# 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:** 15\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![BlkKnight099](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkknight099/32/5276_2.png) [@BlkKnight099](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkKnight099)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/61 "2011-07-02T22:57:31Z")
Bike looks very nice. The exhaust looks great after being painted. Who bought my old 636 from ya? I miss that bike. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/62 "2011-07-02T23:43:58Z")
Some guy named Naturo lol, no lie. Although Deebo’s can definitely pass as it’s twin 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:** [July 3, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/63 "2011-07-03T09:40:51Z")
Careful raising the rear, a half inch is substantial. You changing the rake angle, which WILL allow for easier turn in, but will also lead to a "nervous suspension. I know this from riding your bike when the previous owner had it, I got tossed into the worst bar end to bar end tank slap and I was only going 45-55 mph and was relatively upright. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2011, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/64 "2011-07-03T09:47:19Z")
Yeah I asked about that on WERA and SVRider, I guess most people that track their bikes say the setup with a 1/4"-1/2" suits the bike the best with a 185 rider. I weigh 185-190 so I shouldn’t experience too much as far as rear end lightness. I’m also buying sonic springs, 15w fork oil and eventually emulators so that this thing will drop into twisties like a champ. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/65 "2011-07-03T10:11:01Z")
Set your sag properly on day one 🙂 ---
**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:** [July 3, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/66 "2011-07-03T11:21:47Z")
The second my parts come in, I’m dialing everything in to my specifications. Suspension mods are huge, plus when properly set up are a HUGE confidence booster. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/67 "2011-07-04T19:54:09Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > I was weary of how the end result might look when you were halfway done with the wrap job, but that looks GREAT now. :tup: > > I just finished a mini-project on my bike this morning lol Agreed with this, looks great now that it’s all wrapped up and finished. ---
**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:** [July 4, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/68 "2011-07-04T20:45:07Z")
I have a slight gap in-between my baffle and the cap of the exhaust, and packing has been stringing out of it, I need to bend the baffling back a bit to fix it. Easy repair but annoying seeing a tail of fiberglass packing flying out of the exhaust. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/69 "2011-07-07T19:32:39Z")
Shock came in today! ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/95d6af10.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/95d6af10.jpg) ---
**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:** [September 2, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/70 "2011-09-02T12:25:29Z")
Last modification for the SV: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/0ef79149.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/0ef79149.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/71 "2011-09-02T12:52:51Z")
sold? ---
**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:** [September 2, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/72 "2011-09-02T13:15:06Z")
Yessir. Wrecked, as well. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/73 "2011-09-02T13:25:54Z")
☹ I really really liked this bike. It’s a shame it had to end like this. Any news on the poor jobsite maintenance? ---
**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:** [September 2, 2011, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/74 "2011-09-02T13:33:17Z")
I’m not gonna waste my time with NYS, I did get some progress. They put up construction signs closer to the corner, and a “Loose Gravel” road sign at the corner. Obviously, someone knew they were at fault and wanted to remedy it, and personally I could give two shits now that the bike is sold. I’m over it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703/75 "2011-09-02T13:53:28Z")
Dump some money into the bobber! edit: errrr cafe. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motocrossx23s-sv650-modification-build-thread/210703.md?page=3)