Easily ammused
Lets get this straight. The VTR (03) and the SV1000(07) I have have similar tank ranges. If you go by the warning light first coming on.Originally Posted by flossiejayno
However, when new the VTR was getting between 240k and 250k before the RLOD (Red light of Doom). The SV when new gets around 210k before the YLOD starts flashing. Having said that, my riding style has changed over the last 4 years.
Some things are worth dying for, living is one of them.
One hell of a ride.
Belts are non-serviceable and no replacement period is specified.
Bogeyman
While we're making comparisons, on 14 Litres the XB12 goes maybe 210 before the light's up. I've had it as low as 190k after a lot of tight on/off riding, and never more than 220k. I've run 40k with the light on, but that was quietly, and I wouldn't want to count on it too often.
I really can't see range as an issue in NZ, (unless you've had a wee blonde moment), you invariably pass a bunch of gas stations in the last half of the tank.
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon
Bogeyman
On the '06 - '07 Buells.
Earlier ones had a slightly different belt and pulleys, still good for way more than a chain/sprockets though.
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon
god im bored!!
yeah that service thing you sent me im sure that said 40km was belt replacement time
Bogeyman
Funny thing about belts, they're difficult to predict service intervals for. I notice it with industrial synchronous belts, you can replace one years old and have it last only months.
Like today. I shredded the one on the Bluell. It was severely provoked to be sure, but there you go, snapped like a Xmas cracker.
I’m pretty sure I know why. A month ago, leaving the Featherston pub, (having traversed several kilometres of road works before the hill with the usual overkill layer of gravel atop), Shadows noticed a wee lump on the belt, above the rear pulley. Sure enough there was a sharp stone under it, came out soon enough but I suspect it damaged the belt.
Belts on Buells have been reported to last huge distances, and not very huge. If I hadn’t shot my mouth off about the low maintenance schedule, (and maybe not fanned the clutch in second at 4000rpm to keep the front wheel up) Karma would perhaps have turned a blind eye. As it happens I’ll soon be able to report what a new belt costs…
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon
god im bored!!
so a long walk home was it? look forward to hearing the price
The original Disco
VTR's snap in half too easy.
30kph t bone and "snap" goes the headstock and its shopping time.
SV's.. now we're talking...
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary - that's what gets you."
Jeremy Clarkson.
Kawasaki 200mph Club
L-Plate Rider
I guess it's all about how good a rider you are, to t-bone at 30km's hmmmm, I know two people that have an excellent run out of their VTR's which has been the reason they kept updating to newer models.
Not downgrading sv's, two members in the bike club I'm in have had sv's and one only changed because of accident, but loves his new triumph more.
Cyborg Biker
Had no problem with my VTR, what so ever... spent to much on extras and mods now to warrant selling it... and still get a smile from it... and it will gives you a run for... oh never mind... it is the rider in most cases not nessarily the just having the fastest bike andyway how the hell do you t-bone at 30kph... that is some skill to do that... or no skill one of the two...
As for fuel range I get 250km when nursing or as low as 200km when Im ummmm not nursing her... Also depends on weather or head wind as well, can make a difference on fuel
Come warm yourself by the fire
buy the honda if your a honda fan, its that simple, its not a bad bike....its just a honda. Prob never fail and give you amps of enjoyment. I'm not a honda fan so i think its ugly, sounds bad and has no power ha.
Me, i would get the XB. The concept is simple to me - old motor, new body - think of a supermodel that cooks the dishes mum used too. The classic sound, with best handling, best centre mass point, reliable design and looks like a rusty axe with blood stains.
The SV is like a Mazda 6, looks good, decent take off, its practical.......but you feel like you need something more.
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Bogeyman
A phone call to have my van driven out to collect it, a 10 min wait. Lucky.
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon
Scooter boy
VTR, SVor XB? Gee the answer has to be a 990 KTM. Superduke or adventure, either will be better...
L-Plate Rider
As I said earlier, nothing wrong ktm's. But they did have to be passed by bmw's for toughness for that trip Ewan M'gregor did. I'm still all thumbs up for my Monster. only complaints about buell's Ive had has been about vibrations and things falling of them, re friends lightning.....
L-Plate Rider
But remember Ewan & Charlie had a backup crew and plenty of parts and of course money from BMW. Sub frames ring a bell. Didn't the camera man kick their arse with an old shitter of a bike! Does that mean the old shitter is the best bike because it bet all of BMW's money, crew and bikes etc.nothing wrong ktm's. But they did have to be passed by bmw's for toughness for that trip Ewan M'gregor did
Personally I would not evaluate a bike on their trip only. Plenty of quys around the world have done tougher trips on not so new bikes, no crews and with alot less money.
Out of the VTR/SV KTM's definitely win, I believe KTM have now or are going to release this a SM 990. Could be a very interesting look. Personally I'm just not a Buell fan, top heavy etc. Can't really comment as never really looked into them enough.
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