New Track Toy

[mikeb]

Just picked up another SV for the track.  Don't know what it is about these bikes but I truly love the little SV.  Maybe because it's a twin (like the Monster) or a cult bike (also like the Monster).  But this is the 3rd one I've owned.  Bang for the buck they can't be beat.....

[sqweak]

congrats!

[androgynous]

i'm thinking about getting one
I was wonder what mods have you done to yours ?

oo yeah congrats looks great

[Duc L'Smart]

Looks like fun... Love the color 

[mikeb]

I was wonder what mods have you done to yours ?

The forks have Rach Tech cartridge emulators, stiffer springs, and heavier oil in them.  The rear end has a fully adjustable shock from a Yamaha in the rear.  For braking it's got braided front lines with EBC pads.  Other than that it's just got rearsets, a damper, and lower clipons.  Basic SV mods most people do.

The biggest issue with the SV is the suspension.  Soft damper rod forks with a soft non-adjustable rear shock.  You can sort the whole suspension for less than $500.  On my last bike I got the Traxxion damper rod kit for $250 which includes new rods and emulators.  New springs and oil were $120.  And I got a brand new GSXR 1000 rear shock off Ebay for $70.  So for about $450 I got the suspension sorted out.  It's really a cheap bike to work on.

[mikeb]

Looks like fun... Love the color 

You know it's not a color I'd pick for myself.  But it's growing on me.