Help me mod the SV! - Page 3

Switch · 03-31-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I think thats only made for the 1000 but I remember sesing them on 650s

and the internet just confirmed me

I had one on my 650

Particle Man · 03-31-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I think thats only made for the 1000 but I remember sesing them on 650s

and the internet just confirmed me

that pic is of a 1k

But yeah, they make the chin fairing for the 650 as well.

pdog · 03-31-2010, 10:42 AM

Sell the blue and buy a gray fairing.

I do my usual safety mods first on every bike I buy: rear brake flasher, brighter headlight bulbs, frame sliders. A sick looking bike doesn't pay medical bills.

Tsunami · 03-31-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

Sell the blue and buy a gray fairing.

I do my usual safety mods first on every bike I buy: rear brake flasher, brighter headlight bulbs, frame sliders. A sick looking bike doesn't pay medical bills.

Whats a rear brake flasher? Does it flash when you are holding down the brake? Good idea on the brighter bulbs.

I'm not going to crazy with cosmetic stuff now just because its been a while since I have been on a bigger bike so I have to learn to ride it all over again.

pdog · 03-31-2010, 06:53 PM

The headlight upgrade is rather involved since you really also need to replace the headlight wiring. Stock SV's headlight wiring is too thin to support a decent amount of power. Just replacing the wiring with a heavier gauge can get you 30-50% more light out of the stock bulb - which is what I did.

Yes, it blinks the brake when and while you grab the brake. It installs in the cargo area. You do need to cut the wiring and, ideally, solder the connection so it's not plug and play but it's not hard if you've done a little wiring before. I installed the IBF9 from here:

http://www.comagination.com/bflasher.htm

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

Whats a rear brake flasher? Does it flash when you are holding down the brake? Good idea on the brighter bulbs.

Tsunami · 03-31-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

The headlight upgrade is rather involved since you really also need to replace the headlight wiring. Stock SV's headlight wiring is too thin to support a decent amount of power. Just replacing the wiring with a heavier gauge can get you 30-50% more light out of the stock bulb - which is what I did.

Yes, it blinks the brake when and while you grab the brake. It installs in the cargo area. You do need to cut the wiring and, ideally, solder the connection so it's not plug and play but it's not hard if you've done a little wiring before. I installed the IBF9 from here:

http://www.comagination.com/bflasher.htm

Oh cool thanks!

All that would be ok on the battery if I were to get heated gear?

pdog · 03-31-2010, 07:25 PM

No idea, I'm in Texas where heated gear would probably set me on fire. Check svrider for info.

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

All that would be ok on the battery if I were to get heated gear?

Kerry_129 · 03-31-2010, 05:52 PM

Best money you can spend on and SV is RaceTech cartridge emulators for the front forks (springs also, ideally, but the stock one's are prolly OK for your weight) & a GSXR shock (ebay). Cosmetic stuff & a pipe won't keep it from bouncing around like a pogo-stick under braking/acceleration/cornering - which stock SV's do badly.

ontwo · 03-31-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Best money you can spend on and SV is RaceTech cartridge emulators for the front forks (springs also, ideally, but the stock one's are prolly OK for your weight) & a GSXR shock (ebay). Cosmetic stuff & a pipe won't keep it from bouncing around like a pogo-stick under braking/acceleration/cornering - which stock SV's do badly.

I agree. But the zx10 shock is a better fit with the 90 degree resevoir. I also went with the Sonic Springs without emulators (read good about both, so flip a coin)

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I had the motosliders before and I like them but never had to test them though. I went with T-rex sliders, because they were cheaper. Only $34! It has the frame bolt too and made of the same material. I am not sure if they are as long as the motosliders though but they were half the price!

I went with Shogun. Same mounting points, too.

Kerry_129 · 03-31-2010, 06:26 PM

Gotcha - upgraded shock of whichever is the best option.

Springs are a huge help if you're weight isn't in the ballpark for the stock springs (very light, like Gina) - but emulators make a dramatic difference by actually damping the forks' motion.

03-31-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	Sell the blue and buy a gray fairing. I do my usual safety mods first on every bike I buy: rear brake flasher, brighter headlight bulbs, frame sliders. A sick looking bike doesn't pay medical bills.

03-31-2010, 05:52 PM	#8
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Best money you can spend on and SV is RaceTech cartridge emulators for the front forks (springs also, ideally, but the stock one's are prolly OK for your weight) & a GSXR shock (ebay). Cosmetic stuff & a pipe won't keep it from bouncing around like a pogo-stick under braking/acceleration/cornering - which stock SV's do badly.

03-31-2010, 06:26 PM	#10
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Gotcha - upgraded shock of whichever is the best option. Springs are a huge help if you're weight isn't in the ballpark for the stock springs (very light, like Gina) - but emulators make a dramatic difference by actually damping the forks' motion.