Finally got some pics...
Discussion
...of my new ride!!
Taken on the A6, somewhere between Shap and Kendal
When I picked her up on Tuesday, she already had most of the accessories I'd have put on her, namely Scorpion end cans, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, tank pads, Scottoiler, tail tidy and hugger. I'd not have had the luggage rack, but that is coming off anyway, when my seat cowl arrives..
I've already done a few mods, put on some mirror extenders, so I can see a bit more than just my shoulders, Stainless Steel rad/oil cooler covers, taken the baffles out of the cans, and put on a PH sticker!!! Still to come is Stainless Steel bolts, which I have, but will be fitted later, and the already mentioned seat cowl.
I'm getting more familiar with her with every ride, and the wrist heavy riding position is becoming less of a bother. She corners beautifully, has loads of grunt, and most important, has a great exhaust note!
Taken on the A6, somewhere between Shap and Kendal
When I picked her up on Tuesday, she already had most of the accessories I'd have put on her, namely Scorpion end cans, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, tank pads, Scottoiler, tail tidy and hugger. I'd not have had the luggage rack, but that is coming off anyway, when my seat cowl arrives..
I've already done a few mods, put on some mirror extenders, so I can see a bit more than just my shoulders, Stainless Steel rad/oil cooler covers, taken the baffles out of the cans, and put on a PH sticker!!! Still to come is Stainless Steel bolts, which I have, but will be fitted later, and the already mentioned seat cowl.
I'm getting more familiar with her with every ride, and the wrist heavy riding position is becoming less of a bother. She corners beautifully, has loads of grunt, and most important, has a great exhaust note!
WestYorkie said:
Nice bike m8. I was toying with the idea of A SV1000 before I got the Bandit.
Bet it sounds the Dogs with those pipes. Are you getting a tail tidy for it? IMO small indicators and plate will really open the back end (Just what I prefer).
Looks like it's already got a tail tidy but kept the original indicators and plate Bet it sounds the Dogs with those pipes. Are you getting a tail tidy for it? IMO small indicators and plate will really open the back end (Just what I prefer).
^^ Wot Muffles said!! 
Not going to bother with an illeagal plate, they just give a copper a reason to pull you... The only reaon for a pull at the moment is the loud cans, but I ride steady in town and don't make too much of a racket...
I've never really liked small indicators, the bigger they are the more chance the numpties have of seeing them! Besides, I reckon the standard ones look alright.
Once the tail is sorted out with the rack removed and a cowl on, that'll be it for cosmetic mods (probably!)
Not going to bother with an illeagal plate, they just give a copper a reason to pull you... The only reaon for a pull at the moment is the loud cans, but I ride steady in town and don't make too much of a racket... I've never really liked small indicators, the bigger they are the more chance the numpties have of seeing them! Besides, I reckon the standard ones look alright.
Once the tail is sorted out with the rack removed and a cowl on, that'll be it for cosmetic mods (probably!)
Edited by Schmeeky on Saturday 14th June 17:25
WestYorkie said:
Muffles said:
Looks like it's already got a tail tidy but kept the original indicators and plate
So it has my apologies. The plate really hangs down on a standard bike doesn't it 
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Standard bike
Schmeeky said:
^^ Wot Muffles said!! Not going to bother with an illeagal plate, they just give a copper a reason to pull you... The only reaon for a pull at the moment is the loud cans, but I ride steady in town and don't make too much of a racket...
I've never really liked small indicators, the bigger they are the more chance the numpties have of seeing them! Besides, I reckon the standard ones look alright.
Once the tail is sorted out with the rack removed and a cowl on, that'll be it for cosmetic mods (probably!)
You can get some clear versions of the standard indicators which go well with the silver Not going to bother with an illeagal plate, they just give a copper a reason to pull you... The only reaon for a pull at the moment is the loud cans, but I ride steady in town and don't make too much of a racket... I've never really liked small indicators, the bigger they are the more chance the numpties have of seeing them! Besides, I reckon the standard ones look alright.
Once the tail is sorted out with the rack removed and a cowl on, that'll be it for cosmetic mods (probably!)
Edited by Schmeeky on Saturday 14th June 17:25
Speed addicted said:
Can't see the pics, what year is the bike?
My last bike was an 03 SV thou which I did a happy 14000 miles on in two and a half years. Top bike which is very under rated.
And they sound ace with loud cans on.
It's an '04 with one previous owner and 8,000 miles...... and loud cans!!!! Sounded good before, but with the baffles out..... My last bike was an 03 SV thou which I did a happy 14000 miles on in two and a half years. Top bike which is very under rated.
And they sound ace with loud cans on.
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