sv650s - more zip wanted

**98tls** · 20th January 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by Jim2

It's all good 98tls, but he'd be spending waaaaay more on the SV650 than the price difference between his 650 and a new 1000. Can't see the point, when you could buy the 1000 and have money left over to hit the bling catalogue with the amount of money need to get the 650s to those specs.

Unless of course you're a bling hound, and I'm not exactly innocent in that regard.

Totally agree jim.....i just remember reading the article and thinking itd be alot of fun..........to many dollars for me........mind you theres an old TLS in the garage that i would hate to count the $ spent on.........

**slob** · 20th January 2007, 21:54

Originally Posted by V4ME

Now we're talking - but already probably costing quite a bit at this point. But I would definitely agree with you it would be a helluva fun bike.
I've found that since fitting the Scorpion Pipe I seem to have a bit of fuel starvation effect at peak revs. Not bad enough to really worry me. so I guess bigger jets would help. (may just be in my mind though).

Attached a bunch of SV650-related stuff that I had on my computer, including that Performance Bikes article (1st page not really legible though..)

**V4ME** · 20th January 2007, 22:02

Thanks Slob and Thanks 98TLS (thanks to all) - all helps - I'm enjoying all the pics and articles - Man if only I did have enough cash - I'd buy a 1000sv and keep the 650 just to do up etc. Ya know what it's like - you fall in love with them.

**Gmonsta** · 27th January 2007, 12:51

Have a look on www.sv650.org - plenty of technical info on there. I would stick to the front/rear sprokets and new fork springs/heavier oil - or just replace it with a GSX front end seems to work. Replace the rear shock with the best you can afford and this will get you around corners a lot quicker. If you are re-jetting maybe add an aftermarket filter - works best with full exhaust system... If its straight line speed you are looking for - just get a bigger bike - but the beauty with the 650 is you can ring its neck and keep yourself within reaching distance when you get into trouble. With the right suspension/tyre/drive setup it will add a world of difference. I used to have a curvy yellow one too

**V4ME** · 30th January 2007, 16:05

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

Have a look on www.sv650.org - plenty of technical info on there. I would stick to the front/rear sprokets and new fork springs/heavier oil - or just replace it with a GSX front end seems to work. Replace the rear shock with the best you can afford and this will get you around corners a lot quicker. If you are re-jetting maybe add an aftermarket filter - works best with full exhaust system... If its straight line speed you are looking for - just get a bigger bike - but the beauty with the 650 is you can ring its neck and keep yourself within reaching distance when you get into trouble. With the right suspension/tyre/drive setup it will add a world of difference. I used to have a curvy yellow one too

Thanks - Gmonsta - definite food for thought from someone who's obviously been there before - cheers

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th January 2007, 16:54

Originally Posted by V4ME

At the risk of sounding stoopid!! (maybe too late) - would it be better to resprocket my 2002 SV650S for more acceleration or put in a dynajet kit (My bike is still Carbed plus I have a Scorpion Performance pipe) - Or possibly both - money allowing?
What have you other SV650 owners done -
I'm not racing or anything - just want a few more horses possibly - plus a bit more zip. - My top ends fine and I don't mind losing a bit in this area.

Have you tried contacting 'YKK'..?

**V4ME** · 1st February 2007, 13:32

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Have you tried contacting 'YKK'..?

No - But I will thanks

**98tls** · 3rd February 2007, 05:50

Thought you may like this.............

**V4ME** · 3rd February 2007, 10:43

Originally Posted by 98tls

Thought you may like this.............

Gee 98tls - now thats what I call a bike, man I'm totally green with envy, did you do it all yourself or what?
I've always thought the SV650 is a good bike to customise - you've proved it's true. post some more pics as you do more - Awesome. - what do you estimate you have raised the HP to, not that it matters - not in the least.

**imdying** · 3rd February 2007, 17:13

I'm not sure that's his... I think that took out the NYC motorcycle show recently, over hugely modified Busas, ZX10Rs etc.

**98tls** · 3rd February 2007, 17:20

Na not mine mate.......wish it was,i just came across it and thought you would like it.

**BAD DAD** · 3rd February 2007, 19:06

Went for a ride on an SV650 yesterday and found it felt very narrow, brakes not that flash and seat quite uncomfortable. But after about half an hour or so, I really started to LOVE that engine. My own bike is a pretty basic affair but almost felt plush compared with the SV. Like I already said, loved the donk though.