im getting my first sv650 on friday 24th 07

[jans1971]

hi im getting my first sv650 on friday 24th. just passed my test and part exing my cbr125, for a sv650 naked 06 plate, its only done 213 miles and is as new , i paid £3250 for it does any one know if this is a good price for it.
im looking for a rear hugger and a seat cowl does any one know the best place to get these from , thanks jans1971, ROLL ON FRIDAY....

[Keith1983]

Sounds a bit expensive I'd say considering a brand new one is only a few hundred quid more? Still if its as good as new and from a dealer then it's probably about right. All I'd say is be aware of the engine braking, it isn't anything to be afraid of just aware of!

[jans1971]

what do you mean be aware of engine braking

[Dan]

When you come to release the clutch after a downchange, the driven wheels try to turn the engine.

The harder the engine is to turn, the greater the engine breaking.

The SV engine is quite hard to turn, so it has a lot.

This can lock the back wheel unless you 'blip' the throttle during the downchange clutch release. This helps prevent the locking, and also sounds cool.

[jans1971]

hi sorry about this but i didnt do this in my training , what is 'blip' the throttle

[Dan]

hi sorry about this but i didnt do this in my training , what is 'blip' the throttle

Just a quick burst of revs.

[Sideshow#36]

it is a fine art that comes with practice and time.

When you are changing down the gear box, say for instance approaching a set of lights that are on red, if you knock down the gears and release the cluch too quickly you can lock the rear wheel, (engine breaking.)

So with a bit of practice and timing, pull in the clutch and then simultaniously knock down the gear lever to go down the gears and "flick" your right wrist adding rpm to the engine to meet the higher rpm that would be produced after leeting the clutch out by the lower gear you are in, thus stopping the locking up problem.

The easy way I was tought the principal was eg..... if you are doing 30mph in 3rd you will be doing 5000rpm. if you are doing 30mph in 2nd you will be doing 7000rpm. So all you are trying to do is match the rpm for the correct gear.

It takes a bit of practice but when you get it right as mentioned before, it sounds cool, and stops any locking up antics!

Hope this helps.

[Sideshow#36]

oh and welcome to the .org! :D

[jans1971]

thanks alot wrcssixtythree and sideshow46 it well help

[Ratty46]

congrats on passing ya test ;)

as others have said watch for teh engine braking being a v-twin it has lots!
others have explained the "blipping" way to deal with it,just make sure the clutch is in when you blip!

you'll do it anyway cos it sounds fooking ace!:smt077

[jans1971]

thanks russell , going from a cbr125 to a sv will be fun

[Ratty46]

thanks russell , going from a cbr125 to a sv will be fun

no worries jans,

i went from a zip125scoot to a full power sv650s, before that the fastest id ever been was 67mph on a cg125! going from that too in excess of 120...was a bit of a jump.
and the acceleration is wicked!

have fun,dont push it get ussed to it :)

[Steelman]

congrats on passing ya test ;)

as others have said watch for teh engine braking being a v-twin it has lots!
others have explained the "blipping" way to deal with it,just make sure the clutch is in when you blip!

you'll do it anyway cos it sounds fooking ace!:smt077

Sounds even better with an aftermarket can :smt045

[Rog]

blipping will not take you long to master, I would imagine that 90% of people do it on bigger bikes so its not specific to the SV. Vtwins (engine configeration of the SV) do tend ot have harder engine breaking than inline 4's (like Gixers and Ninjas and the like)

[Ratty46]

Sounds even better with an aftermarket can :smt045

amen to that....i have a blue flame evo:p:smt041

[scarlett]

Congratulations of passing your test. :D

Dont let all this talk of engine breaking and blipping the throttle scare you. Just take it easy and get used to your bike, dont expect too much of yourself too soon, it takes a while to get the hang of things and dont ride beyond your capabilities.

Enjoy your bike:thumbsup:

[krhall]

Welcome to the ORG!

Once you get used to the engine breaking you will know when to expect it. I scared the life out of me first time (before I joined the org), then I found out what it is and how to deal with it. Now I use it to my advantage, I never blip, but that's just because I like the engine braking. Oh yeah and I've only been driving since Nov last year and forget.

As I am sure you will have seen this place is full of really nice (helpful) people. I honestly don't know where I would've been without it.

One more thing ENJOY!

[hovis]

hi im getting my first sv650 on friday 24th.
im looking for a rear hugger and a seat cowl .

my i also recomend a fenda extenda.(£20)...... its just i littte piece of plastic that extends your front mudgaurd, this will stop water getting into the front plug.

& crash-bungs (£80) if you were to drop the bike these will take moat of the impact, & possibly save your plastics, & engine


:smt041

[StreetHawk]

Try ebay for a rear hugger and seat cowel.. Nice bike BTW!

[krhall]

Seat cowl - Suzuki Dealer £42, be careful of Ebay things sometimes seem to go for more than they are worth. So always check the OEM stuff prices first.

I was lucky and got my hugger off of here, so always try the for sale section here too.

Just to add to you shopping list - bar ends saves snapping your levers or whatever if you drop it. I bought R&G's they look godd and are sturdy.

[anna]

Hello and welcome to the .org... and a big congratulations on your test and making a good choice in bike ;)

you have to excuse us we are a bit enthusiastic in telling everyone all about what stuff you can buy to put on your bike and all about the bike you havent yet had chance to enjoy ;)

Have fantastic fun... ask questions there are a lot of people on the board who will happily answer ..

but we do require a picture of you and your new bike ;)