Poor Man's Adventure Tourer

ag_streak · 09-07-2012, 07:38 AM

Or... How to Build a Low-Tech Adventure Tourer on a Budget

Start with a used 2004 SV650 with 7,000 miles. Ride it home from Miami to Tampa with a tropical storm chasing you.

Bolt on some SW-Motech carriers and a Sargent seat.

Add some Seahorse cases.

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Buy a used windscreen from a Tiger 800 and fabricate some mounts.

Raise the front fender in preparation for 17" TKC-80s.

Crank up the suspension preload.

Go ride.

If the tires weren't almost new, I'd replace them sooner, but I'll enjoy the grip for road riding until they wear out, then spoon on some TKC-80s. Not much fun in the dirt yet, but the suspension is better than the Versys' in bumps.

ag_streak · 09-07-2012, 07:49 AM

Planned:

TKC-80s
Skidplate (not figured that out yet)
Higher aluminum bars
Handguards
Headlight grill
Radiator guards (not figured that out yet)
Heated Grips
Stainless brake lines (eliminate crossover)
Raising link dogbones (already have)
Reinstall stock rear fender (already have)
Front fender extender
Front suspension spacers

McJamie · 09-07-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

Planned:

TKC-80s
Skidplate (not figured that out yet)
Higher aluminum bars
Handguards
Headlight grill
Radiator guards (not figured that out yet)
Heated Grips
Stainless brake lines (eliminate crossover)
Raising link dogbones (already have)
Reinstall stock rear fender (already have)
Front fender extender
Front suspension spacers

The last year I had my SV, exact same as what you have, it spent quite a bit of time on dirt roads. The only changes I made were the higher bars, handguards, and Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires. So long as it wasn't too loose the tires were fine, outstanding traction on pavement. The suspension worked better than I expected, but the only reason I sold it was the lack of leg room. Standing up was virtually impossible for me. had I been able to come up with a way to lower and slide a bit forward the pegs, I'd still have the bike.
Skid plate is a must, there's an awful lot hanging out there to get bashed on. Certainly enough to leave you stranded somewhere even with a minor hit.
I thought the seat was a bit pooh as well.

jon6.0 · 09-09-2012, 12:16 AM

I like it! I've done some of the same things to my Speed Triple. TKC's are next after my Scorpion Syncs wear out. Check out ATV bars for higher bars than what MX bars are. Also Rox risers.

Dave.0 · 09-09-2012, 05:33 AM

Looks like a good start-

The only thing I would really try to get right is the standing riding position which will be crucial

A lot of people complain about the 17 inch front wheel but I put some shinko 244s on my wr250x with the 17 inch wheels and did the Continental divide trail and the UTBDR this summer without issue. I know it's a different bike, but I should still work fine. The steering is a little (ok a lot) slow but unless you are doing woods single track it should be fine.

So - risers, higher bars and possibly fatter foot pegs and you should have a fun and capable dual sport mount.

cyclingtom · 09-09-2012, 06:05 AM

Sv's are very capable once you figure out how to protect their belly and extend the fuel range.

They are King for the weekend track boys (and girls).

ag_streak · 09-09-2012, 07:11 PM

This was my inspiration. Photo from the SV Rider's forum...

jon6.0 · 09-09-2012, 08:12 PM

Right on. Here's a couple pics from around Wickenburg Arizona.

ag_streak · 09-09-2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon6.0

Right on. Here's a couple pics from around Wickenburg Arizona.

That's AWSOME!!!

Are those the Scorpion Sync's?

jon6.0 · 09-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

That's AWSOME!!!

Are those the Scorpion Sync's?

Thanks! Yes they are. Great tires, but they are on track to be done at 3500-4000 miles on my rear. TKC 80's are next. The Scorpions even did ok in loose as hell moon dust. At least that's what I called the powdery dust that I was riding through. Just had to feather the clutch a bit in the deeper stuff.

ag_streak · 10-05-2012, 09:34 AM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=205

qrider · 11-02-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=205

She looks great, good job so far...yeah I'm thinking aboout it .. !!

prince_ruben · 11-02-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

This was my inspiration. Photo from the SV Rider's forum...

Bad ass.

Buzztail · 11-03-2012, 09:04 AM

How much trouble would it be to swap a Vstrom 19" front wheel onto the SV? Seems like that would be the ticket.

ag_streak · 11-03-2012, 01:27 PM

I really couldn't say, about brake caliber spacing and such, but I'm pretty sure it's been done before!

Even slicker would be a pair of WIRE wheels from Procycle! They are SV-specific hubs, so would bolt right on. And I e-mailed Carl at Procycle to ask if the front could be swapped to a 19" rim, and they said NO PROBLEM, and NO EXTRA CHARGE!

http://procycle.us/bikepages/sv650.html

OK, they're $1,600 bucks for the pair, but the cool factor would be off the charts!

HELLO PAUL,,
YES, WE CAN MAKE YOU A 19/17 WHEEL SET FOR YOUR SV650.
NO CHANGE IN THE PRICE.
YOU CAN CALL US TO PLACE THIS ORDER, SO WE CAN GET THIS SPECIAL SET FPR YOU.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME,, CARL.

09-07-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
ag_streak ^OP Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33704) Oddometer: 2,989	Poor Man's Adventure Tourer Or... How to Build a Low-Tech Adventure Tourer on a Budget Start with a used 2004 SV650 with 7,000 miles. Ride it home from Miami to Tampa with a tropical storm chasing you. Bolt on some SW-Motech carriers and a Sargent seat. Add some Seahorse cases. [/url] Buy a used windscreen from a Tiger 800 and fabricate some mounts. Raise the front fender in preparation for 17" TKC-80s. Crank up the suspension preload. Go ride. If the tires weren't almost new, I'd replace them sooner, but I'll enjoy the grip for road riding until they wear out, then spoon on some TKC-80s. Not much fun in the dirt yet, but the suspension is better than the Versys' in bumps. __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2002 BMW R1100S You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here! ag_streak screwed with this post 11-02-2012 at 11:45 AM

09-07-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
ag_streak ^OP Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33704) Oddometer: 2,989	Planned: TKC-80s Skidplate (not figured that out yet) Higher aluminum bars Handguards Headlight grill Radiator guards (not figured that out yet) Heated Grips Stainless brake lines (eliminate crossover) Raising link dogbones (already have) Reinstall stock rear fender (already have) Front fender extender Front suspension spacers __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2002 BMW R1100S You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here! ag_streak screwed with this post 09-07-2012 at 11:44 AM

09-09-2012, 12:16 AM	#4
jon6.0 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Oddometer: 368	I like it! I've done some of the same things to my Speed Triple. TKC's are next after my Scorpion Syncs wear out. Check out ATV bars for higher bars than what MX bars are. Also Rox risers. __________________ 2013 KTM 990 Baja

09-09-2012, 06:05 AM	#6
cyclingtom Sim Sala Bim Joined: Jun 2007 Location: First State Oddometer: 3,378	Sv's are very capable once you figure out how to protect their belly and extend the fuel range. They are King for the weekend track boys (and girls). __________________ Inconsequential Adventurer Upon us all a little rain must fall. L.Z.

09-09-2012, 07:11 PM	#7
ag_streak ^OP Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33704) Oddometer: 2,989	This was my inspiration. Photo from the SV Rider's forum... __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2002 BMW R1100S You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here!

09-09-2012, 05:33 AM	#5
Dave.0 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: The coldest part of Arizona Oddometer: 447	Looks like a good start- The only thing I would really try to get right is the standing riding position which will be crucial A lot of people complain about the 17 inch front wheel but I put some shinko 244s on my wr250x with the 17 inch wheels and did the Continental divide trail and the UTBDR this summer without issue. I know it's a different bike, but I should still work fine. The steering is a little (ok a lot) slow but unless you are doing woods single track it should be fine. So - risers, higher bars and possibly fatter foot pegs and you should have a fun and capable dual sport mount.

09-09-2012, 08:12 PM	#8
jon6.0 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Oddometer: 368	Right on. Here's a couple pics from around Wickenburg Arizona. __________________ 2013 KTM 990 Baja

10-05-2012, 09:34 AM	#11
ag_streak ^OP Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33704) Oddometer: 2,989	It works pretty good! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=205 __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2002 BMW R1100S You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here!

11-03-2012, 01:27 PM	#15
ag_streak ^OP Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33704) Oddometer: 2,989	I really couldn't say, about brake caliber spacing and such, but I'm pretty sure it's been done before! Even slicker would be a pair of WIRE wheels from Procycle! They are SV-specific hubs, so would bolt right on. And I e-mailed Carl at Procycle to ask if the front could be swapped to a 19" rim, and they said NO PROBLEM, and NO EXTRA CHARGE! http://procycle.us/bikepages/sv650.html OK, they're $1,600 bucks for the pair, but the cool factor would be off the charts! HELLO PAUL,, YES, WE CAN MAKE YOU A 19/17 WHEEL SET FOR YOUR SV650. NO CHANGE IN THE PRICE. YOU CAN CALL US TO PLACE THIS ORDER, SO WE CAN GET THIS SPECIAL SET FPR YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME,, CARL. __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2002 BMW R1100S You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here!

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