# Motocrossx23's SV650 Modification/Build Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 31, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703 "2011-03-31T17:56:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/1 "2011-03-31T17:56:49Z")
As most of you know, I finally got around to replacing the Ninja after selling it in August of last year. I ended up picking up a pretty mint 2005 SV650N, a bike that I have been eyeing for the past 2 years now. Specs on the day I picked it up: 2005 SV650N 6700 miles Yoshimura SS Slip-On Exhaust OEM radiator shrouds Givi Touring Windscreen Pictures from when I bought it: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0316.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0316.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0310.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0310.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0346.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0346.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0344.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0344.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:44 PM ---------- ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0353.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0353.jpg) The nice thing about the seller was that he had a box of parts that had never been touched by him, and he gladly turned them over to me :tup: To my surprise, the stocked “N” windscreen, rear grab bar and OEM oil filters were in the box, SWEET! So off with that UGLY UGLY UGLY Givi windscreen and back to “stock” GIVI: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0422.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0422.jpg) STOCK: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0359.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0359.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ---------- Windscreen installed and those hideous stock antler mirrors removed: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0424.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0424.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 PM ---------- Next thing I wanted to do was get rid of the OEM “shovel” aka tail flap. For this, I ordered the EVOTECH Fender Eliminator from the UK: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0417.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0417.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0419.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0419.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ---------- Time to take her apart! STOCK: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0426.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0426.jpg) TAIL REMOVED: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0428.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0428.jpg) MUD GUARD REMOVED: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0430.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0430.jpg) REUSE THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0434.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0434.jpg) GOODBYE!!!: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0436.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0436.jpg) EVOTECH FENDER ELIMINATOR INSTALLED AND WIRED: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0438.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0438.jpg) TAIL BACK ON: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0444.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0444.jpg) MUCH CLEANER: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0446.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0446.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0448.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0448.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 PM ---------- NOTE: The solo seat cover was not lining up properly, so I found a tip on [SVRider.com](http://SVRider.com) to swap the rubber boots from the passenger seat to the solo seat cowl to lower the profile and allow for a more flush look, it’s all better now :tup: ---------- Post added at 08:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ---------- I also ordered a Phillips bulb from the UK, it’s not US street legal but allows me to run a VERY bright light. I obviously will not be doing HIDs on this bike because there is no easy way to mount a housing and everything else, so this will do…plenty of light! ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0452.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0452.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ---------- Here’s how the bike sits as of tonight…I plan on cutting down the Yoshi slip-on tomorrow. I feel as though the stock size that slip-ons come in are no more than a “suggestion” than anything else…lol. Also plan on removing those frame stickers once it gets warmer out, it’s soo cold that whenever I try to peel them they just break apart…gay! ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0503.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0503.jpg) Stay tuned :tup: ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/2 "2011-03-31T19:04:09Z")
Lookin good, but what happened to project GS750? lol ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/3 "2011-03-31T19:19:31Z")
Nice… i dislike the yellow radiator shroud things… Let me be the first to say that… also, i think you need dual front headlights… 🙂 Also, i think you need 100 more hp. and more orangeness to the paint and more 636 rear shock and more gsxr forks and more tracktime 😉 that’ll do… maybe brake lines and pads too. ---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 PM ---------- Looks good. xo. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/4 "2011-03-31T19:46:14Z")
All in due time \<3 lol The GS750 project will happen, just not until the weather gets nicer, aka summer time. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/5 "2011-03-31T23:06:05Z")
Looking good :tup:. Is it just me or is the right rear turn signal seem twisted down? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/6 "2011-04-01T03:27:33Z")
You’re absolutely correct, they weren’t tightened down at the time. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/7 "2011-04-01T13:12:57Z")
Ditch the stickers, cut that pipe down. It’ll look cool. ---
**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/8 "2011-04-01T13:17:29Z")
high mount pipe. do iiiitttt ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/9 "2011-04-01T13:26:57Z")
Two issues with the high mount: 1- I either lose functionality of the passenger pegs, or I loose the right rear turn signal. 2-I don’t feel like having a custom mid-pipe made. I’m gonna rock a shorty pipe for a bit and see if I like it, I’ll probably change it anyways. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/10 "2011-04-03T11:37:00Z")
Package came in the mail yesterday: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/IMG_0564.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/IMG_0564.jpg) It’s an automatic timing retard eliminator (A-TRE). Basically tricks the computer into thinking it’s always in 4th-5th gears (highest torque and widest powerband). Not bad for $20 shipped. It’s a huge mod for the SV’s and TL/R’s. ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/IMG_0565.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/IMG_0565.jpg) ---------- Post added at 02:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ---------- Also forgot to add, I installed the R6 throttle tube on the bike the other night. The SV has a HUGEEEEE throttle throw stock, and for $8 you can’t go wrong with the R6 throttle tube mod. It’s the cheapest and easiest way to turn a nasty throttle into a 1/4 turn throttle. Plus you get two new grips :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/11 "2011-04-03T13:42:29Z")
i have my oem rear shock. If you want it, it’s yours, Chris. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/12 "2011-04-03T14:44:09Z")
^Tim why didn’t you tell me this when you guys were over? Lol, I’ll definitely take it. After you left we got the bike all synced and put the TRE in, holy crap…lol. It seriously opens the bike up like crazy. Pictures from today: Homemade syncing tool: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0568.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0568.jpg) Getting close: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0569.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0569.jpg) Bar-end mirrors: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0573.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0573.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0575.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0575.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/13 "2011-04-03T14:49:28Z")
I thought this was fuel injected ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/14 "2011-04-03T14:59:38Z")
It is, but the throttle bodies needed syncing because I messed with one of the set screws not realizing what it actually adjusted. Only took about 20 mins to get it back to perfect lol. ---------- Post added at 05:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:51 PM ---------- Video I took of Brian taking the bike out after we put all the goodies on the bike :tup: I fucking love my bike. \<3 [https://youtu.be/sZ1i1ZMwfts](https://youtu.be/sZ1i1ZMwfts) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/15 "2011-04-03T17:13:01Z")
Looks cold ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/16 "2011-04-04T07:10:59Z")
It wasn’t too bad, we’ve had a horrible spring so far…last year yesterday was 79 degrees…lol. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/17 "2011-04-04T21:16:54Z")
Cleaned up the garage today and did a few things to the bike: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0583.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0583.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0585.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0585.jpg) Reflective wheels stripes: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0602.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0602.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0601.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0601.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0598.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0598.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0597.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0597.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0610.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0610.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0606.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/SV650/IMG_0606.jpg) Now just need to take off the exhaust and cut it down at work :tup: Also, anyone know where I can get stainless steel rivets locally? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/18 "2011-04-05T05:32:09Z")
Dont you work at lowes?!?!? lol \<3 Ps, I owe you a meal next time I’m in town. dont let me forget. xo Side note, ride this for the first 2 months to get used to it, then throw some real tires on it so you can enjoy the way this things meant to turn pss. Looking good! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/19 "2011-04-05T06:12:34Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Side note, ride this for the first 2 months to get used to it, then throw some real tires on it so you can enjoy the way this things meant to turn! Wow, yeah those tires look pretty suspect. I tell you what though man, by the look of the bike and those chicken strips, you really did get a gem didn’t you? ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/20 "2011-04-05T18:58:01Z")
Love the wheel stripes, adds a nice touch to the bike. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703.md?page=2)