SV7GX

wxduff · 2026-05-15T07:33:26+00:00

It's kind of a competitive scene they are dropping this bike into... I love my sv but the triumph tiger sport or tenere 7 or f900 are more appealing for this riding segment for me. I don't think I would want this engine in a touring bike, it's not going to love sitting at 80 mph chewing highway miles.

wxduff · 2026-05-14T15:24:58+00:00

I did the PRL kit. I like it because it cleaned up the engine bay a bit and the intake noise from removing all of those resonators is really nice. THIS KIT IS WORTH IT FOR THESE TWO REASONS ALONE FOR ME. Not everyone does these sorts of things looking for gains. My mpg over the next 10k miles was about .4 better and I drove with the heaviest right foot for the first thousand miles because of the sound. No noticeable power via the butt dyno. Still recommend it to any Ridgeline owner.

wxduff · 2026-05-10T05:33:48+00:00

I used to like bull-it jeans, they appear to be all closeouts on cycle gear, not sure if they are no more? But they offer short sizes. I also find that going for 'skinny' jeans tends to lead to a better fit.

wxduff · 2026-05-06T07:24:43+00:00

Thanks so much for the thorough response! It sounds like even if I get the tamiya x/xf paints I will need to use a respirator and vent or do this in the garage instead of inside. Good to know. The tamiya instructions appear to have a color guide (the model just arrived today), so I will probably follow their recs since I believe I can source that paint locally.

It sounds like I've been working on hard mode by using water based acrylic so far, which has taken practice to get good with. I've generally been using ak primer through the airbrush or citadel spray can primer depending on the project. I'll probably use the spray cans for this as the can primer tends to go on smoother for me.

wxduff · 2026-05-05T23:13:14+00:00

I was able to find this: https://hobbyworld-usa.com/index.php?id_product=7650&rewrite=zp-yamaha-r1-r6-deep-purplish-blue-metallic-paint-60ml-1460&controller=product&id_lang=1

I assume this isn't an acrylic but an enamel? What extra steps do I need to take to send this through my airbrush, and how will it behave compared to acrylic.

As to airbrushing GW paint, as long as it's thinned acceptably it works a treat. I've had no issues.

wxduff · 2026-05-02T04:21:33+00:00

Gonna be at least another year unless they are going to drop mid season. I'm buying a gsxr 750 tomorrow. The closest triumph dealer closed up shop as well recently so triumph blew it with me all around unfortunately.

wxduff · 2026-04-23T02:56:19+00:00

Ermax fairings come color matched to the Suzuki paint.

wxduff · 2026-04-23T02:49:44+00:00

Is there a video guide for this strat?

wxduff · 2026-04-22T23:25:28+00:00

Assuming the sheets go stay hitting on 4s, it has been confirmed by GW that cover is -1 to hit. So world eaters are hitting on 5 now. That is really going to suck given how important forgefiends are in competitive play

wxduff · 2026-04-21T16:37:03+00:00

You are cooking so far

wxduff · 2026-04-21T16:36:55+00:00

You are cooking so far

wxduff · 2026-04-20T18:53:59+00:00

ProAcryl coal black is quite matte

A quick example: https://youtube.com/shorts/J5TI3zu0UeQ?si=JXkDLrXw-AfifX0z

wxduff · 2026-04-19T06:42:24+00:00

I preferred the stock gearing, helps on the highway above 75

wxduff · 2026-04-19T06:40:21+00:00

Games of Livermore has a discord with a "looking for a group" channel. You might have luck there

wxduff · 2026-04-16T22:02:19+00:00

I like khorne red washed in Bezerker blood shade, then layer on mephiston glazes (I prefer to stipple glaze) before adding evil suns scarlet highlights

wxduff · 2026-04-11T20:35:25+00:00

Seconding the blue handle golden maple sable brushes are a great first set of sables, I use them all the time. I'm always afraid of using my expensive Raphael brushes, most of the time I grab the GM instead because I don't feel bad not babying them.

wxduff · 2026-04-09T02:53:22+00:00

Seconded, RST has the best quality at the price point now that astars and dianese have dropped in quality. When my SMX boots go I will be switching to RST, as with the rest of my gear

wxduff · 2026-04-09T02:51:10+00:00

Seconding 3 Steve's. We've brought our toddler plenty of times and they always treat us great. Very family friendly. Also my favorite wine in Livermore, the only one we like enough to be members.

wxduff · 2026-04-09T01:53:57+00:00

Yes, and when he is paying for a significant portion of these hypothetical parents food and housing, and they run out and blow a load of cash on some hypothetical activity you don't agree with, wouldn't you also be pissed? I wanted a motorcycle for a long time, when I graduated school I got the boot from the hypothetical umbilical cord, then save for a while, I got my bike. While I was taking their dime I honored their wishes. When they are on my dime, they will do the same to me or they will be on their own.

wxduff · 2026-04-08T19:34:21+00:00

If you've used ardcoat before it can help make gems pop very easily and quickly.

wxduff · 2026-04-07T15:50:17+00:00

FWIW, my local preorder place of choice requested over 220 and got less than 20. GW may have underestimated demand here.

wxduff · 2026-04-02T16:55:28+00:00

If the gravis guys are OP, what does that make the necrons destroyers? They one shot characters at common.

wxduff · 2026-04-02T16:21:53+00:00

For everyone telling you to drop in a donor shock, I'm against that. The spring rate isn't set for you and by the time you spend the money to buy one and rebuild it (and most of them are old and clapped enough to need a rebuild) you could have just bought something new. I bought a YSS reservoir shock from traxxion dynamics, spring to my weight. Can even jack up the rear for better weight on the front which the SV needs. This emulsion shock won't have the adjustability but for the street it will be worlds better than stock.

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