Had a first gen SV about a dozen years ago, it left but I really like it. So I picked up an 03 basically stock and then did the GSXR front and rear mods.
Oooohweee, it's an all new bike. Has a willing motor, an excellent frame, just all the other bits are budget.
I also put on a high bar kit and the Buell footpeg mod (lowers it 1.25" or so) which makes it really comfortable. Did a trip out to Vancouver Island and back with a friend who built a similar bike. The SV is a bit like a RZ 4 stroke thing, embarrasses some bigger bike, great fun for the dollar and they too punch above their weight. And exhaust and a bit of tuning yields big results. 72-78hp at the wheel or so. I am currently waiting on a full M4 exhaust for it.
Then this black one fell into my lap for next to nothing, it has all the mods except the 180 rear rim/tire. Bit of aesthetic damage but meh. Was pondering selling one of the bikes then thought of Steve and his drag racing exploits came to mind....... Should take the black bike down the track a few times........they are fairly easy to launch and put up with abuse like a rented car and come out smiling. Anyway cheers, hope all are doing well!
Stock pic of bike then after, got caught in the rain on that trip to the Island in September. Wasn't entirely warm!
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