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Title: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: 97gs500e on October 07, 2006, 10:18:55 PM
I picked up my '05 SV1000S yesterday just outside of Wichita, Kansas.  It was a three hour drive each way.  I'm totally in love with this bike.  The front end doesn't want to stay on the ground!  I bought it with 1,800 miles for $6500.   Near mint condition, just a few small scuffs here and there.  (Notice my temporary tag about to fly off in the last pic)

In the last two days I have put about 500 miles on the dang thing.  I got hounded by my supervisor at work today, because I couldn't keep from staring out the window at my new toy in the parking lot and not being very productive for most of the day. 

oh yeah..

This thing makes some serious torque!  I love it!  8)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/premierartist/DSC00632.jpg)

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(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/premierartist/DSC00640.jpg)

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Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: pantablo on October 07, 2006, 10:25:20 PM
congrats!!
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: annguyen1981 on October 07, 2006, 10:27:30 PM
Lovely.
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: bucks1605 on October 07, 2006, 10:51:22 PM
congrats, beautiful bike.  If I were you I'd get one of those fender eliminator kits, theres a lot of plastic back there. My .02
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: Jughead on October 07, 2006, 11:40:57 PM
 :thumb: Super Sweet.I have my Eye on a left over 2003 Copper colored one at the Local Suzuki Shop.Just wish I had a Spare $5300. :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: CirclesCenter on October 08, 2006, 01:25:53 AM
ICON gear is for squids...

BTW my jacket is the same as yours except white...
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: 97gs500e on October 08, 2006, 01:31:46 AM
Quote from: CirclesCenter on October 08, 2006, 01:25:53 AM
ICON gear is for squids...


I realized that after I saw an episode of "Super Bikes" on Two Wheel Tuesday.  I don't want people to think I am a f-ing squid.  I like the features of my jacket, and its very comfortable, but I am looking to switch to Alpinestars or Joe Rocket sometime. 
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: CirclesCenter on October 08, 2006, 01:37:01 AM
Meh.

I don't care what they think.

I've been down in that jacket and can say it is superb for a 40~mph lowside.
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: pres589 on October 08, 2006, 08:00:42 AM
Where'd you get the bike from?  I live in Wichita, and am still figuring out where the different dealerships are. 
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: 97gs500e on October 08, 2006, 08:06:54 AM
Quote from: pres589 on October 08, 2006, 08:00:42 AM
Where'd you get the bike from?  I live in Wichita, and am still figuring out where the different dealerships are. 

Bobz Bikz in Kingman, Kansas - just west of Wichita. 

check out their website:  www.bobzbikz.com

you'll see a pic of me grinning ear to ear with my new bike
Title: Re: I done got me a new bike!
Post by: Budrick320 on October 08, 2006, 04:19:57 PM
Sweet! I figure when I ever move up (2-3yrs) I would like the same thing.
I was wondering, do they sell farings for the SV1000 like they do for the 650??