taninthai Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Today and yesterday???????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Nice make-over.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 New front tire PCX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Installed OEM Suzuki frame sliders on my 2018 Suzuki SV650X, they blend in well with the bike, barely noticeable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 11 hours ago, ocddave said: Installed OEM Suzuki frame sliders on my 2018 Suzuki SV650X, they blend in well with the bike, barely noticeable. Interesting. Do you want to give us a review of the bike, relating to previous bike experiences. The stock SV and it's X sibling are bikes i've always liked and had an interest here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, thaiguzzi said: Interesting. Do you want to give us a review of the bike, relating to previous bike experiences. The stock SV and it's X sibling are bikes i've always liked and had an interest here. I wish I could, I spent most of my time in the woods on bikes (2 and 4 wheels) back in the states, I only made it as far as MSF training and licensing back in the US on the roads. I picked this bike because its mainly a beginner bike, and it fits my height/weight better, I am 6'1" and about 215lbs. The really big difference on this X is the clip-on handlebars, you either love them, or hate them. I loved the subtle old school look too, and color scheme, and the fact that it felt better to straddle then the other bikes I compared it to (mainly the MT-07). It was higher on my list anyway because it has the longest pedigree and proven design, and that wonderful engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Tied a tow rope onto it and Towed a kayak back in that got stuck out in low tide???? 579C2932-249D-4FFC-9BD7-84A3FE905DF6.MP4 Edited December 14, 2018 by taninthai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, ocddave said: I wish I could, I spent most of my time in the woods on bikes (2 and 4 wheels) back in the states, I only made it as far as MSF training and licensing back in the US on the roads. I picked this bike because its mainly a beginner bike, and it fits my height/weight better, I am 6'1" and about 215lbs. The really big difference on this X is the clip-on handlebars, you either love them, or hate them. I loved the subtle old school look too, and color scheme, and the fact that it felt better to straddle then the other bikes I compared it to (mainly the MT-07). It was higher on my list anyway because it has the longest pedigree and proven design, and that wonderful engine! Thanx. rpm in 6th at 100? At 120? You're 6-1. A better, bigger fit than the MT07? Edited December 14, 2018 by thaiguzzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said: Thanx. rpm in 6th at 100? At 120? You're 6-1. A better, bigger fit than the MT07? I'll let you know when/if I hit 120 here in congested Nonthaburi, but I'll keep an eye on the tach next time for you ???? The X has the clip-on's, so not sure if thats what made it feel better to me, but I felt more cramped on the MT-07, I am sure its the rider triangle, just not sure what the specific cause is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, thaiguzzi said: Thanx. rpm in 6th at 100? At 120? You're 6-1. A better, bigger fit than the MT07? I assume 120 is KPH? I found this quote from a review, "On the highway, sixth gear comfortably held 75 mph while spinning around 5,500 rpm." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 ...how much is that in metric, the 5500 rpm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Not today but did put my bike up for sale. At 72 my health forces sale. See ad in bikes for sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 11 hours ago, ocddave said: I assume 120 is KPH? I found this quote from a review, "On the highway, sixth gear comfortably held 75 mph while spinning around 5,500 rpm." Yes kph - when in Rome etc. Thanx. Interesting. The two air cooled Ducatis i recently test rode, both 803cc, both 74 bhp, ie same power and similar torque (49 Ib ft) as the 4V water cooled MT07 and SV650 ran different gearing. The Desert Sled was showing 5000 rpm at 100 kph. The Monster was showing 4000 rpm at 100 kph. The DS showed noticeably faster acceleration, and was pretty much done by 140 ish, whereas the Monster would pull on way past 160. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 #Warning# Pic heavy... Been at it. And on it. Lotta work recently in the shed (one of my two 20' workshop containers). This S/S oil tank was made in '94 and for years was fine as i was a (relatively) young and fit man. But as i've grown older, the spout has been bugging me for a few years now when kick starting the bike. Being a stroker motor with a very heavy billet steel Weslake crank, and a fixed timing magneto, it can be a bastard to start cold, and obviously needs a great big swing. And then the inside of my knee catches said spout. Every time i rode the bike i had bruising on the inside of my knee. Finally time to change it, lop it off and shorten it. Before After The old spigot was cut off The old stainless spout was cut off, a new threaded smaller stainless spout was machined, and one of the S/S gate manufacturers in town tig'd it all together for 100 Baht. I then got a length of brass from my stock and knocked up a nice threaded cap. That's a 1.125" tap in the pic.... b-i-g...... As i was fitting a new petrol tank and new paint job, and retiring my old tank and paint job to hang on the wall, i had found a nice genuine Wellworthy brass cap in my parts for the new tank. Now i had brass caps for the petrol tank AND oil tank, i thought of making a couple of other bits in brass whilst the lathe was covered in the shIt (nightmare to clean up after machining brass), and turn my old girl into a bit of a Brass Tart... She's 40 next year, her and me 40 years together.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 It's a filthy job, but somebody has to do it...... More pics to follow..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppadom Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Took mine to Honda Bigwing Phuket town for check up. Super nice service as per usual. They did not change and charge me for what didn't need to be changed. Will have both tires changed on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 # WARNING # Pic heavy.... Two new (one spare - like you do...) brass inspection caps... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 (edited) Bump. More where there's brass there's muck (pronounced mook in Yorkshire)........... Brass h/bar end weights (heavier than steel) replacing the rusty chromed 24 y/o ones. Spoiler alert. Last pic has a glint / peek preview of the new paint job - ooops. Edited December 25, 2018 by thaiguzzi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 @thaiguzzi - have to now be wary the kids don't hang a streamer from the brass fender scratchers! there's an unfortunately convenient hole, in just the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 (edited) Cool. Yes brass in denser than steel Specific gravity ~ 8.5 vs. 7.9 Resists corrosion Plus doesn't spark Looks ultra cool [the most important attribute, by far] Brass has class <deleted> [rhymes with mook] yes Edited December 25, 2018 by papa al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 48 minutes ago, tifino said: @thaiguzzi - have to now be wary the kids don't hang a streamer from the brass fender scratchers! there's an unfortunately convenient hole, in just the right place No disrespect intended, but can you write that again in English? I did'nt understand what you were trying to say or warn me about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipflipper Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Since it was Christmas Day I went outside and sang Christmas carols to my Xmax. Didnt get a reply but that is what I did today for my bike. Sent from my CMR-AL19 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Added some ProGrip tank pad protection to the bike ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Short ride around the block... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 8:34 AM, tifino said: @thaiguzzi - have to now be wary the kids don't hang a streamer from the brass fender scratchers! there's an unfortunately convenient hole, in just the right place On 12/25/2018 at 9:25 AM, thaiguzzi said: No disrespect intended, but can you write that again in English? I did'nt understand what you were trying to say or warn me about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, ballpoint said: right on! - i just didn't have the heart to say it directly ... and it was getting a little late in the week too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaiguzzi Posted December 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2018 Bump. Gettin' there.... Nearly finished... Will be when my Dad arrives on a holiday visit on the 2nd with the final touches in his suitcase. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 51 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said: Bump. Gettin' there.... Nearly finished... Will be when my Dad arrives on a holiday visit on the 2nd with the final touches in his suitcase. Beautiful bike. What year is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Rdrokit said: Beautiful bike. What year is it? Thank you. 1979. Owned from new. Very very very non std. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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