Anyone ever gone back to an sv?

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Rag the Daytona from 30mph and your climbing over the front trying to keep the wheel down

Really? I never had that problem with my 955i, it always felt very well planted on the road and it just used to accelerate when I pinned it and hurl me at the horizon very very quickly .

But I do agree they are stupidly quick but dont really feel like youre ragging it as theyre so smooth

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Really? I never had that problem with my 955i, it always felt very well planted on the road and it just used to accelerate when I pinned it and hurl me at the horizon very very quickly .

But I do agree they are stupidly quick but dont really feel like youre ragging it as theyre so smooth

Yes, lifts the front wheel under power quite easily, you'd be silly to use big throttle in first gear I short shift into second then pile on the throttle, second needs weight over the front at full throttle to keep it down, third it goes light on the steering and maybe lifts by an inch or two at peak power, and I haven't used peak power in fourth as I don't have access to a runway

The Fazer 1000 I test rode was the same. Are you heavier than me (currently 15st 4)?

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Yes, lifts the front wheel under power quite easily, you'd be silly to use big throttle in first gear, second needs weight over the front at full throttle to keep it down, third it goes light on the steering, and I haven't used peak power in fourth as I don't have access to a runway

The Fazer 1000 I test rode was the same. Are you heavier than me (currently 15st 4)?

I abused my 955 everytime I went out on it and only rememebr the front coming up a couple of times in the time I owned it.

I reckon at the time I would've been a similar weight to you.

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I abused my 955 everytime I went out on it and only rememebr the front coming up a couple of times in the time I owned it.

I reckon at the time I would've been a similar weight to you.

What age was it? They went from 130PS to 149PS on later models. Mine is the last one with the pointy nose and the split front headlight.

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

What age was it? They went from 130PS to 149PS on later models. Mine is the last one with the pointy nose and the split front headlight.

Just did a search, yours was the same model as mine http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...hlight=Daytona

It's possible that somebody has changed my sprocket. I read on Triumph Torque that it's a common mod as they have a very tall first gear making them a pain in traffic. I find mine really easy round town, don't have to shift into first until below 15 mph. I'll count the sprocket teeth at some point.

[dirtydog]

It was a 2004 "limited/special edition" all in black with added carbon and singlesided swinger
this one

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Just did a search, yours was the same model as mine.

Except mine was a better colour

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Except mine was a better colour

If better = wrong then 'suppose. It's a bit like a Ducati that isn't red.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Fair enough I've got suspension that works, lights that work, a bit more power, different gearing etc. I wouldn't want a standard one I don't think.

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

No neither would I, there are some essential mods, suspension and a larger rear sprocket are the main ones.

How many teeth you added on the rear sprocket then? I am considering it when I do the chain and sprockets soon, what sort of impact does it have on top speed?

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

If better = wrong then 'suppose. It's a bit like a Ducati that isn't red.

when I went to look at the 955i I had a choice of the black one or a yellow one both the same price but the black had some extras like the can and bar risers. It was a tough choice though.
Mine was running standard gearing didn't find it bad around town though