skyblue Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 So I've been saving up for a while to get a bike to use for commuting and give the Datsuns some relief. Bought this 2003 Suzuki SV650 last weekend. It has 22,167 miles and is all stock with the exception of the turn signals and mirrors. List of stuff I need to address/add: - Oil change: done 11/09/16 22,275 - New tires: front done rear done 02/23/17 22,625 - Replace brake light switch at handlebars: done - Change coolant - Replace mirrors: done - Frame sliders: done 03/08/17 - Tank pad - Front brake pads - Rear brake pads: done 03/02/17 22,700 - Replace handlebars: on hand That's all for now. This thread will be a record of the work I do to it. oil change Pic 4 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Wouldn't hurt to add: frame sliders for protection. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shogun-frame-sliders-suzuki-sv650-2003-2009 and a tank pad to protect the tank from getting scratched from your zipper and belt http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yoshimura-tank-pad looks great! you'll be popping wheelies in no time :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 thanks thats a good idea. will add them to my list. hahaha i dunno about the wheelis. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 new front tire mounted today. Dunlop Roadsmart 2. 22,301 miles 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 also got a chain. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Got some genuine Suzuki parts. Key blank and brake light switch. Replaced the brake light switch at the bars cause it wasn't working at all. Then rode to Palo Alto for work for the first time. About 40 miles one way. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Do like! Congratz 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Do like! Congratz thanks! its super fun. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Always thought it would be cool to own a bike.. looks fun! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 looks great and will save gas just be carefull for the idiots that dont watch for bikes there are alot of them Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Especially when you are ripping through passing traffic on the center line. Seems highly efficient through for the bay area.. just gotta stay safe! Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Always thought it would be cool to own a bike.. looks fun! It's super fun!! looks great and will save gas just be carefull for the idiots that dont watch for bikes there are alot of them Yea I've already experienced the idiots in my short time riding. Especially when you are ripping through passing traffic on the center line. Seems highly efficient through for the bay area.. just gotta stay safe! Yea for sure. Haven't been riding much lately tho. It's been raining cats and dogs down here. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Small update. New rear tire! Also did some cleaning and polishing. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Replaced rear brake pads. Quote Link to comment
hitch Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 That is a beautiful bike! Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 That is a beautiful bike! Thanks! loving this bike. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Finally put on the frame sliders I got for christmas. sadly the motivation to put them on was that I dropped it for the first time on tuesday. :crying: Needless to say i felt like an idiot and was super bummed. but there was no major damage. only a slight bend on the clutch lever and a bruised ego. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Bought a Honda F3 rear wheel over the weekend. Needs some clean up and fresh coat of paint. Let's me put a wider rear tire. And went for a short ride with busta the other day. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Got some small bits to fill some holes that were bugging me. Said holes Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 scored a brand new rear seat cowl. fits and looks great! Just have to paint it. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 A little work on the bike this past week. Got a k&n filter for it. Replace the rear brake MC cover seal. The old one was nasty AF! 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 New luggage rack and top case for commuting. Feels so much better riding without a 20lb back pack. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 ok, so fuck you photobucket! got that out of my system. Trying Imgur. let see if I'm doing this right. got a screw in my rear tire. only 3k on it. I plugged it temporarily, but had to get a new one. they discontinued the Dunlop i had so I went with Michelin. new rear at 25,491 miles 07/06/17 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Try again :) how bout now? Quote Link to comment
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