View Full Version : Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy?
starsky72
14-01-10, 11:29 PM
Just been reading through a few threads and saw the following comment
which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy?
Now I like the look of the pointy, however was interested to see the comment about poorer build quality.
Is there a post/stick on these forums that lists the model numbers and the differences?
Cheers
Stu
davepreston
14-01-10, 11:34 PM
99-02 curvy carbed models
2003 pointy k3 injection diferent rear subframe to following pointies
2003-07 pointy injected s
07> pointy sport just name change
hth
ps points got a black frame at some point but cant remember the year
davepreston
14-01-10, 11:38 PM
its all the same budget suzuki build quality eg rusty bolts and no grease after that the carbed sv's are easier to fix (less electrics to f up)
DarrenSV650S
14-01-10, 11:38 PM
I don't think anyone has ever compared the two models before. We all just accept that whether they are curvy or pointy they are both brilliant.
It's rubbish I have owned both and the pointy is fine, the curvy is a dated lady now and needs more care. Suzuki just can't make fixings like bolts for any bike.
Red Herring
15-01-10, 05:08 AM
Any bike will rust if neglected enough, the trick is not to let it get bad in the first place. If you use your bike every day, especially at this time of year, then you're going to have your work cut out to keep it smart, but there are some great sprays and cleaners on the market. I guess in the end it's just a question of how much you love her.....
yorkie_chris
15-01-10, 01:08 PM
Newer pointy has twin plug heads, avoid.
starsky72
15-01-10, 01:11 PM
what problems does that pose, is it for reduced emissions?
yorkie_chris
15-01-10, 01:12 PM
Yes. Means you pay more when you need to change them and if you want to tune it the results are far reduced.
starsky72
15-01-10, 01:16 PM
which year was the "twinspark" introduced then?
yorkie_chris
15-01-10, 01:17 PM
07
beabert
15-01-10, 01:18 PM
I take it that why on my bike all the bolts seemed to have been changed to fancy chrome ones.
I previously though it was to chav it up.
yorkie_chris
15-01-10, 01:20 PM
Depends which bolts, stock got some decorative stainless and plated stuff. Bit of grease here and there and you'll have no problems.
radicalry00
15-01-10, 01:21 PM
I have to say that hardly any bolts are rusty on my '00 Curvy except for the bolt on the exhaust hanger (which probably came with the exhaust) and the bolts that hold the rear indicators in under the pillion seat.
Owenski
15-01-10, 02:16 PM
Currently own and are running both the 2001 curvy and a K6 pointy although its the 07 reg. Personally cos Im a short ass the curvy is far better in this weather Im sat up more so its more of a fun ride. The pointy is a bit more balls out by comparrison, awsome on a ride out but tbh the curvy is the better commuter bike. Taller people might not have this problem but for me the reach over the tank is significantly increased on the pointy.
On all the rideouts I have been on I have seen various broken down curvys but not one pointy.
On all the rideouts I have been on I have seen various broken down curvys but not one pointy.
Tell that to Badger :lol:
;)
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punyXpress
15-01-10, 03:25 PM
... and they're eying up that curvy as a donor ?
Jayneflakes
15-01-10, 03:37 PM
My pointy is lovely, build quality is good, she runs beautifully and is a pleasure to own. I did fit a bolt kit though because the Suzuki originals went grey or started to rust. I love my little K3, she is a beauty, especially after I got rid of the ugly Indicators too.
xXBADGERXx
16-01-10, 12:57 AM
The reason why my Pointy was out of action is that I had fitted an ABM Comfort Kit and had neglected to relocate some of the wiring , this had , consequentially , caused a bit of a strain on my loom causing the ignition wiring to spark and burn out a tiny amount . This was not down to Suzuki but my own fault for being in a hurry when installing the kit and not taking time to make sure everything was spot on before re-assembly ...... German instructions do not help either as Babelfish wasn`t that great at translating all of it . Normally I am very fastidious with things like that , something I overlooked to my own detriment . YC , Davepreston and Bibio made the final fix on the bike and it has not missed a beat since ..... despite being operated daily in hideous weather .
xXBADGERXx
16-01-10, 12:58 AM
... and they're eying up that curvy as a donor ?
What Curvy ? you mad bumbling fool . The only other bike in that shot was Ethariel`s Black Pointy , he donated the clocks from his bike to mine to see if that was what had caused my Non-Starting issue . My clocks were dead as well but as it turned out it was a simple ignition problem that only small hands could get to .
punyXpress
16-01-10, 12:08 PM
My bad, xXBADGERXx, so it IS the eye balls that go first?
Tony_BLY
16-01-10, 08:34 PM
I have a curvy SV650S (Black), second hand, I'm second owner (bought in Oct 2004 - 6400 miles), now nearly 40,000 miles. Recent problems, clutch starter switch, leaking rad (fixed with Radweld), but reliable and I love her to bits.
Bought a second-hand pointy SV650S 06 plate (bought Sept 2008 - 3,300 miles having had two (?!) previous owners), now 4,000 miles.
Love them both, pointy in great nick, lovely example, but I love my curvy, too. She is now my 'winter hack' but still in great nick.
Having not ridden the pointy any where near as much, I think I prefer the curvy - closer to the ground, more fun in that respect, pointy more upright, but looks great.
As previous poster said - they are both great bikes. I think I will be stuck with them both. :)
Was prepared to trade the curvy for the pointy but the garage didn't want my curvy, as they said it had too many miles - well they did me a favour. As I have two SVs, one for the ****e weather and one for the dry weather.
My gain, their loss!!!! And I can't wait for Monday as I can get back to work on curvy, now the snow has cleared.
having had both there's nothing too choose between either tbh depend's what fit's you best just so happen's the pointy is a lot more comfortable for me neither's better than the other it's same bloody bike.
Sid Squid
16-01-10, 08:53 PM
There's no difference in build quality. There's no difference in reliability that can't reasonably be accounted for by the Curvy simply being older.
Any bike, whatever its model or manufacturer, will deteriorate if neglected.
xXBADGERXx
16-01-10, 09:51 PM
Was the paint not a little bit better on the Engine of the Curvy , the Pointy gets Scabby pretty quickly .
Sid Squid
16-01-10, 09:54 PM
No obvious difference as far as I can see.
xXBADGERXx
16-01-10, 09:56 PM
It`s an OCD of mine , I can`t help looking at Curvy Side cases and thinking "I wish the Pointy had a Black Engine with no Scabby sides"
Was the paint not a little bit better on the Engine of the Curvy , the Pointy gets Scabby pretty quickly .
nope not that i noticed.
dizzyblonde
16-01-10, 10:01 PM
Agree with Sid. It don't matter if you've got a nine year old curvy or a two year old pointy, if you don't look after it, it'll all end the same.
For instance, take either of my very old curvies. Stand them against anything pointy and you'd be hard pushed to see anything different build or paint quality wise. Suzy looks like new, but it took a lot of time,effort and money to get her that way. Black one is a bit neglected these days, but it ain't doing bad for a ten year old.
Will add, the only thing I get picky about is that on both bikes the swingarms are a bit knarly.
xXBADGERXx
16-01-10, 10:02 PM
Ah well , that makes me feel less cheated then :)
yorkie_chris
16-01-10, 10:13 PM
Was the paint not a little bit better on the Engine of the Curvy , the Pointy gets Scabby pretty quickly .
The black of the early curvies looks scabby pretty easy, the ones with the second crankcase version with the silver paint seem to fare a bit better. Or the corrosion isn't so obvious...
dizzyblonde
16-01-10, 10:24 PM
The black of the early curvies looks scabby pretty easy, the ones with the second crankcase version with the silver paint seem to fare a bit better. Or the corrosion isn't so obvious...
The one inbetween is much better. Its like a graphite grey colour on my black SV, its faired much better than expected for its age, only scabby bit on that was the acidic blood of Bambi that melted it off where it landed. It hasn't got any worse in the three years since that happened!
The silver one from Pete and Lissa looks positively ageless in comparison to Suzy's original silver engine!
There's no difference in build quality. There's no difference in reliability that can't reasonably be accounted for by the Curvy simply being older.
Any bike, whatever its model or manufacturer, will deteriorate if neglected.
Hi all, I searched and dug out this thread. I'm looking at buying a pointy and have looked at a couple now. I saw a 55 plate last week and everything was either dry and/or rusty. Lots of rust bubbling through on the forks especially. If there is light service rust is this easily treated? I got home and looked at my curvy and the only errosion, which I already knew of, was on the front forks!
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