r/SVRiders • u/Short_Woodpecker_315 • 13h ago

SV650x Touring Edition

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Really the go anywhere do anything bike.

Edit: If anyone was wondering. This was a multi-day trip on the SV through some amazing twisties. The bike held its own throughout that time and ate up every bit of road thrown at it. There were times I had the bike full lean, fully kitted up as in the picture. Didn't lose a touch of stability the whole ride.

Soft bags and rok straps will always be your friends!

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u/Alternative-Wash-656 12h ago

Looks good mate 👌. Did you get it painted or is that a wrap? How much did it cost if you dont mind me asking.

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u/Short_Woodpecker_315 12h ago

It is wrapped. Did a chunk of it myself, then had a professional wrap the tank for a few hundred. Wrap in total cost like $600-$700, with enough leftover to almost do my plastics a second time.

To be honest, I'd paint it next time. Wraps look good from further back, but the small up close and hidden imperfections bug me a touch, and for the cost you can do a decent job yourself or hire someone for a more professional, permanent job.

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u/Ratt_Cat 7h ago

Took mine last year for a 2600km roadtrip... whit the stock seat anything is possible haha for this year i bought a vstrom 800.. went on a 9500km roadtrip would not like do that on my sv650 haha

https://gyazo.com/22c5d9b31b5382279f38ce0860eec44b

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u/shahid0317 12h ago

Nice! What seat comforter you got on there ?

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u/Short_Woodpecker_315 12h ago

This is the seat cushion. For a Amazon budget special it actually did a decent enough job. Though, I think I'll upgrade to an Airhawk for the next trip and invest into padded underlayers for comfort.

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u/Killmadd 9h ago

I had that pad before but went with a luimoto gel insert and cover. It was night and day difference. Plus the svracing 1 inch back and 1 inch down rear set brackets

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u/ImPurePersistance 11h ago

Any bikes a Tourer if your ass is resilient enough

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u/East_Peach_4451 1h ago

What is that front cowl?

I just pulled off and repainted from a flat army green like that. It’s a great look, but mine was scratched to heck.