Sv 1000

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The SV1000 has pretty basic suspension as it's not designed to be a race replica. If you want a 1000cc Suzuki that handles very well with stock suspension, then buy a GSXR1000.

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

[SMOKEU]

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

Still, not many road riders can ride a GSXR1000 to its full capabilities.

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Still, not many road riders can ride a GSXR1000 to its full capabilities.

Yeah partly coz it's not an ideal road bike. Shit suspension doesn't help however.

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The SV1000 is as good a bike as you can expect for the price. I should have bought a SV650 instead of the thou but that is another story. There is no point in bleating on about the suspension - it is what you get for the money and why spend a small fortune on fixing that when you would be better buying a better bike.

[bones135]

Well only one way for me to find out for myself & thats take it for a ride.

[paturoa]

Well only one way for me to find out for myself & thats take it for a ride.

Yippers

I've been looking at buying another as my my current sewing machine sounding bike just doesn't do it.

[bones135]

Been a while between rides so anythings good to me,lol But yea the SV looks good

[AllanB]

My suspension comment is nothing more than to point out that it is OK but not Suzukis best. Having said that I have seen many a stock SV cornering at impressive speeds! My Hornet was the same and suspension mods made a huge difference.

Ohlins front fork springs to suit your weight/riding style are cheap and if you are capable with a spanner easy to change out (replace the fork oil too).

[bones135]

My suspension comment is nothing more than to point out that it is OK but not Suzukis best. Having said that I have seen many a stock SV cornering at impressive speeds! My Hornet was the same and suspension mods made a huge difference.

Ohlins front fork springs to suit your weight/riding style are cheap and if you are capable with a spanner easy to change out (replace the fork oil too).

Cheers for that, i appreciate the help & advice too. Will see what happens & how it feels.....go from there.
Best things going to be getting my ass back on a bike

[98tls]

I reckon you will love the SV,whats not to like,motors in em are just fun fun fun really,if i had a complaint about them it would just be the seat but easy fixed.Great all round bike at a great price.

[bones135]

I reckon you will love the SV,whats not to like,motors in em are just fun fun fun really,if i had a complaint about them it would just be the seat but easy fixed.Great all round bike at a great price.

Cheers, yea the Duc was fun.....the Blade was more fun....heres hopingth SVs even moreso.....all going well

[mrchips]

I've done 20,000 odd km 2 up all over nzud on my 's' with no probs. Got a gel seat pad for my wife & chopped up sheepy for my aching arse so no worries doin 700km in a day + 230km tank range. A nakid should be sweet.

SV's are lite, nippy little bikes. Done nothing to mine cept jump on it & ride + standard maintenance so pretty reliable.

The suspension & breaks are fine but i'm no expert, although i do prefer my bandit 1200s in that department.

Just love the sound of the SV's with after market cans

[manxkiwi]

Yippers

I've been looking at buying another as my my current sewing machine sounding bike just doesn't do it.

I'm going to be selling mine soon. One 'anal' engineer owner. Full history of everything ever done. Oil & filter changed always at lower k's than recomended etc, etc. Giz a PM if you'e interested.

FWIW: My understanding was that the SV1000s had the GSXR600 fully adjustable suspension fitted. Obviously the RWU fork model. So although under the OEM 'umbrella' of suspension, it's not actually as poor as many think. Of course the whole suspension thing is a limitless subject on its own.

[bones135]

I've done 20,000 odd km 2 up all over nzud on my 's' with no probs. Got a gel seat pad for my wife & chopped up sheepy for my aching arse so no worries doin 700km in a day + 230km tank range. A nakid should be sweet.

SV's are lite, nippy little bikes. Done nothing to mine cept jump on it & ride + standard maintenance so pretty reliable.

The suspension & breaks are fine but i'm no expert, although i do prefer my bandit 1200s in that department.

Just love the sound of the SV's with after market cans

Well think im going to have some good times if i get it, seat cant be any worse than the ducs, that was like sitting on a board with a flannel on it.

[CHOPPA]

Yeah partly coz it's not an ideal road bike. Shit suspension doesn't help however.

Could you explain why its shit?

I have found them to be great on the road and track with standard suspension.

The SV1000S is a nice bike to ride. Feels a bit vague in the front but riding the bike for what it was designed it is nice