knobby tires

[donny662]

Most gravel is fine on street tires. Although, freshly graded gravel can be menacing.

Avon Distanzias are great on gravel and are available in 17 inch diameter.