New bike - SV650

[davebullet]

Well, I finally have upgraded. Here's my new pride and joy.

It's a 2004 model (K3). Love the power / torque increase from the VTR250.... you certainly need to hang on.

The Two Brothers can sounds great.

[Lilly2w]

Flash bugger, Does this mean Andrea can come on rides now? You should bring them both on wednesday!

[98tls]

Congrats and enjoy,shes a beauty.They really do go well.

[Number One]

Purrrrrdy colour. SV's are da bomb :headbang:

[rocketman1]

Damn good choice, lovely bike.

[davebullet]

Flash bugger, Does this mean Andrea can come on rides now? You should bring them both on wednesday!

Yes she can, as long as she promises not to show me up and leave me behind on the nimble VTR.

Thanks for the kind words all. Spent the best part of 2 hours cleaning and polishing both bikes today.

[serious4]

It's niiice. I did the same move from a vtr to the sv. Actually it would be a real coincidence if the vtr you had was silver. Any how, great bike. Enjoy

[Gubb]

Top choice mate. Solid, reliable, fun bike.

[MidnightMike]

So all the SV fans come out now do they? lol

Great bikes, even better mated with a good roaring pipe. :rockon:

[Ivan]

great bikes I am just going back out to shed to work on my k1 racebike lovethem just got to ride myne to first time in nearly 3 months really torqeuy aye:2thumbsup

[davebullet]

It's niiice. I did the same move from a vtr to the sv. Actually it would be a real coincidence if the vtr you had was silver. Any how, great bike. Enjoy

Now that would be errie! We still have the VTR - it is red, black frame with gold wheels.

[davebullet]

So all the SV fans come out now do they? lol

Great bikes, even better mated with a good roaring pipe. :rockon:

I resemble that remark! :yes:

I don't know about other pipe brands, but the 2 bros sounds excellent. Going through a tunnel or just under a motor flyover - it's quite noticeable. Good for safety... I got a couple of push bikers turning around to have a look ahead of me.... so people know I'm coming.

Just bought a couple of pairs of Alpine Musicstars ear buds from www.earbuddies.co.nz (enter "kiwibiker" as the promotion code when ordering and get $5 each set!). I need them now with the extra noise.

[serious4]

I don't know about other pipe brands, but the 2 bros sounds excellent. Going through a tunnel or just under a motor flyover - it's quite noticeable. Good for safety... I got a couple of push bikers turning around to have a look ahead of me.... so people know I'm coming.


I've got a Leo Vince slip on muffler. Sounds bloody marvelous. Gotta love the crackle and pop when you're decerlating. :rockon:
And yes in terms of safety it's good to be heard if not seen as well.

[davebullet]

Top choice mate. Solid, reliable, fun bike.

Thanks Gubb. I think the street triple would still be my ultimate... but the SV will give me enough fun in the meantime until I can afford the upgrade.

There is so much after market stuff for the SV. Like a lot of budget bikes, the suspension is the weak link. The engine certainly has enough tow for me.

[davebullet]

I've got a Leo Vince slip on muffler. Sounds bloody marvelous. Gotta love the crackle and pop when you're decerlating. :rockon:
And yes in terms of safety it's good to be heard if not seen as well.

The crackle and pop sounds great. Was worried the thing was back firing, but guess it is normal.

When Mrs. Bullet is riding the VTR - she says she has trouble hearing her bike over mine :laugh:

[Gubb]

There is so much after market stuff for the SV. Like a lot of budget bikes, the suspension is the weak link. The engine certainly has enough tow for me.

Exactly the same boat i'm in, although i'd wager that Trumpet parts and plastics are considerably more expensive than 'zuki bits.

[davebullet]

great bikes I am just going back out to shed to work on my k1 racebike lovethem just got to ride myne to first time in nearly 3 months really torqeuy aye:2thumbsup

One thing I love about the extra torque is the confidence you get when wanting to overtake (safely of course). On the VTR, you have to resign yourself to following traffic as I don't want to ring the neck out of my machines just to overtake.

On the SV however, a gentle twist of the wrist and she's away. One thing that gets me every time is remembering to lean forward and stiffen up the stomach muscles, as well as hang onto the bars. I got quite lazy with the VTR, since it can't really leave you behind... watch out on the SV if you aren't ready to move when it does!

[davebullet]

What suspension upgrades would you guys look to do first?

Rear first then front?

[Number One]

Not sure about the newer ones but here's what we did to my 1999. Handles sooo much better - just lovely!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=69827

[Pwalo]

What suspension upgrades would you guys look to do first?

Rear first then front?

Check out SVRider, and the SV650.Org. They have got all the information you could ever want.

FWIW I'd fiddle around with the standard suspension first and then look around at what you want after you've got a few ks on. I think most people do the front end first, and then sort the rear out.

For everyday use the SV's not too bad, and personally I'd make sure I had decent rubber on before getting too concerned about anything else.

[marioc]

Excellent!
I want one 2!

[serious4]

When Mrs. Bullet is riding the VTR - she says she has trouble hearing her bike over mine

Nice:headbang:



For everyday use the SV's not too bad, and personally I'd make sure I had decent rubber on before getting too concerned about anything else.


I second that. I admit the suspension is fairly average but for my daily commute and weekend rides it does the job quite nicely. Good rubber is a must.

[davebullet]

Nice:headbang:

I second that. I admit the suspension is fairly average but for my daily commute and weekend rides it does the job quite nicely. Good rubber is a must.

It's currently got Dunlop Sportmax (factory tyres still) - so the rubber is quite old (5 years) even though it's not overly worn. Compund has probably hardened. I don't know what the useful life of modern rubber is (that is, it's aging properties).

I find the front and back "walk" around the corners a bit for my liking. A lot less sticky than the cheapy Bridgestones on the VTR (and the VTR sticks more).

Might be time for a tyre replacement.... after a tune-up first though!

Dave.

[ducatilover]

nice sv! wouldnt mind one myself

[Ivan]

What suspension upgrades would you guys look to do first?

Rear first then front?

Suspension upgrades depends what you wanna spend.

I mean a decent overhaul and new oil in front forks meaning clean them right out clear the gunge good quality fork oil and slightly heavier like 15 or 20w should do in the front budget wise.

But then theres emulators to they are a common trick in the race bikes sorry havent rode standered suspension so cant compare. theres also springs you can change heavier or softer depending on what you want again

The Rear. Standered shock from looking at myne not much you can really do with it bar adjust preload best bet a Ohlins rear shock well set up handles like a dream I had a GSXR750 shock in the back of myne wasnt to bad but made the rear squat down to much and wouldnt turn that fast.

All Depends on what you want to spend.

Regards Suspension get hold of someone like RObert Taylor if you want to upgrade he has alot of knowledge and is a really good guy.


The Crackles are great fun aye I had my one popping earlier have a Scorpion muffler on the rear

oh another thing is peg riser plates are great PM me SV riders if you want a template of them cheaper than rear sets alows you to use the standered foot pegs and hangers I have 1 inch risers in the shed and can trace them out for you and send you template currently have 2 inch risers on my race bike

Risers raise pegs up 1 inch and back 1 inch allows ground clearence

[davebullet]

Thanks for the reply Ivan,

I'm sending the bike in for a full service first... although this doesn't include fork oil. I'm having some minor issues with the engine. Most noticeable between 3,000 - 4,000 rpm. The bike feels like it's hesitating - you can actually feel it shifting forward / back slightly at fixed throttle and RPM (smooth road to prove it's not my shaky wrist).

I'm guessing its the throttle position sensor or throttle bodies not synchronised.. anyway a service should check and get this aligned.

I'm guessing the rear end will be a lot cheaper to replace than the front... I don't have a budget in mind but will probably be further down the track (when other spending priorities are out of the way)

The peg risers sound good... but I don't get much of a lean on the bike at the moment to even challenge the existing pegs / tyre edges :lol: .

[serious4]

I'm sending the bike in for a full service first... although this doesn't include fork oil. I'm having some minor issues with the engine. Most noticeable between 3,000 - 4,000 rpm. The bike feels like it's hesitating - you can actually feel it shifting forward / back slightly at fixed throttle and RPM (smooth road to prove it's not my shaky wrist).


I think you'll find that the hesitation you speak of is normal for a fuel injected bike. The throttle is very much like a switch. It's either on or off. You get used to it. But in saying that if it's getting a service no harm in them checking ;o)
There are ways around the sudden rush of power in slow manuvers. One is using the rear brake to control the speed/accelleration with the throttle staying in the on position.

[erik]

Maybe this will help with the snatchy throttle:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459

I've got the carbed version, but remembered reading about it.

Do a search on svrider or sv650.org on suspension upgrades etc, there's lots of info there.

[davebullet]

Thanks for the info guys. erik - I think I'll try the TPS adjustment.

[Grizzo]

Sheeeesh, it sure is purdy.


Well done;)

[Supertwin Don]

My son, Andrew runs an SV - really likes it.
When he got it we had to restrict it to 33bhp (UK rules) - the restrictors were just two washers to be put in the inlet tracts!!! cost me £150 for two 10c washers - and the "official" bit of paper. Took them out a couple of weeks later for him to try it out on the Drag Strip - I think they are still in a little bag under the seat!!!!

[dipshit]

Just bought a couple of pairs of Alpine Musicstars ear buds from www.earbuddies.co.nz (enter "kiwibiker" as the promotion code when ordering and get $5 each set!).

Thanks for the tip! I ordered a set for myself and tried them out today. (none of the bike shops or safety or hearing specialists in Dunedin had ever heard of them) They do indeed reduce most of the annoying wind noise yet still let you hear everything else (your bike) pretty good.! :2thumbsup

Will be excellent for reducing fatigue and not having ringing ears after a ride.

Why didn't I get onto these earlier!

[davebullet]

Been using my earbuddies. After 2 trips, I can definitely say they are good. Comfortable, don't dislodge when I put my helmet on or of. I've been using them with the "gold" (highest reduction) setting. I hear more road bumps being transmitted through my body than airborne noise. Really help reduce wind turbulence noise and cutdown on exhaust / engine noise too. Even encourages you to go a bit quicker which I'm not sure is a good thing:headbang: