Moto Small Svend

"Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com" (exage03040) 07/07/2020 at 18:08 • Filed to: svended, Motorcycle, 2wheelsgood

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Radio Flyer on the stands for a quick Svend. Douchepool lubed it up good as well.

That’s 17,482mi for those who count with missing fingers and toes.

Probably the last lube for this rubber... :(

Michelin Power RS  R ear 14,000km/8, 700mi

kleeBRZ > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com 07/07/2020 at 19:25

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how do you like the 650F?  heavy?

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > kleeBRZ 07/07/2020 at 20:47

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Good machine, really basic bike and I wouldn’t say it’s outstanding in the segment except for having the 4cyl. It’s not as much of a hoon bike as the MT-07 and certainly no where near a KTM 790/890 or Triumph Street Triple . I’ve found the bigger framed dudes 6'-6'3" 200-24 0 lb like it over the 650 twins for fitment and can easily ride it as a first bike.

When I first got it I definitely noticed it but I’ve had it for 3 and a half seasons now so I’m getting better at throwing it around a practising body position . The pegs are a tad low and my feet are wide and I’m having to work on my inside foot tuck for comfortable planting so I have a good support and don’t mangle my toe sliders anymore.

Svend > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com 07/07/2020 at 22:03

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I quite enjoy doing motorbikes.

After the initial wash, dry and then vacuum any standing water from the recesses, it’s just sit your butt on the floor time, cup of coffee and a whole load of brushes and cloths. Polish any chrome and dress any plastics.

Happy days. 

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 07/07/2020 at 22:41

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It’s so quick compared with a car. Especially without the fairings there’s not much paintwork to cover.

The 3mo major I do the wax  strip back, correction (if needed), sealant and wax and just work my way through the rubbers/plastics, painted metals and stainless polish. Maybe 5h tops through and through.

Svend > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com 07/07/2020 at 23:48

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My neighbour has this red thing (I don’t know motorbikes), with lots of metal work. It’s a Japanese marque but looks American, I can happily spend three hours on it. 

Svend > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com 07/08/2020 at 04:34

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Picture from a while back, but he’s still got it. It’s quite loud and obnoxious but he likes it.

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 07/08/2020 at 13:39

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Nice!!! I’m not 100% on cruisers (let alone metric cruisers) but it looks like a Honda Shadow 600 (either VLX or VT600c not sure what they call it over there or here for that matter ).

Definitely done up a little bit and looks really cool . Thanks for the share!

Svend > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com 07/08/2020 at 14:36

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No worries.

He had a more regular bike but his wife made him sell it as she wouldn’t let him have two bikes and she found this one uncomfortable.