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flymo · 13-02-12, 07:30 PM

I would go as far as to say the full fairings actually provide a little too much protection. With the SV1000 getting rid of that extra engine heat is a bit of a problem.

Paul the 6th · 14-02-12, 10:08 AM

When I was asking similar questions as those in OP, every generally told me to go test ride it - this will be the ultimate deciding factor for you buddy, you'll either love it & buy it, or end up feeling a bit confused towards it since it looks like an sv but it's not anything like you imagined it would be..

Taipan · 14-02-12, 12:25 PM

With bikes, normally asking a few questions before gives me a basic idea of whether its for me or not. Then I tend to buy them and worry about whether its actually suitable or not afterwards. Bikes are one of the few things in life i let my heart rather than my head make the decision for me.

14-02-12, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

When I was asking similar questions as those in OP, every generally told me to go test ride it - this will be the ultimate deciding factor for you buddy, you'll either love it & buy it, or end up feeling a bit confused towards it since it looks like an sv but it's not anything like you imagined it would be..

Except the bike you test ride might not be sprung up for your weight, or set up any where near, so the handling may or may not be any where near ideal. OTOH the engine/throttle response/power would (hopefully) be (unless the valves/TPS/balance needs setting) . . . so basically if you like the colour then buy it and sort everything else after.

yorkie_chris · 14-02-12, 06:51 PM

I've had a few people who've brought bikes to me "I hate this f***ing thing! I really liked it until I bought one..." etc etc.

Then we've sorted the abortion that the previous owners have made of the suspension and all of a sudden they love it...

Such pearlers as the GSXR600K2 with what I guess was around a 10-15W fork oil at about a 20mm air gap, an SV1000 with the rear rebound cranked in far enough to damage the needle... Amazing what stuff like that does to your cornering confidence

18-02-12, 07:03 PM

my dad owns an sv1000. he says its good and reliable...

13-02-12, 07:30 PM	#21
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Any of you owned/ridden an SV1000? I would go as far as to say the full fairings actually provide a little too much protection. With the SV1000 getting rid of that extra engine heat is a bit of a problem.

14-02-12, 10:08 AM	#22
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: Any of you owned/ridden an SV1000? When I was asking similar questions as those in OP, every generally told me to go test ride it - this will be the ultimate deciding factor for you buddy, you'll either love it & buy it, or end up feeling a bit confused towards it since it looks like an sv but it's not anything like you imagined it would be.. __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

14-02-12, 12:25 PM	#23
Taipan Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Basildon, Essex Posts: 785	Re: Any of you owned/ridden an SV1000? With bikes, normally asking a few questions before gives me a basic idea of whether its for me or not. Then I tend to buy them and worry about whether its actually suitable or not afterwards. Bikes are one of the few things in life i let my heart rather than my head make the decision for me.

14-02-12, 06:51 PM	#25
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Any of you owned/ridden an SV1000? I've had a few people who've brought bikes to me "I hate this f**ing thing! I really liked it until I bought one..." etc etc. Then we've sorted the abortion that the previous owners have made of the suspension and all of a sudden they love it... Such pearlers as the GSXR600K2 with what I guess was around a 10-15W fork oil at about a 20mm air gap, an SV1000 with the rear rebound cranked in far enough to damage the needle... Amazing what stuff like that does to your cornering confidence __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat Last edited by yorkie_chris; 14-02-12 at 06:53 PM.*

18-02-12, 07:03 PM	#26
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