The Official SV Thread... SV650

[Henderson757]

it only came with longer brake lines.

[goodcat8]

Originally Posted by Henderson757

it only came with longer brake lines.

Try the throttle slide in test.

[fragile_this_side_up]

5 hours, 150 miles on a tagging adventure today. :)


DSCF2875 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr


DSCF2881 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

ended up getting a little rainy..


DSCF2869 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

[Jonesin]

Whew.

Finally finished reading the 74 pages of SV goodness..

Regardless, here's my '02 650s back on New Motorcycle Day this summer past:



And after my first test ride just outside Quebec City:




And set up in my current (temporary before i commit to hard cases) travel mode in Messina NY:




Ed

[PrtclMn001]

Originally Posted by blue72beetle

Hi guys. I'm a regular over at SVRider, but I thought I'd sign up and spend some more time over here too.
I've got a 2002 SV650 that I'm probably going to sell or part out soon. And I also have a 2003 SV650S that I'm turning into a sport touring machine with hard luggage.

Very nice - the copper ones are the best

[discoganya]

2002 SV650N Here.

I recently got my hands on an interesting looking windscreen. Here are some pics I'd like to share -->.

In original naked condition:



With the new windscreen:

[EastBoundAndDown]

I am curious, with a smaller windscreen such as that, does it only really help if you leaning on the tank?

Nice Naked though.

[gentlemanjim]

What windscreeen is that and where can it be purchased

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by gentlemanjim

What windscreeen is that and where can it be purchased

Right click on image, copy image URL, go to google, search by image,
enter the URL, clickly...

And you get this in seconds.
http://japan.webike.net/bm/pl/Bikini...1113/p.b=1393/

[fragile_this_side_up]

Originally Posted by EastBoundAndDown

I am curious, with a smaller windscreen such as that, does it only really help if you leaning on the tank?

Nice Naked though.

believe it or not, that wind screen is pretty large. bigger than the one i have. you don't have to be hugging the tank to feel the benefits.


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[discoganya]

Originally Posted by EastBoundAndDown

I am curious, with a smaller windscreen such as that, does it only really help if you leaning on the tank?

Nice Naked though.

I am 6'1" and the screen does not help much in the upright position. I like the looks tho :)

[Tim_Tom]

Originally Posted by discoganya

2002 SV650N Here.

I recently got my hands on an interesting looking windscreen. Here are some pics I'd like to share -->.
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Is that seriously 20 USD? What sort of quality is it? It looks fantastic. How is it mounted?

[discoganya]

Originally Posted by Tim_Tom

Is that seriously 20 USD? What sort of quality is it? It looks fantastic. How is it mounted?

Yes it is about $20 shipped. There is no mounting hardware included, but it can be easily bought at a hardware store ($7-8).

I used the following on each side:
40mm M8 x 1.25 stud
Washer & Hex nut on the inside of the headlight
Washer & Jam nut on the outside
Mounted the screen over that
And finished it off with a washer and acorn nut

[Tim_Tom]

Looks like a nice and neat mount. Is it sturdy enough with only those two points? I'd be wary of it pivoting at higher speeds, but maybe it deflects air so that it doesn't move?

[discoganya]

Originally Posted by Tim_Tom

Looks like a nice and neat mount. Is it sturdy enough with only those two points? I'd be wary of it pivoting at higher speeds, but maybe it deflects air so that it doesn't move?

It is mounted sturdy with those two mount points, but the plastic itself is a little flimsy.

I've run it to about 80mph on the freeway and the mount points don't move, nor does the screen pivot or rotate. The plastics screen does vibrate a little, but at my height 6'1" I don't feel it.