New owner questions, which mods?
 

Hi, after many years of saying im going to do it I have recently bought a 06 plate pointy:p.

I am not the most mechanically minded but i have just changed the tail tidy, thanks to youtube(the one fitted had a dodgy indicator) and i now havethe bug. I saw this site and it has lots of great info/advice so thank you already to all the members in advance to the many questions that i will no doubt ask.

My first question. As a newbe to all this, what would your first changes to a otherwise stock pointy be? I was looking at getting a hugger?

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Welcome!

The first thing i would do(well, its not that important at the mo as there is some weird yellow thing in the sky) is a fenda extenda. Stops water getting down the front plug hole, and causing you to run on one cylinder.

Other than that, just ride the damn thing! Upgrades will come, but fuel is more important!

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Add a fuel exhaust and throw the baffle in the bin.

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Sorry forgot to mention have a BEOWULF exhaust and that seems todo the job, plenty loud enough :)

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Got to say that in 7 years my sv has never suffered from the water in the front plug problem. Ok I'm a fair weather biker, but I've rode in torrential rain and never had a problem.

If they need changing, first thing I'd get is some decent tyres.

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DarrenSV650S, what would you recommend?

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avon storm ultra 2's

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Mods? You've just got it - spend money on petrol and ride it.

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See what the suspensions like for you. If you like it, leave it. If not, maybe look at swapping the front springs to a good set of progressive ones, or upgrade the rear shock, or if your feeling brave, how about a GSXR front end swap?!

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It depends of course on what you want to use it for.
I use mine mostly on twisty mountain back roads, with an occasional track day.
Fork springs for my weight and Race Tech emulators made the front work extremely well.
Adding Honda 600f4i front calipers with EBC HH pads made the brakes fantastic.
Penske's cheapest shock, sprung and valved for my weight and riding style made the rear suspension as good as the front.
A K&N filter,, aftermarket pipe and some re-jetting to match gave it a little extra power. For track days, it could use even more power.
I can't think of anything else it needs...

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This ..... And start learning basic maintainence first. Grab yourself the official suzuki manual.

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For any bike i think an automatic chain oiler is a good idea, saves you some hassle.

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But learning how to do it manually yourself first aint bad.

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Yeah thats true, still a valuble skill. But if, like me, you find yourself needing to lube and adjust the chain every 200 miles it becomes a bit of a chore..

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needing frequent adjustment is usually a sign that your chain is worn out. Once the factory installed grease in 'O' ring chains is used up or quits lubricating, the chain will start to grow in length pretty rapidly.

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the axle doesnt reach the end of the swingarm tho, i dont know if that actually means anything? Guess it has to be longer than its needed incase you change the gearing..

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According to the SV650 maintenance manual, here's how to check if your chain is worn out.
Loosen the axle, then screw in both chain adjusters until the chain is tight.
Measure the distance between 21 pins.
If the distance exceeds 319.4 mm (12.57"), the chain is worn out and must be replaced.

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I dont have an sv unfortunately

New owner questions, which mods?
 

Like most on here then :D

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before you do anything, take it apart then but it back together again... then you know how to tweak it...

water in the front plug problem - was on the curvy models

then you can get started on new tyres if you have the original dunlops
tail tidy - make one or get a hamicad one (second hand they went out of business)
smaller number plate - otherwise if you are like me the plate might rub on the rear tyre
new zorst - just a slip on should do
double bubble screen
shorty levers
front fender extender
i don't agree with scott oilers... just do it yourself - plus you can spot things like a nail/screw in the tyre if you oil your chain manually etc
rear cowl and infills
maybe a tank bag or something like that
rear hugger
don't do led lights - i can't stand them - i did change mine but got bulbs in mine
then a bike safe course on your sv if you have not done one already
then pray for sun

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At least im not on a triumph ;)

New owner questions, which mods?
 

Yeh they are bad, but not as bad as the Hondas! :D

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Mines been reliable thus far :P