Many owners of Suzuki SV650-1000 motorcycles and motorcycles based on them are probably aware of extremely annoying diseases of these motors. The most basic and frightening moment is oil starvation....

I just can't remove the battery of my sv650. This weird plastic cover thing on top of the battery just won't come off. Anybody of you had the same issues (probably not lol) and has some tips how to re...

Can't tell if the tank itself is actually flaking or if it's a coat that's flaking off? What would you recommend doing from here?...

Bars did end up coming yesterday. Got them and the riser "on" after work last night. Bike master "super bike" bend 7/8 and outlaw racing risers. In my opinion a really nice setup for only ~$55 for the...

Got my risers in. But bars didn't come in this week, damn it, but I can still get somethings ready for when they do. (Tomorrow hopefully)...

Waited to get the forks on 'till after work today. There is a 50 ton press in a shop next door where I work. Did not want to dremel the lower race off the stem yesterday when I could press the stem an...

Thought I'd post up this week's progress this morning. I'll be update later this weekend with what ever else I got....

Got my two wheel spacers done. This one picture represents hours of standing in front of the lathe. Going to just have to trust me on that, lol....

There is a reason why I take so many damn pictures. It helps me step away from "get it on and working." and let's me take some time to see if parts "look pleasing"....

Work, snow, and family obligations took up most of my weekend. But I was able to get a couple important steps done....

Rethought how I was going to trim that part for the lower dog bone mount. New plan in pic below, old in the last post....

Today I didn't make any progress on the bike. Physically that is. I did how ever pick up a very key tool for completing this project....

So, all in all things are working out well. I'll work on my bearing and rear shock issues next. For now here is how she's looking....

Although I don't have a frame jig, I can make a decent try at keeping the new rear some what centered....

As seen above, the swingarm that came on these bikes is boxy and plain. With the curvy tube frame and body lines this bike has it just never jived with me. So let's change the swinger....

It's time y'all!!!...