I picked it up last year and ran it the way it was...ugly and dented.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-123.jpg)
I had the forks done by a very respected racer....one of the fastest guys at Loudon.... and picked up a Penske.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo5-2.jpg)
Over the winter I scoured Ebay, SVrider, WERA and other forums picking up parts.
I ended up getting a BRAND NEW yellow tank for $100. Then I came ascross some Sharkskinz already painted yellow from a guy in CA.
Got some Galfer discs for $175 a pair shipped! now that was a bargain.
The Tail and fender Ihad painted by our very own DP.
I rewired the bike to bypass the ignition...got a tach, temp sensor, frame sliders, AL subframe, Accossato radial master, galfer SBK lines and some other misc stuff.. I'm about 98% done as I need to throw some larger jets in the carbs.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo5-2.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo2-11.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo4-4.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo1-10.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo4-3.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo2-10.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo3-6.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo1-9.jpg)(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo3-5.jpg)
Nice! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Charlief on May 21, 2011, 11:45:57 AM
Then I came ascross some Sharkskinz already painted yellow from a guy in CA.
Out west all the yellow TWF bikes strike fear in the hearts of the other SV racers. Folks might think you have a fire-breathin', bazillion hp SV underneath there.
Nice job [thumbsup]
Looking good, Charlie!
[thumbsup]
Quote from: Spidey on May 21, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Nice! [thumbsup]
Out west all the yellow TWF bikes strike fear in the hearts of the other SV racers. Folks might think you have a fire-breathin', bazillion hp SV underneath there.
Funny thing is.... When I was looking for a bike I almost bought a TWF bike. But the shipping costs to Boston nixed the deal. Zoran seems like a great guy.
I don't know him personally, but there are T-shirts with Zoran's advice about how to go faster on the track.
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/146/921/2214865-zoran_shirt.gif (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/146/921/2214865-zoran_shirt.gif)
[laugh]
Great looking SV! I've got a first gen myself. Let me know how you like the Accossato, since I just emailed a guy about one. I'm using an OEM Brembo from an Aprilia, but I had a brake problem last weekend, and I don't trust it much.
Oh yeah, Zoran is a legend! I owe my minimal wiring harness and a few other tricks to him.
Quote from: Cider on May 21, 2011, 09:04:01 PM
Great looking SV! I've got a first gen myself. Let me know how you like the Accossato, since I just emailed a guy about one. I'm using an OEM Brembo from an Aprilia, but I had a brake problem last weekend, and I don't trust it much.
Oh yeah, Zoran is a legend! I owe my minimal wiring harness and a few other tricks to him.
Ya I got the wiring harness from him. And the zip ties around the chain adjuster is his idea too. I put this bike together without one original thought!!! [cheeky]
Do tou race up at Loudon? If so as Peter Gaboreo(sp) he has the same Accossoto.
I have done any track time yet due to my job. But right after 6/17 my time opens up at work.
Quote from: Charlief on May 22, 2011, 06:42:15 AM
Ya I got the wiring harness from him. And the zip ties around the chain adjuster is his idea too. I put this bike together without one original thought!!! [cheeky]
Do tou race up at Loudon? If so as Peter Gaboreo(sp) he has the same Accossoto.
I have done any track time yet due to my job. But right after 6/17 my time opens up at work.
I'm racing in a small club that does MMP only. We're combined with WERA next month, so maybe I'll run into Zoran there.
Quote from: Spidey on May 21, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Nice! [thumbsup]
Out west all the yellow TWF bikes strike fear in the hearts of the other SV racers. Folks might think you have a fire-breathin', bazillion hp SV underneath there.
haha, as a previous yellow sv owner... all the more proof yellow is faster than blue
That is one nice tire destroyer [evil]
Quote from: Spidey on May 21, 2011, 01:17:11 PM
I don't know him personally, but there are T-shirts with Zoran's advice about how to go faster on the track.
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/146/921/2214865-zoran_shirt.gif (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/146/921/2214865-zoran_shirt.gif)
[laugh]
thought about the logo from this t-shirt when I was out on the 1098 today. I need a sticker with it so I can use that to tape over the speedo on the track. Can you imagine anything more inspiring? [evil]