SV, how to - SV650.org

30-12-08, 05:16 PM

Hi all,

Newbie here! Just bought myself a new SV650 sport and had it for just over a week now - loving it, much more useable in every way than the Yamaha FZ6 I had previously.

Anyway I have been having a look around the forum for a while and there is a wealth of knowledge here which is great when you come across it. What I was wondering was if there was a book/DVD available which would talk you through basic maintenance on the SV - oil changes, chain adjustment etc.

Thanks in advance

30-12-08, 05:20 PM

Either a Haynes or a Clymer manual are you best bet.

30-12-08, 05:39 PM

Haynes all the way!

Although never used a clymer so I counldnt say. However I wouldnt imagine it being a million miles away.

rictus01 · 30-12-08, 05:49 PM

Both useful although I prefer workshop manuals myself, mind you they are more a tech spec than walk threw, you might be interested in the stuff Here if you're looking to do mods/ upgrades (and it's free).

Cheers Mark.

Dave20046 · 30-12-08, 06:14 PM

Sorry to go slightly off topic but I have the service manuals rictus mentioned and can't find anything about replacing the gear lever anywhere. Is it covered?

31-12-08, 12:23 PM

Not really an entire manual but some DVD's hear, never seen one so can't comment on how good they are.

http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...&model_go.y=12

http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...&model_go.y=10

http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...7&model_go.y=8

Not sure if they have any more or not.

31-12-08, 12:25 PM

i got a haynes for a pointy you can have for a tenner plus p+p ?

31-12-08, 12:32 PM

hI 4Fold,

Im also a noob, and although i dont wana do the more tricky bits myself, i did wana have that bloke feeling of actually doing a bit myself

so i bought a manaul off Fleebay. They have hardback or PDF copies on there for SV's. I got a PDF copy, and for someone who is a total novice i manged to follow it and more or less do a service.

cheers !

30-12-08, 05:16 PM	#1
4fold Guest Posts: n/a	SV, how to Hi all, Newbie here! Just bought myself a new SV650 sport and had it for just over a week now - loving it, much more useable in every way than the Yamaha FZ6 I had previously. Anyway I have been having a look around the forum for a while and there is a wealth of knowledge here which is great when you come across it. What I was wondering was if there was a book/DVD available which would talk you through basic maintenance on the SV - oil changes, chain adjustment etc. Thanks in advance

30-12-08, 05:20 PM	#2
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV, how to Either a Haynes or a Clymer manual are you best bet. Last edited by Dangerous Dave; 30-12-08 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Links Added

30-12-08, 05:39 PM	#3
Sideshow#36 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV, how to Haynes all the way! Although never used a clymer so I counldnt say. However I wouldnt imagine it being a million miles away.

30-12-08, 05:49 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: SV, how to Both useful although I prefer workshop manuals myself, mind you they are more a tech spec than walk threw, you might be interested in the stuff Here if you're looking to do mods/ upgrades (and it's free). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

30-12-08, 06:14 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: SV, how to Sorry to go slightly off topic but I have the service manuals rictus mentioned and can't find anything about replacing the gear lever anywhere. Is it covered? __________________

31-12-08, 12:23 PM	#6
Baz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV, how to Not really an entire manual but some DVD's hear, never seen one so can't comment on how good they are. http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...&model_go.y=12 http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...&model_go.y=10 http://www.bikepartsuk.com/stock_ref...7&model_go.y=8 Not sure if they have any more or not.

31-12-08, 12:25 PM	#7
mike_avfc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV, how to i got a haynes for a pointy you can have for a tenner plus p+p ?

31-12-08, 12:32 PM	#8
shakie1973 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV, how to hI 4Fold, Im also a noob, and although i dont wana do the more tricky bits myself, i did wana have that bloke feeling of actually doing a bit myself so i bought a manaul off Fleebay. They have hardback or PDF copies on there for SV's. I got a PDF copy, and for someone who is a total novice i manged to follow it and more or less do a service. cheers !