The side view. Note the
removed rear fender and the low-profile front signals. This was the
first SV1000S I owned. I ended up crashing this one, but I replaced
it with another. I'm leaving this photo online to show the stock
exhaust.
Side view #2. This is my current SV1000S with
3/4 Yoshimura exhaust, tank bra, rear hugger, rear seat cover,
low-profile front signals. Fender is gone. I found a $3 bracket at
pep boys for the license plate and $7 amber LED's for the turn
signals.
8 APR 2004: OK, I've been slacking on the updates, but I've been
busy. Let me just say that we went to
Gainesville Raceway yesterday and it was a blast. I've never
done it before, so I was kinda slow, but I got better each run. I
posted the time slips:
Runs 1 and 2 and
Runs 3 and 4. I was number 36.
4 MAR 2004: I got the K&N filter on 2.21 - the same day as the
dyno test and tune. I pulled 110 RWHP which seemed low for the mods
I had. I'm not convinced that the dyno guys were being super careful
since they had a line of people at $30 a bike. Anyway, last week I
received my Scotts Performance rotary damper. GO GET ONE OF THESE!!!
Absolutely what I've needed all along. The same day last week, I got
my Icon gloves. They are pretty hardcore - the full gauntlet gloves
with the metal plates. The weather is getting to be wonderful again.
I'm heading to Daytona tomorrow for the races on Saturday. When I
get back, I'll update the site with some new photos of the latest
events and modifications.
19 FEB 2004: The final pieces of the puzzle are falling into
place. I installed the PCIIIusb a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't
take photos as it is so simple a monkey could do it. Other recent
additions - a carbon fiber sticker set for the gas cap, a left rear
passenger footpeg from a SV650S which has a 2-into-1 exhaust stock
(I didn't like the empty hanger on that side vacated by my Yosh
2-into-1 system), I also got a Scorpio alarm. No photos of that for
security purposes. :) On the way are some well overdue items - a
scotts performance rotary steering damper (one of the first things I
said I was going to buy after my accident), new gloves (the Icon
TiMax gauntlet gloves), and a K&N air filter. Oh, and I removed the
"snorkle" from the airbox cover and the induction sound is really
cool and it feels like it pulls harder as well. I'm taking the bike
in to my buddy's dealership this weekend where they are having an
open house with dyno tuning. Check back for photos and I will post
my dyno map as well. That's all for now.
29 JAN 2004: Well, I landed a job after a few months of
"vacation". So, I ordered a PCIIIusb from
Two Wheel
Drift for $249. It should be in Friday. I'll post install photos
soon after. It's been a little cold lately, so I haven't been riding
a whole lot, but I try to get out a little bit each day.
09 JAN 2004: I've done the
TRE mod, added a new windscreen, and I'm working on an
inexpensive way to integrate a garage door opener. New links under
the MODS section (on left) with updated photos. Next on the agenda
are a steering damper, air filter or airbox mod, and a power
commander. I haven't decided on the order yet. Stay tuned...
21 NOV 2003: I've been updating the site over the past couple of
days. I added a frame on the left side for site navigation. I took
some additional photos and have added a "mods" section with
currently shows my license plate bracket and rear turn signals. More
to come...
03 NOV 2003: The bike is broken in. I have the Yoshimura 3/4
exhaust system installed. It sounds great. Also, I finally got
around to updating the photos (above).
20 OCT 2003: Well, I bought another silver SV1000S last
Wednesday. I did a similar fender removal on Friday except this time
instead of the low-profile, rear signals, I found some amber LED
signals at Pep Boys which fit into the bolt holes on the license
plate. I hope to have some photos up soon. It looks better this way.
I just got back from Daytona this morning after attending
Biketoberfest. Still breaking in the new bike, but I should have
that done by the end of the week. I have the same Yoshimura system
on order and it should be in this week as well. Photos to come...
23 SEP 2003: Many people have contacted me regarding
my accident. I hope my jacketless experience has shown what
can happen when you ride without adequate protection. I don't want
to get preachy about it so I'll leave it at that.
31 AUG 2003: The SV is wrecked now... Somewhere
around 3750 miles and brand new Yoshimura exhaust just installed.
