VTR1000 or SV1000?

[nzspokes]

RC51. Sold the Bandit?

[Mike.Gayner]

This VTR is a quality example http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=663686483
I have heard that SV gets uncomfortable around the arse area after a short while, this one is a K7 and $1800 cheaper than the VTR http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=664511820 Possible that 06' Firestorm is a tad on the highside price wise?.. then again, it is a great example, plus it has girly grips.

That VTR is way too expensive and won't sell quickly at that price. They're just so insanely cheap now. I wouldn't pay more than $3,500 for a 2000 or older, and for a 2006 I would pay $6k for a great low KM example.

[wynw]

Heres a piccy of the one i had a few years back. Fantastic for a sportsbike built to a budget Absolutely beautiful sound with the carbon yoshi's.

[Maha]

Hmm, I done a 500km day in the saddle on my SV and didn't noticed being uncomfortable at all. I am 6ft 2"

After 500K, I am ready to kick any bike in the head.. Even my GSX 1250FA, but I have been like that with all my bikes, I am 51 now and being in a physical job for over 30 years, has taken its toll on the lower back/shoulder area. No bike will change that.

[Maha]

Heres a piccy of the one i had a few years back. Fantastic for a sportsbike built to a budget Absolutely beautiful sound with the carbon yoshi's.

That is real nice Wynn, Spank had one the same colour iirc?
I recall (back in my GN days) seeing an SV Thou parked up at a local servo and thinking how nice it looked, they still hold good in the aesthetics arena.

[5150]

After 500K, I am ready to kick any bike in the head.. Even my GSX 1250FA, but I have been like that with all my bikes, I am 51 now and being in a physical job for over 30 years, has taken its toll on the lower back/shoulder area. No bike will change that.

I suppose each rider has different pain / comfort threshold. I won't lie that I wasn't mentally tired from concentrating all day, but it didn't kill my back or shoulders.

[imdying]

The SV is typical Suzuki; a poor quality finish.

Yes, the seat is painful after not too long, although an OEM gel seat is available.

The SV is quite easy to ride, and has enough power to see off 600cc supersports in a straight line.

The suspension is a bit rubbish, but only bites hard if you're pushing on some.

Not much gives trouble, although you will want to rewire the 'green connector', and whip the side cover off to ensure the primary nut is tight. No big deal, a few hours work tops.

I still have mine in the garage, and no I would not buy another. They are good value for money. I would rather spend more and get something worthy though. If that is not an option, then there are definitely worse places to spend your money.

[DrunkenMistake]

The SV is typical Suzuki; a poor quality finish.

Yes, the seat is painful after not too long, although an OEM gel seat is available.

The SV is quite easy to ride, and has enough power to see off 600cc supersports in a straight line.

The suspension is a bit rubbish, but only bites hard if you're pushing on some.

Not much gives trouble, although you will want to rewire the 'green connector', and whip the side cover off to ensure the primary nut is tight. No big deal, a few hours work tops.

I shaved an inch off my seat and I still find it comfortable on a long ride, as for the green connector issue, my bike is second hand but It hasnt had the fix and at this stage still doesnt need it,

Suspension is ok, but I havnt known better to be able to compare it.

82,000km on my 04' K3 and its still a workhorse.



I did umm and arr about getting a VTR, just wasn't available when I was looking at buying another bike so settled with the SV,

[5150]

The SV is typical Suzuki; a poor quality finish.

Yes, the seat is painful after not too long, although an OEM gel seat is available.

The SV is quite easy to ride, and has enough power to see off 600cc supersports in a straight line.

The suspension is a bit rubbish, but only bites hard if you're pushing on some.

Not much gives trouble, although you will want to rewire the 'green connector', and whip the side cover off to ensure the primary nut is tight. No big deal, a few hours work tops.

I still have mine in the garage, and no I would not buy another. They are good value for money. I would rather spend more and get something worthy though. If that is not an option, then there are definitely worse places to spend your money.

Can you please expend on the green connector? What is it? mod or a fix? Never heard of this before.

[DMNTD:Me]

Can you please expend on the green connector? What is it? mod or a fix? Never heard of this before.

If it is what I am thinking of, it is the "poor man's" TRE.


The missus really enjoyed her SV1000 which happened to be her first new bike.
She'd commute between Tauranga and Whangarei every week with nil issues of comfort too.

[DrunkenMistake]

If it is what I am thinking of, it is the "poor man's" TRE.


The missus really enjoyed her SV1000 which happened to be her first new bike.
She'd commute between Tauranga and Whangarei every week with nil issues of comfort too.

Its an electrical issue that seems to be common on SV's,

the TRE mod is something different again.

[5150]

Its an electrical issue that seems to be common on SV's,

the TRE mod is something different again.

What are the symptoms?

[BuzzardNZ]

What are the symptoms?

Total loss of electrical power.

[mulletman]

Build quality on a VTR is bloody good compared to the SV.
I wouldnt bother with the first model VTRs, crap bottomming out suspension and a smaller 15-16lt tank, you really need the 19lt one.

[mulletman]

Can you please expend on the green connector? What is it? mod or a fix? Never heard of this before.

SV Portal and search green connector under tuning/tweaks