sv recommended modifications

[Baggies JIm]

Just wondering what's the best modification, folks would recommend to a bog standard bike (sv or svs). In a "you've just got to get one of these" way :thumbsup: . It could be for looks, sound, performance, preventative maintenance or other. Bearing in mind cost too (perhaps? - bit boring then though). OEM or Aftermarket. Legal or Illegal. It could be something you've got or something you want. If i've missed anything (& i will), others & detail. I've grouped somethings only because the limit on the number of options allowed.

I've only done OEM lowers and Chris Vines's number plate bracket. I've ordered ERMax colour matched hugger & black fender extender. I want a can bad man. I'll start.

I love my lowers :love: . Purely cosmetic, not cheap, but for me it's the most appearance influencing change & finishes the bike off (for a bit until you start looking else where). I believe they offer a certain amount of protection from road crap/salt whatever. How shallow am I? all about looks, that's probably why i never look at a females face when she's talking to me :wink: . But based on what I've got, that's my answer. Although I reckon my fender extender might turn out to be the best mod/£

[Dirty Baz]

I've gone for can. Nothing better than a thumping V-twin in all it's glory.

For me the SV was designed naked and that's the way I likes it! Although nothing against lowers.

[chazzyb]

For me the SV was designed naked and that's the way I likes it! Although nothing against lowers.

Lowers on a naked SV will look, erm, how should i say this; somewhat individual. :D

[Dirty Baz]

I didn't mean lowers on a naked SV!! that would just look :shock:

What I meant was I would rather keep my SV650S naked from the waist down if you know what I mean. Looks more individual than the usual race reps.

[Sharpy]

id have to say a decent pair of tyres makes the biggest difference to your bike, then comes the exhaust because the sound of it alone is worth every penny, but tyres are def the best mod ive made, pirelli dragon corsa's

[Desh]

so far I've done the following in the order listed.

BT020\010 Combo
BlueFlame Evo Twin Port Exhaust High Level
**** End with template from this site and Mini Indicators
Ohlins Front Springs
Braided Hoses.

If I was to do them again I'd do them in the following order..

BT020\010 Combo - (£200ish )Cause the Mez 4 are crap
Ohlins Springs and 10W Oil - (£100ish) Excellent mod, front feels a lot more planted
Braided Hoses - (£32.50 from HEL) Good Improvement
Bluflame Evo Twin Port- (£250ish) For the sound and the look not sure if theres much gain in performance from this mod (and not a BlueFlame more likely a Renegade)
**** End - (£50ish for Indicators, and Bracket)

Hope this helps.

Desh

[Anonymous]

I didn't mean lowers on a naked SV!! that would just look :shock:

What I meant was I would rather keep my SV650S naked from the waist down if you know what I mean. Looks more individual than the usual race reps.

I agree here, Im afraid its all cosmetic for me at the mo. A bellypan would finish it off. I still ahvent forked out £245 fior the OEM one, its too much. I am exploring more US options.

My next may be miniindicators but I cant find the motrax led ones that I want . The CCC can, I think.

[PBx]

I'd sort the front suspension out first. Wish I'd done it the day I bought the bike. No point in doing other stuff if you aint got faith in the roadholding (same goes for tyres really).

[U.K.Ajay]

For me it has been:
Rear Hugger
Fabbri Double Bubble Screen (Being 6 ft 2 it helps)
Set of micro indicators
Set of Avon Azaro Tyres (Huge improvement)
Lowers (Looks lovely)
Colour matched Seat Cowl

Next,
It has to be a Renegade and this will happen in a few weeks time. As for the vote it would have to be the tyres it gives you so much more confidence with your bike

[Cloggsy]

As for the vote it would have to be the tyres it gives you so much more confidence with your bike

I'd have to say I agree... The stock Dunlops are crap, but I'm gonna use mine til they're knackered... Can't afford to stick new rubber on til the old stuff is shagged... Not cost effective... Plus I'm skint :cry:

[Baggies JIm]

someone buy cloggsy's leathers so he can do some more mods

:thumbsup:

[Cloggsy]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[RenamedMonkey]

Suspension is a must for the SV, and I wish now that I had taken others advice and sorted this before blowing my cash (and present opportunities! :D ) on cosmetics and soon to be, engine mods :D

Still, it looks good 8)

[Cloggsy]

To be honest, I think the bike setup from standard isn't too bad (apart from those stock dunlops 8-[ ), It's the cosmetics that aren't 'too pleasing on the eye'...

If you can put on a can, some lowers (or at least a belly pan), a hugger & get rid of that '3rd world debt' (there's so much of it :wink: ) back fender, then I think you're half way there... For me anyway :D

Engine mods & suchlike will come later for me, when I've grown a little with the bike...

As soon as I've knackered my tyres, then I'll be gettin' some 010's or 020's (or maybe a combo of both) on :wink:

[GooseSVSK2]

I find the stock suspension is fine for 99% of the time. the suzuki OEM seat cowl looks the business, Double bubble screen keeps the wind off and the scottoiler takes care of itsself. A fenda extenda to keep water out of the front plug and a carbon remus exhaust 'cos it looks the business.
I like the bike half faired although my engine is looking a bit crusty now despite the odd clean!

[GooseSVSK2]

oh yeah and bridgestine bt020 front and rear I've had 9000 miles out of a front and 5000 out of a rear. splendid in the wet too :D

[the_runt69]

This is a very unfair poll, So far I've fitted a Roco Belly pan, have a Roca undertray to fit on have braided hoses again still to fit, small rear indicators to fit on, flush front indicators already fitted on and when I have the cash a new exhaust is the next mod.
What you want to modifiy your bike to is a personal preference not the whims of the fashion police, please think, if you want to mod your bike do what you want, dont follow fashion/popular opinion, a bike is yours show you personality not soemone else's.

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