so i rode an SV1000 today

[nallac]

Well i was bored today so i thought i'd go to the big smoke today,(that place every one hates, including me,jaffa land)and do a test ride on a 03 Sv1000.

I had never ridden a bigbore jap bike before so it was all new ground for me.

Well after my sporty it certainly was a change.
good brakes,smooth fast accelleration ,different riding position it wasn't a s either. Handling wasn't as good as i expected it was rather hard on the suspension and took a lot to steer into the corners.

I've read that they take abit to corner but after riding my sporty i now understand what they mean, the sporty is heaps easier to thro into the corners (of course doing a slower speed by 20-30ks)but you dont have to counter steer or man handle it as much.

Its stiff suspension was kinda like the sporty but not as hard i only bounced off the seat a few times.
It had the nice smooth vtwin power i was hoping for .a shit load more than the sporty. man and the brakes actually work.....
And i found out what you guys mean buy the wind taking the weight of ya wrists(no probs with t/bars) pitty it was @ 130-140k's.
nice sound burbling outta the twin yoshis too ,not to loud either.

I had a fun 50-60k test ride on it.

Would i buy one..........
If i could change the bars.
need to raise them up by a inch or two prob make em wider to.
I must be soft i got sore elbows/wrists.must be something ya get used to?.

yes i would..............

And i would've
If the wanker salesman had wanted a sale today.

[paturoa]

I've seen a few of the nakeds with higher bend bars, but haven't noticed if wider too.

SVs are now starting to get cheap. Check out spank's www.sv-portal.com site for things to look for.

[Ixion]

The SV1K is certainly somewhat of a barge as standard. Check out this thread for several options with regard to this. I was going to willie mine, even had the risers, off a T500 , ready, then wimped out and settled for the clipons on top of the yoke mod. Which has made it a much nicer bike to my thinking, turns in much easier and corners without having to be lugged into it.

However, I must admit that I have introduced some high speed uncertainty (I wouldn't go so far as to say instability). A fast rider might find that a problem. But as Nana hardly ever exceeds 200kph , she is willing to live with it.

As to the power, it may have fooled you. Unlike a crusier type V twin , you really NEED to rev it. Keep it above 7000rpm and it will probably surprise you. You WILL need to use the gearbox on corners, it's not a one gear bike (I'm comparing to an XV750)

[nallac]

yip i've been on there looking.

I wish the sporty went,stopped and handled as good (bar the forced cornering)I think i need a Buell.

one thing i did notice after jumping back on the sporty was that more people move outta the way for ya.
Must be that bad biker image.
Oooooooooh watch out for the Harley rider he must be in a gang.

[nallac]

The SV1K is certainly somewhat of a barge as standard. Check out this thread for several options with regard to this. I was going to willie mine, even had the risers, off a T500 , ready, then wimped out and settled for the clipons on top of the yoke mod. Which has made it a much nicer bike to my thinking, turns in much easier and corners without having to be lugged into it.

However, I must admit that I have introduced some high speed uncertainty (I wouldn't go so far as to say instability). A fast rider might find that a problem. But as Nana hardly ever exceeds 200kph , she is willing to live with it.

As to the power, it may have fooled you. Unlike a crusier type V twin , you really NEED to rev it. Keep it above 7000rpm and it will probably surprise you. You WILL need to use the gearbox on corners, it's not a one gear bike (I'm comparing to an XV750)

It wasn't a S so had the normal style bars .Still too low for me.
I don't think i could handle clipons.

I didn't take it past 190k's (on my private test track of course)
also had no idea of the revs i took it to as i spent to much time lookin at the speedo thinkin shit this goes well.oops im speeding..again.
I was riding with a mate on his ZX9r, it (the SV) had better roll on power than the 9 even he was impressed.as was I.
No doubt if i used the upper end of the revs i'd would've been really impressed.
Also walking if we'd passed any cops.

[Pumba]

It wasn't a S so had the normal style bars .Still too low for me.
I don't think i could handle clipons.

I didn't take it past 190k's (on my private test track of course)
also had no idea of the revs i took it to as i spent to much time lookin at the speedo thinkin shit this goes well.oops im speeding..again.
I was riding with a mate on his ZX9r, it (the SV) had better roll on power than the 9 even he was impressed.as was I.
No doubt if i used the upper end of the revs i'd would've been really impressed.
Also walking if we'd passed any cops.

I persoanlly love my SV1000s, but sounds like a quick bar change and you would have really liked the naked.

For me it is the power delivery, I do tend to use the gears a little more like an inline 4 put the pull in that upper end of the rev range really becomes addictive (and expensive on the fuel bills)

[Jacko2]

I've had mine for about a month now. I thought it (steering) was a bit heavy to start with, but as I've got used to her, right revs and in right gear for particular corner, seems to be a lot lighter. Having correct drive in and out, seems to lighten front up.
The last owner had risers fitted (approx. 25mm) by F1 Engineering, Hamilton. Have had no issues with wrists. Enjoying getting to know her. will be great for touring, can't wait.

[Pumba]

I've had mine for about a month now. I thought it (steering) was a bit heavy to start with, but as I've got used to her

The steering is heavy in particular whaen trying to flick the bike from right to left (or left to right) in a schicane (sp) type corner. Playing with the suspension settings frount and rear will deffently help but not solve the problem

[nallac]

I persoanlly love my SV1000s, but sounds like a quick bar change and you would have really liked the naked.

For me it is the power delivery, I do tend to use the gears a little more like an inline 4 put the pull in that upper end of the rev range really becomes addictive (and expensive on the fuel bills)

i did really like it, the only change i'd make is i would raise the bars up if i bought it.

if the salesman had been a bit more, um,um
helpful i think i'd have it sitting in the garage now.

What sort of economy are getting from yours?.

[Jacko2]

Yeah, hear ya Pumba. I'm 90kg, suspension is set-up for 100kg rider (last owner).
I thought I might do more Ks to see what idiosyncrasies if any I find before looking at settings. 'The Stranger' has offered to help me with that.
So far though, every ride feels betterer and betterer. Luv It!!!

[nallac]

I've had mine for about a month now. I thought it (steering) was a bit heavy to start with, but as I've got used to her, right revs and in right gear for particular corner, seems to be a lot lighter. Having correct drive in and out, seems to lighten front up.
The last owner had risers fitted (approx. 25mm) by F1 Engineering, Hamilton. Have had no issues with wrists. Enjoying getting to know her. will be great for touring, can't wait.

I always thought the steering would have to be better on a jap sports bike compared to my dirty old Harley.
Easier to thro in, but not the sv its something i'd have to get used to.

[Pumba]

What sort of economy are getting from yours?.

Asuming open road cruising

On standard gearing you should get to about 220km till the fuel light starts flashing, me, I have droped down a tooth on the frount sprocket, and now I get about 200km till the fuel light.

My worst open road millage is about 160 out of a tank, that was rather spirited though

[dipshit]

The steering is heavy in particular whaen trying to flick the bike from right to left (or left to right) in a schicane (sp) type corner. Playing with the suspension settings frount and rear will deffently help but not solve the problem

This is the mod Ixion did to his bike...

www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24969

Trust me, it will transform the bike in lightening the steering.

[dipshit]

However, I must admit that I have introduced some high speed uncertainty (I wouldn't go so far as to say instability). A fast rider might find that a problem. But as Nana hardly ever exceeds 200kph , she is willing to live with it.

I am loving this one simple mod I did to my SV! As you say - the 'feel' closer to your RZ350... but with the grunt of a 1000cc V-twin. Lots of fun to be had on a twisty backroad.

It will be sensitive to the inputs you give it though. Be smooth.

Also make sure you get the compression damping set up nice so bumps are getting absorbed by the forks rather than transmitting it through to the bars.

[paturoa]

What sort of economy are getting from yours?.

17 km/litre commuting in orkers and 20 on the open road.