View Full Version : 1st Bike in 28yrs !
Steve T
06-10-04, 06:12 PM
And Guess what !
I chose an SV650 '99 :P
I wanted something that would be a bit of fun and not scare the life out of me and it's great. The last bike I owned was a 1976 Suzuki 250K(ram air version) back in 1976. But then girls and cars came along , then kids so never got round to owning a bike until now. So now my mid life crisis is here, I can get away with buying one.! I was so worried at first that I would be too old and woudn't cope but like they say, it's just like riding a bike ! Love it to bits. Just a shame I didn't get it earlier in the season.
I'm not sure what model it is though. I thought it was an 'S' but don't know how to tell and also what are the differences in the K series ?
Log book says it's a 650 SX but I would like to knowthe main differenced and if any bits are compatable from the later series. I have already found out the K4 seat doesn't fit so it will be back on that big internet auction site again soon !
I would also like to know if a K4 regulator would fit but that's on another post.
Look forward to getting back into it, whilst I still can and maybe a few meets.
Steve T
East London
Great choice and welcome to the site.
The model you have is the same as mine a SX The "S" denotes its the half-faired type the naked type is the "N" model. They started in 99 and the series went like this, X,Y,K1,K2 which are all the "classic" shape i.e curvy frame. The angular framed SV started as K3 and the latest model is the K4. If your looking for parts depending what the part is pretty much anything from SX to SK2 should be suitable for you. :D
Good to see you've bought the right bike, I know how you feel about going so long between bikes - I used to have a Kawasaki 250 triple, them were the days... ;)
I see you're in East London so get yourself up to Soho one Friday night and meet the Massive:
http://forums.sv650.org/viewforum.php?f=9
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svpilot
06-10-04, 08:17 PM
Welcome to the site :D 1999 was a good year :wink:
Ride safe!
Bagpuss
06-10-04, 08:26 PM
Nice one. I just bought an SV650Y which appears to have black rims - think that is one of the main differences. How can I find out what was changed from model i.e. what are the differences between a Y model and the previous X model and what did they do with K1 & K2 before the big K3 change.
Have fun with the bike and be careful.
Ken McCulloch
07-10-04, 08:29 AM
Good to see you've bought the right bike, I know how you feel about going so long between bikes - I used to have a Kawasaki 250 triple, them were the days... ;)
250 triple? Newfangled nonsense. Things have been downhill since my 1960 Triumph 6T Thunderbird was dismantled. (Actually downhill was the best thing for it.) The SV is a wonderful machine for getting back on 2 wheels after a break, good choice. It was 27 years for me and although they weren't wasted it's been very good to be back.
Welcome to the site, Enjoy the bike
wheelnut
10-10-04, 12:18 AM
Eebygum, when I wor a lad!!!
It must be the old farts posting forum.
I think I come into the 25 plus years, although I was a wuss with my tiger cub and a borrowed bantam.
I use to nick my mates ducati and borrow his Bonneville a few times
Oh sorry, I thought this was SV talk, seems I have entered the wrong forum.
This must be the "old duffers talk about antiques" forum.
:lol: :lol:
Nice one. I just bought an SV650Y which appears to have black rims - think that is one of the main differences. How can I find out what was changed from model i.e. what are the differences between a Y model and the previous X model and what did they do with K1 & K2 before the big K3 change.
Have fun with the bike and be careful.
I think X Y and K1 are all exactly the same except for colour changes.
The Y model is the only one with dark wheels, which is what mine is, makes it much easier for cleaning :D
The K2 had preload adjustment on the front suspension. I think that's about it, although there might be more to it than that :?
wheelnut
10-10-04, 08:52 AM
The headline said "1st bike in 28 years"
Was there an SV that long ago, If there was i would probably have bought one. There wasnt, so us old farts had to use the models of the day :P
I suppose it is in the right place because at least it talks about SV models and the differences.
Just a thought
ANDYTEE
10-10-04, 09:13 AM
As a bona fide old fart I am qualified to chip in my 2 penny worth. I had the misfortune to ride a BSA plunger A10 earlier this year (just like the one I used to have). Talk about scary - brakes were awful, handling wobbly and the engine weak. SV 650s (and modern bikes generally) are a huge step forward. On the Beezer, I used to have to carry a full set of tools and spare to be sure of getting back home. And by the way, we used to live in a cardboard box and eat gravel (Monty Python ref for you young uns)
Ian Kennard
10-10-04, 09:32 AM
I still remember my Greeves with Villers engine with affection.......went fast at 70 mph!!!
Just another old fart reminiscing.....................
bluebell
10-10-04, 06:00 PM
Welcome to the site, ride safe and enjoy.
This must be the "old duffers talk about antiques" forum.
I shall ignore that.
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And by the way, we used to live in a cardboard box and eat gravel (Monty Python ref for you young uns)
By 'eck lad, you had it good - I used t' dream of livin' in cardboard box. :lol:
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This must be the "old duffers talk about antiques" forum.
I shall ignore that.
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Obviously not :wink: :wink:
ArtyLady
10-10-04, 06:43 PM
Hi Steve
I am also an oldun to start biking (passed test 2 years ago) - kids grown up - mid life crisis - been pillion for 30 years -
go for it!! :D
Steve W
10-10-04, 06:58 PM
Let's hear it for the old duffers! I got a SV K3 last year after a gap of 20 years from motorbikes - last bike was a Superdream... ugh... Started on Bantam D14/4 in the mid 70s - nice bike even if I recall most of my time was spent bump starting it...
I'm still amazed when I set out and get back without having to make any adjustments or breaking down... generally glad I didn't get back to it earlier as I would probably have killed myself... middle age, teenage kids etc does help to control the madness a bit...
Frenchloon
10-10-04, 09:26 PM
My last bike was a Honda XLR, in the days when trail bikes could actually go on trails! It was only a 18 yeqar gaps, but it is so good to be back on two wheels. Silver SVS are the best!
Cloggsy
10-10-04, 10:25 PM
Silver SVS are the best!
I hear you brother :wink:
Been out for my first ever ride with my dad today, he's now got an SRX6 which thankfully means he can't show up my crap riding too much. His lay off from riding must be of about the aeon like proportions mentioned above.
He was busy telling me how the old drum brakes front and back were actually quite good. I smiled and nodded politely and got him a blanket for his legs.
Been out for my first ever ride with my dad today, he's now got an SRX6 which thankfully means he can't show up my crap riding too much. His lay off from riding must be of about the aeon like proportions mentioned above.
He was busy telling me how the old drum brakes front and back were actually quite good. I smiled and nodded politely and got him a blanket for his legs.
ROFPMSL :lol: :lol: :lol:
Ken McCulloch
11-10-04, 08:22 AM
And by the way, we used to live in a cardboard box and eat gravel (Monty Python ref for you young uns)
By 'eck lad, you had it good - I used t' dream of livin' in cardboard box. :lol:
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Soft English bestards, when I was a wee lad we weren't allowed any of that dreaming nonsense. It was up at midnight then a twenty oor shift doon the mine, 4 hours to try to get yer motorbike going then back to work. And don't talk to me about gravel. Bloody gourmet sh***e.
Oh sorry, I thought this was SV talk, seems I have entered the wrong forum.
This must be the "old duffers talk about antiques" forum.
:lol: :lol:
Bah! humbug
Us old 'uns are as young as the bikes we ride (SV650 naked)
Do miss the road side engine stripdowns though and the 6 volt electrics powered by a 60W dynamo.
Eh lad, we used t' eat carrots so we could see int' dark.
Peter Henry
12-10-04, 12:50 PM
Jonboy...a 250 Kawaaki triple was my first bike! KH250. Not quite as sexy looking as the S1 but I loved that bike to death. Do you remember those plumes of smoke when you started to cane it?! No doubt you had fun like me also in the rain with cylinders popping and farting! Ah such memories! :wink:
Yes that plume of blue smoke from the three silencers was somehing special, personally I think Kawasaki is actually responsible for the acceleration of global warming. :lol:
Nice to see you back Peter, where have you been?
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howardr
12-10-04, 01:08 PM
Ah, the old ram-air Suzi 250.
Had one meself many moons ago.
Eat Kwaka's for breakfast. :lol:
Damn those RD250s!
MARK IN SC
12-10-04, 02:01 PM
ah, peo0ple after my own heart...
i have owned a 350, 400 & 750 kawasaki triple, a GT 250, 380 & 550, and 4 rd 350's, the current one being an aircooled 74 thats being converted to an LC 350 motor.
the SV is the closest thing out there to the fun factor of these little bikes. This who had them know exactly what i'm talking about.
one difference:
I'm only 32 :shock:
glad to see you guys back on the roads! :D
-M
Eat Kwaka's for breakfast. :lol:
Did it ********! :lol:
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Eat Kwaka's for breakfast. :lol:
Did it ********! :lol:
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It ate them an all :?: :shock: :shock: :shock: Wow that is a hungry machine :lol: :lol:
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