Suzuki SV1000 owners

[The_Dover]

swampy has a hard on for overpriced italian junk, powered by japanese motors.

the raptor is a girls bike

[The Pastor]

swampy has a hard on for overpriced italian junk, powered by japanese motors.

the raptor is a girls bike

Just like gsxr's!

[The_Dover]

like fuck whale rider.

gsxrs are for men with large penises.

[Patch]

like fuck whale rider.

gsxrs are for men with large penises.

So how the hell did you buy one then ya ****in homo luving pommy git





sorry - forgot you rent one

[The_Dover]

fuck off ginger, go pour some fuckin concrete in your gumboots and wait for high tide.

[98tls]

fuck off ginger, go pour some fuckin concrete in your gumboots and wait for high tide.

OWNED....i like it

[imdying]

Looks are a personal thing... you either like the look of a bike or you don't. Personally I think the black K6 is a great looking bike, especially once you've dropped some carbon cans on it, and ditched the huge mud guard.

They're an average round town bike, a four is a much more pleasant experience. But get 4000rpm dialed up with some decent throttle and they are totally different, they love to be flogged. Of course, that tends to make you a bit of a hoon around town, if only just hear the exhaust

Build quality is typically Suzuki, but if you look after it, it'll still look mint for a long as you keep putting in the effort.

The suspension is ok, but it makes a difference adjusting it for your weight. Brakes are GSXR750, and have plenty of power.

The TLR is a bit of a whale, and has looks that you either love or hate. I think they look pretty good, but a little heavy for a sportsbike. Plus they're old, and rare in comparison, which makes second hand spares harder to get. The TLS is ok if you like the look, things like the headlights look a bit early 90s which lets it down, plus they seem a bit bulky (which they're not, weight is the same as the SV).

A heap of fun if you're on the open road, it's where the bikes heart is really.

Would I buy another? Hard to say... if I was in the same position again (just brought a house, wanted a brand new bike), then sure. If I was a few years further into the mortgage, then I'd be trying either a 2000ish 996 or a late as possible 749S (about $20k). I'd still be looking to compliment them with a new GSXR750 (in black of course)... twins are fun, but the four cylinder scream is like a drug. Of course, I'd buy another just to listen to those carbon cans, they're a little symphony in your own helmet, and at $12500 brand new why the hell not!

Get some cans fitted, lose the heavy as grab rail, get a single seat cover, hacksaw off the mudguard, remap the injection, and that's it... cane the crap out of it. I've a supplied a pic to motivate you

Oh dear, I'm rambling again. An SV on the open road will do that to you though...

[Clivoris]

I did 50,000 k on an SV1000s in 2 years. Excellent value bike and very forgiving. Drop a tooth on the front sprocket and it will launch well. Only gripe I had was the crappy resale value. Mind you, that means if you don't mind second hand you can get some nice bargains out there. Any one heard what they sell for at the moment? I flicked mine for just under $8K.

[The_Dover]

i gotta admit imdying, your bike does look pretty horn.

i like the sv thou

[insane1]

can only afford a tl1000r or a sv1000 would love to get a raptor 1000 can"t afford it .how much are they .

[Blind spot]

Appreciate the input, will take it all on board, will be getting me one next month.

[MattTLR]

Go to www.tlzone.net - it has an SV dedicated forum.
It has a huge amount of info, and contributors that (mostly) know what they're talking about. You'll find all the info you need on the TLR/S and SV, including how to make them rock!

[paturoa]

Llooked for ages b4 buying a K3 and I luv it.

Having prob with clutch slave cylinder at the moment, but is a cheap fix about $30.

Took it to the Brass Monkey this year and was a great ride! Commute into the city a couple of days each week and it is good for that too.

[imdying]

Llooked for ages b4 buying a K3 and I luv it.

Having prob with clutch slave cylinder at the moment, but is a cheap fix about $30.

Supposed to be a common fault, on the K3 at least, I think they revised the seal/piston in later years.

[Turtle]

Appreciate the input, will take it all on board, will be getting me one next month.

You wont be disapointed,I have been riding gsxr thou for the past month then traded a k3 sv s thou done only 6000 km at work so took for a blat to Whanga on the weekend.I found it a lot more comfortable to ride than the gixer & it seemed to flow a lot more through the windies although a fast rider would prob disagree.I got home rapt with the bike as it was the first decent ride on a faired model. PS> this bike is for sale & its mint.