Dunlop D220 thoughts?

[rapidgaz]

Hi folks oldnewbie here lol, just got myself a new sv650, first bike after 15 years break and love it so far. only done 200 miles lol. i have been reading bad things about the tyres which are standard on this machine (sportmax d220 st) being a bit poo. is this really the case and if so any recomendations. probably only riding in the dry weather. also will be looking at a new can for it soon whats a good choice and what about the cat on mine.

[stuR]

Welcome :)

[granty92]

welcome :) as for the tyres yes they are poo, go for some michelin pilots :) any can makes the bike osund better i think, i have a scorpion and even for a cheaper can it sounds amazing, i still have the cat on mine though, would love to hear a de-cat sv :) where are you based?

[Daniel Louis]

Welcome!

I've got a Yoshimura TRS stubby on mine - the guy I bought it from cut it down and it's rather loud! When I fitted it, I cut the old one off just above the sensor and then drilled out the cat - it now sounds like thunder! :)

My tyres are still standard but in honesty, they're on their last legs. I'll be upgrading to Pirelli Diablo Stradas next month - As I do 1k miles a month in all weathers I need something which will last me a while - though the standard Dunlops, although poor grip wise, have lasted 7k on the rear tyre and I don't ride it that slowly!

Get yourself a tail tidy too and it'll make the bike look MUCH nicer!

Next step, LED front indys to match the rear! :)

Enjoy the bike, they're great!

Dan

[granty92]

Welcome!

I've got a Yoshimura TRS stubby on mine - the guy I bought it from cut it down and it's rather loud! When I fitted it, I cut the old one off just above the sensor and then drilled out the cat - it now sounds like thunder! :)



mate how did you drill out the cat?

[Daniel Louis]

Where I cut the original pipe, the cat was visible in the exhaust. I removed the sensor behind it and took a drill to it to break it up - do it slowly and it falls apart like honeycomb - just be careful as it's very sharp. Then I used a dremel type file to remove all the sharp bits from the pipe itself - the bits that you can't pull out in large chunks will slide into the pipe, however, if you turn the bike on - they blow out with a few large revs - just don't stand behind it!

In all honesty I don't know if it makes a huge difference - I can't compare the new can with the cat, so perhaps someone else can? I should get a HD video posted and let you hear the noise! :)

[granty92]

ahh nice one :) i now have something to do on saturday :) cheers

[Daniel Louis]

It's very easy to do - just make sure you get it all out of the pipe - perhaps an old hoover would even work?

Let me know how it sounds with the before and after! :)

[granty92]

will video before and after then post on here :)

[rapidgaz]

hi folks, thanks for the reply s, i am originally from west mids but now live in manchester. daniel yours looks the dogs. what can is yours. so i can run a new pipe without messing with the cat then.
this is mine only got it saturday just gone.

[rapidgaz]

one more thing i take it mines a pointy, y are they called a pointy, just curious. lol

[granty92]

because the bike exterior is mor epointy than the pre 2003 model which is curvy :)

[stuR]

Very nice, the white ones look sick.

[SvNewbie]

I'm going to have to start customising my bike before it gets to the stage I can't find at a SV meetup!

Hope you enjoy it!

[rapidgaz]

because the bike exterior is mor epointy than the pre 2003 model which is curvy :)

Cheers.

[Bibio]

yes the D220's are a bit wooden and not very inspiring in the wet but ok in the dry. i don't like them but there is nothing wrong with them just lack of feedback.

this is a personal thing.. dont bother spending money on 'tat' like tail tidies, mini indicators, rim tape etc.etc it's all just cosmetic stuff. concentrate on what really matters and that's maintenance. so first off i would recommend you get a scottoiler which will make your chain last 4 times as long with less hassle. a nice after-market can to let the v-twin sound like it should, don't bother smashing the cat out it makes not one bit of difference to performance. next up are tools to do the jobs you will pay a fortune to get done and then add fluids to your kit like red rubber grease, white spray grease, stock of oil and oil filters.

don't get trapped with the old 'stamp in the book' carp it means nothing. better doing the servicing yourself as then you know what's been done. keep a record of the work you have done with the dates and mileage, this is worth more than any stamp in a book.

[rapidgaz]

yes the D220's are a bit wooden and not very inspiring in the wet but ok in the dry. i don't like them but there is nothing wrong with them just lack of feedback.

this is a personal thing.. dont bother spending money on 'tat' like tail tidies, mini indicators, rim tape etc.etc it's all just cosmetic stuff. concentrate on what really matters and that's maintenance. so first off i would recommend you get a scottoiler which will make your chain last 4 times as long with less hassle. a nice after-market can to let the v-twin sound like it should, don't bother smashing the cat out it makes not one bit of difference to performance. next up are tools to do the jobs you will pay a fortune to get done and then add fluids to your kit like red rubber grease, white spray grease, stock of oil and oil filters.

don't get trapped with the old 'stamp in the book' carp it means nothing. better doing the servicing yourself as then you know what's been done. keep a record of the work you have done with the dates and mileage, this is worth more than any stamp in a book.

will bear this in mind, already have most tools and all manner of stuff, my shed is my home. lol
my other hobby is building and flying model helicopters. so now i have a real man cave with my bike and helis.:)

[rapidgaz]

what main things need attention on this bike. what are the brakes like, are they prone to seize or anything like this on other parts of the bike

[Bibio]

pretty much the swingarm bearings and brakes with a few electrical gremlins that can pop up.

[tj2]

Hi folks oldnewbie here lol, just got myself a new sv650, first bike after 15 years break and love it so far. only done 200 miles lol. i have been reading bad things about the tyres which are standard on this machine (sportmax d220 st) being a bit poo. is this really the case and if so any recomendations. probably only riding in the dry weather. also will be looking at a new can for it soon whats a good choice and what about the cat on mine.


I love em.... if you don't want then I will use them to death for you

:smt040

[rapidgaz]

welcome :) as for the tyres yes they are poo, go for some michelin pilots :) any can makes the bike osund better i think, i have a scorpion and even for a cheaper can it sounds amazing, i still have the cat on mine though, would love to hear a de-cat sv :) where are you based?

is the scorp a direct fit, so no mod needed

[Bibio]

you need to cut the pipe as all aftermarket slip ons are just the can and link pipe.

have a look at http://www.beowulfuk.com/ for some well made good priced cans.

[rapidgaz]

Will cutting the pipe invalidate my warranty.

[Bibio]

back in 2008 when i got a brand new sv650 i was told 'no your warranty will be fine' as you can buy an SV from a dealer with a can as an accessory.

i also put a GSXR front end on within the first 500 miles and i was also told that's fine as well but the work i had done was not covered.

as it happened the paint started pealing from my upper fairing and it was replaced under warranty without issue.

[Richie]

There is a section on here that most folk have forgotten about...

click here (http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138) and It will take you there. :)

[Richie]

Metz Z6 :) all the way... BTW :)

[rapidgaz]

cheers for all responses lads.