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After inquiring with a few associates about what would be the best sportbike to drive on the street and take to the drag strip on Friday nights in Baytown. Everyone seems to be pointing me in the direction of the Suzuki Hyabusa.

2005 Suzuki SV650S

The only thing that I can tell is new for the 2005 Suzuki SV650S is the black frame which is a vast improvement over the previous silver. Suzuki said they were going for a more sporty look with the black and I agree..

Specs for the 2005 Zook:

Engine: 645 cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSCC

Bore Stroke: 81.0 x 62.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.5:1

Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Lubrication: Wet Sump

Ignition: Digital/Transistorized

Transmission: 6-speed

Final Drive: #525 chain

Overall Length: 2085 mm (82.7 in.)

Overall Width: 730 mm (28.7 in.)

Overall Height: 1170 mm (46.1 in.)

Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in.)

Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in.)

Wheelbase: 1430 mm (56.3 in.)

Dry Weight: 169 kg (372 lbs.)

Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload

Suspension Rear: Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload

Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc

Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc

Tires Front: 120/60-ZR17

Tires Rear: 160/60-ZR17

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liter (4.5 gal.) 16 liter (4.2 gal.) CA model

Color: Blue, Yellow (Wish they would have included black body parts as well this year or Green like a Toad!)

source: http://www.suzuki.com

SV650

This highly under-rated, highly ignored bike is a real sleeper in this two wheel junkie's opinion. But, they make many sport-bikes for many people so not everyone is going to love the SV650. I personally did not want this bike at first. It obtained through trading two other used motorcycles for one. What you had to do to clean out your garage sometimes.. I know, I know - Poor Pitiful Mr. Toad.

Coming from riding cruisers this bike made perfect since with its V-Twin engine and plenty of grunt and groan from take off to mid-range jumping power. Had made a promise to the Mrs. that I would not put any money with my trade in except for the admin fees at the dealership.

They gave me a choice of the 2003 Suzuki SV650S or SV650 standard (non fairing), A Katana, or a 650 Vstrom and of course after whining and trying to get a SV1000, or a Z1000 for a couple hundred extra the dealer would not go for it and I went home with the Liquid Copper SV650S.

At first I had buyers remorse (Settling for something less). Then after finding some links on the Internet about the bike and getting to know some of the other riders on the on message boards and forums. This bike was making more and more sense to own. Kind of a reverse sales pitch if you will.

Then, after asking about modification to the bike for more horsepower. Someone suggested that I speak to Patrick Hart at Motorcycles-Unlimited in Houston and let him do some performance tuning on the bike. Certain people told me that Patrick and he alone was allowed to touch their bikes. Which is understandable in today’s motorcycle service arena. If you can find someone who loves, eats, and lives to race and ride bikes that can actually work on them too.. You have found your solution to peace of mind on having mods done.

Coming from a Harley Davidson Road King Custom (which I ride almost daily and still love to go everywhere on too) to buying a bike that was one-fourth the cost of the HD. I had reservations about the SV's quality. But with a few tweaks and aftermarket accessories this lightweight scoot is blast and can hold it’s own.(sorry Buell).

If you only do a couple of mods to this bike.. Make sure you get the Power Command III and Full Yoshimira Exhaust System and have the pciii usb mapped to that exhaust package.. You will be thanking yourself and yours truly for years to come..

One other Note: Get a Speed Healer for the SV650 -- The error in speed and odometer readings will go away and give you a true reading. All bikes have speedo errors from what I have been told so this will not only give you peace of mind when LE is following you through the turns or waiting around a corner.. You will have only real miles on your odometer, which will of course be helpful if you ever want to sell the bike, and not have phantom miles on it.

-Mr. Toad has left the pit area (well the garage anyway)..

SV650S Ohlins Rear Shock

Ordered the Ohlins 46PRCL rear-shock this last Tuesday and will be installed this next Tuesday. Patrick will set it up according to my height and weight and he says the control will be great. They are kind of pricey. Between $650-$750 bucks plus installation. But the SV is known for furnishing economy styled suspension to keep the price low.

Front Forks are next!

-Mr Toad is now in the Garage (drooling) cleaning the SV!

2003 Suzuki SV650S: Zero Gravity Windshield

UPS delivery brought my new Zero Gravity - Sport Touring - windshield yesterday. Their part number for product is 23-157.

It only took a couple of minutes to install but I think it probably needs to be redone a little. The fitment seems to be good but the fairing doesn't seem to be as tight anymore. Will do the Texas Love Bug test Tuesday or Wednesday.

Zero Gravity makes a quality product and they handled my order in a smooth and professional way last week. They under promised and over delivered just like everyone should in the business world.

Also - They gave me a 30-day exchange or credit if I am not happy with the product. What more could you ask for.

The lady that took the order said that shipment of product will take longer in the future as they are only making the shields as they are ordered to cut down on inventory glut.

Overall purchase, product and customer service is a 10 across the board. Way to go Zero Gravity.

Road King Custom Windshield

Originally the FLHRSI does not come with any type of windshield, which is really the way I like it for cruising. Windshields normally allow extra noise from the engine to rise up to you and it's irritating if you are not used to it.

The first thing I bought was the docking kit and a Screamin Eagle Dark Tinted Wind Deflector. I like the way it looks but if you are just wear sunglass type goggles that fit like normal glasses the wind coming off the deflector will help you right off with your glasses..or they will vibrate on your face from the extra wind coming from the bottom up..it's really frustrating.

I started using goggles with the elastic band and it works fine now..

Purchased the Road King® 2" Taller Windshield Assembly - Clear tallest windshield Harley Davidson makes for the Road King that works with the docking kit. It's two inches taller than the standard one. The Mustang seat which raises you up at least an inch maybe two and this combo for my height is a little frustrating but functional.

It really takes time to get used to a windshield on a motorcycle especially if you have had anytime without one.

If you live in Southeast Texas and get to partake in the great Texas Love Bug fest a couple times a year you will own one and soon. Those nasty little bugs just love to cram themselves in every nook and cranny (including you)..

Is it worth the four hundred dollars for the tall windshield? Yes, in Texas it is..but it's still fun to go topless so to speak...when the bugs are not so bad..

-Mr. Toad has left the blog!

Texas Love Bugs

Texas Love Bugs are back for season two this year. This morning about 9am they became as thick as locusts just north of the Forest in Richards, Texas. Turned around and cut my trip short to Carlos because they were matting my face shield on my Racer 1 Helmet quicker than I could wipe them off.

Had to soak the SV with a quart of Windex and a wet towel to get them off after arriving home. It seems best to place a wet cloth or towel on the area and let it soak for a few minutes and then wipe them off.

Also, I learned a little trick when they are season. Spray PAM cooking spray on the front of your bike or car and they will slide right off with a damp cloth when you get home.

The Road King with the full windshield will come for the rest of the month.. ah who am I kidding the Suzuki SV is just to much fun.. I'd rather eat bugs than give up riding my little crotch rocket.. It's just too much fun.. So for now the Liquid Copper Rocket will have a little more texture on it ...

By the way these little satanic lovers will crawler into your helmet and try and nest in your nose! So hopefully this little insect orgy will be over with soon than later..

-Mr. Toad ---out!

SV650 Race Bike With Intense Sales Crusade

I never seen an individual with such a professional, laser pointed, and disciplined sales campaign to essentially sell a hobby race motorcycle. Hats off to this person for going the extra mile and half to part with his once impassioned hobby.

It's almost sad.. like they are saying please don't buy this but you can if you must.. tears, and whimpers.. Goodbye friend..

Just my take on something that caught my attention.. Suzuki SV650(s) are so cool it hurts..

Here is the person’s link to their ad SV Race Bike For Sale

And no I am being paid or coerced to put this up... just an FYI

-Mr. Toad --- Out.

Harley Davidson Big Bore Kit 1550cc

Just wanted to give you an update on the Stage II Big Bore kit that was added to my FLHRSI ( Road King Custom ) a couple of months ago..

Items Added:

1. Big Bore Kit 95 CI ( Cuibic Inches )
2. Power Command III ( PCIII ) USB
3. Dyno Tuned ( Dyno Jet or Dynojet )
4. Porker Dual Exhausts ( Very Loud )

Yielded a net of 80.1 HP at the rear well ( rwhp )

It's a real kick in the pants when taking off from a stop or passing someone on the highway. Triple digits are quick to come by as well. If you are sitting on the fence about upgrading your engine, don't - Just Do IT! It’s a blast..

Future Engine modifications will include a 211 cam and screamin eagle pushrods. so they won't have to take the heads of the engine again..On the other hand.. I could gain a few more horsepower by having the heads ported and polished.

-Mr Toad -- Out!

Riding on Harley's in Groups or Packs

Yesterday, as I was taking a daily country drive (I won't say where). I just could not help noticing how people who drive cruisers, especially Harley's that drive in packs remind me so much of line dancing in the 90's.

I own a Harley and I live to ride it, but to be grouped in with a social order of people who ride to be seen just turns my stomach. The perfect outfits, and the snob attitude about being a HD owner. The way they treat non-Harley riders is just amazing.

Owning both a Suzuki and a HD Road King Custom - I have the not so nice privilege of being snubbed by Harley owners on many occasion. Even giving me the finger when I wave at them (this is of course when I am on the rice burner).

Harley Davidson is great motorcycle. Love to ride it all the time. Just like anything else there is the 80/20 20/80 rule of what people do and don't.

Can't we all just get along? Isn't that right Rodney :)

-Mr. T --- Out!