October 30, 2007
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Another duplicate mod from my Ninja 250. Instead of black, this time I got tape that matched the color of my bike (as close as I could find, anyway) The key with this is to take it slow. I cleaned the wheels real well with soap and water, then again with rubbing alcohol. I find its pretty difficult to get them on perfect (they come in four pre-curved sections for each side of each wheel, with two extras) but from more than a foot or two back they look fine. I’ve been meaning to do this since I took the nasty looking stock reflectors off. The second photo is taken with flash.
October 24, 2007
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As with my old Ninja 250, the stock suspension on the SV leaves something to be desired. Luckily, the rear shock from any number of the GSX-R models is a relatively straightforward swap. After looking at all the spring rates and shock lengths, the one that best matched my weight and type of riding is from a 2003/2004 GSX-R 1000. Picked this one up on eBay for $13. Getting the old one out was cake, but extensive modification (read: Dremel’ing and cutting) of the battery box is required so the shock’s reservoir and the battery will fit back in place. A few hours later, it was in. It’s raining, so I won’t be able to try it out until next week, but from what I hear it should be a much nicer ride.
Update 10/29: I went out for a few hours, and the difference is definitely noticeable. The best way to describe the bike now is more stable. I feel much more confident going through curves now, the rear wheel feels much more planted.
October 4, 2007
Rides
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Photos taken at Van Sant Airport
