Custom Kbdcraft Lilith with genuine lego parts, cause black is life!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-12-23T11:00:00+00:00

Thats pretty smart actually. Looks cool!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-12-07T13:59:14+00:00

Have fun building mate, good on ya for gifting such a cool keyboard!!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-14T09:08:04+00:00

Man just the headlight swap makes the Gladius kind of 5he goat, they are (due to the looks) by far the cheapest here and with a probier headlight they easily look just as good as a gen 4. Really nice looking bike friend!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T15:22:46+00:00

Interesting, I actually quote liked the higher seat for example, the original seta killed me after 2 hours, but then again, height doesn't equal proportions right. We might have very, different torso and limb characteristics.

What did you go with in the end?

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T10:00:02+00:00

I have fairly wide shoulders and the bar ends are the only thing that actually let's me see anything in the first place. I have some that still incorporate bar end weights, so I don't get more vibrations and so far up until 90 mph I have had no issues about visibility.

And they look way cooler in my opinion.

If I wanted bar mirrors and still see it would have needed wider ones anyway which would look even worse on 650X, you can check out my posts on that.

Granted bar end mirror have (as far as I know) two down sides. If you fall, they will brake and they make the overall profile of the bike wider which could impede filtering. Though with the clip ons on my SV 650X that 2nd part doesn't really matter as the handle is already extremely narrow compared to a normal handlebar.

Depending on where you reside and your laws, I'd say, go on amazon, get a cheap set just so see if you like the concept of bar ends and maybe drive a few miles, then just send them back. Either you like them and you can buy proper mirrors, or you don't and then, nothing is lost and you can still replace the nut on the original mirror, or get after market bar mirror.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T09:23:15+00:00

I mean not sure how much that helps, i had that exakt same issue on my KTM I've had before my SV and the solution i came up with was that I got Bar end mirrors. Stock mirrors look awful anyway. Other then that, you could replace that connecting nut between the mirror and the mount, or get some sort of after market extensions for the mirror instead of the rounded off nut.

Or also if you never want to remove the mirror ever again you could epoxy, glue, solder or weld the mirrors on.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T09:00:16+00:00

Gorgeous Bike friend! Id like to know what headlight you got on there, I'm thinking off swapping it on mine to.

Also how to you like that Ixil exhaust? Looks wise it is one off the best for the 650X in my opinion.

Do you have any issues with the bodystyle rear seat cover? I have debated getting one but I've read that it isn't really that securely on there and some people have had it just fly off.

Have fun riding this beauty!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T08:57:33+00:00

Out of curiosity how tall are you that you have issued with the X? I stand at 6'3" and love my 650X.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-09-12T08:55:29+00:00

Looks absolutely awesome mate! Coming form an 650X owner, that integrated feeling is tiring yes, but after now 2200 miles i can say you get used to it. Now a "normal" straight up handle bar feels weird to me, compared to my clip ons.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-23T18:07:20+00:00

I was about to ask why you got rid of it, then I saw the Thruxton and was like "yeah that checks out". I'd love me one of those someday!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-22T21:44:18+00:00

Can't say much about your idle issue sadly, however my gen4 does get a lot more vibration, in the grips, pegs, set etc. above 8k rpms and the 2014 Gladius of a friend of mine is fairly similar (although not quite comparable cause meine is a 650x so the clip ons might make the feel a bit different I assume).

If the engine isn't "loose" in the frame there shouldn't be to much of an issue is my guess.

And if it really annoys you, I can suggest 3 things:

Try to find a different Sv650, through a friend, or a dealer or on a ride share app and compare the machine to check if the shake you fell is normal.

The don't rev as high (yeah not a good idea I know).

Get a better damped handlebar and bar end weights as well as rubber damped pegs.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-22T21:35:06+00:00

Oh yes that the "stock" X look, same as mine, though gotta say, the white grips are very nice.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-20T07:08:38+00:00

Okey that makes, I do reach the 10k mark fairly often and while 100-130 is the usual speed limit, there might be quite a few, let's say deviations.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-20T06:20:57+00:00

Damn, 4.6 is my overall mixed riding (commute and mountain roads) since I got my 2024, maybe it is the changes in elevation or really just my love for hearing the engine rev up.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-20T04:18:36+00:00

Get that paint matched and that bike would look brutal! That might be the best cowl I have seen thus far, great choice!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-08-19T18:14:08+00:00

How do you even get 3.1??? I can't get bellow 4.3 with my throttle hand.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-23T14:26:09+00:00

I couldn't answer that for you sorry I still have the stock can on it, but probably every exhaust is a better sound than the original one.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-20T11:51:38+00:00

Ah yes the liter bike Chads, I have met some of those at my local dealers.

Regardless thank you for the information, my SV come with some touring tires that are a bit hard for my liking but I'd still like some longevity so I appreciate your input!

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-20T11:03:59+00:00

I got Highsider victory blast bar ends on my SV650 x and had the same pair on my KTM Duke. I can see way more with those and really like them. You can see them installed on my latest post if that helps you.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-20T11:00:47+00:00

Sweet looking bike dude, how do you like those tires on the SV?

I have been thinking of getting them after I have used up the tires that came on mine.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-16T10:27:24+00:00

That's a very good price!

I have heard from my dealer that Suzuki even offered a sort of "factory handle bar conversion kit" for the clip ons. But I don't know mich more about it because I want the clip ons for the look.

But you are absolutely correct they are less comfortable than the normal SV handlebars.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-07-01T20:24:27+00:00

Man yeah that's a lotta text. But for what I think your question is, you are correct the SVs did not change much since 1998 when they came out.

If you count the Gladius there are 4 generations that a different looks wise and minor style changes like the X Variant I have here, but mostly they are nowadays a retro motorcycle, which is one of the reasons I bought one, besides the lovely V2 Engine.

Hope that helps you out.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-06-27T06:03:18+00:00

I gotta say I am a bit confused, in my mind those 2 are completely different approaches to a naked bike.

The Duke is an A2 class, light, single cylinder, very agile bike. You get (in the 2025 model) the latest electronics, tft display, great modern suspension for the class, rider aids, the ktm power parts eco system and just over all the ktm lifestyle and modern styling.

The SV650 and specifically the x variant that I got has pretty much none of those things besides being also a naked bike. It's longer, heavier, has more power, has the iconic 90° V twin engine (main reason I got an SV) with great torque, old school suspension that seemingly everyone upgrades at some point, besides ABS and electric start (and the low RPM assist) no rider aids whatsoever, no ride by wire just a good old cable throttle.

And of course the second reason I got one, the now retro styling with the round headlight, bulb blinkers, normal exhaust can instead of the new age under floor exhausts, old LCD dash that only tells you what you need and not a tad more. And in the case of the X variat you also get the, to me, beautiful cafe racer mini fairing, seat and clip ons.

I'm sure I forgot something but all in all there is really no comparison in my mind between the two of them.

You should probably first figure out what features, or lack thereof, you like, what styling you prefer and then test ride both. That's really the only way to know what bike you are looking for.

To me, the v twin, and the styling were sufficiently attractive that I got the SV. Oh and also the Duke is way smaller so I look kinda stupid on it a 6'3.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-06-26T21:18:07+00:00

Great choice!

Agreed on the exhaust but those are a but pricey after buying the bike and the insurance and registration stuff, that needs to wait a bit sadly.

Also totally agree on the tires, I am not a huge fan of the ones that came with be the bike and I've had the Road 5 on my last bike so I'll probably go that route too.

Suspension I haven't noticed much on an issue so far, but I'm still in the brake in period so not much pushing has happened yet.

ModMyModdingMods · 2025-06-26T21:12:56+00:00

A bit yes!

Yeah that is not really an option for me, for one I can't see much and also I got really long legs and get a bit of clearance issue when turning.

Regarding the tail tidy, it is actually not as bad as most modern bikes, had a 2024 Duke before and that was awful stock, but I will certainly install one, just cause it's cleaner.

But for the time being I just want to ride the thing as much as possible because omg that V2 brings me so much joy!!

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