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That’s basically exactly what I want. Keeping my eye out for a naked version. Do like the fully faired ones as well.
Looks clean though!
Yeah I’ve heard more good than bad about them and there so much aftermarket parts. Definitely keeping an eye out for a black naked SV
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The first I had was fully faired with some twin laser exhausts and it sounded the bomb! I'd say try both to see what you'd like. The fully faired definitely had better weather protection.
This one beats me up a bit if I push and can get a bit tiring, but earplugs help with that (get earplugs asap anyway)
I've experimented with so many aftermarket parts I can barely remember all of them.
The clip on bars were from SVRP and love 'em. The guy who owns it is an SV Wikipedia and races them to oblivion and back.
Give me a shout if want any more info. I tinker a lot so learnt a few of their foibles.
Chak
Yup. With some trick upgrades to boot. It looked it was loved but shredded.
@Jules Oof, it's not really much of a photogenic bike. It's a bit of a rat but brings much joy.
I went through an SV at first, then a VFR800, then a Street Triple, a GSXR, and now back on another SV.
Depending on the year you get and the mileage, they might need some work on the bouncy bits to really make them shine as is with all bikes of a certain age.
Overall though, it was a combination of reliability, running costs, and more importantly, the fun bang-for-buck that made me go back to it. Also, it's not really a theft target and insurance is peanuts.
They have a huge following, spare parts are easy to come by and you can repair them with zip ties and a hammer.
Put some decent tyres on them, and you'll start racking up mileage without fear of losing you license or your limbs.
If you liked the MT07 (I learnt on that as well), I genuinely feel like that's the SV's successor and has the same ethos.
I got this for £750. It's taken me through Europe and back, and get's used weekly. It's on nearly 70k on the Odo (eats a bit of oil) but overall, runs like a champ