The r3v motorcycle thread

[DEV0 E30]

Downz - That's a great looking CB!

[Dozyproductions]

[bikerbill2021]

Next one picked up, ill be tackling this lil guy after I get my big Yami and BMW done, 71 CL350, some assembly required

[TroyShark]

Mid 60s today and high 60s tomorrow here in PA. Awesome to get a couple days like this in the middle of December and get some riding time.

[bikerbill2021]

FINALLY got the CX sold, took a while, and FINALLY got this fuckers tank back from paint, came out great! Took so long due to a problem with the first body shop we used taking too long and fucking it all up, was originally going to be blue like from the factory. So we sent it to our new body shop who painted the CX tank, and opted for a Honda "citrus sunburst" color, it looks killer! Nice bright metallic orange, compliments it nicely

This little CB has been a big handful, took me forever to finally get it running right, but man it is a blast to ride, and sounds like a mini harley to boot, pretty neat

[TroyShark]

This setup sounds awesome

[Dozyproductions]

Have a good and safe riding day today you guys!

[AllydNYC]

Looking at an 05 SV650s
The bike only has 8700 miles and a new set of tires, front brakes etc.. Has a few tasteful add-ons (LED blinkers, frame sliders, alarm system etc) but just wondering if this is more of an upright bike? I'm not looking for a crotch rocket that will have me in pain after an hour of riding.

thanks in advance

Late but check out here: http://cycle-ergo.com/. Play around with the options. For me, it's in between a full on sport bike and an upright bike like an FZ-07. If that falls through you can look into a naked SV650, it's a more upright position. The handlebars are higher up and closer to the seat and the foot pegs are further down.

Check out www.svrider.com for some DIY info. I would refresh all the fluids on it. Then get new fork springs. I have these with gold valve emulators: http://www.svracingparts.com/store/#...uct/id=1776583 . The stock 2nd gen SV650s forks are dangerous IMO. The front end totally dives in during braking.

Take some pictures if you get it!

[bikerbill2021]

Downz

How long does it usually take you to flip a bike?

it varies really, depends on how much a bike needs, shipping time on parts etc. Dirt bikes are my go to easy flip, mainly two strokes, as they are plentiful, easy to repair, and when they blow up people say fuck it and sell them cheap.

These road bikes have taken me much longer as I just haven't had the time or space, and they are more intricate/need more custom fabrication etc. I was originally doing them out of my garage, but lately I've been doing them out of my shop after work due to ease of tools etc (I'm a VW technician by day). Problem is I cant leave a bike all apart as I have to move it out of the shop during the day or ill get bitched at/taking up space etc, so I have very little wrench time on them each night

Im getting faster at them tho, and soon I'll have my own shop space so I can leave a bike apart and come back to it at a later date. Im hoping this can take over my day job, I can do this and the odd car full time, thats the plan at least, its nice having a partner/investor that wants to start a business like this with me, I'm extremely lucky and grateful

[TroyShark]

Downz

How long does it usually take you to flip a bike?

[varg]

They are great bikes, especially on the track from what I hear

Yeah, once you replace the stock suspension they make a good track bike.

[bikerbill2021]

Looking at an 05 SV650s
The bike only has 8700 miles and a new set of tires, front brakes etc.. Has a few tasteful add-ons (LED blinkers, frame sliders, alarm system etc) but just wondering if this is more of an upright bike? I'm not looking for a crotch rocket that will have me in pain after an hour of riding.

thanks in advance

Yes, SVs are a bit more of an upright/sport touring bike then the typical crotch rocket, my friend has an SV1000 and it feels to me that you sit in the saddle a bit deeper and the bars are a bit higher then my CBR, but still retains that sport bike riding position. They are great bikes, especially on the track from what I hear

[dirty30]

I like seeing loud pipes save lives stickers plastered to a brain bucket style helmet. I tell you what also saves lives are actual full face helmets strapped to your head.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Looking at an 05 SV650s
The bike only has 8700 miles and a new set of tires, front brakes etc.. Has a few tasteful add-ons (LED blinkers, frame sliders, alarm system etc) but just wondering if this is more of an upright bike? I'm not looking for a crotch rocket that will have me in pain after an hour of riding.

thanks in advance

[bikerbill2021]

so the CX500 is finally done and up for sale, sad to see it go, but its on to the next one. Coincidentally, just picked up another CX500 tonight haha, this one is a Deluxe, so it comes with the bigger and, what I think, better looking tank. Gonna tackle the BMW next however, my business partner is sweating me for that one, he may keep that as his personal machine. Were both running out of room at our houses, so were looking for shop space, which is exciting

def learned some things on this bike tho, specifically with the seat, need to use firmer foam next one I make, hoping to get better at making them so I can inevitably sell them.



and the new CX I just picked up tonight, the R75 keeping it warm