Restricting SV650

[bikebunny]

Hello!
Just passed my A2 bike test (woohoo)!:D
I've found a SV650 (hopefully picking it up on Saturday) but it will need restricting.
I know you can buy kits to do this; do they include the certificate for insurance purposes? Also are some kits better than others, if so, what would you recommend.
Thanks :cool:

[yorkie_chris]

What year SV?

For both generations there is either a kit made by FI international, or a suzuki genuine parts one.

The certificate isn't really worth anything, just find an insurer who doesn't want to see one. However, if you buy either kit and have it fitted new then you will get a certificate. You are looking at £150+ for having one fitted to get a worthless certificate. Or just £20 for a secondhand kit...

[zsv650]

ecu from suzuki if buying from a suzuki dealer there free i think.

[Ruthja2801]

I'm in the process of doing this at the minute, you want a resiricted ECU its a better way of doin it, PM Bluethunder hes selling one and it cheaper at £50 or so

[Ruthja2801]

ecu from suzuki if buying from a suzuki dealer there free i think.

there only free on brand new models! :(

[zsv650]

the buggers stingy aint it ahh second hand one then off ebay or somebody on here would be a good option.

[redlavachips]

curvy= is like a washer in the carb to reduce fuel input

point=ecu change for restricted is end number 061
or
inlet blade and something else

[Sally]

Wouldnt use FI International in my opinion, sure someone will come along and support that by saying they need kneecapping.
Find second hand ECU replacement, swap it over, and away you go :)

[bikebunny]

Think I'm pointy, its a 2006 (55 reg).

A few people have said the insurers dont actually ask for the certificate... if this is the case I'd be happy buying a second hand one. Husband will be able to fit it, no probs. :)

[bikebunny]

I'm in the process of doing this at the minute, you want a resiricted ECU its a better way of doin it, PM Bluethunder hes selling one and it cheaper at £50 or so

Thanks for the PM tip! I might know someone who has one but I'm not sure if they were curvy or pointy... thinks I should probably find out!

[bikebunny]

Are they easy to fit?? How long roughly will it take... trying to work out if I get he bike home by lunctime, when will I be able to get out and about!!! ;)

[yorkie_chris]

The ECU is certainly for a pointy. Also by far the easiest method to fit.

20 minutes if that. It's like swapping a game in an old game console that takes cartridges...

[shonadoll]

I managed to fit mine in 15 mins, and I'm useless! Just take off the seat and swap the ecu's.

[thefallenangel]

grrr will people stop posting and can someone sticky at the top all the info needed.

Washers for Curvy's and ECU for Pointys. And the certificate means nothing!