Author Topic: End of an Era (Read 10432 times)

TheKillerB · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:09:55 AM »

Well, today was the day guys. I think I'm gonna be very happy with this SV. Truth is that I can't ride both bikes. If I keep the Bandit, it's just gonna collect spider webs, the tires will rot, the fuel system will fill with gunk, brake lines will crack, etc. I don't have a garage, so there would be no way to keep her truly out of the elements. I want someone to enjoy this bike. It deserves to be ridden. No one has a harder time than me with this decision. The b4 was my very first bike and a fine one at that. We've had 10 good years together. Give me some time to get the PMs sorted out and emails to you all. I think I'm gonna have to go ebay with some of the parts (tank and yosh) as so many of you have showed interest and I need as much new money for this new bike as I can get. I want to leave the Sargent seat with the bike when I sell as the yellow piping matches the bike and I feel it's a selling point.

Red01 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:26:10 AM »

Stuck with the yellow color scheme, eh?

So, is this TheKillerV

Looks good!

After 10 years on a B4, you only wanted to step up to a 650 twin? My, what marvelous restraint you have!

TheKillerB · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:05:03 AM »

Yeah, I like Yellow and this way I can keep my yellow/black/graphite Dainese leathers, yellow/black/silver helmet and yellow & black gloves. As for the restraint, it's more of a restraint of the wallet. Not only are bigger bikes more expensive to get out the door, but insurance in CA for a 27 y/o male is rediculously expensive. I was thinking about a 2006 GSXR600, but the increased cost just isn't worth it to me. Give me 10 more years and I'll go to something even bigger.

TheKillerV, I like the sound of that.

Zhi · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:51:51 AM »

Yellow, my favorite color after red.
Congratz!!:beers:

jcmjrt · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:45:47 PM »

Good looking SV. I bet you'll be happy with her.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #20 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:29:25 AM »

shame to see one of the best looking b4's go ! Nice choice of bike tho , And i hope you understand how hard that was for me to say as im the biggest SV haiter there is! Only cause i have to race against them! cheers bro and good luck with the new bike (now ya gotta find the dual intake cam deal that the sv's run!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:59:17 AM »

I like the bike. Not the riding position. I wonder if Helibars would be available for it to sit you up straighter? Supposed to be a very advanced bike. And fast.

Ride report ASAP, please!

echomadman · « **Reply #22 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:32:28 PM »

Ditch the stock can asap, these bikes sound great with a race can on.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2005, 02:10:41 AM »

>>I think I'm gonna have to go ebay with some of the parts (tank and yosh) as so many of you have showed interest and I need as much new money for this new bike as I can get.<<

John, throw me a price on the tank. I need one. My tank is leaking AGAIN.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2005, 09:09:39 AM »

There are taller Helibars available!

http://www.helibars.com/pics/suzuki/sv650s-03.html

Azvista455 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 21, 2005, 12:21:45 PM »

I am interested in the bike itself. We live in Phoenix and have one but my wife is interested in her own. The link below is a dated picture of the one we do have, as it does not show some recent upgrades or the Katana 600 front end I'm about to install:

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/336944/

Please advise how much you want and where/when it will be for sale.

John

doqq · « **Reply #26 on:** December 07, 2005, 10:50:56 PM »

is that yosh up for sale yet?

Vidrazor · « **Reply #27 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:43:05 PM »

Yeah, looks like K-B drop out of site. I can still use a tank. Yo BEE, 'you out there?

arimichael · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2005, 01:36:53 AM »

Post up with a price for the bike itself.
And I'm in need of case covers, a hugger, and foot control assemblies myself.

TheKillerB · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2005, 02:54:26 AM »

Sorry for dropping out for a bit guys. I wound up sick for over a week and have been playing some serious catch up at work along with the regular year end craziness. I've also been out riding the SV.

I've already got a Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreen, Holeshot fender eliminator and full Yoshimura Stainless Steel TRS exhaust system with carbon canister. My parents bought me a Dynojet Power Commander for my birthday, but it hasn't arrived yet. I also bought myself a tail cover for Christmas.

Anyway, I just put a bunch of stuff on ebay: Gas tank, side covers, tail pieces, clutch cover, starter cover, sprocket cover and Vortex clip-ons. I'll be adding more later (stainless euro exhaust, Aluminum Yosh Cyclone and more miscellaneous parts I keep finding).

Visit this link for my auctions:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZjohnnynova67

I'm promised the Raasks to DP Gasser, so those are sold.

I still haven't decided on a price for the bike itself. I want to get it running right before selling it (probably a carb clean and valve adjustment will do it). The bike is in Pasadena, CA and I won't ship unless you do all the arranging.

Here's the SV:

Sound clip of the Yosh:
http://www.geocities.com/john_wertz/SV650S_yosh.wav