New member, new track bike - SV650.org

Paul_m · 13-05-23, 09:42 AM

Good morning all.
I've just picked up a track prepared K3 SV650.
Because you can't trust what people put on eBay adverts,
I've given it a good once over, a good service.
Put a KTech kit in the front (GSXR K6) and a nice new Brembo RCS Corsa Corta on. Dyno run yesterday to make sure it's all running OK.
My question is, an I looking for any issues or nuances that the bikes have as I've never ridden one. I've not been on a track for 10 years and don't ride on the roads any more.

Any feedback more than welcome. You can never have enough info.

Thanks.

Paul

admin · 13-05-23, 09:51 AM

I'm not a track rider but TSM on here races an SV in Supertwins so he would be a good source of info.

James Holland Racing would also be useful as he used to prepare race spec SV's

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garynortheast · 13-05-23, 05:27 PM

Welcome along Paul. Have fun with the track bike!

Paul_m · 14-05-23, 05:04 PM

I've done everything I can do now with it. Brakes will need another bleed when I get there tomorrow. Vans loaded, Donington here we come. I'm actually quite apprehensive after not being on track for 10 + years.

admin · 14-05-23, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_m

I've done everything I can do now with it. Brakes will need another bleed when I get there tomorrow. Vans loaded, Donington here we come. I'm actually quite apprehensive after not being on track for 10 + years.

You'll be fine. Just build up your place slowly and watch some of the other riders for lines and braking points etc.

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Paul_m · 17-05-23, 08:07 AM

Well, that was thoroughly enjoyable.

admin · 17-05-23, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_m

Well, that was thoroughly enjoyable.

Good for you. Any issues? Any changes you'll make for next time?

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Paul_m · 17-05-23, 04:36 PM

Yes, the bike has a pit lane limiter on it, from its initial TT build. The engine bottled and spluttered in 2ND so I could only ride in 3rd to 6th. I need to strip the loom out and remove the pit lane switch and cables.
Needs stomp grips for my knees. Need to switch it to race shift too. Had a few false neutrals from poor gear engagement going up through the box, so stomping down to change up is much better. Need a Gear indicator as I kept forgetting my gear and when I went to change 6th, I was already in it and the Quick Shifter just cut the revs.
I really enjoyed it though.
It was a really enjoyable first time out for 10 years though.

13-05-23, 09:42 AM	#1
Paul_m Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 9	New member, new track bike Good morning all. I've just picked up a track prepared K3 SV650. Because you can't trust what people put on eBay adverts, I've given it a good once over, a good service. Put a KTech kit in the front (GSXR K6) and a nice new Brembo RCS Corsa Corta on. Dyno run yesterday to make sure it's all running OK. My question is, an I looking for any issues or nuances that the bikes have as I've never ridden one. I've not been on a track for 10 years and don't ride on the roads any more. Any feedback more than welcome. You can never have enough info. Thanks. Paul Last edited by Paul_m; 13-05-23 at 09:44 AM.

13-05-23, 09:51 AM	#2
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Re: New member, new track bike I'm not a track rider but TSM on here races an SV in Supertwins so he would be a good source of info. James Holland Racing would also be useful as he used to prepare race spec SV's Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org Last edited by admin; 13-05-23 at 09:52 AM.

13-05-23, 05:27 PM	#3
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: New member, new track bike Welcome along Paul. Have fun with the track bike! __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

14-05-23, 05:04 PM	#4
Paul_m Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 9	Re: New member, new track bike I've done everything I can do now with it. Brakes will need another bleed when I get there tomorrow. Vans loaded, Donington here we come. I'm actually quite apprehensive after not being on track for 10 + years.

17-05-23, 08:07 AM	#6
Paul_m Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 9	Re: New member, new track bike Well, that was thoroughly enjoyable.

17-05-23, 04:36 PM	#8
Paul_m Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 9	Re: New member, new track bike Yes, the bike has a pit lane limiter on it, from its initial TT build. The engine bottled and spluttered in 2ND so I could only ride in 3rd to 6th. I need to strip the loom out and remove the pit lane switch and cables. Needs stomp grips for my knees. Need to switch it to race shift too. Had a few false neutrals from poor gear engagement going up through the box, so stomping down to change up is much better. Need a Gear indicator as I kept forgetting my gear and when I went to change 6th, I was already in it and the Quick Shifter just cut the revs. I really enjoyed it though. It was a really enjoyable first time out for 10 years though.

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