Well that was random!

"Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD" (300korbust)
01/29/2016 at 01:01 • Filed to: None

I decided earlier in my life that I wanted to buy an RX-7. I was set on it! Rotary, rotary, rotary!!! That is all I ever talked about! That sweet sweet sound of a buzzing engine going about! Back-firing bliss with some beautiful revving to go along with it. When the time came, that was what I was going to buy....

.... then a 2001 Suzuki SV650S with only 7,500 miles on it came along and I bought it for $1,700. It needs work, but thanks to my awesome brother who is a motorcycle mechanic, he got the thing ride-worthy... ish. It needs rear disk and pads, fork seals, rear tire, and fairings (optional at this point). Here is the bike in pieces right now.

DISCUSSION (35)

Tohru > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 01:27

I don’t see why you can’t put a rotary into the bike to make a modern RE5.

Kinja'd!!!

Though if you miraculously found a $1700 one, good luck getting it working.

Rotary engines produce a lot of heat, and the RE5 had water- and oil-cooling, and double-skinned exhaust pipes. Ignition was CDI, with two sets of ignition points actuated via vacuum and rpm sensors, to light a solitary NGK spark plug. Three oil reservoirs served the sump, gearbox and total loss tank. Separate oil pumps fed (respectively) the main bearings and the inlet tracts (to lubricate tip seals). The throttle controlled both the primary carburetor butterfly and a second valve in the inlet manifold of the secondary throat (the “port” valve), as well as governing oil supply to the combustion chamber. Suzuki used peripheral ports for the RE5, as they give better high-speed running but are known to have low-speed issues. This was addressed by using a complicated two-stage five-circuit Mikuni carburetor with built-in fuel pump. Five cables in total were moved by the throttle twist grip.

Steve in Manhattan > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 01:35

Should have put an RX7 into the mix when I bought my last car (‘97 SHO) - SVX, 300ZX, Supra, Mustang, all in the mix. Where did I go wrong?

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Tohru
01/29/2016 at 01:37

That would be awesome!!!!! Too bad the V-twin in this thing sounds SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODD!!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Steve in Manhattan
01/29/2016 at 01:37

You are just simply waiting for the right one to come along.

Tohru > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 01:50

Your argument has been made invalid.

SearchTempest found TWO for sale in the US.

One in Indianapolis for $1375. Seized motor, clean title, been in storage for over 10 years. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/5389712882…

The other is in Minnesota for $5000. Seized motor, clean title, been in storage since 1985, has the complete touring kit with saddlebags and tail trunk. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/539951…

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Tohru
01/29/2016 at 02:14

It sounds so nice! But, let’s take a look at the deal. $1,700 for a running bike. It wouldn’t run while staying in gear because of a plugged up carburetor, but that has since been cleaned and the bike behaves perfectly. So far, I’ve only gotten sliders for it and gotten myself a helmet, so add $200 to it (got a discount on the helmet cause I know a guy). The guy I know who works at a motorcycle shop has given me a deal for $400 worth of the remaining parts and tires for it. Fairings will be an extra $500 online making a total of $2,800. Not bad considering how old the bike is.

EDIT: forgot about the pants. $150. My brother gave me some old gear, so I’m good on some stuff. So, $2,950, or roughly $3,000.

Steve in Manhattan > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 02:18

At this point, we only buy a car if we move out of NYC. If that happens (it won’t) my plan is a Cayman S or Boxster S - I can put it into full auto and convince SigOther that it’s an easy car to drive - no open car issues (she hates convertibles).

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Steve in Manhattan
01/29/2016 at 02:21

Cayman might be a better buy compared to an RX-7, honestly. Sorry you won’t be able to move out of NYC, but is it possible for you to get a weekend car?

Steve in Manhattan > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 02:23

At this point, I just rent something from RelayRides - there is an S2000 that I’m eager to get my hands on ....

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Steve in Manhattan
01/29/2016 at 02:37

Do it!!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 02:38

I bought a 91 not long ago

sans engine...

Tohru > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 03:12

Not bad at all. You came out alright with your stuff and the SV650 is a popular and well-liked bike.

I’m just being an asshole and taunting you with a rotary Suzuki because... well, just because really.

handyjoe > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 07:59

What exhaust is that? I’m looking to finally get rid of the stock exhaust on my ‘02 SV.

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 09:15

Welcome to the horde :)

If you have anyquestion. About the sv, let me know.

Also, look ininto.GSXR suspensio. Swaps

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > bob and john
01/29/2016 at 09:20

My brother did that on his and he said it is nothing but a major improvement. I definitely will do that!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
01/29/2016 at 09:21

Where is it at now?

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > handyjoe
01/29/2016 at 09:30

As of right now, I cannot find the brand. It starts with an M, the logo is red, and the only reason why I flipped over the exhaust is because the side with the logo is all sratched up. Oh, I forgot to mention the previous owner may have laid the bike down at a low speed; the fairing, rear seat cover, and the exhaust took all the damage... thankfully!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Tohru
01/29/2016 at 09:32

Oh, don’t feel like an asshole. I probably came off as one a little bit, too. You were just embracing the rotary!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > handyjoe
01/29/2016 at 09:56

Crap, I cannot edit my last post. Micron exhaust, sir.

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 09:59

When you start lookin. For oarts, let s meme.know. I have a connectionthat parts out GSXRS as his day job.

Also,, FUCK kinja and how it gets along with my phones auto correct

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > bob and john
01/29/2016 at 10:00

Nice! I’ll be talking to my brother and seeing if he will help me with a GSXR swap!

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 10:17

its really not that hard. Only reason mine was has hard as it ended up being was because of the ABS unit.

seeing as you have a first gen (curvy) you will need a special bearing to get the GSX-R forks to drop in. Other then that, its really straight forward. here is link to the build up I did on mine: (3 part read)

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-suzuki-svx…

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > bob and john
01/29/2016 at 10:31

Good thing it is pretty straightforward. I’m right now trying to get some better suspension for it and make it fully road worthy, but a full rear end GSXR swap sounds like a future plan.

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 10:32

also, another thing....

PLEASE for the love of god keep the fairing. I’m seeing too make guy ditching them and throwing them out because they want the naked look.

why didnt you just get a naked to start with? #savetheS

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 10:33

front end* I know you can swap the rear wheel off a GSXR for a 180 tire, but its not really worth it IMO

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > bob and john
01/29/2016 at 10:40

I have no idea why I said rear. Sorry. I think my brother did a gsxr rear spring and shock and made it handle better.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > bob and john
01/29/2016 at 10:41

I found this S for cheap and thought, “Why not?” I want to replace the fairings since going naked seems to be a norm. Also, the fairings look pretty sharp.

bob and john > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 10:45

i did that to mine too. it would be easier to do on yours, you cne use WAY more shocks then i was able too...

faired bikes always look great.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 12:32

PO blew it up 10 years ago. so i bought it as a shell

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
01/29/2016 at 18:24

Any crazy plans for it?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/29/2016 at 19:58

5.3L from chevy truck running ls3 cam and valves for now. Turbo eventually

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
01/29/2016 at 21:09

IN A MOTORCYCLE?!?!?! Do you want to die?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/30/2016 at 00:05

Rx7 sorry didn’t say that

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
01/30/2016 at 01:09

Oh okay. Why not rotary? If I may ask.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
01/30/2016 at 02:26

$ reliabiltiy and power for cheap