10.15/28.05
I installed some Renthal bars, longer clutch cable, CRG mirrors and a 14t front sprocket. Click the pic below for the full article.

9.7.05
Oil and filter change. Mileage is 11769

7.30.05
Drained coolant and replaced with water and Water Wetter, since I was taking the bike to the track. I never ended up using the bike, but left the cooling system as-is since I would be taking the bike back to the track (back-up bike) a few more times this year. I ended up taking the belly pan off since it would hit the wheel chock on the trailer. I am undecided about the looks, so I left it off for now.

5.15.05
Coolant flush. Mileage is 10398

5.8.04
I added a belly pan, which I had removed from Marni's SV.

2.5.05
New tires (Metzeler Sportec M-1), brake pads (EBC FA) and an oil change. Mileage is 9328

10.23.04
I changed the spark plugs and adjusted the chain. I had been told the spark plug change was fairly difficult, but found it to be really easy. Less than 30 minutes to change both. Mileage is 8,123.

Since every blue panel (with the exception of the front fender) was scratched or damaged in the spills at Thunderhill, I decided to have fun with the paint. I tried semi-gloss black and did not like it, so I ended up going flat black. I really like the way it came out!

9.11.04
I changed the oil and oil filter today at 7,432 miles. I'll pick up some spark plugs and coolant and do the 7500 mile service soon.

9.9.04
Time for a well deserved wash :)

8.16.04
Marni got me a front Pit Bull stand for my birthday!! :)

7.8.04
My mileage is now about 4500, so I decided it was time for another service. I replaced the engine oil, oil filter and air filter. I cleaned, oiled and checked the adjustment on the chain, though that is something I do about every 600 - 800 miles.

4.14.04
I received my Suburban Machinery Type II bars, which I ordered to replace my existing bent stock ones. It took a while to adjust to the new riding position, but now I prefer it much more than the stock bar location.

3.2.04
I decided to get some more aggressive tires for my track school, since I will need some new tires anyway (they require 90%+ tread). I ordered a set of Metzeler Sportec M-1 Supersport in the stock tire size (120/60ZR-17 front and 160/60ZR-17 rear). It would be nice to find another set of used rims to mount the new tires on, but we will see.

2.18.04
My Woodcraft solid (non-hinged) pegs arrived. I will be using these in the stock peg location for now, though may try some different rearsets at a later point.

I also took a small video to get the sound of the Holeshot:

I installed my new 47t sprocket, which seems to have made a great improvement. Definitely more pull, and now I feel like I am actually utilizing more of the transmission.

I also picked up some Alpinestars Track pants today. They zip to my jacket and will be perfect for my upcoming track school :)

I also received my new 47t rear sprocket, which I will also install tomorrow.

2.8.04
Today I managed to give the bike a well-deserved cleaning. I still need to do a full detail but that will happen once the rain seems to be gone for a while.

2.7.04
When I replaced my rear tire, I noticed that my rear brake pads were almost completely gone. I checked the fronts and they were fine. After some examination of riding habits and talking with friends, I realized that I had an odd right hand/grip position. This was causing me to not use my front brakes very much. I changed to a different hand position (first two fingers over the brake lever and the other two plus the thumb around the throttle), and things are much better now. Anyway, I needed new rear pads, but decided to replace them all at the same time. I used EBC FA pads (part numbers FA63, FA229 and FA231), which so far seem to work great. No noise and great stopping power. I also cleaned and lubricated the chain, and decided to leave the chain guard off for now (looks much better :)

Next on the list is suspension mods. I also ordered a 47t rear sprocket (+2) and some solid pegs. Should be a fun project :)

1.30.04
I finally had an opportunity to install the new front indicators. I am happy to get rid of the monstrous stock indicators and switch to something a little less conspicuous. They are not quite as bright as the stock ones, but definitely still visible.

1.18.04
I was having a hard time finding a motorcycle clock online, but then finally ran across the Bike Watch. It works great and does not look at all out of place.

I am now at about 1900 miles, so I think I will do an oil and filter change at 2000. The maintenance schedule lists the next oil change 4k miles and the next oil filter change at 11k miles. That seems strange to me, so I think I will stick with oil and filter changes at every 2-3k. It is about time to clean and lubricate the chain though (every ~600 miles), so I will do that as well.

I also picked up a new set of front indicators. Since I have the small flush-mount indicators in the rear, I wanted something of a similar size for the front. I will probably install them in the next few days.

1.14.04
After one rainy ride to work, I realized that my rear tire was completely flat :( A quick check revealed a screw in the tire, so I plugged the tire for temporary use. I purchased a new tire, though went with basically the same tire that was on there (Metzeler ME Z4, 160/60ZR-17). I am now slowly breaking in the new tire. Since there was plenty of tread on the old tire, I will patch it from the inside and keep it for a back-up.

10.13.03
I decided to order a Holeshot high-mount pipe and fender eliminator kit, as well as a Clear Alternatives LED taillight. Most of the high-mount pipes required the removal of the rear foot pegs, which is why I went with the Holeshot (well, that and people had good things to say about it :) I installed them along with the brake lines a week or so later.

I have not added the carb shims yet, though I plan to do that soon. The exhaust is rather loud, though does have a nice sound when really getting on the throttle. At low rpms it seems a bit "poppy," which I am hoping the shims or a re-jet will help resolve. The fender eliminator kit was fairly simple, though I wish some form of template was provided for placement of the flush-mount indicators. Now I would like to get some smaller indicators for the front, to balance it out a bit.

The brakes seem really responsive with the new lines. When I bled the them I used Ate SuperBlue, which is what I have used on my car with good success.

The LED lights are nice, though I was expecting something different. I guess I was expecting a complete replacement light assembly, not just the LED light sets (which fit in the bulb sockets) and a clear lens.

10.2.03
I purchased a set of Galfer stainless steel brake lines, which I hope to install soon.

9.5.03
I finished my first few modifications. I cut away part of the rear fender, cleaning up the rear section a bit. I also added IRP frame sliders, just in case the bike ever goes down.

8.16.03
I finished my MSF training class. Although I think the execution of some of the exercises was a little strange, I do think the class was a good experience. It is nice to get a bit of training on emergency and evasive maneuvers.

8.9.03
I picked up a new leather jacket and some riding boots. They are both Alpinestars, the jacket being a Stunt and the boots being Effex. I took the "armor" out of the jacket for a while, to give myself a chance to get used to just the jacket. It is all back in now, and it only took a short time to get used to it. It is a really nice feeling to be riding with the proper gear.

8.2.03
I had a Bell helmet that I had purchased for autocrossing, though I decided to get something a bit more comfortable. I ended up with an Arai Quantum/f. I also picked up a dark tinted visor, which I *really* like! I definitely recommend getting one. The only problem is making sure you are back home before nightfall :) I also picked up an anti-fog film for my clear visor, which works great.

6.30.03
I finally decided to pick up a motorcycle for commuting to work and fun on weekends. After plenty of research and annoying all my motorcycle friends, I ended up purchasing a 2001 Suzuki SV 650. The bike had 1017 miles on it when I purchased it and it looks brand new.

I am still just getting used to the bike as-is, though I will eventually make a few modifications to it. I want to replace the existing rubber brake lines with stainless steel braided lines, and I would also like to go with an aftermarket slip-on exhaust pipe. The existing Metzeler tires that are on it are great for now, though they are also something that I will eventually want to replace.