I finished repairing my SV and installing my new exhaust early this morning.  It was a crappy day, but I had to take it for a ride.. it's been nearly three months! 


I replaced a clip-on, right peg, right mirror, front brake master cylinder, installed 2-into-1 yoshi system, and buffed up my right slider.  There's still a few scratches and a tiny bit of rash here and there, but I don't have any plans on replacing those parts. 



..i chopped of the huge kickstand extension too.

i am duely impressed sir well done ! 

What is with your tires, dude?

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 24, 2007, 12:34:47 AM
What is with your tires, dude?

Im not quite sure what you mean, but they're the factory tires, with nearly 4k miles on them.  I've only put about 1,500 miles on them, and most of my riding is commuting to and from work and school on straight flat kansas roads.  I have chicken strips, huge ones, and its difficult to remove them.   Does that answer your question?

I'm close to replacing the rear; I'm thinking stick with the Michelin's or maybe switch to Dunlop Qualifiers.

Quote from: 97gs500e on March 24, 2007, 09:57:28 AM
Im not quite sure what you mean, but they're the factory tires, with nearly 4k miles on them.  I've only put about 1,500 miles on them, and most of my riding is commuting to and from work and school on straight flat kansas roads.  I have chicken strips, huge ones, and its difficult to remove them.   Does that answer your question?

Like, you have the big shiny spot in the middle, and then the dull spots on the edges.

looks like it was driven through a shallow water puddle.  water does make it shine some. makes sence to me

The ground is wet.  Don't you guys ever ride after it rains?

Bike looks great, again! 

Quote from: scratch on March 24, 2007, 02:36:49 PM
The ground is wet.  Don't you guys ever ride after it rains?

Bike looks great, again! 

Yes, but my tires don't look like that when I do...

What kind of exhaust hanger bracket is that? Looks like something from a food grater.

Quote from: dgyver on March 24, 2007, 06:05:37 PM
What kind of exhaust hanger bracket is that? Looks like something from a food grater.

ha ha..
It's a $2 exhaust bracket, made from a pot strainer..  seriously though. Does that makes this a rat-bike?

Quote from: 97gs500e on March 24, 2007, 10:27:05 PM

Quote from: dgyver on March 24, 2007, 06:05:37 PM
What kind of exhaust hanger bracket is that? Looks like something from a food grater.

ha ha..
It's a $2 exhaust bracket, made from a pot strainer..  seriously though. Does that makes this a rat-bike?

I'm going to have to remember that.Dollar store Here I come.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 24, 2007, 10:19:27 AMyou have the big shiny spot in the middle, and then the dull spots on the edges.

It's called rain...  I know you don't see it much...  My tires look like that nearly every day... 

Quote from: RVertigo on March 26, 2007, 11:32:05 AM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 24, 2007, 10:19:27 AMyou have the big shiny spot in the middle, and then the dull spots on the edges.

It's called rain...  I know you don't see it much...  My tires look like that nearly every day... 

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 24, 2007, 05:16:38 PM

Quote from: scratch on March 24, 2007, 02:36:49 PM
The ground is wet.  Don't you guys ever ride after it rains?

Bike looks great, again! 

Yes, but my tires don't look like that when I do...