2011 SV650-first impressions.

Originally Posted by cazzie

Delivered today and reving to 'over 9000 revs' and 'near the red line' mmmm

Exactly what I was thinking, my friend picked up a new bike (Although saying that it may not be running in still) and the dealer told him don't bother running it in as modern bikes don't need it!

Originally Posted by Beetrootkiller

Exactly what I was thinking, my friend picked up a new bike (Although saying that it may not be running in still) and the dealer told him don't bother running it in as modern bikes don't need it!

The dealers say that so they get lots of aftersale work.

[Bibio]

not really. the bores take very little time to bed in. its the gears that need polishing that takes the time. best thing you can do for a new bike is town/city/b roads riding to get up and down the gears as much as you can before the first oil change which should be full of 'swarf' 'glitter'. then this will slowly disappear after each oil change.

[TheRamJam]

Looking good boss

Enjoy the new bike!

Stay safe

Originally Posted by Suchy

Great choice in colour wish I had waited to get the black frame and everything but how was I to know.

Yes black frames look so nice, but I find the Black tank dissapointing with regard to marks. Probably red, blue or yellow a better option!
(Note to self: loose a bit more weight and stop catching the tank).

AmigaNut

Enjoy the bike and stay safe mate.

Originally Posted by Bibio

not really. the bores take very little time to bed in. its the gears that need polishing that takes the time. best thing you can do for a new bike is town/city/b roads riding to get up and down the gears as much as you can before the first oil change which should be full of 'swarf' 'glitter'. then this will slowly disappear after each oil change.

I'm with cazzie & beetrootkiller on this one ! Theres a lot more to an engine than just bores and gears. As you say use the box. But don't let the engine labour otherwise you will knockout the mains and ends,vary your speed,accelerate smoothly and gently and use the box in the same way.It will pay dividends in the end.I've prooved this many times in the past against identical bikes. Read your Suzuki owners manual ,as provided with a new bike, even they say in section 4.2 1st 500 miles stay below 5500 revs,then up to 1000 miles 8250 revs, still below the 9000 revs done with less than 30 miles on the clock on the featured bike. And regarding the swarf, my bike had a very small amount that disapeared after the first oil change.

Originally Posted by cazzie

Delivered today and reving to 'over 9000 revs' and 'near the red line' mmmm

Ahhhh! - let me explain 2011 with 1600 miles on the clock so well run in, hence my red lining! My last new bike I ran in by the book but I must confess I hate the running in period....one of the reasons I bought nearly new - all the boring stuff was done so I can play straight away. Done 200 miles on it now and boy does this black beauty like to be ridden! One thing I have noticed though - it's throwing into the bends nicely but I'm finding those stock Dunlop tyres are very hard to wear down the last 20mm of chicken strip I suppose I need to get a little more use to it yet! My V-Strom tyres are worn nearly to the edge. Not that it matters too much but just an observation.

[Bibio]

that's because the dunlops have as much feedback as wooden clogs with marbles underneath.

Originally Posted by Bibio

that's because the dunlops have as much feedback as wooden clogs with marbles underneath.

+1

I'd recommend Bridgestone BT023 for every day use, never let me down very grippy.