Hi, New SV650S Owner - Page 3 - SV650.org

17-01-11, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alexwitham

What are common mods to these bikes?

Hi and welcome. What ever you can think of, someone will have done it. It's a never ending list.

22-01-11, 10:38 PM

Well, took the SV out for a good blast a few day's ago and think its great. I liked it so much in fact I've gone and booked a track day for the 21st March at Snetterton.

Anything in specific I should check before I give her the beans?
What PSI should I use in my 020's?

23-01-11, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alexwitham

not a downgrade

dont think there is a worse shock than standard

andrewsmith · 23-01-11, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by leebex

dont think there is a worse shock than standard

haha nope, everything is up!

Unless its a undersprung GSXR unit

23-01-11, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

haha nope, everything is up!

Unless its a undersprung GSXR unit

got one of those, a srad unit, fine for my weight

andrewsmith · 23-01-11, 07:40 PM

you must be skinny then, way too soft for me

dizzyblonde · 23-01-11, 07:43 PM

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I recently acquired an SV650 which is a bit on the rough side. It needs a bloody good clean, degrease and a bit of TLC in places but other than that It's a good runner with tax and test. It was restricted but thanks to a guide on here I sorted that today. Plans are to continue cleaning her up then see where we go from there! Here's a few pics.

Before

Can't be that badly done to as a commuter, look at that water pump cover, even with the most looked after SVs in the world(ie mine) its extremely hard to keep those from peeling...besides, that downpipe only needed a quick polish, it wasn't brown enough

Hello BTW...welcome to the shinydownpipeclub

maviczap · 23-01-11, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

- Braided lines
- Double bubble screen (a must tbh)
- Motosliders or R&G
- Exhaust
- Fender extender
- Rear hugger
- suspension changes

The suspension one is done to death have a search, but they're front end uprating (better springs through to cartridge conversions), front end swaps (to gsxr, but is coming pricey as parts are becoming scarce) , rear shock swaps or aftermarkets (from Ohlins, Penske etc..)

Cough

23-01-11, 08:02 PM

Had the front end out too, wheel and discs needed a good cleaning so I got right on that with some brake cleaner and some mild acidic wheel cleaner. Re-greased the spindle and bearings too.

Encountered my first problem today. Was cruising at 70mph when the bike totally miss-fired (felt like a fuelling issue). I immediately pulled the clutch in and puts the anchors on. Got off the bike, inspected to see if she was ****ing fluids but nothing. Revved her and a nice flame came out. Pulled away and she was fine after that. Any ideas?

I'm thinking carb icing?

andrewsmith · 23-01-11, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

Cough

Ok didn't see it!

22-01-11, 10:38 PM	#22
alexwitham Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi, New SV650S Owner Well, took the SV out for a good blast a few day's ago and think its great. I liked it so much in fact I've gone and booked a track day for the 21st March at Snetterton. Anything in specific I should check before I give her the beans? What PSI should I use in my 020's?

23-01-11, 07:40 PM	#26
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Hi, New SV650S Owner you must be skinny then, way too soft for me __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

23-01-11, 08:02 PM	#29
alexwitham Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi, New SV650S Owner Had the front end out too, wheel and discs needed a good cleaning so I got right on that with some brake cleaner and some mild acidic wheel cleaner. Re-greased the spindle and bearings too. Encountered my first problem today. Was cruising at 70mph when the bike totally miss-fired (felt like a fuelling issue). I immediately pulled the clutch in and puts the anchors on. Got off the bike, inspected to see if she was ****ing fluids but nothing. Revved her and a nice flame came out. Pulled away and she was fine after that. Any ideas? I'm thinking carb icing?

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