Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think? - SV650.org

31-07-09, 09:20 AM

...what the hell!?

Ive read some reviews where people have reviewed bikes and make stupid remarks imo. They say things like; "the suspension doesnt feel right" or worse it has a negative effect like running wide...

Now with me playing with my own suspension I know the MASSIVE difference setting it up can have on many different situations. I know the standard of the suspension fitted is the ultimate limitation, but in most situations I believe (as long as its adjustable) you can make the ride at least decent!

One in particular that annoyed me was someone on a 1098. He said it was running wide quite a lot and wouldnt keep a line. I can tell you that can be caused by the suspension being set wrong VERY easily. I have made that happen through both front and back settings when playing about and testing and both times it was EASILY dialled back out. Im wondering why these "professional" testers dont seem to know these basics!?

Shocking really...

Anyone else noticed anything like this before that got them a little unhappy before?

31-07-09, 09:27 AM

I have always maintained that instead of adding extra HP the money is better spent on upgrading your suspension,even spending 30quid getting it properly set up for your weight and the types of road you ride can vastly improve your riding

31-07-09, 11:07 AM

not to keen on some of the 'road testers reports', a lot of them compare and rate the handling of a sports tourer with a full on sports bike.

31-07-09, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Shocking really...

Lame, but funny!

31-07-09, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

Lame, but funny!

Why lame or funny? You meaning my thread or that they dont have a clue what they are doing?

Dave20046 · 31-07-09, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Why lame or funny? You meaning my thread or that they dont have a clue what they are doing?

'rear shock'=a suspension component....'shocking'= geddit?

31-07-09, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave20046

'rear shock'=a suspension component....'shocking'= geddit?

Ive called your taxi. Go outside and wait for it...

Mr Speirs · 31-07-09, 11:52 AM

Don't worry about your coat..we will mail it to you.

Dave20046 · 31-07-09, 12:24 PM

Hey suzsv650 is the one that spotted it! ...And Don't think I'm paying for the postage.

Out of interest what do reviewers say about the 650's susppension? Only reviewI've really read on it is where an (mcn?) reviewers takes it on the track pretty much as stock and wins. The article smacked of BS anyway but I don't recall them mentioning the mass slopping.

31-07-09, 12:38 PM

Oh I see... I didnt notice what he was on about. lol I is tired.

Anyway, the SV's suspension isnt bad but isnt good. It does the job. Since you cant alter it really though it doesnt matter about what they think, there is nothing they can do about it lol.

Basically the SV does what it needs to

31-07-09, 09:20 AM	#1
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think? ...what the hell!? Ive read some reviews where people have reviewed bikes and make stupid remarks imo. They say things like; "the suspension doesnt feel right" or worse it has a negative effect like running wide... Now with me playing with my own suspension I know the MASSIVE difference setting it up can have on many different situations. I know the standard of the suspension fitted is the ultimate limitation, but in most situations I believe (as long as its adjustable) you can make the ride at least decent! One in particular that annoyed me was someone on a 1098. He said it was running wide quite a lot and wouldnt keep a line. I can tell you that can be caused by the suspension being set wrong VERY easily. I have made that happen through both front and back settings when playing about and testing and both times it was EASILY dialled back out. Im wondering why these "professional" testers dont seem to know these basics!? Shocking really... Anyone else noticed anything like this before that got them a little unhappy before?

31-07-09, 09:27 AM	#2
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think... I have always maintained that instead of adding extra HP the money is better spent on upgrading your suspension,even spending 30quid getting it properly set up for your weight and the types of road you ride can vastly improve your riding

31-07-09, 11:07 AM	#3
Geoffrey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think... not to keen on some of the 'road testers reports', a lot of them compare and rate the handling of a sports tourer with a full on sports bike.

31-07-09, 11:52 AM	#8
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31-07-09, 12:24 PM	#9
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think? Hey suzsv650 is the one that spotted it! ...And Don't think I'm paying for the postage. Out of interest what do reviewers say about the 650's susppension? Only reviewI've really read on it is where an (mcn?) reviewers takes it on the track pretty much as stock and wins. The article smacked of BS anyway but I don't recall them mentioning the mass slopping. __________________

31-07-09, 12:38 PM	#10
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone else read reviews and sometimes think? Oh I see... I didnt notice what he was on about. lol I is tired. Anyway, the SV's suspension isnt bad but isnt good. It does the job. Since you cant alter it really though it doesnt matter about what they think, there is nothing they can do about it lol. Basically the SV does what it needs to Last edited by ThEGr33k; 31-07-09 at 12:43 PM.

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