advice for a newbie re sv650 - SV650.org

06-03-08, 06:40 PM

Hi everyone, im looking to purchase a new sv650. Im needing a bike to commute to and from work which is a round trip of 100 miles, going to do this 5 times a week so therefor 2000 miles a month. was advised I would need to be replacing the chain and sprockets all the time covering that sort of disatance, can anyone advise roughly how many miles you can cover before you need to get this done. thanks Jack

fizzwheel · 06-03-08, 06:56 PM

depends how well you look after your chain. With that sort of milleage I fit a scotoiler which lubes the chain for you as you ride.

Liz got about 20K out of her first OEM Chain and sprockets with a scotoiler fitted to her SV...

06-03-08, 06:59 PM

thats great news to hear, was told by some twit i would need to change every 2 months. think i will go with a scotoiler to keep the chain well lubed, thanks

yorkie_chris · 06-03-08, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jacktheman

thats great news to hear, was told by some twit i would need to change every 2 months. think i will go with a scotoiler to keep the chain well lubed, thanks

That's probably about right if you dont do ANYTHING to a chain.

06-03-08, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jacktheman

Hi everyone, im looking to purchase a new sv650. Im needing a bike to commute to and from work which is a round trip of 100 miles, going to do this 5 times a week so therefor 2000 miles a month. was advised I would need to be replacing the chain and sprockets all the time covering that sort of disatance, can anyone advise roughly how many miles you can cover before you need to get this done. thanks Jack

Covering that many miles on a commute, how come you ended up on an SV out of interest? Can think of many better bikes for that sort of task.

Lissa · 06-03-08, 08:08 PM

Our chains last around 30,000 miles, and we ride two-up all the time and don't have a Scottoiler. We just look after the chain, clean it regularly and lube after every ride.

06-03-08, 08:13 PM

Hi durbs,not bought one yet, just sounds like all round great bike, not ridden for 7 years now so want a cheap to insure fun bike, mcn's review said everything i wanted to hear, any suggestions as what to look at more than welcome though?

06-03-08, 08:16 PM

Not saying its a bad decision and they really are a cracking bike, love mine.

Just if i had to ride that distance every day, i'd want something a bit more cossetting like mebbe a Transalp, comfy and a good commuter due to the height.

But dont want to put you off an SV, you'll love it.

06-03-08, 08:17 PM

It's the perfect bike for a commute, i do my 120 miles a day on mine no problem.

06-03-08, 08:18 PM

lol, its just me thats nesh then.

06-03-08, 06:40 PM	#1
jacktheman Guest Posts: n/a	advice for a newbie re sv650 Hi everyone, im looking to purchase a new sv650. Im needing a bike to commute to and from work which is a round trip of 100 miles, going to do this 5 times a week so therefor 2000 miles a month. was advised I would need to be replacing the chain and sprockets all the time covering that sort of disatance, can anyone advise roughly how many miles you can cover before you need to get this done. thanks Jack

06-03-08, 06:56 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 depends how well you look after your chain. With that sort of milleage I fit a scotoiler which lubes the chain for you as you ride. Liz got about 20K out of her first OEM Chain and sprockets with a scotoiler fitted to her SV... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

06-03-08, 06:59 PM	#3
jacktheman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 thats great news to hear, was told by some twit i would need to change every 2 months. think i will go with a scotoiler to keep the chain well lubed, thanks

06-03-08, 08:08 PM	#6
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 Our chains last around 30,000 miles, and we ride two-up all the time and don't have a Scottoiler. We just look after the chain, clean it regularly and lube after every ride. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

06-03-08, 08:13 PM	#7
jacktheman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 Hi durbs,not bought one yet, just sounds like all round great bike, not ridden for 7 years now so want a cheap to insure fun bike, mcn's review said everything i wanted to hear, any suggestions as what to look at more than welcome though?

06-03-08, 08:16 PM	#8
Durbs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 Not saying its a bad decision and they really are a cracking bike, love mine. Just if i had to ride that distance every day, i'd want something a bit more cossetting like mebbe a Transalp, comfy and a good commuter due to the height. But dont want to put you off an SV, you'll love it.

06-03-08, 08:17 PM	#9
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 It's the perfect bike for a commute, i do my 120 miles a day on mine no problem.

06-03-08, 08:18 PM	#10
Durbs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice for a newbie re sv650 lol, its just me thats nesh then.

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