View Full Version : Picked up my new SV yesterday.
madjohn
17-07-16, 10:04 AM
Picked up my new SV650L7 yesterday. White and Blue. This will be SV No 5.
Early days so far but loving it o far
maviczap
17-07-16, 10:18 AM
Happy days!
Still planning to replace my SV with another SV too!
macamxthe1st
17-07-16, 11:40 AM
Done over 3,000 miles on mine now, just gets better and better. Get shot of the standard tyres and stick on something like Michelin PR4's and really enjoy the full potential of this cracking bike.
Geoff.
Geodude
17-07-16, 06:41 PM
Nice one, enjoy :)
littleoldman2
17-07-16, 10:25 PM
Are you the chap I spoke to at Newcastle Motorcycles?. Nice bike.
macamxthe1st
18-07-16, 06:20 AM
For those of us lucky enough to have L7 models beware of the mistake that I made. This is my first SV650 but I have owned several other Suzuki models previously so when I was shopping around for insurance I ticked the box relating to security as Suzuki security system fitted. When I got the bike I found that the ignition key is not in fact microchipped. This raised a concern with me and I rang the insurance company. To my horror I was informed that the underwriter that I had taken the policy with would now not provide cover. The broker (Bennetts) placed it with another company with minimal extra cost so all is well. Now my point is that not being knowledgeable about specifically the SV650 if I had had to claim it would have been rejected. One other thing came to light during this exercise, if you declare that your bike is kept in a garage at home and it gets nicked of the drive then guess what, you ain't covered mate. Wonderful.
For those of us lucky enough to have L7 models beware of the mistake that I made. This is my first SV650 but I have owned several other Suzuki models previously so when I was shopping around for insurance I ticked the box relating to security as Suzuki security system fitted. When I got the bike I found that the ignition key is not in fact microchipped. This raised a concern with me and I rang the insurance company. To my horror I was informed that the underwriter that I had taken the policy with would now not provide cover. The broker (Bennetts) placed it with another company with minimal extra cost so all is well. Now my point is that not being knowledgeable about specifically the SV650 if I had had to claim it would have been rejected. One other thing came to light during this exercise, if you declare that your bike is kept in a garage at home and it gets nicked of the drive then guess what, you ain't covered mate. Wonderful.
I have fallen afoul of the garage ruling, bike was nicked off my front garden and the insurer wanted to surcharge me for not having the bike in the garage. I disputed this as i work shifts and hadn't finished with the bike in a working day sense. Eventually this was accepted as I didn't get a surcharge on the payout - either that or they forgot :)
I ticked the box relating to security as Suzuki security system fitted. When I got the bike I found that the ignition key is not in fact microchipped.
So the Suzuki brochure is incorrect in stating the new SV650 has an SAIS Suzuki advanced immobiliser system?
For those of us lucky enough to have L7 models beware of the mistake that I made. This is my first SV650 but I have owned several other Suzuki models previously so when I was shopping around for insurance I ticked the box relating to security as Suzuki security system fitted. When I got the bike I found that the ignition key is not in fact microchipped. This raised a concern with me and I rang the insurance company. To my horror I was informed that the underwriter that I had taken the policy with would now not provide cover. The broker (Bennetts) placed it with another company with minimal extra cost so all is well. Now my point is that not being knowledgeable about specifically the SV650 if I had had to claim it would have been rejected. One other thing came to light during this exercise, if you declare that your bike is kept in a garage at home and it gets nicked of the drive then guess what, you ain't covered mate. Wonderful.
phone your suzuki dealer. as far as i'm aware the new SV does not have an immobiliser so does not have a microchip key. even with the suzuki alarm system the key does not have a chip.
phone your suzuki dealer. as far as i'm aware the new SV does not have an immobiliser so does not have a microchip key. even with the suzuki alarm system the key does not have a chip.
Yes my dealer has confirmed they don't have the SAIS fitted. :(
Congratulations!
Mine has now done 1000 miles and the worst fuel consumption I've had was 72 mpg and the best 80 mpg, last tankful was 77 mpg. It's my 3rd SV.
I really like the sound of that, just one question are those trip computer figures or have you done the maths?
aesmith
18-07-16, 05:51 PM
That sounds good, it's about time motorcycle manufacturers started paying attention to fuel consumption. My SV is only around 5% better than my previous CBR600 despite being 15 years more modern, fuel injection instead of carbs, and both lighter and slimmer.
macamxthe1st
18-07-16, 05:55 PM
3,000+ miles up normal running 70 to 75 mpg. Being rather silly not less than 65. Have done brim to brim and it seems pretty accurate.
3,000+ miles up normal running 70 to 75 mpg. Being rather silly not less than 65. Have done brim to brim and it seems pretty accurate.
That'll do me, I may try one tomorrow then. My current bike only has around 11 hp, and only does about 90 mpg.
Hi artstu - my mileage figures were calculated by brimming. The 80 mpg figure was when I was limited to 5k rpm. The last reading of 77 mpg was cruising at 60-70 mph with lower gear acceleration to 8k rpm.
I usually fill up after 170 miles and the (flashing) fuel warning says I have 40 miles left. My shortest journeys are 25 miles and I'm rarely in heavy traffic which I think contribute towards my figures.
Thank you Seeker. I'm just about to go to the dealers and try one all being well, it's been a while since I rode a motorbike so I might try a VanVan 200 first.
Is there such a thing as too hot for riding motorbikes, so used to being able to cycle with shorts on, I'd better get some jeans on.
macamxthe1st
19-07-16, 02:23 PM
Just been out for a run up here in the North Pennines. As I was just out to enjoy this glorious day and following some contribution's to this thread I road with economy as the priority for the first 50 miles, well cop for this 94.3 mpg honestly I kid you not. By the time the 50 miles came up I was losing the will to live but that is quite remarkable especially given the topography around here
Completed the rest of the ride normally 89 miles in total average 79 mpg. I reckon if I really tried I could get the significant 100 mpg. I may just try that some time when I am extremely bored.
Just been out for a run up here in the North Pennines. As I was just out to enjoy this glorious day and following some contribution's to this thread I road with economy as the priority for the first 50 miles, well cop for this 94.3 mpg honestly I kid you not. By the time the 50 miles came up Iwas losing the will to live but that is quite remarkable especially given the topography around here
Completed the rest of the ride normally 89 in total aversge 79 mpg. I reckon if I really tried I could get the significant 100 mpg. I may just try that some time when I am extremely bored.
you must be doing your calculations wrong.
brim your tank then clear both your trip meters.
ride the bike then brim your tank again. write down your trip mileage on the petrol receipt (always ask for a receipt with the litres on it). if your out for the day and cover more than one tank of petrol you need to keep all the receipts but dont reset the trip meter, or take advantage of the double meter and only reset (A). before you know you are going to go home on your last fill up you write down the (B) trip meter mileage on your last receipt. once you have written down your total mileage and you know your going home reset your trip meters for the next time.
once you are home take the receipts and write down the total amount of litres from all receipts.
calculation is: mileage / litre x 4.546 = MPG
total mileage divided by litres = ?? this gives MPL (Miles Per Litre)
you then take your MPL from above and multiply by 4.546 = MPG
you then take your MPL and multiply by the capacity of your tank = MPT (Miles Per Tank) so you know how far you can go on one tank full.
having two trip meters available lets you use (A) for tank range and (B) for total mileage of day/week.
i have been keeping a spreadsheet of my fuel usage since 27/05/2011
macamxthe1st
19-07-16, 03:22 PM
No you misunderstand. I set everything to zero, rode as economically as possible for 50 miles. Noted average consumption. Rode normally for remainder of ride and again noted average consumption.
that does not give a true MPG figure. only calculating the amount of fuel you have used by the miles you have travelled will give a true figure of fuel consumption.
i can get my Diesel Yeti to show 100mpg but its only doing 50mpg.
my true figure for a K7 twin spark SV650 is worst 11.66MPL best 15.55MPL
macamxthe1st
19-07-16, 03:49 PM
And that is exactly what is happening here, the average consumption display takes the metered fuel used from the time the trip meter being zeroed and calculates it against the miles traveled.
you dont have to zero the trip meter it will calculate it no matter what.
does the meter store the AVG fuel consumption or is it reset every time you turn off the ignition?
macamxthe1st
19-07-16, 04:27 PM
When you zero the trip meter it resets the calculation and zero's the fuel metering giving the fuel used, distance travelled calculation.
The average fuel figure is stored and only reset when the trip meter is zeroed. The longer you refrane from zeroing the driver trip the more relevant the average consumption figure is. If you go to the top of a hill and zero the driver trip then coast down the hill the average will read 99.9 mpg. Now turn round zero the driver and power up the hill average would show say 40 mpg do the arithmetic and you get 99.9 + 40 divided by 2 giving approximately 70 mpg. Now once again zero the driver trip meter and coast down the hill turn round at the bottom not touching the trip meter and power up the hill and i bet the average meter shows something in the order of 70 mpg.
It is correct I assure you.
dont zero the trip then and see how you get on.
its good to know your true tank range for things like going on holiday to such places as the north of Scotland where petrol stations are very few and far between so you can calculate your stops.
Perhaps the wrong thread, but seeing as there are no photos I thought why not.
I've just had an afternoon with a new SV. I was originally just looking for a small 125 for knocking about on. As I've not ridden a motorcycle for about 7 years, and not ridden one with more than 12 hp for about 13 years I thought a VanVan 200 test ride would a good idea. Well that just showed you never forget how to ride a bike and that a 125 simply wouldn't cut it with me any more, and in this case a 200, which actually felt slower than my little modified ST50's
Now out on the SV I found it hard to just tootle. Most of my ride today was in traffic because a key route to the dealers was being covered in chippings and I wanted to bring it back to roads I know. I did get to have a blast over the Snake Pass heading west so it wasn't all about traffic.
I'll have to think carefully about making some room for one now, and sell 2 bikes before I can warrant having one.
I've nothing really to compare it against so won't
say much other than I would be happy to own one.
I even gave it a wash for them, it was already a bit of a state and it only had under 300 miles on the clock.
madjohn
20-07-16, 07:54 PM
Are you the chap I spoke to at Newcastle Motorcycles?. Nice bike.
Yes it probley was me.
madjohn
20-07-16, 08:50 PM
That's the colour i was after but they must be more popular than the White/Blue ones. There isn't any more blue ones coming into the country untill the end of August.
But i'm still happy with the colour i've got. The finish looks pretty good compared to my other SV's. So far so good. About 85 miles done so far. Still over half tank of petrol left.
That's the colour i was after but they must be more popular than the White/Blue ones. There isn't any more blue ones coming into the country untill the end of August.
But i'm still happy with the colour i've got. The finish looks pretty good compared to my other SV's. So far so good. About 85 miles done so far. Still over half tank of petrol left.
I really like the blue wheels, I guess they'll be difficult to keep looking clean compared to black ones. I bet a blue tank would look well with them.
I never asked what colours they had available as I'm not set-up to have one yet. The small bikes I currently own easily fit in the house, an SV would be a challenge to get in and out.
How are you getting on with the seat? It's just the wrong side of comfortable for me, why they can't get them right first time I don't know. I wouldn't rush out to change it until I'd given it a chance for a while.
madjohn
21-07-16, 07:24 PM
I really like the blue wheels, I guess they'll be difficult to keep looking clean compared to black ones. I bet a blue tank would look well with them.
I never asked what colours they had available as I'm not set-up to have one yet. The small bikes I currently own easily fit in the house, an SV would be a challenge to get in and out.
How are you getting on with the seat? It's just the wrong side of comfortable for me, why they can't get them right first time I don't know. I wouldn't rush out to change it until I'd given it a chance for a while.
When i took the bike out for a test ride before i decidered to buy i found the seat ok but now that i've got the bike it is pretty hard. I was thinking of getting the taller option. It's 5mm taller than the standard one and round about £120 quid. I'd be interested in how much people are paying to get the orginal seat done.
yokohama
21-07-16, 08:01 PM
5mm??? Is that all.
Better to save 120 quid and buy a pair of padded cycling shorts to go under your leathers.
macamxthe1st
22-07-16, 10:05 AM
Having exactly the same thing done by them this week. Can't wait, doing decent miles (3,000 so far) and it is the only negative about the bike, but it is bloody uncomfortable. Tried the cycling shorts option, did not work for me in fact made it worse.
Geoff.
Hi - I paid £140 at Core Motorcycle seats (Lincoln). I liked the look of the optional Suzuki seat so I had mine altered to look like it only with more foam.
That looks superb, I take it that it is very comfortable?
Having exactly the same thing done by them this week. Can't wait, doing decent miles (3,000 so far) and it is the only negative about the bike, but it is bloody uncomfortable. Tried the cycling shorts option, did not work for me in fact made it worse.
Geoff.
Yes cycling shorts are made for cycling on a bicycle saddle, a motorcycle seat is nothing like a saddle so no surprise that it made it worse.
Here's the comfy seat I'm used to, although the ride of the bike diminishes the comfort somewhat.
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/Artstu2/st50006.jpg
maviczap
22-07-16, 02:26 PM
When i took the bike out for a test ride before i decidered to buy i found the seat ok but now that i've got the bike it is pretty hard. I was thinking of getting the taller option. It's 5mm taller than the standard one and round about £120 quid. I'd be interested in how much people are paying to get the orginal seat done.
Tony Archer seats were doing gel inserts for about £60, quick turnaround and top quality work.
Other trimmers are available.
http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/
madjohn
22-07-16, 03:58 PM
Hi - I paid £140 at Core Motorcycle seats (Lincoln). I liked the look of the optional Suzuki seat so I had mine altered to look like it only with more foam.
Looks very nice and comfy. Something to look in to.
CB500Racer
23-07-16, 03:38 PM
if you declare that your bike is kept in a garage at home and it gets nicked of the drive then guess what, you ain't covered mate. Wonderful.
This is untrue Bennetts are telling porkies, they have to honor the insurance albeit with an increase usually a doubling of the excess etc. there is no way they can insist that when your not riding your bike its in the garage. I only used Bennett once, never again they just say anything to get your to take the policy
moto2cool
23-08-16, 07:56 PM
Hi, I've got the black naked from this year, with PR4 and Puig crash pads and I'm loving it :smt055
Now looking for windshield, cause I ride all year round, no matter the weather :smt023
madjohn
24-08-16, 06:55 PM
Hi, I've got the black naked from this year, with PR4 and Puig crash pads and I'm loving it :smt055
Now looking for windshield, cause I ride all year round, no matter the weather :smt023
Glad your enjoying the bike. Mines nearly run in now.
I've got a Ermax screen coming. My local dealer ordered it for me from France. Cost £75. I'll pick it up Saturday.
moto2cool
24-08-16, 07:12 PM
Thks, tell us your experience with ermax and some pics, please ;)
macamxthe1st
25-08-16, 09:31 AM
Bits and bob's now fitted. MRA screen,mirror extenders, chazo levers, Grip puppies, Oxford heated grips, tank protector, Core seat, Fuel exhaust, Puig hugger, R&G tail tidy, Michelin PR'4 and the whole thing treated with ACF50 result one highly enjoyable and to me very pleasing to the eye extremely good value motorcycle.
Geoff.
DarrenSV650S
25-08-16, 09:49 AM
That looks smart
yamrdtez
25-08-16, 11:33 AM
Bits and bob's now fitted. MRA screen,mirror extenders, chazo levers, Grip puppies, Oxford heated grips, tank protector, Core seat, Fuel exhaust, Puig hugger, R&G tail tidy, Michelin PR'4 and the whole thing treated with ACF50 result one highly enjoyable and to me very pleasing to the eye extremely good value motorcycle.
Geoff.
very nice bike that, enjoy
moto2cool
25-08-16, 08:08 PM
It looks great :) I like the MRA screen, is the one with 400 mm (V-FLOW SCREEN TYP "C")? can you give me the model number? I've been in MRA site but they have some things in german :( like mounting instructions)
SeniorBiker
26-08-16, 07:42 AM
Hi I have a MRA screen fitted very good instructions in English comes with it this the link to HPS
http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/MRA_Spoiler_Screens.html The model number is
MRA Suzuki SV650 L6> 2016> onwards Naked Spoiler Screen (NSN)
Ref: COL63009
Tony
madjohn
26-08-16, 08:03 AM
Bits and bob's now fitted. MRA screen,mirror extenders, chazo levers, Grip puppies, Oxford heated grips, tank protector, Core seat, Fuel exhaust, Puig hugger, R&G tail tidy, Michelin PR'4 and the whole thing treated with ACF50 result one highly enjoyable and to me very pleasing to the eye extremely good value motorcycle.
Geoff.
Your bikes looking good. Any feed back on your Fuel pipe and the PR 4's.
Not done a lot to mine yet. Fitted R&G Bobbins and bar ends. Suzuki tank pad and thats it. Looking forward to getting my screen.
First service due. £140:smt022. After that done mods will start. Probley R&G tail tidy next.
macamxthe1st
26-08-16, 08:57 AM
Hi madjohn, My take on the PR4's first. I started riding when Dunlop TT100's were high tech and Jap bike standard tyres had a high nylon content so lasted forever but gave up on any thought of grip if rain was forecast for next week and as a result I have always been somewhat tentative in the wet. These have completely recalibrated my wet weather riding. Don't get me wrong I am not careering around grinding footrests through puddles but I have a level of confidence in the wet which I would not have believed possible and the feel and feedback both wet and dry is a revelation. I found the standard fitment tyres very wooden in feel and I ditched them after a couple of hundred miles. I have over 4,000 miles on the 4's and they are still not showing wear. Without doubt best money spent on the bike. Re Fuel exhaust, very well made, very reasonable price, great improvement to soundtrack whilst not being anti social with baffle in. If I were 30 years younger baffle would be in the bin, I would have a huge smile on my face and all non motorcyclists would think I was a ****, enough said.
Geoff.
Blapper
26-08-16, 01:59 PM
"If I were 30 years younger baffle would be in the bin, I would have a huge smile on my face and all non motorcyclists would think I was a ****, enough said."
LOL!
madjohn
28-08-16, 10:13 AM
Hi madjohn, My take on the PR4's first. I started riding when Dunlop TT100's were high tech and Jap bike standard tyres had a high nylon content so lasted forever but gave up on any thought of grip if rain was forecast for next week and as a result I have always been somewhat tentative in the wet. These have completely recalibrated my wet weather riding. Don't get me wrong I am not careering around grinding footrests through puddles but I have a level of confidence in the wet which I would not have believed possible and the feel and feedback both wet and dry is a revelation. I found the standard fitment tyres very wooden in feel and I ditched them after a couple of hundred miles. I have over 4,000 miles on the 4's and they are still not showing wear. Without doubt best money spent on the bike. Re Fuel exhaust, very well made, very reasonable price, great improvement to soundtrack whilst not being anti social with baffle in. If I were 30 years younger baffle would be in the bin, I would have a huge smile on my face and all non motorcyclists would think I was a ****, enough said.
Geoff.
Cheers for the update. Too tight to change my tyres at the moment:rolleyes: but they will probley be on my shopping list at some point. I like your fuel pipe but i'm after the Yosh Alpha pipe. Hopeing to buy somtime early next year.
I picked up my screen and fitted it yesterday. No problems in fitting it. It's rock solid when riding the bike. A bit more noise thow. Wind blast is hitting me just below my visor. Looks good on the bike. Pleased with it. Only issue i have really is the price. £75 a little expensive for what it is but it is well made.
Madjohn.
moto2cool
29-08-16, 06:49 AM
Thats the Puig? What model? Is the one you have to make a hole in the back of lcd cover?
madjohn
29-08-16, 07:08 AM
Thats the Puig? What model? Is the one you have to make a hole in the back of lcd cover?
It's a Ermax screen. But your right i did have to drill a 10mm hole in the cover to put the bottom screw in.
SeniorBiker
29-08-16, 08:26 AM
I fitted the MRA screen because it fits via the handlebar clamps and no modifications to the bike very solid but about £20 more.
moto2cool
29-08-16, 08:39 PM
It's a Ermax screen. But your right i did have to drill a 10mm hole in the cover to put the bottom screw in.
I like MRA, how tall is it? The Ermax is very good looking too :)
SeniorBiker
29-08-16, 08:54 PM
The MRA is 325mm tall and 340mm wide. This is the web link.
http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/MRA_Spoiler_Screens.html
scroll down to find the 2016 Suzuki SV650.
moto2cool
04-09-16, 08:29 PM
Hi thanks seniorbiker, just bought a clear MRA screen ;) Comes from germany, I hope it arrives next week.
I'll post somes pics ;)
madjohn
14-01-17, 05:03 PM
Just ordered a pair of short black brake/clutch levers from a company called 5g - r4cing. £45. No pics but you'll find them on evilbay.
First mod of the year and it's my Birthday next week so i'm going to treat my self again - ;)To a R&G tailtidy and hopefully In february or March a Fuel exhaust.
Happy days.
Madjohn.
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