My SV650S seems faulty …

[Blue_SV650S]

I have an 01 SVS, it seems when I open the bike up in first, the speedo gets up to about 20mph, the steering goes all light, then the speedo seems to show me slowing down, yet I am still accelerating … until an varying distance down the road, where the speedo 'picks up' quickly and seems to work ok again ...

This only seems to occur when I give it a fistful in first … or go over a bump whilst giving it a fistful in second …

Any ideas??? ;)

[Cloggsy]

It seems as though you 'co-efficient of friction' surfaces are on the blink :!:

This is remidied by slightly smoother/less harsh twisting motion of the right hand whilst in first or second gear - you will find your speedo works smoothly & correctly at all times then...

Alternatively, have the speedo cable re-routed to work off the rear wheel :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[petevtwin650]

I had the same problem. :?

I solved it by hanging strings of onions on the front to add weight. This seemed to help. Goes rather well with my beret too. :shock:

[socommk23]

giving it a fistfull?
front wheel still on the ground when this happening?
lol

[mudge32]

Isn't there a known problem with Curvy speedo sensors? I'm sure a few bods on here have had to replace them :?

[Scoobs]

Isn't there a known problem with Curvy speedo sensors? I'm sure a few bods on here have had to replace them :?

Yes! But Mudge! Mate! I believe that Mr. Blue_SV650S is extracting the urine.

[mudge32]

Fished in :oops: :oops: :oops:

I'm actully oddily busy at the mo so I'm only half reading posts :oops: :lol:

[Sid Squid]

Now don't tell me, but there's a puff of smoke and then the speedo starts working again, right?

[Blue_SV650S]

Now don't tell me, but there's a puff of smoke and then the speedo starts working again, right?

I wish!! :D

[Blue_SV650S]

Isn't there a known problem with Curvy speedo sensors? I'm sure a few bods on here have had to replace them :?

Yes! But Mudge! Mate! I believe that Mr. Blue_SV650S is extracting the urine.

Who me??!?!? … never :D
The speedo seems to have become faulty more often now I have fitted a 14t front sprocket … wonder if there is any relationship?!!? ;)

Seriously though, unless you do lots of touring/motorway, I can highly recommend a 14t front sprocket, it ‘livens’ the bike up just that little bit. In a way it’s like giving the bike more HP :)

[socommk23]

why not put a 47t on the back aswell?
tis good fun ya!!!

[Cloggsy]

why not put a 47t on the back aswell?
tis good fun ya!!!

:shock:

Goes like stink but maxes out at 47mph :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Blue_SV650S]

why not put a 47t on the back aswell?
tis good fun ya!!!

:shock:

Goes like stink but maxes out at 47mph :lol: :lol: :lol:

hehe

socommk23 - like your thinking dude, but not sure my chain would take up an extra 3 teeth on the rear?

[socommk23]

new chain?
if there some ajustment to loosen it, give it a go!
does come up on the throttle in first and......yes...in second!
tis good fun! but scares the living crap outa me! better at stoppies!