SV project update

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Just a bit of an update on my SV 650 project bike.

It started life at the end of last year like this,

Boxes of bits
https://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9950/shirt21a.jpg

Frame, swingarm, exhaust, and wheels in shed
https://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8070/shirt31.jpg

Engine in shed with box of bits.
https://img269.imageshack.us/img269/417/shirt41.jpg

Bike today...
https://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9134/shirt1n.jpg

Just a couple of bits to sort and she's ready for MOT
Need to fix headlights, (only working on full beam.) Fit front indicators and side panels and sort the clutch mechanism.

Only special tools required were those for the engine and swingarm installation, and a chain joiner. Cool

J

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Jay12329's project bikes = win

MarJay's project bike = fail.
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

mattsprattuk · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

looks to me like someone crashed their bike, took it apart to re-do it, then sold it on.

then you come along and just put it together exactly as it was Confused

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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Matt I think that reply is rather uncharitable. The bike actually started its life with Jay as a spare race bike that had been stripped for parts. Possibly from more than one bike actually.

Jay managed to take a pile of parts and make it into a working bike, which considering the number of fasteners and specialised parts that go into an SV, I think he's done a pretty damn fine job!
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

mattsprattuk · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

just saying it like it is.
anyway... specialist parts ?
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Have you ever seen the state of G's main race bike?! Let alone the spare one.

Project looks good. I have too much mechanical sympathy to lay a bike on its side though.

Kudos Jay!

Gaz

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Kudos on the gear oil revelation!

It's no longer a proper MZ. MZ's must only be pushed whilst in neutral (which must be difficult to find).

Gaz

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Wont cause any issues the bike being on its side, its not running so its fine. I was changing the clutch gasket and didnt want to drain the oil, again!
J

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I thought it was becoming a track bike?

Take it to cadwell.

Gaz

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Kudos Gaz, on using the word 'kudos' twice in one thread.

Fawbish · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Cannot see completed picture. Can see the first three though. Fourth just seems to be missing Sad

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Sweet

Gaz

p.s Murry! 1. Surely it's spelt Murray, and 2. It's a stupid name for a bike 3. Any name is stupid for a bike. Love you.

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Jay... You named your bikes after a member of Iron Maiden...

Even I haven't done that!!!! Shocked

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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I didn't name mine, Bend did. I'm just sentimental.

Gaz

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Well all LC owners call their bikes Elsie. Except me. It doesn't fit somehow...
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.