Fun time winter project.....

OTB · 09-06-2010, 10:54 AM

SO I bought a really cheap ($1K) 03 Sv1000s with a bent shift fork. I’ve cracked the cases and am awaiting parts. While I’ve been waiting, I’ve been thinking about what kind of bike I’d like to build with it.

I like the v-twin, I like light bikes. I want to build it back into a real “Japanese Ducati”. All the pluses of the Jap bikes; sturdy and reliable, with all the pluses of a Duc; handling, light weight, character.

I want a full or half fairing; no streetfighters; it should serve well as a daily bike (no 220 hp grenades).

It should look good but be understated (I am not a flame paintjob kind of guy).

I need to put about $600 total into the engine/gearbox rebuild; my total budget for the bike is $5K….that means I have about $3400 for mods………

Let the suggestions begin……………..

09-06-2010, 10:54 AM	#1
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Fun time winter project..... SO I bought a really cheap ($1K) 03 Sv1000s with a bent shift fork. I’ve cracked the cases and am awaiting parts. While I’ve been waiting, I’ve been thinking about what kind of bike I’d like to build with it. I like the v-twin, I like light bikes. I want to build it back into a real “Japanese Ducati”. All the pluses of the Jap bikes; sturdy and reliable, with all the pluses of a Duc; handling, light weight, character. I want a full or half fairing; no streetfighters; it should serve well as a daily bike (no 220 hp grenades). It should look good but be understated (I am not a flame paintjob kind of guy). I need to put about $600 total into the engine/gearbox rebuild; my total budget for the bike is $5K….that means I have about $3400 for mods……… Let the suggestions begin…………….. __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/