2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod

[Aimanas777]

Hi Guys,
I have 2012 sv with 11k on it and just damaged engine because of wheelies.
looks like the con rod is loose and needs repairs. As far as I know it is very pricey and hard job.
Any ideas is it worth investing money in repairs or just find another engine or say goodby to my beloved Stacey? ;(

[squirrel_hunter]

From experience if you have movement in the rod at the big end then the short answer is a new engine is the easiest route forward.

I assume you've stripped the engine down to confirm the big end is done?

It is possible to replace the crank and rods, but its a big job. Finding a good secondhand replacement is not easy. New is very expensive, a replacement secondhand engine will be cheaper.

[Aimanas777]

From experience if you have movement in the rod at the big end then the short answer is a new engine is the easiest route forward.

I assume you've stripped the engine down to confirm the big end is done?

It is possible to replace the crank and rods, but its a big job. Finding a good secondhand replacement is not easy. New is very expensive, a replacement secondhand engine will be cheaper.
Thanks for quick reply. No not yet the bike is still ride able and makes not too much noise but it is a crank, rod bearing i can feel it :(
The problem i faced is there are no twin spark plug engines on the market :(
Twin spark engines started from k8 or k9?
Thanks

[squirrel_hunter]

The only way to be sure is to strip the engine down. But first drain the oil, see if there is any metal/ copper particles in there. You never know there might be something else amiss.

Not sure when the twin sparks came in. However I would expect that its possible to convert to single spark, though having never done that I wouldn't be able to offer advise.

[Kenzie]

I have an 08 plate K7 with a twin spark motor.

[Sid Squid]

If it's the crank or rods that are damaged, your present top ends can be fitted to a good SV bottom end.

[Aimanas777]

I have an 08 plate K7 with a twin spark motor.
how much do you want for the engine and whats condition/mileage? Cheers mate

[Kenzie]

Sorry, was just saying that my K7 has a twin spark motor. Might help you broaden your search lower than a K8

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