Lurker/Blanka SV
I've been reading up on just about everyone's build and random post for a while now and finally made the jump.
This will be my first bike and my first build.
As with everything I'll probably be one of the slowest builder on here and will probably a good amount of help along the way as to "what should I do here"
Now that the intro is over, I'll go ahead and post up a couple of pictures..
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Not a big fan of the orange and all that but that will probably go anyway. Since the blinkers and break light didn't work I figured I'd remove the tail and see why.
Well nothing was connected. The tail cowl was basically held on thanks to gravity and the subframe.
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Some of the 'goodies' that came with it:
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No clue what the clip-ons are, but they front break is adjustable and it's got a scott steering dampener.
Bike is lowered all around, which I'll need to figure out how to adjust and raise back up in order to gain some ground clearance.
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Not really sure if this is the stock shock, but the adjustment part at the top looks a bit butchered for whatever reason.
:edit: Looking on ebay at stock shock, definitely not stock - looks more like 636, I guess that's kinda good
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Plan is:
- fix all the wiring so I have working headlight, taillight, breaks and turn signals
- update the front end (probably find a new light and windscreen)
- correctly secure the gauge and fix the wiring
- used sv650 subframe and complete tail (unless there's another bolt-on?)
As of right now I plan on getting it back up in running order so I can learn how to ride. Then I'll more than likely start on a phase 2 with more mods and more fun.
Any input is welcome
I've been reading up on just about everyone's build and random post for a while now and finally made the jump.
This will be my first bike and my first build.
As with everything I'll probably be one of the slowest builder on here and will probably a good amount of help along the way as to "what should I do here"
Now that the intro is over, I'll go ahead and post up a couple of pictures..
Not a big fan of the orange and all that but that will probably go anyway. Since the blinkers and break light didn't work I figured I'd remove the tail and see why.
Well nothing was connected. The tail cowl was basically held on thanks to gravity and the subframe.
Some of the 'goodies' that came with it:
No clue what the clip-ons are, but they front break is adjustable and it's got a scott steering dampener.
Bike is lowered all around, which I'll need to figure out how to adjust and raise back up in order to gain some ground clearance.
Not really sure if this is the stock shock, but the adjustment part at the top looks a bit butchered for whatever reason.
:edit: Looking on ebay at stock shock, definitely not stock - looks more like 636, I guess that's kinda good
:\edit:Plan is:
- fix all the wiring so I have working headlight, taillight, breaks and turn signals
- update the front end (probably find a new light and windscreen)
- correctly secure the gauge and fix the wiring
- used sv650 subframe and complete tail (unless there's another bolt-on?)
As of right now I plan on getting it back up in running order so I can learn how to ride. Then I'll more than likely start on a phase 2 with more mods and more fun.
Any input is welcome
