Zach Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's nearly impossible to bend an SV frame. It's cast iron at the head and then aluminum for the rest.it will break at the cast/aluminum junction before it'll bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's nearly impossible to bend an SV frame. It's cast iron at the head and then aluminum for the rest.it will break at the cast/aluminum junction before it'll bend.+1, That frame was overly designed and one of the most expensive frames ever designed from Suzuki at the time...I know I read that somewhere, just can't find where. Best I could find:http://www.beststuff.com/cars-bikes-boats/motorcycle-mania.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 +1, That frame was overly designed and one of the most expensive frames ever designed from Suzuki at the time...I know I read that somewhere, just can't find where. Best I could find:http://www.beststuff.com/cars-bikes-boats/motorcycle-mania.htmlI believe it was the first gen 650 frame that was the expensive one. But the second gen frames were very well engineered too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 bet you don't miss that oil pan on the ape No, I miss the $75 in fresh oil that spilled out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 sorry to hear you had to settle for gay blue, jagr.Hey now. What's not manly about a paint called Napolean Candy Blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hey now. What's not manly about a paint called Napolean Candy Blue? yeah, manly like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I know that dude he rides a Ducati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 No, that dude has a gsxr 750, but he's just as flaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1542848479.htmlin lancaster .. He's been listing it for 2+ months Edited January 22, 2010 by Big3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 No, I miss the $75 in fresh oil that spilled out....You got ripped off.............my oil changes are $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1542848479.htmlin lancaster .. He's been listing it for 2+ monthsI'd like to know whats up with that. I've been watching it also. all I can see is the busted signal light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Chinese knock-off... I've never heard of uzuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Believe me I researched EVERYTHING. I love the Ducati's!!! I just can't afford to modify them or maintain them...LOLThe ONLY bike I bought new was a Suzuki VX800. A great V-Twin and I loved that bike! So I have a soft spot of a Suzuki V-Twins and Honda V-fours. The VFR800 is my #2 pick BTW haayyyyhead gasket troubles with mine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I hope you can grab this thing up for $2200. Depending on what kind of damage the bike took (hard to tell after it's been 'repaired'), the forks could be fine.if the front fender or front wheel were replaced, then I'd be more concerned. Ultimately laser measurement is the only sure-fire way to know. The ghetto test is to just put a straight-edge up against the fork leg, and slide it around the fork tube. if it stays flush the whole way 'round, obviously the tube itself is straight. That's not to say that the frame isn't bet at the steering head though...Earlier you said the SV1000 and FZ1 were at the top of your list. I wouldn't really consider them competitors though. Not sure if the insurance on the FZ1 would be worse. I'm certain it's got at least 20hp on the SV, but in the sport-tourer class, that may not mean much.trackdays on a SV1000 should be a blast. You can probably just change between 3rd and 4th gear good luck.I love what i hear about this bike!!!See there are just too many things about this particular one. The front fender was replaced. I have a strong feeling the bike was used for stunting. Oil starvation and things of that nature concern me. But I think I've decided to get this model. It's a perfect fit for me. I've owned standards all my life for some reason. I love the naked look and seeing the engine. I think motorcycle engines are to pretty to hide I have been doing nothing but reading up on this bike and going to the forums. I can't stop the droll....lol My favorite bike I owned was a Suzuki VX800. Just a smigine of the power of an SV but I loved the torque and the thump of the V-Twin and it was different, a V-Twin standard.I LOVE all the different looks you can get with this (Granted some of these are SV650's but they look the same, and the 650's are bad ass bikes too)Sorry got a little carried away with the pics This bike is like a freakin chameleon! Edited January 22, 2010 by ShankroidBeast I went to bed with ichy butt, wake up with smelly finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Is it sad that I know the usernames for almost every one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Is it sad that I know the usernames for almost every one of those? I'm like that on the beastiality porn sites....post a donkey and I know who's bangin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'm like that on the beastiality porn sites....post a donkey and I know who's bangin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 You got ripped off.............my oil changes are $40. What's the harder thing to put on, do you suppose? The oil fill plug, or the two allen bolts holding the cover on the oil filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm buying the bike!!! We settled on a price and I'm picking it up tomorrow if all goes well It will be a great project. My original budget for a bike was $5-6k. With all the money saved I plan on getting LOTS and LOTS of goodies!! All proven performance mods (should get me 120rwhp), GSXR suspension and brakes, no compromises tires, and some tricked out NAKED look (that will be fun planning)So when it's all said and done, after fixing all the little things (which for me is fun) and having plenty of cash for the aftermarket, I will have one kick ass bike for less than $5k.Nothing like the sound of a performance V-Twin...whomp, whomp, whompI currently don't have a girlfriend so I just might park this sucker in my living room...LOLI'll post pics and videos soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Congrats! U will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Congrats, but don't go naked with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Make sure to make good use of our sponsors discounts and top quality work. Congrats and hope to get you riding on it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Congrats, but don't go naked with it. I like being naked. Although in this weather it makes my balls shrivel to the size of a couple of raisins....LOL But you have to understand I'm an old dude and like the old school looks. So this is the best of both worlds for me. A standard that performs like a sportbike and sounds like rolling thunder coming down the road Congrats and hope to get you riding on it soon.I'll be riding it home even if it's 40 and raining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 so, which one did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Drop a line when the salt and moisture are off the road, and I'll show you a road or two to make the twin come alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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