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remf179
31-03-07, 08:48 PM
Hi Guys n Gals,
Ive just picked up my first sv650s sport! What a great bike, sk6 on an 07 plate !!! Bandit 6 before that! I love it its awesome!
Anyway, I have been looking for a bolt on can for my new baby as I dont want to cut the OE exhaust or fit it with a strap. I have seen some for earlier sv's but not for the sk6. Can anyone point me in the right direction for one of these????
Also Im after a service manual. Haynes dont produce one and tell me that they wont unless enough people tell them that they want one.
Final point, Ive been told that the Sv's are quite heavy oil users, is this right??
Cheers
Frazer
fizzwheel
31-03-07, 08:56 PM
Anyway, I have been looking for a bolt on can for my new baby as I dont want to cut the OE exhaust or fit it with a strap. I have seen some for earlier sv's but not for the sk6. Can anyone point me in the right direction for one of these????
Have a read of the exhaust section
http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=137
I think if you dont want cut your exhaust you'll be looking at fitting a full system rather than a slip on can. But these still use a strap to hang the can so it wont help you there.
I dont believe its possibly to get a bolt on can for the 650.
TBH just cut the exhaust, its not hard as long as you take your time over it, it'll work out fine. If your that worried, have a look on ebay as often you can find standard exhaust systems that have been cut already and then you dont have to worry about cutting yours.
Final point, Ive been told that the Sv's are quite heavy oil users, is this right??
They can be, but all engine's use a little oil, as long as you check the levels regularly it wont be a problem. My K1 SVS has done 36K and it doesnt use oil, but my other halfs K5 SVS does burn a little but its not something we've ever concerned ourselves with.
TBH as long as you look after it and dont do huge amounts of wheelies, then you wont have any problems with the SV motor IMHO.
Can't help with the Haynes manual, however I think if you look on the main site, in the FAQ section or possibly the goodies section, you can download the service manuals in PDF form, failing that have a look on ebay as frequently they are on their on CD-Rom
Welcome to the site
MR UKI (1)
31-03-07, 09:02 PM
There's Haynes manuals available for SV650s up to 2005 (K5). Not sure how much will have changed between your newer bike and 2005 model though
Welcome:D It's Good to see some one local to me at last:cool: If you go for a full system they are quite expencive personally I'd go for a slip on end can! Are you coming to AR07?
BILLY
remf179
31-03-07, 09:10 PM
The o6 model is fuel injected, dont know bout the 05. if it is then that will have to do I think.
I have seen on ebay from kwfm bolt on cans that look really good without the strap but the need to be modified for the 06, might have to have a play.
Is it possible to weld a bracket onto the can? or is the metal to thin?
Cant wait to get it run in only got 201 miles on the clock, dying to open her up!!!
fizzwheel
31-03-07, 09:12 PM
The only difference between the 05 and 06 models was the colours the bikes were painted.
remf179
31-03-07, 09:13 PM
OK,
Wots AR07?
See here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=83900 It's the SV650 anual ride out!
The o6 model is fuel injected, dont know bout the 05. if it is then that will have to do I think.
Welcome to the madhouse!
Anything K3 or later is fuel injected (pointy) before that were carbs (curvy).
As for oil usage, my K6 hasn't used a drop in the last 15,500 ish miles. Keep on top of the servicing & you should be fine.
remf179
31-03-07, 09:33 PM
Tell you wot Im glad I registered. Some helpful info !! Cheers.
AR07 sounds good, will have to sweet talk the mrs!! Can I bring a friend, no sv tho !!
kwak zzr
31-03-07, 09:34 PM
ive never known an sv to burn oil? welcome to the site :)
Tell you wot Im glad I registered. Some helpful info !! Cheers.
AR07 sounds good, will have to sweet talk the mrs!! Can I bring a friend, no sv tho !!
Take the mrs with you then there will be someone that my wife will understand:p Cause no one can understand our accent;) and you don't have to have an SV to come a long all are welcome!
remf179
31-03-07, 10:30 PM
AAAAH BUT !!
I dont have a Yorkshire accent!! To much time in the army!! and the wifes from Cambridge!!!
But Well understand ya! Dunno If shell sleep rough!! Id love it, tent, little stove, Mettallica on the CD player and a bottle or 2!! I can see it now!!
petevtwin650
31-03-07, 10:50 PM
I presume you don't like the look of the straps on exhausts. I've got a stubby on my Curvy Sv on akrapovic downpipes, which needs a strap as the pipes don't use all the fixing points the standard down pipes do , but I would guess you could cut the OEM pipes as near to the front as possible and just stick a stubby on the end.
Both my SV's have used oil. However I always run them over 7000rpm all the time. From Max to Min in 250 miles, if I'm really going for it. So keep an eye on the level.
Oh, and welcome to the site.
AAAAH BUT !!
I dont have a Yorkshire accent!! To much time in the army!! and the wifes from Cambridge!!!
But Well understand ya! Dunno If shell sleep rough!! Id love it, tent, little stove, Mettallica on the CD player and a bottle or 2!! I can see it now!!
Niether do the people from Hull it's an accent of our own just ask Cloggsie;)
As for the sleeping rough get her ****ed an she'll no no difference:p
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