Craigslist "funnies"

[Burque73]

Ha, I've got a gremlin bell on my bike. It's hanging under the fairing. My aunt is a biker's wife and she gave it to me. I like to think of it how it's described in BikeBandit's article "it’s simply a tradition of kindness between riders and friends"

[simmoto]

There's nothing wrong with a kick starter - as long as it's gaudy as possible.

Same goes for the exhaust. And is that a suicide shifter on the other side? I guess the wheel has been reinvented. And a grab rail on the gas tank? The more weight the better...

I'm going back to the photo now to search for the clutch.

Fuel level gauge me thinks? So many ways to injure the rider on a get off. He/she thought of everything. This abomination needs to be put out of its misery. Someone gave it a pity bid.

[Rob S.]

Ha, I've got a gremlin bell on my bike. It's hanging under the fairing. My aunt is a biker's wife and she gave it to me. I like to think of it how it's described in BikeBandit's article "it’s simply a tradition of kindness between riders and friends"

A lot of bikes in my area have a dollar bill tied to the handlebars or frame. It's the same type of superstition, and I've never believed in them.

I have the scars to prove it!

[Nessism]

Fuel level gauge me thinks? So many ways to injure the rider on a get off. He/she thought of everything.

I'm guessing that the seller has next to no net worth, but can't help but wonder if someone could sue a modder like him if the next owner crashes & burns (literally) because of the shoddy mods?

[Spyder]

The bell scares the RoadRash Demons away... In order for them to work, they have to be given to you as a gift. I'm a believer...

[Buffalo Bill]

The bell scares the RoadRash Demons away... In order for them to work, they have to be given to you as a gift. I'm a believer...

As a nonbeliever, I put my trust in the best protective gear I can afford, ATGAT. Oh dear!!! The "RoadRash Demons" can just F_OFF!!

[Burque73]

2001 Suzuki SV650 custom offroad dualsport - $1900

2001 Suzuki Sv650 converted to dualsport, runs great! new battery, fun bike to ride...$1900 obo trades considered, thanks call or text for more info

An online image for comparison.



Now the one in the ad.

[Rob S.]

Never been a fan of exhaust tape. I prefer the one on top.

[Buffalo Bill]

I don't see what's wrong with that result, looks like a well engineered project to me.
Somebody would have to test ride it to give a fair opinion.
Myself I have no off road riding experience, except on difficult race track corners.

[Spyder]

I have to say I'm confused why... BUT... It would appear they did a nice job of it. My guess is that they wrecked it pretty bad, and only had dirtbike parts around to fix it? All in all, it looks like a fun ride. Price really doesn't seem all that high. Gotta agree with Bill, only a hard test ride would tell for sure...

[simmoto]

Eh, not digging the tank/bodywork. Doesn't flow, looks homemade/cheap. But it has potential if someone knew what they were doing.

[dorkburger]

Poor mans adventure bike. I kinda dig it. I would be concerned about braking, particularly at street speeds.

[Grimly]

I actually like that - makes a change from all the hack sawzall jobs.
A sensible engine choice, too. Narrow and probably not too heavy and it would be interesting to see how well it actually does on the rough stuff. Looks like it's been put together by somebody with a clue; sure, it has its rough edges but if I had an old SV650 and a hankering for a quasi-adventure bike, I'd not be too unhappy at having built that.

[Burque73]

I'm pretty sure the SV uses the same engine as the 650 Wee-Strom, so it's no stranger to rough stuff.

Definitely an interesting creation for sure. I like the theory that it was wrecked and pieced back together with the dirt bike parts on hand.

[Buffalo Bill]

I keep thinking about the low rpm torque of the SV650 engine. I can it imagine it's very good at slowly climbing up steep grades with no sweat. That's why the dude put his time into it.