Technochick ~ Naked!

[Technochick]

I bought another toy today! It's a 2000 SV 650 N.

I can't wait for my first track day!!!

[frayed]

Congrats !! So how do you like it compared to the 1000? Must be much easier to handle.

[Technochick]

I'll find out after I pick her up next weekend. I can't wait! I'm soooooo excited!

[frayed]

Oops sorry, just assumed that picture was taken by your camera. :blush:
I'm sure you'll enjoy it !! :headbang:

[dougie111]

awesome teachnochik! :mobile: it's great to see how passionate you are about riding....especially your chosen rides----sv's! post away your riding impressions when you pick it up.

[Technochick]

Frayed~ I should have posted more info. I'm half asleep, I just drove home from buying her in Venice.

Dougie~ I'll post a full comparison. Remember, my bikes are lowered (or will be) so they handle a bit differently.

[silversver]

Bet this thread title gets some attention!

[thirrteen]

T-Chick

First I think that any women that ride bikes are cool, the sport needs more participation from the better half. It makes it better yet that you've chosen another SV.:niceone:

But I have to admit, when I saw the title of this thread, I honestly thought "no way, that doesn't seem like something she'd do". But I had to look anyways. Thanks for the surprise.:niceone: :niceone: And please do let us know your impressions as I am trying to get my better half interested. Which she is, but my SV1kS is way to much for her riding skills at this point. That and Naples isn't the place for a newbie to start learning.

ENjoy the new bike

Jay

[durtal]

Congrats on your new bike. You'll see it's a great bike with a very good engine. For a begining on tracks it's just perfect ;)

[Technochick]

Frayed~ I should have posted more info. I'm half asleep, I just drove home from buying her in Venice. I was half asleep when I wrote that ~ I bought her in Naples! :lol: I had just dropped off my mechanic friend in Venice.

Thanks everybody for the congrats :hug: This one is going to be my play bike. The 1000 isn't forgiving enough to push too hard when you're still a beginner.

Thirrteen ~ IMO This is the best beginner bike. Your better half would love it. Although, you're right about scarey traffic, it's the most intimmidating thing when you're learning. Trailer it out to somewhere she can ride comfortably to build confidence. Best of luck to her!

[jrl305]

Congrats on the new bike. You'll love it. It will seem smaller, quieter and smoother but it's still a pretty quick bike. I had one of those that I sold a few months after buying my 1K and I kind of wish that I'd kept it.

I sold it to a guy in Orlando and I swear it's the one that "ride naked" has.

Don't fall tooooo much in love with it and ignore the 1K.

Enjoy it.
John

[thirrteen]

Thirrteen ~ IMO This is the best beginner bike. Your better half would love it. Although, you're right about scarey traffic, it's the most intimmidating thing when you're learning. Trailer it out to somewhere she can ride comfortably to build confidence. Best of luck to her!
That's what the current plan is. The point of contention that I'm or "we" are faced with know is which bike. Of course I would like her to start on a SV650 for all the obvious reasons. Same brand, easier to learn on, vast amount of replacement parts, small and relatively light, no massive power spikes in the motor to deal with, relatively cheap to insure etc. But the 650's that I've found over here are already track bikes and they're thrashed. We've tried out a few Honda Hawks a early 90's CBR600 a Suzuki GS500 and the like. Thing is my wife is just 5'1" tall so the seat to ground ratio is a little troublesome. Of course there are lowering kits for these bikes but right now we're still in the research phase.

More than likely she'll end up with a Suzuki, Aprilia or Honda 250 two stroke. Those fit her body better without going into the suspension mods. And they still have enough performance potential for growth and they aren't difficult to ride if you respect the abilities of the bike.

Hopefully by spring, if I'm still in country we can have this dilemma sorted. But without hijacking any further than I already have, best of luck with the 650N and let us know how it goes for you.:yes:

Keep the rubber side down.

Jay

[J.D.]

Ahh the joy of owning two bikes. I wouldn't know. The title of this thread was a cruel joke. I'd like to get a 650 myself since I'm a beginner. It just ain't in the cards right now. Cool choice. Make sure and post pictures of you throwing it around the track.

[DougZ]

Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the multiple bike club.

[Tubthumper]

Bet this thread title gets some attention!
It made me look :devil2:

Oh, BTW TC, very nice. Nice indeed. I too, looking forward to read you writings of ridings.

[2WIN]

You have to let us know what your mom says when you tell her you ride, now that you don't have just one and not two but three bikes! :crazy: (w00t)

Looks awesome! Enjoy the ride! :banana:

[TLRMan]

TC...you may find that you won't need to lower the 650...
My wife is only 5' 2", and she had no problems with holding that badboy up.
Bet you didn't know there was a 650 in the family for a while?

[Maui]

Congrats on the new bike! Ride safe and enjoy!

[TRIMNYC]

If you don't mind me askin', what was the damage $$$???
Im looking for the same bike for the track. :second:

[dougie111]

If you don't mind me askin', what was the damage $$$???
Im looking for the same bike for the track. :second:

looks like you are ready to step it up a level Alex!......awesome :msn-wink:

[plumbdoctor]

Doh! .......... Just another flippin' bike thread! :offtopic:

[Timothy]

Good buy TC, you'll love it on track! Make sure you get some good sliders on her.

[2VORNOT2V]

You'r such a tease :devil2: ....Well all the same .....nice bike.

[Technochick]

You have to let us know what your mom says when you tell her you ride, now that you don't have just one and not two but three bikes! :crazy: (w00t) I'm gonna be in so much trouble! Maybe Maz could give her "cool mom" lessons before I tell her?

Make sure and post pictures of you throwing it around the track.Piccies will be posted :niceone:

TC...you may find that you won't need to lower the 650...
My wife is only 5' 2", and she had no problems with holding that badboy up.
Bet you didn't know there was a 650 in the family for a while?I already sat on her. I'll only be lowering her one inch. I have to ride within my own comfort zone.

I didn't know she rides! You never tell me anything :bleh:

Make sure you get some good sliders on her.Already on my list :niceone: She's stock, so my list is becoming quite long. Aaaaak! I'm modding 2 bikes now!

If you don't mind me askin', what was the damage $$$???
Im looking for the same bike for the track. :second:Here's the Kelly Blue Book list for retail in good condition:

2000 = $3,585
2001 = $3,970
2002 = $4,195
2003 = $4,555

That should give you a ball-park figure to work with. Mileage is also a factor. Mine was well maintained and in excellent condition. He babied her! :baby:The end was broken off of the right brake lever, so he has a new brake and clutch lever (so they match) for me. He also threw in a rearstand, which I needed anyway. Let's just say, it was a good enough deal that I wrote a check on the spot. :shock:

[RSSV]

Congratulations on your new bike. :niceone: Thread title caught my attention too. I'd also be interested on what your impressions on riding it are. Enjoy

Robert

[Tundra Tom]

Way to go! Nice addition to your stable. So what's your cylinder index at? :crazy:

[andmoon]

congrats! it was the 650 that got me looking at svs'. sometimes they are more fun than the 1ks.

[ride_naked]

Congrats on the new ride! Just remember one thing- they love to be ridden hard. Don't be afraid to beat on it! :devil2:

[Johnny_SV]

The post title sure "attracted" me! :bleh:

Yeah, congrats on your new set of wheels! Wow, now you have the best of both worlds. Lucky gal.

Cheers.

[Technochick]

Thanks again for all the congrats :D

they love to be ridden hard. Don't be afraid to beat on it! I bet they do ;) I'll just have to keep practicing until I get it right!

[rocksteady]

Nice!!!!! Now you have 2 bikes that the back fenders need chopped off.

[Ebenhorst]

I bought another toy today! It's a 2000 SV 650 N.

I can't wait for my first track day!!!

This comes once again...

Why can´t you get to the track with your 1000??

[2WIN]

This comes once again...

Why can´t you get to the track with your 1000??

I believe people do it for two reasons! #1 easily flicked about especialy for a beginer and #2 They don't want to wreck there daily driver!

This would be the reason I wouldn't race the 1000!:rolleyes:

[peterrose]

Well done, shame they don't make them in copper..... Ah, you could add a respray to your Mod list.

Pete

[ywr969]

I believe people do it for two reasons! #1 easily flicked about especialy for a beginer and #2 They don't want to wreck there daily driver! there's another reason...
the 1000 has a lot more power, & thus can be a lot more intimidating in a WFO track situation.

[durtal]

For the begining SV650 is a very good track bike, better than 1000

[Technochick]

Ebbo ~ They've all just summed it up for me :niceone: I'll be a lot more comfortable tossing around an older, smaller and MUCH less expensive bike.

RockSteady ~ I know, I know! Will you pm your phone number to me? I lost it :doh:

Pete ~ Since I was looking for a used bike, colour was the last thing on my list. Well maintained and mechanically sound were my first priorities. I'm alright with the blue ...... no, really :unsure:

[rocksteady]

Are you picking it up this weekend? Are you going to ride down there? I mite go dow that way this weekend. Oh and PM sent!

[ride_naked]

I had one of those that I sold a few months after buying my 1K and I kind of wish that I'd kept it.

I sold it to a guy in Orlando and I swear it's the one that "ride naked" has.

Don't fall tooooo much in love with it and ignore the 1K.



First of all- quiet my ass! Come on over and I'll show you how quiet he is. ;)
I can't be the person you sold yours too, b/c I bought mine brand new in '02.
:)

[kitkat]

too right for riding nakeds, mines 1000 2003 model, and loving every minute. :cool2:

[Technochick]

Are you picking it up this weekend? Are you going to ride down there? I mite go dow that way this weekend. I should be picking her up this weekend. That was the plan anyway, I'll know for sure on Friday. It's just a matter of coordinating schedules at this piont. I won't be riding down, we'll be trailoring her to my friend's place in Venice. There we'll be adding the lowering links and putting new tires on her and other general maintenance stuff.
Oh and PM sent!Got it!

[2WIN]

I should be picking her up this weekend. That was the plan anyway, I'll know for sure on Friday. It's just a matter of coordinating schedules at this piont. I won't be riding down, we'll be trailoring her to my friend's place in Venice. There we'll be adding the lowering links and putting new tires on her and other general maintenance stuff.
Got it!

What kind of tires?

Just wondering!

[rocksteady]

I should be picking her up this weekend. That was the plan anyway, I'll know for sure on Friday. It's just a matter of coordinating schedules at this piont. I won't be riding down, we'll be trailoring her to my friend's place in Venice. There we'll be adding the lowering links and putting new tires on her and other general maintenance stuff.
Cool! I am going to be down that way this weekend. I would like to check out the new bike if it is ok with you, hit me up and I can ride dow to V Town. :headbang:

[rocksteady]

What the f, I cant get my quotes to work right on this forum. :oops:

[Technochick]

It's simple, type:

[ quote=Person's Name ] and whatever their text is. At the end, you just place the end quote or [/quote]

Take the spaces out of the first part for it to work. I put them in so it wouldn't create the box.

I'll give you a call tonight.

[Chainsaw Willie!]

What the f, I cant get my quotes to work right on this forum. :oops:

I've done the same quote boo-boo.

When snipping (editing down) a quote, it is easy to delete the end quote. You have to be carefull to only delete the stuff in the middle and not those special charachters that start and end the quote. or you get something like this:
I cant get my quotes to work right on this forum. :oops:[/QUOTE]
or perhaps this...

[QUOTE=rocksteady]What the f, I cant get my quotes to work

[rocksteady]

Thanks!!!!! :niceone:

[Technochick]

Is it just me, or is there something wrong with the timestamps from last night's posts???

[Chainsaw Willie!]

Is it just me, or is there something wrong with the timestamps from last night's posts???Ha! evidence of technology that can bend time, and alter the order of events. Clearly someone forgot to put something in your drink. Soon a stranger will knock at your door. Let him in. He is there to help. He will help you forget what you saw, and unburden you from the knowlege that can only make things worse. You will be happier not knowing. It would be in your best interest if you did not speak, or type, of this anymore, untill the gentleman arrives at your door to help you.

What about the technochick?
What about the technochick?
What about the technochick?
She saw it all!

You didn't hear it.
You didn't see it.
You won't say nothing to no-one
ever in your life.
You never heard it.
Oh, how absurd it
All seems without any proof.
You didn't hear it.
You didn't see it.
You won't ssay nothing to no-one.
Never tell a soul
What you know is the Truth.

[CopperTop]

Ha! evidence of technology that can bend time, and alter the order of events. Clearly someone forgot to put something in your drink. Soon a stranger will knock at your door. Let him in. He is there to help. He will help you forget what you saw, and unburden you from the knowlege that can only make things worse. You will be happier not knowing. It would be in your best interest if you did not speak, or type, of this anymore, untill the gentleman arrives at your door to help you.

What about the technochick?
What about the technochick?
What about the technochick?
She saw it all!

You didn't hear it.
You didn't see it.
You won't say nothing to no-one
ever in your life.
You never heard it.
Oh, how absurd it
All seems without any proof.
You didn't hear it.
You didn't see it.
You won't ssay nothing to no-one.
Never tell a soul
What you know is the Truth.

What?
Who was that?
Me, not me!
Can you see him?
Smell him?
Running.
She's running through blue skys with blood shot eyes.
Taste it, it's warm.

[Technochick]

Woo Hoo!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Schedules have been coordinated. I pick her up tomorrow night!!!

[peterrose]

I don't know what your on Mr Willie, but it's gotta be illegal. :crazy:

Could you send me some so I can understand your poetry.

Thanks, Pete.

[JeffSV]

there's another reason...
the 1000 has a lot more power, & thus can be a lot more intimidating in a WFO track situation.
Reeeeeaaaaalllll easy to spin the back out on the Thou.

[Technochick]

I picked her up last night and made it back to Venice by 8:00. I knew she had a slight oil leak, so first things were to replace a couple gaskets, change the oil and replace the clutch lever.
I knew the tires were worn and I planned on replacing them right away, but I thought I may be able to ride on them a little. A closer look changed my mind. This guy was riding on a plugged tire :shock:
She still needs some more work, handlebars, brake lever and lowering links. By the time I have tires, I should have everything else done too.

[Tundra Tom]

You go grrrrrrrrl. Half the guys on this list should be so ambitious. :whistle:

The title of this thread cracks me up every time it pops back to the top.

[dougie111]

I picked her up last night and made it back to Venice by 8:00. I knew she had a slight oil leak, so first things were to replace a couple gaskets, change the oil and replace the clutch lever.
I knew the tires were worn and I planned on replacing them right away, but I thought I may be able to ride on them a little. A closer look changed my mind. This guy was riding on a plugged tire :shock:
She still needs some more work, handlebars, brake lever and lowering links. By the time I have tires, I should have everything else done too.

Man or more accurately, GIRL, seeing how enthusiastic you are about riding is contagiuos! I would love to have two bikes but that's not in the cards now. Still it's great seeing someone else enjoy exploring biking! :supsmiley Get that puppy set and give us impressions!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tubthumper]

I would love to have two bikes but that's not in the cards now. !
I wish I only had to pay insurance on one :weeping:

Congrats on the new bike Sis, bring one to Lakeland. I'll teach you how to crash

[Technochick]

I wish I only had to pay insurance on one :weeping: That's the thing about Florida. I'm not going to insure the 650. If you have good medical insurance (which I have awesome coverage!) and wear a helmet, you don't need insurance. I have full coverage on the 1000 which I don't need .... but I WANT!

Congrats on the new bike Sis, bring it one to Lakeland. I'll teach you how to crashI may have a friend in town that weekend, so I don't know about bringing the bikes up yet.

I'm all about learning how to crash!!! (just not my bike!) In my stunt classes, I learned how to fall. I'm sure I'll be pretty good at crashing too :lol:

[Tubthumper]

I may have a friend in town that weekend, so I don't know about bringing the bikes up yet.

:
two bikes, two people, bring him/her with you :supsmiley It's all good

[Technochick]

two bikes, two people, bring him/her with you :supsmiley It's all goodHe's renting a convertible. I told him I'd let him ride my 1000 though. :shock:

The only other person that has ridden her is the mechanic that put her together out of the crate.

[Technochick]

Man or more accurately, GIRL, seeing how enthusiastic you are about riding is contagiuos! I would love to have two bikes but that's not in the cards now. Still it's great seeing someone else enjoy exploring biking! :supsmiley Get that puppy set and give us impressions!!!!!!!!!!!!I'll keep you updated. I still haven't ridden her!!!! I'm headed down to Venice after work on Tuesday to try and 'git er done'.
You go grrrrrrrrl. Half the guys on this list should be so ambitious. :whistle:
The title of this thread cracks me up every time it pops back to the top.I admit, the double entendre was intentional :blush:

[peterrose]

I picked her up last night and made it back to Venice by 8:00. I knew she had a slight oil leak, so first things were to replace a couple gaskets, change the oil and replace the clutch lever.
I knew the tires were worn and I planned on replacing them right away, but I thought I may be able to ride on them a little. A closer look changed my mind. This guy was riding on a plugged tire :shock:
She still needs some more work, handlebars, brake lever and lowering links. By the time I have tires, I should have everything else done too.

I picked one up last night too, and had her back to my place by 7:45 ( I'm a slick operator ). Looked like she had a slight leak, well there was a damp patch near the crutch. She grabbed my lever and I nearly blew a gasket I can tell you.
She looked a bit worn out and I thought about replacing her straight away but guessed I might as well have a quick ride on her first.
A closer look changed my mind, this girl was too tired as she'd been well plugged by some previous owners.
She needed some work doing to her, if she'd been a bike you'd say the twin head lights were hanging down near her belly pan, so I said I was too tired and had loads else to do instead.

Pete.

[Technochick]

I picked one up last night too, and had her back to my place by 7:45 ( I'm a slick operator ). Looked like she had a slight leak, well there was a damp patch near the crutch. She grabbed my lever and I nearly blew a gasket I can tell you.
She looked a bit worn out and I thought about replacing her straight away but guessed I might as well have a quick ride on her first.
A closer look changed my mind, this girl was too tired as she'd been well plugged by some previous owners.
She needed some work doing to her, if she'd been a bike you'd say the twin head lights were hanging down near her belly pan, so I said I was too tired and had loads else to do instead.

Pete.At least you could have been able to take her for a ride. :whistle:

[oomidamon]

I always liked the look of the 'baby' SV - one of the reasons I bought my thou was the reputation of the 650 :rockon:

On Holiday in Italy a few years ago I saw a 650 done up as a cafe racer and it looked great - lots of black and chrome. One would make a good second bike.... :niceone:

[Technochick]

I always liked the look of the 'baby' SV - one of the reasons I bought my thou was the reputation of the 650 :rockon:

On Holiday in Italy a few years ago I saw a 650 done up as a cafe racer and it looked great - lots of black and chrome. One would make a good second bike.... :niceone:That's the same reason I bought my thou :D
Great minds think alike :niceone:

[oomidamon]

That's the same reason I bought my thou :D
Great minds think alike :niceone:
Hmm, and warped ones!! :msn-wink:

[Technochick]

Today I put the lowering links on her :supsmiley I had a bit of help from a friend that lowered her by realeasing the straps to the ceiling so I could center the bolts. Oh, in case anyone is lowering a pre-2003 650N, if you pick up the links from 58cycle.com, THEY LIE! The first position is NOT STOCK! Second position is a 2.5" drop! I put them on in second position and had about a 2" clearance to the tire when sitting on her :shock: She was lower than my Buell! She even looked funny and it would have taken an inch drop in the forks to level her out. I put it up to the stock position (actually it's a 1.5" drop!) and it was perfect. Although I needed to grind a bit off the links to achieve the desired angle since they were too long and wouldn't fit correctly.

I tried her out in a group ride going out for sushi. She handles FANTASTIC! Turns are a lot easier than the 1000, although turns on the 1000 are easier than on the Buell! The power difference is disappointing. :disapint: Also, since she's naked, the seat position is very different. Perhaps I'll pick up some rearsets to shift the pegs back a bit. :unsure:

Other than all that, she's a sweet ride. I'll give her the true test tomorrow morning ... oh, make that today when we take her out to 'Area 51'. It's a cyclist's dream. An entire development with only roads, no houses built because of EPA laws and NO TRAFFIC! I can't wait to see what "Little Sis" can do! :niceone:

[peterrose]

I had a bit of help from a friend that lowered her by realeasing the straps to the ceiling......

You devil you.. :devil2:

The first position is NOT STOCK! ..... I put them on in second position and ...... I put it up to the stock position and it was perfect. ..........

OOoohh baby, yeah.. :banana:

Although I needed to grind a bit ......... achieve the desired angle since they were too long and wouldn't fit correctly.

Know what your saying... :niceone:

I tried her out in a group ride........ FANTASTIC! ........Also, since she's naked, the position is very different. ...

Been there, done that..... :yes:

Other than all that, she's a sweet ride. I'll give her the true test tomorrow morning ... oh, ..... I can't wait to see what "Little Sis" can do! :niceone:

Do let us know, Please..... don't forget to take your camera.

Pete

[Technochick]

Do let us know, Please..... don't forget to take your camera.

PeteI wish I had that kind of a weekend! I've been so busy with the bike that I've stopped dating.

Yup, that's my reason :whistle:

[Ramz_1000s]

how many of us bought our 1000's after we had a 650 to learn on? That is a true testament to the holding power of the SV. the first time I saw a 1000 I was like "I have got to ride that" I was truly excited to find out how it pulled from low. Congrats on liking the "little sis" , just wish I would have held on to mine! At one time or another, a while ago, when i was shopping for mods, I found a big bore kit for the "little one" , that pushed it to either a 750 or 900. (Now where did that go...........) :niceone:

[durtal]

I tried her out in a group ride going out for sushi. She handles FANTASTIC! Turns are a lot easier than the 1000, although turns on the 1000 are easier than on the Buell! The power difference is disappointing. :disapint: Also, since she's naked, the seat position is very different. Perhaps I'll pick up some rearsets to shift the pegs back a bit. :unsure:


It's really funny to discover a little sister and that's why 650 is so popular here in France. 650 has all the cards in the hand and has nothing to envy of his big sister (I don't know if I'm clear here but nevermind) :)

[Technochick]

It's really funny to discover a little sister and that's why 650 is so popular here in France. 650 has all the cards in the hand and has nothing to envy of his big sister (I don't know if I'm clear here but nevermind) :)I understand, you're saying that 'little sis' doesn't fall under the shadow of her big sister. She holds her own :niceone:

[2WIN]

I wish I had that kind of a weekend! I've been so busy with the bike that I've stopped dating.

Yup, that's my reason :whistle:

No that's not the reason! You just don't want to cheat on all of us guys on the forum!

Don't let me catch you out with another guy! :ranting:LOL(w00t)







Soooooo Kidding!:yes:

[Technochick]

No that's not the reason! You just don't want to cheat on all of us guys on the forum!

Don't let me catch you out with another guy! :ranting:LOL(w00t)







Soooooo Kidding!:yes:Oh, yes [Members List] you're the only man for me!
:killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

[Technochick]

how many of us bought our 1000's after we had a 650 to learn on? That is a true testament to the holding power of the SV. the first time I saw a 1000 I was like "I have got to ride that" I was truly excited to find out how it pulled from low. Congrats on liking the "little sis" , just wish I would have held on to mine! At one time or another, a while ago, when i was shopping for mods, I found a big bore kit for the "little one" , that pushed it to either a 750 or 900. (Now where did that go...........) :niceone:It never fails, I did it backwards again :lol:

The greatest thing is that I'm keeping them both :supsmiley

I have been neglecting the 1000 though. I haven't ridden her since I bought the 650 :shock:

If you find that bore kit let me know :niceone:

[ywr969]

how many of us bought our 1000's after we had a 650 to learn on? hear, hear.

i loved my li'l sv650; her name was Zipper & she was sooooooooo much fun on a track. i raced her for a couple of seasons, then had a huge money crunch & had to sell her to make the mortgage. broke my heart to do that. :(

so...

when i decided to build an Adventure Touring bike, the sv650 was #1 on my list. i went to a boneyard to check out several SVs for sale, & guess what? there sat Ratbike, my future nekkid sv1000, looking all forlorn like nobody loved him. i thought, "nah, i want a 650 -- lighter weight, better for fireroads." then the yard attendant insisted on having me start up Ratbike's engine...

sold. :)

:oops: didn't mean to threadjack, TC. been reading your latest venture with much interest. congrats on obtaining yet another bike (it's a disease, y'know :)). i'm sure you'll really learn to appreciate the balance of a 650 -- it's not so overwhelming, like the 1000, which sometimes seems to be all engine & little else. i think the smaller SV is a better-balanced package in that regard.

[Technochick]

We headed down to Area 51 about 8:30 this morning. We had a track Ninja in the back of a truck since it's not street legal and the rest of us rode. The main reason this trip being organised was to test out the Ninja. My mechanic friend is rebuilding it. The Ninja will come into play later.

It was a pleasant ride with very little traffic all the way there. We arrive and find a couple places with excessive road debris. Two of the guys went ahead to move a tree out of the road and clear the other areas while we unloaded the track bike. We were given a full report of where the road was partially blocked and where the sandy areas were.

Time to ride. We'd ride a couple loops and check back in every so often to see how everyone was doing. I was about to take her back out with the intention of seeing trip digits on the speedo for the first time. This was it, the perfect safe place away from traffic! I'm backing her up and she feels really heavy, as if she weighs more than the 1000. I thought it was because I was tired ..... then one of the guys waved me down to stop right before I pulled out. My rear tire was FLAT! We found the hole, a puncture right in the center of the tire. :wallbash:

The rest of the guys finished up their laps and we were ready to head out.

The problems: two bikes that can't be ridden (Ninja - NOT legal & SV650 - flat tire) only 1 will fit in the truck, 20 mile trip!

The solution: I will first apologise to all police officials on this site! This was the safest solution. You guessed it, somebody rides the Ninja! Picture this, TC in the lead driving the truck with her SV in the back. Directly centered behind her, a neon green race bike with rider in full leather race suit. (not too obvious! :lol: ) Two riders just behind him on either side two more directly behind them, all in street gear. Everyone's doing the speed limit and keeping in a close pack. As soon as we pull out on the main road, there's a :pcplod: :sweatdrop He didn't notice, and niether did the other 3 we passed along the way. :shock: Amazingly enough, we made it back uneventfully!

We're planning on going again fairly soon. Now we have a better idea of what to expect and what to bring .... yes, patch kit and air compressor are on the list :lol:

Sorry Pete, no pictures. We were all having too much fun! :supsmiley

[LOCKED333]

How do I start my own thread? I live in nj and I just bought A new sv1000s and was looking for people to ride with. but I cant seem to do anything on this website.HELP
Benny

[Technochick]

How do I start my own thread? I live in nj and I just bought A new sv1000s and was looking for people to ride with. but I cant seem to do anything on this website.HELP
Benny

WELCOME to the site!!! :supsmiley

Here is one link to all the info links to get you started on the Forum:

http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2746

Here's a thread about a Tri State Riders group including NJ:

http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5931

To start a thread, this link will take you to the list of Forums. http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/index.php? (http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/index.php?) Since you're looking for Riding Buddies, click SV1000 Meetings and Rideouts. Close to the top of the page you'll see a button that says New Thread. Click that, type in the subject and content and you're all set!

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!


Here are some members located in NJ:

bignick
BlueStreak ~ Hamburg, NJ
CopperTop
desnu1000
dstutz ~ Long Branch, NJ
gear ~ jersey city, nj
MrBill ~ Central NJ
Senchi ~ Fieldsboro, NJ
sv1000srdr ~ Maple Shade, NJ
32degree
DougZ
Faye
Headshot
jersey
setback99
slbirdman
tzk321

[2WIN]

Send an email to Truelyscrumptious@gmail.com (Truelyscrumptious@gmail.com) and I'll reply to that address. I'll type up some directions and send you some links.

Oh, BTW: Welcome!!! :supsmiley


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:doh: I should have checked your profile first. I'll send you an email :niceone:

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Double :doh: I should have checked to see if your email was active on the site! :lol:

Just like a woman!

Never can make up her mind!

Do I end the post, or don't I?

LOL

(w00t)

[Technochick]

Just like a woman!

Never can make up her mind!

Do I end the post, or don't I?

LOL

(w00t)Thanks! I just made my final edit :lol:

[thirrteen]

I understand, you're saying that 'little sis' doesn't fall under the shadow of her big sister. She holds her own :niceone:

Shouldn't that be "little sis" doesn't fall under the shadow of her 'big brother"? Or is it just me?

['Nard Mob Phot]

go tecno go girl do it as a thou owner would!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MazPillion]

At least you could have been able to take her for a ride. :whistle:
He probably couldn't find any suitable roads - ie single lane, dirt track!!!

[Technochick]

He probably couldn't find any suitable roads - ie single lane, dirt track!!! ... and lots of debris left from all the others that have been down the same road :shock: :rofl:

[MazPillion]

... and lots of debris left from all the others that have been down the same road :shock: :rofl:
Yewwwww!!!!! :rofl:

[andmoon]

hey TC, after over 1600 suckers viewing this thread for the title, how about a pic? :ph34r:

[ywr969]

...Picture this, TC in the lead driving the truck with her SV in the back. Directly centered behind her, a neon green race bike with rider in full leather race suit. too funny, TC. :Punk:

We're planning on going again fairly soon. Now we have a better idea of what to expect and what to bring .... yes, patch kit and air compressor are on the list :lol: when my wife & i travel, i carry the patch kit on my bike & she has the mini-compressor on hers.

it's like insurance: if you don't have it, you're probably going to need it, while if you have it, you probably won't. :)

[2WIN]

hey TC, after over 1600 suckers viewing this thread for the title, how about a pic? :ph34r:

View her profile!

[durtal]

View her profile!

Yeah, but it's not naked :oops:

[2WIN]

Yeah, but it's not naked :oops:

Ok I don't think I would hold my breath for that one!:shutup:

TC?

Want to add to that statement?:msn-wink:

[ywr969]

Yeah, but it's not naked :oops: guys, please... let's not run off all the nice ladies, eh?
i'm sure anybody who wants nekkid wimmens pix can find plenty of free porn elsewhere.
in the meantime, let's encourage those of the fairer gender who wish to participate in our sport, ok?
TC appears to be pretty easy going, but others might not be so & we're probably running 'em off.
:playnice:

[andmoon]

View her profile!
I did, that's why I want more :wub:

[2WIN]

I did, that's why I want more :wub:

Ahhhh!

Isn't that sweet! TC has a stalker...... I mean admirer!:lol:

[durtal]

guys, please... let's not run off all the nice ladies, eh?
i'm sure anybody who wants nekkid wimmens pix can find plenty of free porn elsewhere.
in the meantime, let's encourage those of the fairer gender who wish to participate in our sport, ok?
TC appears to be pretty easy going, but others might not be so & we're probably running 'em off.
:playnice:

Don't take it so bad. If I wanted a free porn pics I know how to do a search on google. It was just a little joke :whistle:

[2WIN]

Don't take it so bad. If I wanted a free porn pics I know how to do a search on google. It was just a little joke :whistle:

Jeezzz TC there fighting over you now!

Well kind of! :shutup:

LOL:lol:

[andmoon]

Sorry, didn't mean to scare off anyone. :oops:

I just fell for the title more than once :argh:

[durtal]

Sorry, didn't mean to scare off anyone. :oops:

I just fell for the title more than once :argh:

We all know that it was in a good fun :msn-wink:

TC has much of humour :first:

[MazPillion]

Ok I don't think I would hold my breath for that one!:shutup:

TC?

Want to add to that statement?:msn-wink:
Don't think holding breath is a good idea, we all know that blue is not a good colour!!!! :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

[durtal]

Don't think holding breath is a good idea, we all know that blue is not a good colour!!!! :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

Not good but fast :yes:

[MazPillion]

But yours is a French blue, n'est-ce pas??

[durtal]

But yours is a French blue, n'est-ce pas??

yes it's not the same blue as others ;)

[2WIN]

yes it's not the same blue as others ;)

We got that blue in '04 too!

[andmoon]

So, TC which do you like better the 650 or 1K?

[Technochick]

So, TC which do you like better the 650 or 1K?I love them both in their own special way. :wub:

The thou is perfect for riding out of town to unpopulated roads for long country rides where you get the chance to open her up and enjoy! I'm keeping her at my friend's place in Venice since we do that on weekends there.

The 650 is perfect for maneuvering through the congested traffic here on the peninsula. It's at least a 45 minute ride to open roads around here, so I'll be keeping her here at home.

Two different bikes for two different types of riding. I have the best of both worlds!

BTW: Chris is right. Don't hold your breath! :lol:

Also, all my threads are fair game for hijacking ...... as long as you're having fun!!!

[Timothy]

Two different bikes for two different types of riding. I have the best of both worlds! TC, a perfect example of why both men and women should have 2 partners ..... :msn-wink:

[Technochick]

TC, a perfect example of why both men and women should have 2 partners ..... :msn-wink:I would only feel that way if my partner rode like a Buell :killingme

[Timothy]

I would only feel that way if my partner rode like a Buell :killingmeNever ridden a Buell so I can't say...

Ok, you LOVE the 1000 and you ride it with respect and care for it but you just like to treat the 650 with less respect but still have a REALLY good hard ride, maybe treat it with a little less respect, with me? (w00t) :msn-wink:

[Technochick]

it's like insurance: if you don't have it, you're probably going to need it, while if you have it, you probably won't. :)NOW you tell me! :wallbash: :lol:

[Timothy]

NOW you tell me! :wallbash: :lol:Have you insured the baby? I thought this was a track only job?

[durtal]

Also, all my threads are fair game for hijacking ...... as long as you're having fun!!!

I swear it was the last time :weep:

[Technochick]

Have you insured the baby? I thought this was a track only job?I'm not going to insure her. I am, at least for now, going to keep her street legal. If I love the track, then eventually she'll be track only.

[oomidamon]

I'm not going to insure her. I am, at least for now, going to keep her street legal. If I love the track, then eventually she'll be track only.
You'll LOVE the track!! :banana:

Could you insure her just for theft / fire only? you never know....

[Technochick]

You'll LOVE the track!! :banana:

Could you insure her just for theft / fire only? you never know....She's a 2000 with 10,000 miles on her. I don't think insurance will be worth it but I'll check into it. :niceone:

['Nard Mob Phot]

the track will love you :banana:

[2WIN]

She's a 2000 with 10,000 miles on her. I don't think insurance will be worth it but I'll check into it. :niceone:

It's not a state law in Florida to have insurance?

It is in Iowa! You must have at least liability!

Just think if you were at a stop light and you rev the engine to much dump the clutch the bike takes off and hits a pedestrian! Now your liable for that!

A 2000 SV650 will be dirt cheap to insure!

I would!

My .02 cents:whocares:

[Technochick]

It's not a state law in Florida to have insurance? Nope! If you have good medical insurance and always wear a helmet, you don't need insurance.
Just think if you were at a stop light and you rev the engine to much dump the clutch the bike takes off and hits a pedestrian! Now your liable for that!I've never even heard of this happening :shock: I should be receiving the statistics on Florida motorcycle accidents soon. I'll look through to see how many occurrences of this actually take place a year.

I only revved the engine at lights when I was breaking in my thou to keep modulating the throttle :D
... and to annoy women on cell phones :killingme

[andmoon]

I only revved the engine at lights when I was breaking in my thou to keep modulating the throttle :D
... and to annoy women on cell phones :killingme[/QUOTE]



Please...equal opportunity! Please harass the men on cell phones as well.

[oomidamon]

... and to annoy women on cell phones

Please...equal opportunity! Please harass the men on cell phones as well.
One of my fave passtimes and reason enough to buy load cans!! :devil2:

[2WIN]

Nope! If you have good medical insurance and always wear a helmet, you don't need insurance.
I've never even heard of this happening :shock: I should be receiving the statistics on Florida motorcycle accidents soon. I'll look through to see how many occurrences of this actually take place a year.

I only revved the engine at lights when I was breaking in my thou to keep modulating the throttle :D
... and to annoy women on cell phones :killingme

Not to be an ass here but just because it hasn't happened doesn't mean it can't! Right?

I threw that out there as an example!

I have a 1 million dollar umbrella on top of everything to cover anything above and beyond my normal insurance!

Ok this is totally Fiction; but ever see Biker Boys? Look at the poor guy that got killed at the begining of that movie! Shyte happens!

Please don't take this as preaching TC! I am just making a point! :niceone:

Owe! Damn that was a tall soap box to jump off of! Should have gotten a ladder! :rofl:

Cheers,
Chris

[Technochick]

I only revved the engine at lights when I was breaking in my thou to keep modulating the throttle :D
... and to annoy women on cell phones :killingme



Please...equal opportunity! Please harass the men on cell phones as well.You don't see nearly as many men on their cell while driving, much less have the opportunity to pull up next to them at a light. I will keep it mind if I ever have the chance :niceone:

[MazPillion]

They all use hands free - they need their hands free for when they are calling premium rate numbers......
So next time you see a guy who is alone in the car and seems to be talking to himself..... :devil2:

[Technochick]

They all use hands free - they need their hands free for when they are calling premium rate numbers......
So next time you see a guy who is alone in the car and seems to be talking to himself..... :devil2:Oh yes, after I put my Yosh pipe on my thou :devil2:

[MazPillion]

We have akrapovics - hell of a noise... :devil2: :devil2:

[durtal]

We have akrapovics - hell of a noise... :devil2: :devil2:

Not good Maz :) It's illegal in France :)

[MazPillion]

UK Matriculation..... :whistle: :whistle:

[durtal]

UK Matriculation..... :whistle: :whistle:

So it's illegal, you can't ride foreign bike if you live in France :yes:

[MazPillion]

You can if you have an English address....

[Technochick]

Tonight I finally put the SuperSliders on and rejetted the carbs.

After I flush the brake lines and replace a frayed choke cable, I can start on the mods. I'm not ready to make her a track bike yet, but I'm thinking about these sharkskinz (http://www.sharkskinz.com/s/suzuki3061.htm).

[2WIN]

Tonight I finally put the SuperSliders on and rejetted the carbs.

After I flush the brake lines and replace a frayed choke cable, I can start on the mods. I'm not ready to make her a track bike yet, but I'm thinking about these sharkskinz (http://www.sharkskinz.com/s/suzuki3061.htm).

Start with the mods?

What do you call jetting the carbs and adding Super Sliders?

:shutup::shutup:

:lol:
LOL

Just playin TC! Looks like another late night/early morning post! LOL

[Technochick]

Start with the mods?

What do you call jetting the carbs and adding Super Sliders?

:shutup::shutup:

:lol:
LOL

Just playin TC! Looks like another late night/early morning post! LOLNecessities and general maintenance :bleh:

Yup, posted after I got home. I need to stop this late-night posting. I meant cosmetic mods.

[2WIN]

Necessities and general maintenance :bleh:

Yup, posted after I got home. I need to stop this late-night posting. I meant cosmetic mods.

LOL!

Jetting carbs = General maintenance!

Too funny!

:D

[Chainsaw Willie!]

There are those that believe jetting is an adjustment, not a modification.
Also, this type of grouch tends to believe that bolting on anything commercially available and off the shelf is not a mod either.

Such curmudgeons say that it aint a mod unless it invovles a Sawzall, grinder, mill, lathe, and a TIG welder.

The metal demolition required to stuff a VFR swingarm into the SV frame, and actually have the shock and sprocket end up in the right place, would be a mod.

Kids these days, the only tool they know how to use is a credit card. :pokey:

I'm just havin fun, playing the role of an old grouch, yellin at the neighbor kids from his porch swing. Don't take it seriously, and let it bug ya. I wish I had yer credit cards.

[Technochick]

There are those that believe jetting is an adjustment, not a modification.
Also, this type of grouch tends to believe that bolting on anything commercially available and off the shelf is not a mod either.

Such curmudgeons say that it aint a mod unless it invovles a Sawzall, grinder, mill, lathe, and a TIG welder.

The metal demolition required to stuff a VFR swingarm into the SV frame, and actually have the shock and sprocket end up in the right place, would be a mod.

Kids these days, the only tool they know how to use is a credit card. :pokey:

I'm just havin fun, playing the role of an old grouch, yellin at the neighbor kids from his porch swing. Don't take it seriously, and let it bug ya. I wish I had yer credit cards.Hey Grumpy Old Man!

I did a Chainsaw Willie rejetting, you would be proud! I did internet searches and came up with a couple tricks, combined the ones that I liked and it worked great!!!! It cost me about $5 in parts. :lol:

[Chainsaw Willie!]

Thanks for taking my baloney with a sense of humor.

[2WIN]

Ok old man!

Main Entry: mod·i·fi·ca·tion http://www.m-w.com/images/audio.gif (javascript:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?modifi01.wav=modification'))
Pronunciation: <tt>"mä-d&-f&-'kA-sh&n</tt>
Function: noun
1 : the limiting of a statement : QUALIFICATION (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=qualification)
2 : ¹MODE (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=mode+)6a
3 a : the making of a limited change in something; also : the result of such a change b : a change in an organism caused by environmental factors
4 : a limitation or qualification of the meaning of a word by another word, by an affix, or by internal change http://www.m-w.com/images/pixt.gif

LOL

Just playin along!

[Technochick]

Thanks for taking my baloney with a sense of humor.Baloney :shock:

So the rejetting advice you gave me won't work? I thought you were serious! I thought it was a bit different to put peanut butter inside the needle, but I figured it was part of your Rub Goldburg flair. Does this mean that I should take the hair pins out and put the springs back in? What about using toothpics for shims? I thought that worked well!

:killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

[Technochick]

Ok old man!

Main Entry: mod·i·fi·ca·tion http://www.m-w.com/images/audio.gif (javascript:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?modifi01.wav=modification'))
Pronunciation: <tt>"mä-d&-f&-'kA-sh&n</tt>
Function: noun
1 : the limiting of a statement : QUALIFICATION (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=qualification)
2 : ¹MODE (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=mode+)6a
3 a : the making of a limited change in something; also : the result of such a change b : a change in an organism caused by environmental factors
4 : a limitation or qualification of the meaning of a word by another word, by an affix, or by internal change http://www.m-w.com/images/pixt.gif

LOL

Just playin along!By definition, replacing my flat tire was a mod :killingme

[MazPillion]

"Thanks for taking my baloney with a sense of humor."
Um, can we re word that please???

[2WIN]

"Thanks for taking my baloney with a sense of humor."
Um, can we re word that please???

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme


Leave it to Maz to see the sick twited sexual induendo in that statement!

LOL

:D

[ywr969]

You don't see nearly as many men on their cell while driving, around here we do. :angry:
that, along with shaving, or reading a map, or... :angry:

besides, i think the statistics still indicate that men are worse (that is, more accident-prone) drivers.

[ywr969]

You can if you have an English address....
lady, i like how you think! :)

[ywr969]

...I'm thinking about these sharkskinz (http://www.sharkskinz.com/s/suzuki3061.htm). mmmmm, sharkskinz...
the best! :niceone:
i had them on my sv650 racebike...
until my ragdoll crash removed 'em. :(

[MazPillion]

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme


Leave it to Maz to see the sick twited sexual induendo in that statement!

LOL

:D
:innocent: :innocent: Moi?????

[Technochick]

Today when I arrived in Venice to finish my 650 I found out that she was already done :shock: My mechanic friend bought a new brake line bleeder and couldn't wait to try it out. Since the choke cable was the only important thing left, he replaced that too.

Four of us went out for a short ride tonight after dinner. It was a beautifully cool evening and the ride was just pleasant.

I'll be bringing her home next week and I can't wait!!!

I still need to change the fork oil, but that's something that can wait. Right now, I want to forget about doing mechanic work and just ride her for a while.

[durtal]

I still need to change the fork oil, but that's something that can wait. Right now, I want to forget about doing mechanic work and just ride her for a while.

After a hard and long work it's good to take some pleasure of it ;)

['Nard Mob Phot]

wish i had a mecanic friend my rear wheel bearings went on fri deeply unpleasent and i just know its gonna cost cause it happened when riding and had to leave at nearest garage :ranting: :ranting: not a happy phot!

[oomidamon]

wish i had a mecanic friend my rear wheel bearings went on fri deeply unpleasent and i just know its gonna cost cause it happened when riding and had to leave at nearest garage :ranting: :ranting: not a happy phot!
Bad news mate :no: How many miles have you done? Shouldn't have trashed the bearings so soon - is it still under warranty? Let me know if you need any help picking the bike up.

Oops, hijacking TC's thread - gonna be in trouble now!! :doctor:

[Technochick]

I think I posted earlier on the thread that hijacking is allowed :D


I'm so sorry to hear about that Nard. To look on the bright side, you didn't go down. It good you're coming out of this with just a repair bill :hug:

[2WIN]

wish i had a mecanic friend my rear wheel bearings went on fri deeply unpleasent and i just know its gonna cost cause it happened when riding and had to leave at nearest garage :ranting: :ranting: not a happy phot!

Hey TC I am raping away here! LOL

So how did your wheel bearings go out so soon?:confused:

Lots of miles?

The bearings aren't that expensive and labor shouldn't kill you because it all comes apart pretty easily!

Cheers

[Technochick]

Sorry, hijacking only!



Am I allowed to come along for the :beer: with 2VORNOT2V?

Will your brother be there? :whistle:

[2WIN]

Sorry, hijacking only!



Am I allowed to come along for the :beer: with 2VORNOT2V?

Will your brother be there? :whistle:

:shock::nutkick::o

Not going to happen! Yes my brother would be there just as he will be at the SV rally!


(w00t)

[durtal]

Sorry, hijacking only!

You can, it's your own thread :Punk:

['Nard Mob Phot]

done 15000miles warrenty dissappeared in oct last but i must admit the bearing did supprise me maybe i just take the bike to the extreme every time :niceone: hhhhhmmmmmmm or maybe all those runway runs at 165mph do it :surprise: but a quick heads up the bearing isnt a common one only the mighty SV and the gixxer thou use them so they are not commonly stocked :wallbash: :wallbash: but looking at a £50 bill so not tooo flexed :niceone:

[Technochick]

done 15000miles warrenty dissappeared in oct last but i must admit the bearing did supprise me maybe i just take the bike to the extreme every time :niceone: hhhhhmmmmmmm or maybe all those runway runs at 165mph do it :surprise: but a quick heads up the bearing isnt a common one only the mighty SV and the gixxer thou use them so they are not commonly stocked :wallbash: :wallbash: but looking at a £50 bill so not tooo flexed :niceone:Thumper will be out of the SV hospital soon and running as good as new :supsmiley

165mph runway runs :shock:

If there were only a place here I could try that!! (w00t)

[CopperTop]

Thumper will be out of the SV hospital soon and running as good as new :supsmiley

165mph runway runs :shock:

If there were only a place here I could try that!! (w00t)

I thought Florida roads were all straight.:pokey: :pokey:

[ywr969]

I thought Florida roads were all straight.:pokey: :pokey: they are...
& populated with several million raisins who can't see past their buick's hood ornament. :ranting:

[Technochick]

they are...
& populated with several million raisins who can't see past their buick's hood ornament. :ranting:And don't forget about Florida's finest :pcplod:

The've been targeting bikes for the past couple weeks around here so I've been on my best behaviour :innocent:

[ywr969]

And don't forget about Florida's finest :pcplod:
The've been targeting bikes for the past couple weeks around here so I've been on my best behaviour :innocent: with all those raisins, you'd think they'd have their hands full & wouldn't have time to harass innocent bikers like TC... :)

unfortunately, the raisins have more political clout. :angry:

[Technochick]

with all those raisins, you'd think they'd have their hands full & wouldn't have time to harass innocent bikers like TC... :)

unfortunately, the raisins have more political clout. :angry:Luckily, they haven't even noticed me. :shifty:

Sometimes it's difficult living in God's waiting room. :blink:

[ywr969]

Luckily, they haven't even noticed me. :shifty: good stealth factor...
also, most :pcplod:s won't bother a female as much as they'll harass a male.

Sometimes it's difficult living in God's waiting room. :blink: good one. :)

[2WIN]

with all those raisins, you'd think they'd have their hands full & wouldn't have time to harass innocent bikers like TC... :)

unfortunately, the raisins have more political clout. :angry:

Raisins?

You mean Q-tips right?:lol: LOL

They like to run in the left lane in Florida and don't get over!

Cheers

[ywr969]

Raisins? You mean Q-tips right?:lol: LOL raisins, q-tips, blue-hairs...
call 'em what you want, most of 'em can't see further than their hood ornaments. :angry:

['Nard Mob Phot]

just found out the reason the bearing went was all down to powerwashing :shutup: so wont be doing that anymore :( :( thanks TC talk soon eh and if your ever in uk you can use the runway its only 2 mile long though :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

[oomidamon]

just found out the reason the bearing went was all down to powerwashing :shutup: so wont be doing that anymore :( :( thanks TC talk soon eh and if your ever in uk you can use the runway its only 2 mile long though :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:
Powerwashing is a nightmare! I've wrecked enough bearings on mountainbikes to know not to go near the SV with one... Are you back on the road now?

Yeah, TC get yerself over for the next runway blast - highly recommended (w00t)

[Technochick]

I'm already planning on the UK SV Owners National Meet for 2006. :niceone:

I know it's a long way off :disapint:

['Nard Mob Phot]

hhhhmmmmmmmm may have to try somthing :whistle:

[durtal]

I'm already planning on the UK SV Owners National Meet for 2006. :niceone:

I know it's a long way off :disapint:

You plan to get here with your bike ?

[Technochick]

You plan to get here with your bike ?I had an offer from someone to loan me one of his bikes. If I'm lucky, he'll make the same offer next year :msn-wink: :hug:

I can always rent one, but I don't plan on shipping one of my bikes.

[durtal]

I had an offer from someone to loan me one of his bikes. If I'm lucky, he'll make the same offer next year :msn-wink: :hug:

I can always rent one, but I don't plan on shipping one of my bikes.

At least you'll be pillion ;)

[Technochick]

At least you'll be pillion ;)
:killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

You're so funny :rofl:

[MazPillion]

And what is so funny??? :pistols: :pistols: :pistols:





Just kidding TC :hug:

[Technochick]

And what is so funny??? :pistols: :pistols: :pistols: I've ridden pillion once since I started riding. I don't enjoy it at all. It won't be happening again unless absolutely necessary. I'd much rather be the one in control.

[durtal]

...I don't enjoy it at all.

Because you haven't rode with me :)

[oomidamon]

I've ridden pillion once since I started riding. I don't enjoy it at all. It won't be happening again unless absolutely necessary. I'd much rather be the one in control.
Funnily enough it was riding pillion that got me really hooked on bikes. I'd always liked the idea of having a bike then a mate stared taking me on the back of his. I thought that was fun so wanted to try being the one in control. Haven't looked back since, cheers Jim! :niceone: I will say that the rider makes a HUGE difference to the pillion experience...

So TC is someone lending you their C90 for the UK meet? :rofl:

[Technochick]

My friend surprised me tonight and brought my 650 home from Venice :supsmiley

She's all safe and snuggly taking a nap. I'll give her a good bath tomorrow after work and take some piccies.

So the wrench kitten story ends and the adventure begins!

[2WIN]

My friend surprised me tonight and brought my 650 home from Venice :supsmiley

She's all safe and snuggly taking a nap. I'll give her a good bath tomorrow after work and take some piccies.

So the wrench kitten story ends and the adventure begins!

Does that mean that Admin needs to close this thread TC?

[Technochick]

Does that mean that Admin needs to close this thread TC?Oh, no .... there will be piccies and I will have many more stories to tell.

[2WIN]

Oh, no .... there will be piccies and I will have many more stories to tell.

Oh no! You and pics! Will we get some?:pokey::whistle:

(w00t)

[carvetighter]

sweet!! :headbang:

[Technochick]

I took the advice from this site about cleaning exhaust. I picked up two kinds of metal polish and started cleaning .... hmmm, a 2000 bike that has never had its' exhaust cleaned. Nothing was working. Perhaps a mild abrasive, soft scrub. Nope, that didn't work either. Time to bring out the big guns! STEEL WOOL ...... ARGH! That didn't work either!

My advice to everyone is to clean it regularly. Don't wait! As soon as I get to Venice tonight, I'll be cleaning the exhaust on my thou. I will not allow it to get like this!



Alright, I have pics and am still having difficulty uploading them. I don't want to mess with it right now since I have a nice clean bike waiting for me to 'dirty her up'. I'll deal with it after my ride!

[dadmun]

I took the advice from this site about cleaning exhaust. I picked up two kinds of metal polish and started cleaning .... hmmm, a 2000 bike that has never had its' exhaust cleaned. Nothing was working. Perhaps a mild abrasive, soft scrub. Nope, that didn't work either. Time to bring out the big guns! STEEL WOOL ...... ARGH! That didn't work either!

My advice to everyone is to clean it regularly. Don't wait! As soon as I get to Venice tonight, I'll be cleaning the exhaust on my thou. I will not allow it to get like this!



Alright, I have pics and am still having difficulty uploading them. I don't want to mess with it right now since I have a nice clean bike waiting for me to 'dirty her up'. I'll deal with it after my ride!
I did mine a couple of weeks ago. You really should wet sand before the polish. I used 1000 and 2000 grit sandpaper (Wal-Mart had everything I needed.) I got them as shiny as brand new. 2 weeks later and they are blue again. It's a big waste of time. :msn-wink:

[Technochick]

I did mine a couple of weeks ago. You really should wet sand before the polish. I used 1000 and 2000 grit sandpaper (Wal-Mart had everything I needed.) I got them as shiny as brand new. 2 weeks later and they are blue again. It's a big waste of time. :msn-wink:Now you tell me :bleh: :D

I'd be alright with blue. These just look nasty.

Here are before and after pics:
(I ended up shrinking them down to 10% of their original size to be able to upload them. :confused: )

[dadmun]

Ah, yes, you're right. I didn't realize they had crusty stuff on it.

Do check out the high-grit sandpaper (it feels almost like cloth) for next time.

[Technochick]

Ah, yes, you're right. I didn't realize they had crusty stuff on it.

Do check out the high-grit sandpaper (it feels almost like cloth) for next time.I'll give it a try. Thanks! :niceone: