Brand new K7 SV1000S

**TLMAN** · 5th October 2007, 16:25

Just bought one

WOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Pick her up on Tuesday.

I did a quick search and there arent many posts about this bike. Was wondering if anyone on here owns/owned one and what they think, problems etc.

Also whats the story with running it in?

**Grahameeboy** · 5th October 2007, 16:28

Originally Posted by TLMAN

Just bought one

WOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Pick her up on Tuesday.

I did a quick search and there arent many posts about this bike. Was wondering if anyone on here owns/owned one and what they think, problems etc.

Also whats the story with running it in?

Running in is easy.
No probs.........I love mine.
May need to tune the suspension to suit.
Pilots are good but I prefer the powers.

**TLMAN** · 5th October 2007, 16:30

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Running in is easy.

Please elaborate.

Ive never owned a bike from new and never had to run one in. Is it just a case of keeping it below 5000rpm for a thousand Ks or something?

**Unit:Me** · 5th October 2007, 16:34

Originally Posted by TLMAN

Just bought one

WOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Pick her up on Tuesday.

I did a quick search and there arent many posts about this bike. Was wondering if anyone on here owns/owned one and what they think, problems etc.

Also whats the story with running it in?

Big Congradulations you have chosen an awesome bike. Bang for buck I believe they are the best buy available in the V-Twin litre bike range. I bought an '06 last June, straight out of the box just like you. We fitted Yoshi aftermarket Carbon Fibre pipes, which are a must and make it sound like it should. In fact I still believe little beats the Yoshi SV V-twin sound. Talk to T.I.E (Andrew), he currently has one. I owned mine for 16,000kms before selling it to another lady KBer. Also Grahamboy (spl) has one.
Run it in how you would like it to perform. DMNTD and I have had a few new bikes in the past two years, so we sorta have the running in part pretty sorted, always something new to learn though. It will take 80-100km to get the clutch, breaks, tyres etc working properly. Dont hold her on the same Revs while running in and certainly dont labour the motor. Wind on gently, getting slighly more aggressive over the first 1,000kms, then you get your first service.
Dont run under 3,000rpm if you can help it, but dont be afraid to rev out to 7,000rpm either in those first 1,000kms.
Also, make sure you get your suspension adjusted to your weight, and the type of riding you will be doing.
Most of all, enjoy it, and WE WANT PIC'S

**TLMAN** · 5th October 2007, 16:38

Originally Posted by Unit

Big Congradulations you have chosen an awesome bike. Bang for buck I believe they are the best buy available in the V-Twin litre bike range. I bought an '06 last June, straight out of the box just like you. We fitted Yoshi aftermarket Carbon Fibre pipes, which are a must and make it sound like it should. In fact I still believe little beats the Yoshi SV V-twin sound. Talk to T.I.E (Andrew), he currently has one. I owned mine for 16,000kms before selling it to another lady KBer. Also Grahamboy (spl) has one.
Run it in how you would like it to perform. DMNTD and I have had a few new bikes in the past two years, so we sorta have the running in part pretty sorted, always something new to learn though. It will take 80-100km to get the clutch, breaks, tyres etc working properly. Dont hold her on the same Revs while running in and certainly dont labour the motor. Wind on gently, getting slighly more aggressive over the first 1,000kms, then you get your first service.
Dont run under 3,000rpm if you can help it, but dont be afraid to rev out to 7,000rpm either in those first 1,000kms.
Also, make sure you get your suspension adjusted to your weight, and the type of riding you will be doing.
Most of all, enjoy it, and WE WANT PIC'S

Thanks, just what I wanted to know.
Bling awarded.
Pics on the way....

**Unit:Me** · 5th October 2007, 16:51

Originally Posted by TLMAN

Thanks, just what I wanted to know.
Bling awarded.
Pics on the way....

Cool glad to help. Talk to Chris, he will be able to give you a good detailed program to work to, and point out any other little tricks Ive missed. We are by no means experts, but have a little knowledge based on personal experience and research to share. By the way What Colour

**TLMAN** · 5th October 2007, 16:58

Originally Posted by Unit

Cool glad to help. Talk to Chris, he will be able to give you a good detailed program to work to, and point out any other little tricks Ive missed. We are by no means experts, but have a little knowledge based on personal experience and research to share. By the way What Colour

I went for BLUE!

Everybody seems to have new BLACK bikes these days.

**Grahameeboy** · 5th October 2007, 17:04

Originally Posted by TLMAN

I went for BLUE!

Everybody seems to have new BLACK bikes these days.

That's a nice colour but never know why Suzuki only kept red for 05.

Running in, as Unit says, follow manual and I would open it up for a short section every 500kms.

Easy, as it is a v-twin so the running in revs are still fun.

**boomer** · 5th October 2007, 17:08

that cracks me up.. limited revs whilst breaking in a v-twin, or the SV rather, would mean not going over 3,000 and you wouldn't want to idle under that..and you really don't want to be sitting at the same revs for very long..

best thing you can do is trade in the fags bike and get a honduh and be done with it

enjoy ya new beast

**Unit:Me** · 5th October 2007, 17:16

Originally Posted by TLMAN

I went for BLUE!

Everybody seems to have new BLACK bikes these days.

Haha true (says the girl with a black bike in the garage). Also, change your front sprocket less 1 tooth. Unless you want to get horrible speeding tickets its a great way to adjust your gearing to maximise fun and responsiveness.

**Clivoris** · 5th October 2007, 21:29

Originally Posted by Unit

Haha true (says the girl with a black bike in the garage). Also, change your front sprocket less 1 tooth. Unless you want to get horrible speeding tickets its a great way to adjust your gearing to maximise fun and responsiveness.

Agree, definitely drop the sprocket down one tooth. It's a pity that this makes the speedo over read but it's the best cheep performance mod you can make. Absolutely best value V-Twin out there. I hated the seat though. Walked like a sailor for 50,000k worth of ownership.

**klingon** · 5th October 2007, 22:36

Originally Posted by Unit

... I owned mine for 16,000kms before selling it to another lady KBer. ...

The lady KBer has since sold this lovely black SV to a friend of mine. My partner has a silver one. Next weekend we're going riding with another friend. A couple of SVs and a TL riding in harmony really do sound stunning

**puddy** · 5th October 2007, 22:51

So does that make you SVMAN now?
Congrats, new stuff is cool!

**Unit:Me** · 6th October 2007, 10:28

Originally Posted by klingon

The lady KBer has since sold this lovely black SV to a friend of mine. My partner has a silver one. Next weekend we're going riding with another friend. A couple of SVs and a TL riding in harmony really do sound stunning

Cool, I hope your friend is getting as much enjoyment out of that bike as I did. What year is the silver one? Last years shade was darker I think than previous years. And yes the SVs and TLs do certainly sound stunning, having had a TL before my SV although mine still had standard pipes which was a real waste, but Chris also had one and his was mean

So comeon TL man, updates please!