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SV650AL7

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Was out for a run on the new toy today and took some pix, so in response to a previous request, 2yous here's two for you...
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I suspect that that is the cleanest we will ever see that bike. ;)

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This one is a different proposition.
It gets cleaned and polished regularly, doesn't get used if its wet and lives under a very high quality waterproof cover.
Its the real deal and I actually derive pleasure from it, a hobby rather than merely utilitarian transport.
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Looks like a very nice bit of machinery. Giving it a detailed clean seems pretty daunting, though. The nooks and crannies that need individual attention with brush or fingertip are everywhere.

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GeorgeSK wrote:Giving it a detailed clean seems pretty daunting, though.
I have a very good strategy for that, I simply avoid getting it dirty.
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VERY interesting design! It's still a tuber but closer to my Buell by hanging the engine from it. I like all the access from a lesser frame design. And I'm very curios if you rotate (swing) the engine down for top end rebuilds and services. So let me ask, is the swing arm bolted to the motor like Buell or to the tube frame. Look at that oil filter access :) I see the radiator reservoir so wheres the oil tank res? I bet she runs nice and cool.
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Like nearly all modern bikes there isn't a separate oil tank.
The oil is liquid cooled, if you look at the silencer side you'll notice pipes connecting the water pump and radiator to the oil cooler jacket behind the filter.
If you look at the chain side you'll notice the Tutoro auto chain lubricator I fitted, its mounted on the pillion footrest hanger.
The Tutoro Auto is an excellent device, I can highly recommend it.
I think the swingarm pivot mount is on the frame.
The rear exhaust header is routed through the swingarm and needs to come off to get the swingarm out.
The valve clearance checks are done with the engine in place, the tank pivots up with a prop to hold it up for access to the air filter.
I think the radiator pivots without having to disconnect the pipes, I believe the rear cylinder just needs the side panels removing.
In any event it will always be a job for the dealer because its done by shims and I cbf'd with those.
Doesn't need doing till 15,000 miles so it'll be a good while yet. :)
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gn2 wrote:This one is a different proposition.
It gets cleaned and polished regularly, doesn't get used if its wet and lives under a very high quality waterproof cover.
Its the real deal and I actually derive pleasure from it, a hobby rather than merely utilitarian transport.
I don't typically read the Forza forum, so if you have answered this there, my apologies, but did you keep the Forza for your transport needs?
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No I traded the Forza for the Suzuki and was glad to see the back of it in the end.
I use the Suzuki for work travel but use my car when the roads are wet.
1600 miles on the Suzuki since 1st of March, it hasn't rained much...
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Saw this yesterday, thought it was, but it wasn't. Still don't know what it is... but I like it :D
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homie wrote:Saw this yesterday, thought it was, but it wasn't. Still don't know what it is... but I like it :D
Looks like a Yamaha FZ-07 maybe
See https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 07/gallery
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gn2 wrote:Was out for a run on the new toy today and took some pix, so in response to a previous request, 2yous here's two for you...
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Cheers. Looks perfect, they are fantastic bikes. Not too much, not too little.
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"Looks like a Yamaha FZ-07"

Yep that's it, the exhaust caught my eye as Ducati like ... nice looking bike. I wonder why Yamaha is ashamed to have a prominent badge.
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Both the FZ07 and SV650 are fanstatic bikes. I had a SV650 back in 1999-2000, if I had to pick up it to buy now it would be the SV650 for the Vtwin motor. It is very sweet.
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homie wrote:"Looks like a Yamaha FZ-07"

Yep that's it, the exhaust caught my eye as Ducati like ... nice looking bike. I wonder why Yamaha is ashamed to have a prominent badge.
In case its mistaken for a ducati?
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Looks more like a 10 year old MV to me tbh

And the Yamaha tuning forks are pretty prominent
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The SV650 has smooth lines and contours against an elegant ladder chassis.
Whereas the FZ-07 reminds me of a female body builder... It's way too busy.
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gn2 wrote:The Tutoro Auto is an excellent device, I can highly recommend it.
Me too, excellent.
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Saw a Yamaha Super Tenere today, perhaps a 2012 from the color (black with some red graphics).

It looked somewhat like the FZ-07, but way cooler. Quite an exotic thing to see really.
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Nice bike. I test rode one last fall. I also nearly bought a Super Tenere for the shaft drive.
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