Never had a big bike

[hindle8907]

2008 09 Reg SUZUKI SV SV650SK7 650cc (trade) (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/SUZUKI+SV/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236,N-122-239-4294961166-4294967208/advert.action?R=200751300849240&distance=156&postcode=m309hd&channel=BIKES&make=SUZUKI&model=SV&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2008&vehicleRegLetter=09)

Brand new for 3800

[Swin]

I'd say that stuff will be fine - maybe budget for a back protector though

[edit] That bike you just linked is one of the ones I saw, I think it's in Harrow, so at least it'd be reasonably easy to get a train down for you to pick it up - providing they restrict it I suppose. Nice long ride back to get used to it as well :)

[SoulKiss]

2008 09 Reg SUZUKI SV SV650SK7 650cc (trade) (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/SUZUKI+SV/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236,N-122-239-4294961166-4294967208/advert.action?R=200751300849240&distance=156&postcode=m309hd&channel=BIKES&make=SUZUKI&model=SV&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2008&vehicleRegLetter=09)

Brand new for 3800

Decent dealer from what I have heard.

Just be aware thats an 07 bike thats been sitting around, but that shouldn't be a problem really.

[Swin]

Decent dealer from what I have heard.



+1. I'm pretty sure that's where my mate is getting his brand new one from, and the guy threw in some useful extras for the commuter (extender, hugger and alarm)

[hindle8907]

whats an extender ?

[Swin]

Front mudguard extender, it adds to the original to make it longer and stop crud getting thrown up at the front of the engine

[hindle8907]

i think 3800 is just a little over budget because i still need locks/proper helmet /wouldnt beable to afford a can .....

[Alpinestarhero]

Hindle - where will you be parking the bike? If outside, then I recommend getting a good ground anchor and an Almax series III or IV security chain to secure the bike. A 1.5 meter chain will happliy go round the front downpipe and through the front wheel of the SV an secure it to the ground anchor. A bit pricey, but then stolen bikes cost more to replace

[hindle8907]

its in a 5 car / car park / garage below the apartment block i live in ..... my other bike was stolen from down there Grrrrgggg was my own fauly tho for not locking it up ...... so yeah i will be getin ground x2 ground ancors and some nice big chains i have been looking at the alarmed disk locks as a tempery measure till i can afford an alarm fitting

[Spiderman]

i anit got leathers but i spent over 400 on hein gericke fabrics and 200 on my boots and gloves..... a few months back will i be ok with this kind of gear on the SV

That'll be fine mate. I say "leathers" as a generic terms for gear. A half decent lid can set you back a couple of hundered quid so bear that in mind. And if you plan to ride all year round some decent waterproof are a good idea unless of course all your fabric gear is Goretex. My old Hein Gericke jacket with their own Shelltex lining was fine for 3yrs of daily use tho but sometimes i find it easier to sling the waterproofs over the top of my fabric gear as it saves on drying time.

I'm assuming your HG jacket came with a back protector, if not make sure you get one of those too :)

[hindle8907]

yeah my HG gear is all waterproof and i have got a pullover as well i dont think it has a backprotector as far as i can rember my old LID i a motocross type so i will need a new one .

[Swin]

My old Hein Gericke jacket with their own Shelltex lining was fine for 3yrs of daily use tho but sometimes i find it easier to sling the waterproofs over the top of my fabric gear as it saves on drying time.


I carry a showerproof jacket rolled up into a pouch thing to carry with me if I'm wearing the Gericke jacket - for saving the drying time as you say!

[Spiderman]

yeah my HG gear is all waterproof and i have got a pullover as well i dont think it has a backprotector as far as i can rember my old LID i a motocross type so i will need a new one .

Get a back protector then mate, after a lid i'd say its the mst vital bit of safety gear you can buy.

[hindle8907]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikesforsale/searchresults/detail/?R=NXGN-7522621&mfy=51.574521

That looks quite good think its work going and having a look ?

[hindle8907]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikesforsale/searchresults/detail/?R=NXGN-7523194&mfy=11.533110

And that one Looks good as well because i do like the fairing and i belive this is expensive to buy

[ophic]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikesforsale/searchresults/detail/?R=NXGN-7523194&mfy=11.533110

And that one Looks good as well because i do like the fairing and i belive this is expensive to buy
Expensive and rare! I know because I want silver lowers and I can never find any at a reasonable price :(

anyway I think that bike looks awesome - but its somewhat pricey for a 5 year old bike, regardless of its mileage. Oh and its a K3.

[ophic]

Hindle, there seem to be quite a few SVs in the for sale section of this site, at better prices than what you're posting. They are private sales but some are low mileage mint condition examples. You might have to travel but for the price difference, it would seem to be worth it.

[hindle8907]

i dont really want to travle to far to get a bike because it wont be resticted and i dont want to travle a long distance back on a bike im not used to.
i would just like to get used to the bike on local roads that i know

[Magnum]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikesforsale/searchresults/detail/?R=NXGN-7522621&mfy=51.574521

That looks quite good think its work going and having a look ?

Too expensive, i wouldnt pay over £2000 for that bike. Ive seen k4's with similar mileage go for less.


http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikesforsale/searchresults/detail/?R=NXGN-7523194&mfy=11.533110

And that one Looks good as well because i do like the fairing and i belive this is expensive to buy

Its a stupid price to pay for a bike of its age despite the milage.

Keep searching!

[appollo1]

The SV is a very forgiving bike for someones first big bike, it will let you make mistakes, and pull you out of them, but as with all bikes, sometimes it won't.


Just don't try and overtake a car pulling a caravan on a short stretch of road with a car coming the other way!!!! Unless you are really sure you can get past!!;)

[yorkie_chris]

The usual tenet applies that you need to learn how much poke your bike has got and use it.

[hindle8907]

Hindle, there seem to be quite a few SVs in the for sale section of this site, at better prices than what you're posting. They are private sales but some are low mileage mint condition examples. You might have to travel but for the price difference, it would seem to be worth it.

i will have a good look through the sales threads later cheers

[Magnum]

I would definitely go for this one http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132242
I'd make a sensible offer, but id even be pleased to pay very near to the asking price. Thats if you dont mind getting a naked of course...

[jamesterror]

The usual tenet applies that you need to learn how much poke your bike has got and use it.

I found that the restrictor works well with that until you hit about 65 where you have to get more momentum.

[hindle8907]

I would definitely go for this one http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132242
I'd make a sensible offer, but id even be pleased to pay very near to the asking price. Thats if you dont mind getting a naked of course...

nice bike but i do perfer the faired version of these bikes.

[hindle8907]

nice bike but i do perfer the faired version of these bikes.

are the naked bikes any diffrent other than looks ?

[hindle8907]

can you get diffrent head lights for naked SV ?

[Magnum]

can you get diffrent head lights for naked SV ?


Yeah, theres some dual ones called 'dominators' but they are more for show and are nowhere near as bright. You can put headlights on from other bikes although it is a bit fiddly.
Bbadger on this forum has an aftermarket headlight, its worth a look.

[hindle8907]

i dnt really like that standard headlight but still need it to be bright i do a lot of nite riding

[hindle8907]

"If the baffle is fitted the can is road legal"

What does a Baffle do guys ?

[Magnum]

i dnt really like that standard headlight but still need it to be bright i do a lot of nite riding

It looks a lot better with a flyscreen.


"If the baffle is fitted the can is road legal"

What does a Baffle do guys ?

It goes in the end of the can, a metal round peice - it makes the can quieter.

[hindle8907]

and without this in are you likely to get pulled or would it be ok ?

[Magnum]

Its unlikely unless you went ripping it past a police car at high revs, but its always a risk of a £30 fine. Personally its a risk i will be willing to take.

[hindle8907]

how easy is this to remove ?

[Magnum]

Its usually an allen key job, in which case you undo it and pull it out. It can be stiff but you can do it by hand. Its not a bad idea to keep the baffle under the seat just incase.

[hindle8907]

is the naked sv the same as the other svs just without fairing and diffrent head ?

[Magnum]

As far as i know it has a slightly extended swing arm and bar risers

[hindle8907]

so this will be more comfatable for commuting i take it .

[zsv650]

so this will be more comfatable for commuting i take it .
depends what kind of commuting if your hooning it up and down the motorway then the s with it's fairing would probably be better but if you do a lot of town work and scratching round the back roads then the naked's a awesome bike for it.

[hindle8907]

well ill be doing 12 miles motorway to work and 12 back .... but i am going looking at naked tomorow and if i like it im going to leave a deposit

[Swin]

I think the faired versions are geared slightly higher too but as zsv650 says, if you have a mix of roads then a naked will be just right. To be honest, the SV isn't what I'd class as a "quick" bike - if I wanted quick I'd buy a gixer or zx, but it is a damn good ride and perfect for commuting

[Spiderman]

"If the baffle is fitted the can is road legal"

What does a Baffle do guys ?

Thats not quite true either. Plenty of non road legal cans come with baffles, some you can remove some you cant.

If you want a proper legal one ther are plenty of good sounding ones out there. Dont believe any of the "expected" hp gains either, on an SV you aint really gonna notice them, just go for something you like the sound of.

[Swin]

Thats not quite true either. Plenty of non road legal cans come with baffles, some you can remove some you cant.

If you want a proper legal one ther are plenty of good sounding ones out there. Dont believe any of the "expected" hp gains either, on an SV you aint really gonna notice them, just go for something you like the sound of.

+1

Mine sounds very nice, deep bassy rumble on the overun, nice bark on medium throttle, sounds like a twin being revved hard when past about 8k!

I could take the baffles out, but to be honest I think it sounds fine as it is, and I don't really want angry neighbours telling tales to the council about the "evul byker renting your garage" so it's staying in!

[hindle8907]

ha ha kool ..... well im going to view a naked soon with a Scorpion Street Extreme stubby end can (stainless and carbon) is this a good can ?

[zsv650]

ha ha kool ..... well im going to view a naked 2 moro with a Scorpion Street Extreme stubby end can (stainless and carbon) is this a good can ?
it'll do should sound tasty :cool:

[Mr Farley]

is the naked sv the same as the other svs just without fairing and diffrent head ?

I thought the 'S' had clip on handlebars which means you are leaning forward more (this could just be with the curvy model though??), that's the main reason I went for a naked SV as I couldn't be doing with leaning forward.......would rather have comfort over looks!

Also I think the naked version has 45 teeth on the rear sprocket and there is 44 on the faired.....which means the naked should accelerate quicker from standstill but the S has a higher top speed.

If I were you I would sit on a naked and a faired and see how you feel about the riding position.....I think a naked would be better if you are doing a lot of riding around town........mainly because of the more upright seating position.

[Magnum]

ha ha kool ..... well im going to view a naked soon with a Scorpion Street Extreme stubby end can (stainless and carbon) is this a good can ?

It sounds immense trust me. When i get my SV it will be the FIRST mod on my list.

[SoulKiss]

well ill be doing 12 miles motorway to work and 12 back .... but i am going looking at naked tomorow and if i like it im going to leave a deposit

Everyone says naked is rubbish for motorways.

Never had a problem on my Z750 which is naked.

Yes, the fairing makes it a little easier (its a faired SV I have) but not that much.

My advice - get a tankbag - works well at protecting your body from the wind on a naked bike.

[jamesterror]

Everyone says naked is rubbish for motorways.

Never had a problem on my Z750 which is naked.

Yes, the fairing makes it a little easier (its a faired SV I have) but not that much.



I did my first motorway on the way back from collecting the bike, was very windy you feel it quite a bit, however when the weather conditions aren't like they were I'm sure you'd get away with it, however for regular commuting I'd say S for fairings..

[yorkie_chris]

Everyone says naked is rubbish for motorways.

Never had a problem on my Z750 which is naked.

Yes, the fairing makes it a little easier (its a faired SV I have) but not that much.

My advice - get a tankbag - works well at protecting your body from the wind on a naked bike.

My advice grow a pair and stop whinging. If you need to hide behind a load of tupperware you might as well get a car :-P

[hindle8907]

i allways see naked bikes on the moterways, i think this naked im going to view i will endup putting down a deposit down because it looks a real bargin
ill have around 500 left for a helmet,back protector, and a fly sheild , Alarm fitted and some locks/Ground anchor.

[hindle8907]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z154/Chris87114/SV650/BrakeBracket.jpg

where can i also get some of these wing mirrors ?!! there look kool

[Thingus]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=MTXMBM1

[hindle8907]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=MTXMBM1

thank you

[hindle8907]

any one know any good websites for helmets or places to go and whats the law on tinted visors ....
you can only ware them in the day ?

[Magnum]

Try helmets on in the shop, then buy on ebay for cheaper.
Tinted visors past a certain level of tint are illegal all the time, but most people can carry around a clear spare to show that they can change visors if the weather changes.

[hindle8907]

are ebay helmets not fake ?

[Thingus]

Some people don't advise buying second hand helmets, even if it says they're new. You can't tell if they've been dropped or whatever.
I dunno websites in particular, there's plenty around though. Bargaining between two local bike shops is probably a good idea :p i'm sure they're 'feeling the pinch' just the same as everyone else.

[yorkie_chris]

Don't buy a lid until you've tried it on.

You can fairly safely ignore the tinted visor law, or if you get caught out it's not illegal to have no visor at all.

[Swin]

Caberg, Shoei and Shark do lids that have a lift-up front section(which is useful if you need to be ID'd to get into works carpark, like me) and some have a visor which can be slid down when you need it and retracts into the helmet shell when you don't - worth considering....

[hindle8907]

so on a naked bike i wont be able to go over 85mph really ? without geting blew about ?

[Swin]

You'll be able to do a *lot* more than 85 (on a private road hofficer) but you'd get some buffetting from the wind is all. Also the wind noise on your crash helmet (particularly if you don't have ear plugs in) can be a irritation too

[Magnum]

If i can surive doing 70mph on a crappy CG with NO fairing what so ever, with skinny tyres and a generally flimsy build, then im sure you can cope doing much higher speeds on a naked SV. On a restricted licence you will struggle to reach 100mph as it is, but a flyscreen will help.

[hindle8907]

If i can surive doing 70mph on a crappy CG with NO fairing what so ever, with skinny tyres and a generally flimsy build, then im sure you can cope doing much higher speeds on a naked SV. On a restricted licence you will struggle to reach 100mph as it is, but a flyscreen will help.

im going viewing that naked you suggested tonight mate .....

[Magnum]

im going viewing that naked you suggested tonight mate .....


I just had another look at it in the for sale section. It looks the nuts! I hope you walk away with it. :thumright:

[hindle8907]

just hope if i do get it i dont regret geting a naked but it is a bargin and leavs a lot of moeny for locks / alarm and helmet and stuff

[Alpinestarhero]

You wont regret getting a naked, but it might be wise to get a fly-screen to help deflect some of the wind :D SV's really are top bikes :D

[SoulKiss]

just hope if i do get it i dont regret geting a naked but it is a bargin and leavs a lot of moeny for locks / alarm and helmet and stuff

I have managed to go faster than you will be able to on a naked SV on my naked Z750 and my head/arms/whatever are still attached, so dont be afraid on that count.

Re the bar-end mirrors, and anything else you think looks "kool"

Always consider the function of an item before the form, those mirrors may look cool, but the make the bars wider (making it harder to filter) and are pretty exposed - ie just dropping the bike at a stand-still could break them easily. Thats all before comparing how good they are to the stock item, rear-vision is essential.

[Alpinestarhero]

I have managed to go faster than you will be able to on a naked SV on my naked Z750 and my head/arms/whatever are still attached, so dont be afraid on that count.

Re the bar-end mirrors, and anything else you think looks "kool"

Always consider the function of an item before the form, those mirrors may look cool, but the make the bars wider (making it harder to filter) and are pretty exposed - ie just dropping the bike at a stand-still could break them easily. Thats all before comparing how good they are to the stock item, rear-vision is essential.

this is good advice; make your bike a usefull tool, nothing is better than a modification intended to make the bike more usefull / practicle.

that includeds topboxes :winner:

[Stig]

Nowt wrong with a naked bike. I have travelled plenty long distances on a naked at high speeds. Your all a bunch of weeds. :roll:

[Alpinestarhero]

Nowt wrong with a naked bike. I have travelled plenty long distances on a naked at high speeds. Your all a bunch of weeds. :roll:

*coughs*

my bike is naked and i find it fine :p

[hindle8907]

ha ha ....yeah i was thinking before the bar end mirrors would make filtering harder ...and probs not as good vision ...
cheers for the advice i think ill endup with this bike(naked) tonight well putting a deposit down anyways

[ophic]

I have managed to go faster than you will be able to on a naked SV on my naked Z750 and my head/arms/whatever are still attached, so dont be afraid on that count.
Go too fast on a naked bike and you'll end up like SoulKiss! Be afraid! Be very afraid! :p

(only joking SK)

[hindle8907]

whos that lol ?

[hindle8907]

ok guys im going viewing a 2006 SV650n tonight and im pritty sure im going to be leaving a deposit on the bike there is a gent on here who is selling a 33bhp restictor which i will need this is the numbers on the ECU

F8T95772
MGT061
6508

Will this fit the 2006 SV650N ?

[hindle8907]

just left a 200 pound deposit on the bike guys thanks to tony the owner !!

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132242<< Sale

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/w...32007075-1.jpg (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/26032007075-1.jpg) << Pictures

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/w...6032007076.jpg (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/26032007076.jpg) << pictures

Amazing looking bike ...... 2600 pounds ..... cant wait

Cheers for all the help guys i should have the bike in the next week or so when my money comes ....all i need now is the ECU restictor .... Will the above post Fit my new Bike !!

[Swin]

Congrats! Nice looking bike

[Bluefish]

this is good advice; make your bike a usefull tool, nothing is better than a modification intended to make the bike more usefull / practicle.

that includeds topboxes :winner:
lmao

[Bluefish]

[quote=hindle8907;1917676]just left a 200 pound deposit on the bike guys thanks to tony the owner !!

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132242<< Sale

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/w...32007075-1.jpg (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/26032007075-1.jpg) << Pictures

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/w...6032007076.jpg (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/26032007076.jpg) << pictures

Amazing looking bike ...... 2600 pounds ..... cant wait

lovely loking bike, have fun but take it easy till you get used to it, or it will hurt.

[hindle8907]

i will take it easy ....
cant belive the sound of it sounds amazing !!
Whooohoooo

[hindle8907]

need an ecu guys 33bhp if any one can help

[hindle8907]

some update pics of my new bike guys !! cant wait to get her !!


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/S1051041.jpg


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/tonydc529/S1051042.jpg

[Binky]

Very nice. I can vouch for the scorpion aswell. Which model did you say it was???

[hindle8907]

I have left a deposit on the above bike and will soon be my baby but i need a restiction kit will this one fit my new SV650N K6

F8T95772
MGT061
6508

[hindle8907]

Scorpion Street Extreme stubby end can (stainless and carbon). ?? lol not to sure tbh tony the gent who i am buying the bike from started it up for me last night and wow did it sound nice .....

[hindle8907]

I have left a deposit on the above bike and will soon be my baby but i need a restiction kit will this one fit my new SV650N K6

F8T95772
MGT061
6508



any one know :)

[hindle8907]

can any one shed any light on the above ? :) ?
so who lives near Manchester who's going to come riding with me ?

[Thingus]

Can't help you with the restriction, i was patient and waited ;)

But jeez that's a beautiful bike if i may use such a strong word :p goes against everything i am, it's pointy and naked... neither of which apply to my bike.

That Scorp~ stubby will be awesome though.

Congrats.

[hindle8907]

thanks !! yeah its sounds amazing

[stevoA4]

That looks savage

You've got some good help from people on here

That red faired sv was poxy value in comparison wasn't it;)

Good luck with it

[hindle8907]

yeah amazing so glad i came across the .org !!! ha ha got a real bargin cheers