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Feb2005 - Chris has been really busy the last couple
of months, last few 'mods' still being completed.
Update Jun2005 - new photos added, scroll down the window.
CHEWYS RIDE
I started out with the basic new silver 03 SV1000s purchased with my
redundancy payment in June 2003. Having first
removed the snow shovel and fitted an under tray because it was so
dam ugly I then stood back and started to think what next and got a
little carried away. Some of the ideas I decided to share with other
SV owners and at great risk and sometimes expense I had them made,
like the angle can modification for example, the ever-popular mirror
spacers and surprisingly they started to sell. Below is a list of
what I have done. I think the most effective mod to date is the
black powder coated wheels set against the gold powder coated
callipers.
 But my most practical mod was to remove
and replace approximately 120 bolts and 'Swiss cheese' screws for
stainless steel Allen head ones. This gives me an advantage now as I
can strip or work on most of my bike only using 3 Allen keys in the
process. Most of my modifications are subtle and that is the outline
idea. I wish to finish the job that Suzuki started with this very
cheap to buy and underrated V twin. I remove unwanted clutter or
just find a way to hide or tidy up 'unsightly' areas like the
battery box. This is where I have removed the ugly bracket, the
large rubber flap underneath and cut back any excess plastics. I
also had to hide the tip over switch, as this was located just in
front of the battery. Also hiding the rear brake reservoir under the
right hand side plastics.
 Same thought goes into
the area behind the radiator I have totally removed the PAIR system
and hidden that ugly horn under the tank, its now far easier to get
at the front spark plug and now no more popping and banging on the
overrun. Don’t get me wrong I did like this at first but it does get
on your nerves after a while and I was wondering what long term
damage might be done as it can blow off the rubber throttle bodies
in time.
 My further plans are to install a new (my
design) braced swing arm powder coated black with the dog bones the
same gold as the callipers with a replacement shock from a GSXR1K. I
have also dropped the front forks through the triple clamps by a
further 5mm this greatly increases corner stability and allows you
to turn in more like a GSXR now. I also intend sometime in the
future to try to install the rear end from the Yamaha R1 02 model
and a few other bits I have in mind. I would love to go down the
route Craig Bellamy has taken with the lovely under seat exhaust
modification but that may just have to wait as there is a great deal
of work involved to get that one right. I just need more time and to
pick up a few more skills.
Jun2005 - A few more photos of Chewy's ride......the bike really is
a credit to Chris, not much get credit card out, buy bits and fit
for Chris! His SV is all about ingenuity and individuality -
designing and making so many parts himself, 'inventing' so many new
mods. Effort - can anyone have personally worked harder and longer
to mod their bike? Overall - great looking bike, subtle changes for
the most part that enhance the bike without changing it too much.
Top guy, great forum member - see
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
!!
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MOD LIST TO DATE
CLEAR Tail Light with Turn Signal Integration http://www.highgearhobbies.com/esto...es/CTL-0075.gif
Custom fit grommet kit in hangers and swingarm pivot points
Shorter gear shift arm from a TLR part No 25520-19co2
MIRROR SPACERS
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Blue gauges conversion
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Grommet kit
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Suzuki seat hump
Scott oilier www.scottoiler.com
Crash bobbins JHSRacing
www.jhsracing.co.uk
Hugger Ermax Under tray Ermax
Double bubble tinted screen BUSTERS
Wavy disc rear plus Goodridge S/S BREAK 3 LINE KIT
SV996R STICKERS
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Oval double outlet cans ART S/S LOUD (not for road use)
BREAK AND CLUTCH res caps silver OBERON
www.oem-uk.com
Foot rests OBERON + www.oem-uk.com
Drilled & polished HEEL GUARDS
Bar ends stainless steel OBERON
Oil filler cap silver OBERON
GOLD sprocket nuts
Fender extender PYRAMID
GPS Gear position indicator with a TRE cleverly fitted into the
circuit modified from a TLR kit
Snorkel removal
Raised front of petrol tank by 16mm
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Tank fillet carbon look
Clear indicator lenses front CLEAR ALTERNATIVES http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/l...=308&model_ID=0
Clear indicators rear from a FORD car RS model
Tax disk holder
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
RAD grills HAMICAD
www.hamicad.co.uk
Rear footrest eliminators http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....7929375982&rd=1
Number plate bracket home made with Lites in bolt`z kit added
Removed the steel right hand bracket on right footrest
Alloy cotton reels
MY ANGLE CAN MOD
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Dropped front forks through clamps by 5mm
Replace about 110+ bolts with stainless steel (CRAP FINISH)
Delrin MIRROR SPACERS my product
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
Suzuki top yoke cover and tank filler cover
Modified side stand to stop it falling over
Replaced all engine bolts with stainless steel My product
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk
PAIR block of kit and TOTAL removal of system. My product
www.chewys-stuffco.uk
The GAP modification. Removed rear brake res fitted custom made one
under rear seat. Cut off excess plastics and steel bar between sub
frame hidden tip over switch under tank with custom fitting.
Mirror polish swing arm.
Modify steering damper.
Hidden horn under the tank
Spray paint silver the large bracket behind the oil cooler
Black wheels powder coated, Gold callipers powder coated, sub frame
powder coated black
www.triple-s.co.uk
Gold DID X ring chain fitted to black anodised sprockets. From
Renthol
Rear sprocket carrier powder coated gold
Oh and one more thing, if you think I polish it more than I ride it
well this year 2005 I have a few good rides planed:
APRIL - 18 days ride from the north of England to north of Africa
and back
JUNE - 5 days around Germany
SEPTEMBER - 15 day trip from north of England to LONDON and Istanbul
and back (AndyW) - just in
case you've not taken the hint........
Chewy's Stuff!
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