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Offline Atomicmoondog

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« on: December 18, 2005, 01:05:11 PM »
Just finished.
A. Suzuki OEM Smoke “Double-Bubble” Windscreen
B. Suburban Machinery Suzuki SV650 Type 2 Handlebar Kit (http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm)
C. Metzeler SPORTEC M-1 Tires
D. Race Tech 0.10 Fork Springs
E.   Race Tech FMGV-S2040 Gold Valve Fork Kit
F.  Race Tech Fork Seals
G. Race Tech Shaft Bushing
H. Ohlins Rear Shock 46DR
I.  Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator P/N 1S1201
J.   Yoshimura RS-3 SS Slip-on w/SS mid-pipe
K.   Factory Pro Stage 1 jet kit (CRB-S75-1.0)
L. K&N Air Filter (SU-6000)
M.  Puig “Carbon Fiber” Rear Hugger

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I ride so that I get to dress up like a Power Ranger

Offline GaryB12VA

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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2005, 02:04:37 PM »
Nice looking ride moondog.

I liked your "I've Been Everywhere" video  :clap:
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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2005, 02:09:18 PM »
verey sharpe mate , red grips would have looked a bit better tho . And a big congrates on the full suspension upgrade! :beers:
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2005, 06:51:04 AM »
Nothing like good suspension,and all those little touches here and there to truly make the bike your own.  Nice bike!

Offline Bandit K5

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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2005, 09:28:46 PM »
Looks good!!!! :clap:

Offline B12Teuton

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2005, 08:57:35 AM »
Great job.
I'm afraid to ask what the bill was for all that stuff. :shock:
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2005, 04:52:45 PM »
In a word, AWESOME!
What's next?
If tomorrow really is the first day of the rest of my life..........does that mean all the shit I do today don't count?

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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2005, 09:10:55 PM »
Quote from: "B12Teuton"
Great job.
I'm afraid to ask what the bill was for all that stuff. :shock:


Total for everything is around $1,430.00. (Good question. I had to go pull receipts.)
Here is how I looked at the total expense for the bike:
Bought the bike new for $6,500.00 from local Suzuki dealer. With the above mentioned modifications, I have $7,930.00 invested on a bike that meets my needs for a sport touring machine, that leans a little more to the sport side of the equation.
Yamaha FZ1 is $9,099.00 MSRP. Probably could get it for $8,400.00.
BMW K1200S is ~$15,000.00
Wouldn't own a Kawasaki, and Honda doesn't have anything in America that fits the bill. Buell? Too stubby. Other Euporean bikes? Expensive to support.
So, the point is, it was value proposition, as well as an emotional and functional decision.

Quote from: "BANDIT#305"
In a word, AWESOME!
What's next?

I'm good for now, except for better brake pads. Need to get rid of the cardboard stock pads.
I ride so that I get to dress up like a Power Ranger

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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2005, 02:52:55 PM »
Wow - looks good!!

I like your thought process...great bang for the buck.

One questions, $1400 for your upgrades sounds great. How much did you pay for your Ohlins Shock? Costs here from a dealer would eat up the whole budget.
Paul
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SS Brake lines, EBC HH pads, Leo Vince Ex & Kappa bags.
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« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2005, 03:19:09 PM »
I shopped around and paid $525.00 at a local shop. The guy cut me a deal.
Here's one I found on the web for $576.00
Click Here
I'm sure if you hunt around, you can do better.

-Moondog
I ride so that I get to dress up like a Power Ranger

Offline Bazza

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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2005, 07:22:45 AM »
Are you sure you use this thing for a Sport Tourer? It looks way to shiney to me!

Nice bike.