Fallen out of love

[bigvern]

Hello forum personages. I have a Red 650SK5 on an 05 plate. It has just over 2000 miles on the clock is in mint condition. It's had more polish than petrol and apart form washing has never seen the wet. I did however ride through a small puddle once.

Its standard, apart from OEM colour matched hugger, fender extenda, tail tidy, OEM seat cowl and a Fabri DB dark screen. (OK not so standard).

BUT....I've fallen out of love with her/him/it (I am quite fickle)

So I want to canvas opinions. Spend some cash on it, new end can, belly pan / lowers etc etc OR sell it and go for something else.

OK its not an end of the world decision for me to make but hopefully I'll get some interesting opinions...

Over to you and thanks for your input.

[sv650k4]

If you like riding the sv but are just looking 2 change it a bit here and ther then just soend a few quid on soem extras etc...if your not keen on it then sell.poinless spending money on it of your heart just isnt in it!

;)

[fizzwheel]

What dont you like about it ?

Sometimes you just have to face facts and realise the bikes not for you, but with only 2K on the clock personally I think you need to ride it more to find it charms ?

[Grinch]

Go on a track day with it and see how you feel after that.

[bigvern]

To be honest, the only thing I don't like about it is the riding position, which is why I don't ride it as much as I should, gives me back and shoulder ache - I'm getting old.

I did do a track day at the end of June and did thoroughly enjoy it, especially around the twisty bits, held off some much bigger bikes on the bends but lost out on the straights, as you would.

[fizzwheel]

To be honest, the only thing I don't like about it is the riding position, which is why I don't ride it as much as I should, gives me back and shoulder ache - I'm getting old.

Personally then I'd sell it and get something that is more comfortable for you. I wouldnt bother spending money on extra's you'll never see it back.

[embee]

To be honest, the only thing I don't like about it is the riding position, which is why I don't ride it as much as I should, gives me back and shoulder ache - I'm getting old.



Put some higher bars on it. I put some on my SK1 and the difference is night and day, much much nicer to ride...........and to remind me just how much better it is my other SK1 still has standard bars so I get to do a true back-to-back regularly.

It's surprising how much effect you can get from a relatively small change, only maybe 3cm higher and 2cm rearwards.

[Stig]

Hello forum personages. I have a Red 650SK5 on an 05 plate. It has just over 2000 miles on the clock is in mint condition. It's had more polish than petrol and apart form washing has never seen the wet. I did however ride through a small puddle once.

Its standard, apart from OEM colour matched hugger, fender extenda, tail tidy, OEM seat cowl and a Fabri DB dark screen. (OK not so standard).

BUT....I've fallen out of love with her/him/it (I am quite fickle)

So I want to canvas opinions. Spend some cash on it, new end can, belly pan / lowers etc etc OR sell it and go for something else.

OK its not an end of the world decision for me to make but hopefully I'll get some interesting opinions...

Over to you and thanks for your input.

Is it you that has put the 2k on it, or have you done less than that? Also have you been riding anything else or is that it? Either way, I'd suggest you haven't done enough miles to give it a fair assessment. You muscles would get used to being in that position if you rode it more.

[tomjones2]

To be honest, the only thing I don't like about it is the riding position, which is why I don't ride it as much as I should, gives me back and shoulder ache - I'm getting old.

I did do a track day at the end of June and did thoroughly enjoy it, especially around the twisty bits, held off some much bigger bikes on the bends but lost out on the straights, as you would.

I changed my sv for a z750 and while I sometimes miss the sporty riding position the more upright position of the Z more than makes up for it IMO, just so much more comfotable at slower speeds and the windblast is actually a bonus for the licence.

[toonyank]

It's had more polish than petrol and apart form washing has never seen the wet. I did however ride through a small puddle once.

Well this is a tough one. 2000 miles on an 05 one puddle etc... sounds like you don't like to ride to me IMHO.

With that I think you would struggle to be happy with any bike.

Just get out and ride and don't look between your legs and just take it all in.

[ThEGr33k]

Hmmm comfort.

Might be worth looking at maybe getting some riser bars on it. Im not sure what the conversion is like from the Naked but im sure it wont be hard or particularly expensive. Maybe someone with the know?

But before you do that try a naked for position. It should be more sit up so more comfortable for you.

Cheers,

Nick

[bigvern]

Thanks for all of your replies and opinions they've all been very helpful.

I had the bike from new, purchased after my Bandit got destroyed in a accident, so all 2400 miles (I checked this morning on the way to work) are mine from new (sad!). I spent some time working abroad hence the lack of use.

Put some higher bars on it. I put some on my SK1 and the difference is night and day, much much nicer to ride...........and to remind me just how much better it is my other SK1 still has standard bars so I get to do a true back-to-back regularly.

It's surprising how much effect you can get from a relatively small change, only maybe 3cm higher and 2cm rearwards.

'scuse my ignorance but how do I go about this. What bars did you replace the originals with and where did you get them etc etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Warthog]

You have never tried an SV fully until you have a different can on it!

[bigvern]

You have never tried an SV fully until you have a different can on it!

I have a scorpion oval carbon end can in mind if I head down the path of improvement :-)

[yorkie_chris]

I'd say put a cheap race can on it, there's plenty secondhand, then get out and ride it properly.

[ThEGr33k]

Have a look and see what you have to do to fit some riser bars similar to on the nakes SV! ;)

[Dangerous Dave]

To be honest, the only thing I don't like about it is the riding position, which is why I don't ride it as much as I should, gives me back and shoulder ache - I'm getting old.
Naked SV, or even the higher bars fitted to your SV650S?

http://www.streetfighterstore.co.uk/comfort_kit_+_handlebars/307

http://www.streetfighterstore.co.uk/uploads/images/aug_07/sf_1186479079_S39A.jpg

[embee]

Higher bars etc..........

'scuse my ignorance but how do I go about this. What bars did you replace the originals with and where did you get them etc etc.

Thanks in advance.

I used some slightly modified FJ1200 bars as a cheapo route, but there are off the shelf versions available at extra cost (but depends how you value your time).

Check out this thread (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=95794&highlight=fj1200)

Mine look like this
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh268/Hi-vis/IMG_2946_25R.jpg

[nomad]

Hi Bigvern

Came across your thread doing a search for bar risers. If you are still interested in fitting a handlebar riser kit I am selling an ABM one from Streetfighter Store, it's in the "for sale" section of this forum or follow the link - http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=119462

Cheers

[Spokey]

There you go - buy Nomad's risers, get yourself a nice pipe ( I can recommend the Fuel ) - fit and try - if you don't like it, take them off, sell the bike and the bits seperate - you've lost nothing but a bit of time - worth a try ?

or sell it and buy a naked one ?

I think once you hear the bike with a nice can on, it will enhance the whole experience of riding.

Nana

[zsv650]

i swapped my s for a naked for that very reason ride it all the time now and it's more fun to ride for me personally.

[etuna]

I've fallen out of love with her/him/it (I am quite fickle)



In exactly the same position. For me I think it is because the SV was only ever going to be a stepping stone to something faster/ madder/ more entirely impractical.

[Stu]

In exactly the same position. For me I think it is because the SV was only ever going to be a stepping stone to something faster/ madder/ more entirely impractical.
I've missed Toypop! Welcome back :D

[rowdy]

You can also get a lower seat for it and I believe the pegs on nakeds are lower so you should be able to try a combination (seat, pegs,bar risers etc.) to suit. A race exhaust never fails to bring a smile to my face, I love the sound the v twin makes through it.