Sv 1000

[bones135]

Hi all, well after selling my 08 Fireblade a couple of years back im now looking for another bike.
Been offered a pretty good deal on an 06 SV1000. Looks sweet as, done around 25000k & good price.
Im not a fan of the upright riding position & having not ridden this bike as yet im not too sure of the position compared to the Blade.
Would love some feedback on the good & bad points of the SV please.:yes:

[slofox]

SV's come in two forms the SV and the SVS. The S version has clip-ons, a half fairing and a more forward riding position. The non S version has standard bars and a more upright riding position.

There's a school of thought out there that prefers the 650 to the 1000 - due to original design or something...whatever. I had the 650S and enjoyed it well enough. The suspension is pretty crappy though. Emulator kits improved it but didn't make it perfect.

Oh and the seat was a bastard as well - bloody uncomfortable after about an hour's riding.

[bones135]

Haha yea the seat sounds like the 900ss seat i had before the blade. Bloody hard as a rock.
The SV looks to have a more lean than upright position so im probably heading to Tauranga next weekend & take it for a squirt.

[AllanB]

Great bikes for little coin. Sound mint with pipes! Spend some bucks on the suspenders and you'll be impressed.

[slofox]

Great bikes for little coin. Sound mint with pipes! Spend some bucks on the suspenders and you'll be impressed.

I stuck a Two Bros can on mine - it did sound good!

[bones135]

Apparently its got a good set of pipes on it, sounds pretty cool.
See how it goes & then may work on the suspension once i get used to it :wings:

[bones135]

MAy sound like a dumbass question guys, but in what way is the suspension crap, dodgy??
Too hard, soft, loose??
Just trying to get as much info as i can from those that know a bit more than me. :yes:

[Jerry74]

My SV1000S still has stock suspension but it has been adjusted for my weight and handles quite well, only gripe would be a wee minor headshake about 180 in corner steering damper keeps it line ok.

[bones135]

Sounds fair.....wont be doing those speeds to often anyways,lol

[SMOKEU]

The SV1000 has pretty basic suspension as it's not designed to be a race replica. If you want a 1000cc Suzuki that handles very well with stock suspension, then buy a GSXR1000.

[bones135]

Not looking for anything like a race bike, just curious on the suspension comments,
The SV seems like a pretty good bike, just have to see what happs.

[slofox]

Damper rod forks. Primitive technology and prone to nose-diving under braking (damhik...:angry:). Emulator kit helped sort this but the forks never had the compliance of the GSX-R forks.

[SMOKEU]

This thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143674-CBR900RR-919RR-vs-SV1000S?highlight=cbr900rr) has some good information about the SV1000.

[bones135]

Cheers for the info & if i end up with it then ill definately look at doing something with them.
Like i said, not after a race bike just something nice to ride & have some fun on without a roof over my head

[paturoa]

My previous bike was a K3 1000S and I miss it a lot. It had micron cans and I loved the noise. Good power but not too much to make you throw it in the bushes. I think of them as a cheap ducati.

A good on line forum for them is http://www.sv-portal.com/ (assoicated with our own spanking man)

The was only one issue with them of any note and that was the green connector. Search it on the above site for the details.

[short-circuit]

The SV1000 has pretty basic suspension as it's not designed to be a race replica. If you want a 1000cc Suzuki that handles very well with stock suspension, then buy a GSXR1000.

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

[SMOKEU]

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

Still, not many road riders can ride a GSXR1000 to its full capabilities.

[short-circuit]

Still, not many road riders can ride a GSXR1000 to its full capabilities.

Yeah partly coz it's not an ideal road bike. Shit suspension doesn't help however.

[sinned]

The SV1000 is as good a bike as you can expect for the price. I should have bought a SV650 instead of the thou but that is another story. There is no point in bleating on about the suspension - it is what you get for the money and why spend a small fortune on fixing that when you would be better buying a better bike.

[bones135]

Well only one way for me to find out for myself & thats take it for a ride.

[paturoa]

Well only one way for me to find out for myself & thats take it for a ride.

Yippers

I've been looking at buying another as my my current sewing machine sounding bike just doesn't do it.

[bones135]

Been a while between rides so anythings good to me,lol But yea the SV looks good

[AllanB]

My suspension comment is nothing more than to point out that it is OK but not Suzukis best. Having said that I have seen many a stock SV cornering at impressive speeds! My Hornet was the same and suspension mods made a huge difference.

Ohlins front fork springs to suit your weight/riding style are cheap and if you are capable with a spanner easy to change out (replace the fork oil too).

[bones135]

My suspension comment is nothing more than to point out that it is OK but not Suzukis best. Having said that I have seen many a stock SV cornering at impressive speeds! My Hornet was the same and suspension mods made a huge difference.

Ohlins front fork springs to suit your weight/riding style are cheap and if you are capable with a spanner easy to change out (replace the fork oil too).

Cheers for that, i appreciate the help & advice too. Will see what happens & how it feels.....go from there.
Best things going to be getting my ass back on a bike :lol:

[98tls]

I reckon you will love the SV,whats not to like,motors in em are just fun fun fun really,if i had a complaint about them it would just be the seat but easy fixed.Great all round bike at a great price.

[bones135]

I reckon you will love the SV,whats not to like,motors in em are just fun fun fun really,if i had a complaint about them it would just be the seat but easy fixed.Great all round bike at a great price.

Cheers, yea the Duc was fun.....the Blade was more fun....heres hopingth SVs even moreso.....all going well :wait:

[mrchips]

I've done 20,000 odd km 2 up all over nzud on my 's' with no probs. Got a gel seat pad for my wife & chopped up sheepy for my aching arse so no worries doin 700km in a day + 230km tank range. A nakid should be sweet.

SV's are lite, nippy little bikes. Done nothing to mine cept jump on it & ride + standard maintenance so pretty reliable.

The suspension & breaks are fine but i'm no expert, although i do prefer my bandit 1200s in that department.

Just love the sound of the SV's with after market cans :niceone:

[manxkiwi]

Yippers

I've been looking at buying another as my my current sewing machine sounding bike just doesn't do it.

I'm going to be selling mine soon. One 'anal' engineer owner. Full history of everything ever done. Oil & filter changed always at lower k's than recomended etc, etc. Giz a PM if you'e interested.

FWIW: My understanding was that the SV1000s had the GSXR600 fully adjustable suspension fitted. Obviously the RWU fork model. So although under the OEM 'umbrella' of suspension, it's not actually as poor as many think. Of course the whole suspension thing is a limitless subject on its own.

[bones135]

I've done 20,000 odd km 2 up all over nzud on my 's' with no probs. Got a gel seat pad for my wife & chopped up sheepy for my aching arse so no worries doin 700km in a day + 230km tank range. A nakid should be sweet.

SV's are lite, nippy little bikes. Done nothing to mine cept jump on it & ride + standard maintenance so pretty reliable.

The suspension & breaks are fine but i'm no expert, although i do prefer my bandit 1200s in that department.

Just love the sound of the SV's with after market cans :niceone:
Well think im going to have some good times if i get it, seat cant be any worse than the ducs, that was like sitting on a board with a flannel on it.

[CHOPPA]

Yeah partly coz it's not an ideal road bike. Shit suspension doesn't help however.

Could you explain why its shit?

I have found them to be great on the road and track with standard suspension.

The SV1000S is a nice bike to ride. Feels a bit vague in the front but riding the bike for what it was designed it is nice

[98tls]

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

:laugh:Fuck i love the internet.

[Fast Eddie]

Hi all, well after selling my 08 Fireblade a couple of years back im now looking for another bike.



try an '09 Fireblade..

[bones135]

try an '09 Fireblade..
Would love to but just looking at buying what i can afford at the moment, would also like an R1 or ZX10R but hey gota live within the limits aye :)

[Denniso]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

[bones135]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

Thats my intention, just fingers crossed on a positive phone call today :)

[SMOKEU]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

[slofox]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself ...

Given that the OP actually ASKED for information about the bike, I hardly think it appropriate to label those who take the trouble to reply as "internet "experts" (wankers)".

[Fast Eddie]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

or you haven't got enough grunt..

[imdying]

I have both. Save your money till you can get another blade. The SV1000 is a complete piece of crap in comparison. If both were in a burning garage, you would throw the SV anywhere you could to rescue the blade. If money is too tight, buy a ZX6R, even that is faster and more comfortable.

[Gremlin]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.
For goodness sake, get some experience before you happily comment away. My 04 ZX10R, with good tyres, set up (stock) suspension, dry weather, could still wheel spin, just because I was going over slippery lane markings. I was doing 80kph at the time, changing lanes...

Ride a variety of bikes... only then you'll have some inkling of what they can really do.

[SMOKEU]

For goodness sake, get some experience before you happily comment away. My 04 ZX10R, with good tyres, set up (stock) suspension, dry weather, could still wheel spin, just because I was going over slippery lane markings. I was doing 80kph at the time, changing lanes...

Ride a variety of bikes... only then you'll have some inkling of what they can really do.

I've had wheelspin on a 250cc bike before on a tar seal road. I put that down to bad technique.

[bones135]

I have both. Save your money till you can get another blade. The SV1000 is a complete piece of crap in comparison. If both were in a burning garage, you would throw the SV anywhere you could to rescue the blade. If money is too tight, buy a ZX6R, even that is faster and more comfortable.

Well yup, the SVs not going to happen so back to the looking bit.
A blade could well be the one :)

[SVboy]

Dont be put off by all the doom merchants making [often] poorly informed judgements. If you find another SV and you like it,go for it. Yes,like any bike, they have their limitations, but are imho, very good bikes, with easy potential to make into great bikes. Go to a specialist SV site for consistent and informed comment. If a rider of CHOPPAs calibre rate them, I would suggest that is a very valid and worthwhile endorsement.

[bones135]

Im the only one that makes up my mind,lol
Ill just keep my eyes & ears open till i see something id like to ride.....& go from there :)

[frogfeaturesFZR]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

Running Mich Power ones (B compound) and the Mille spins up in the wet real easy. Fun to watch the shift light flash, and then go off as the tyre grabs traction again.

[Andy67]

For goodness sake, get some experience before you happily comment away. My 04 ZX10R, with good tyres, set up (stock) suspension, dry weather, could still wheel spin, just because I was going over slippery lane markings. I was doing 80kph at the time, changing lanes...

Ride a variety of bikes... only then you'll have some inkling of what they can really do.

What he said, I had the tank slapper from hell at 90 kph, very similar circumstances on the cb1100. Spun up quite a few times on my old CBR. Maybe I can't ride.

To the op, SV is a great bike, sound awesome and will probably exceed your expectations. Earplugs are not a bad idea. Enjoy.

[bones135]

What he said, I had the tank slapper from hell at 90 kph, very similar circumstances on the cb1100. Spun up quite a few times on my old CBR. Maybe I can't ride.

To the op, SV is a great bike, sound awesome and will probably exceed your expectations. Earplugs are not a bad idea. Enjoy.

Cheers mate, the one i was looking at fell through so as they say, keeping options open :)

[Jerry74]

Very happy with my SV1000S just as much fun as my GSXR 750R can't beat a twin on a good day..... once suspension is adjusted it goes really well.

[98tls]

Very happy with my SV1000S just as much fun as my GSXR 750R can't beat a twin on a good day..... once suspension is adjusted it goes really well.

Careful fella thats far to close to the truth for this audience many of whom it seems would be currently involved in superbikes but family obligations meant they had to turn down factory offers.

[geoffm]

Had an SV from new for coming up 3 years. It is a fun bike, one you can throw aroudn and still cruise and mostly legal speeds if you want to.
IMO, I don't like the stock clipons - a set of F1 Engineering replaecments are much more comfy. about $350
The front dives under brakes with the stock progressive springs. Robert Taylor fitted new springs and oil for the front which made a noticable difference. About $500 IIRC incl ftting.
Scottoiler was also money well spent. Never had to adjust the original chain yet.

Been 100% reliable, gets around 40mpg. It likes a drink in the city with a city range to reserve of around 150km.

I got a gel seat, didn't make a lot of difference. I get a sore butt around 500km - less with boring motorway type riding.
Geoff

[boman]

I had a 2008 SV1000, from new. Loved it.

Had Dr Bob put a set of racetech springs in, I set the Sag, and rode it for 30000kms, without a worry. Great bike. You wont regret the purchase at all.

Oh and I have a new gel seat for sale that should fit, if you are interested....