Track bike, is it worth it? - SV650.org

04-09-16, 07:28 AM

Hi all

I'm after some friendly advice from those in the know, who have been there and done it.
I have a 2000 plate SV650S, it has done high mileage (60,000) but runs well enough. Possibly needs cam chain adjusters as these tick slightly at low revs when cold.
I've done a couple of short track days and loved the experience. I plan on going to Oulton next year.
As you can imagine, the front forks need servicing and uprating, second hand rear shock (ZX6R), sticky tyres and the odd bits. Possibly £500.
Does any body think its worth it due to the mileage?

Thanks in advance

maviczap · 04-09-16, 08:27 AM

yes, engine sounds fine for the miles, its a perfect track day bike

04-09-16, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the reply.
I'm not going to go mad on the spend as I only have a limited budget. There seems to be loads of used parts around in case the worse happens anyway.

theenglishman · 04-09-16, 09:45 AM

I'm loving it as a beginners track day bike

To begin with I wouldn't say getting expensive 'sticky' tyres is worth it - just use the ones you have.

Suspension is definitely worth sorting out - get front and rear springs that match your weight and get it set up properly by someone who knows what they're doing

And the £10 quick(er) acting throttle upgrade is well worth 5 minutes of your time.

04-09-16, 10:12 AM

Cheers Englishman, I need tyres for road use anyway so will probably get some dual purpose/sports touring
Any ideas which quick action? I've seen expensive ones but none for that much. People have mentioned an R6 upgrade but I think you have to change the clip-ons?

carelesschucca · 04-09-16, 10:52 AM

The original Yamaha R6 throttle tube works on the SV. IIRC!

tom_e · 04-09-16, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

The original Yamaha R6 throttle tube works on the SV. IIRC!

Yep fits straight onto the curvy no problem

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04-09-16, 11:35 AM

Cheers

Auction site it is then. Does the standard R6 throttle make that much of a difference? I know its an out and out sports bike but they do sell quick action kits for them also

tom_e · 04-09-16, 11:52 AM

They're only a tenner from somewhere like Fowlers brand new, no point in messing about on eBay for that.

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04-09-16, 12:11 PM

Thanks alot. Really appreciate the help today. Its nice to find people who share the wealth of knowledge

04-09-16, 07:28 AM	#1
andy1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Track bike, is it worth it? Hi all I'm after some friendly advice from those in the know, who have been there and done it. I have a 2000 plate SV650S, it has done high mileage (60,000) but runs well enough. Possibly needs cam chain adjusters as these tick slightly at low revs when cold. I've done a couple of short track days and loved the experience. I plan on going to Oulton next year. As you can imagine, the front forks need servicing and uprating, second hand rear shock (ZX6R), sticky tyres and the odd bits. Possibly £500. Does any body think its worth it due to the mileage? Thanks in advance

04-09-16, 08:27 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? yes, engine sounds fine for the miles, its a perfect track day bike __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

04-09-16, 09:34 AM	#3
andy1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? Thanks for the reply. I'm not going to go mad on the spend as I only have a limited budget. There seems to be loads of used parts around in case the worse happens anyway.

04-09-16, 09:45 AM	#4
theenglishman Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Woking Posts: 81	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? I'm loving it as a beginners track day bike To begin with I wouldn't say getting expensive 'sticky' tyres is worth it - just use the ones you have. Suspension is definitely worth sorting out - get front and rear springs that match your weight and get it set up properly by someone who knows what they're doing And the £10 quick(er) acting throttle upgrade is well worth 5 minutes of your time.

04-09-16, 10:12 AM	#5
andy1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? Cheers Englishman, I need tyres for road use anyway so will probably get some dual purpose/sports touring Any ideas which quick action? I've seen expensive ones but none for that much. People have mentioned an R6 upgrade but I think you have to change the clip-ons?

04-09-16, 10:52 AM	#6
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? The original Yamaha R6 throttle tube works on the SV. IIRC! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

04-09-16, 11:35 AM	#8
andy1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? Cheers Auction site it is then. Does the standard R6 throttle make that much of a difference? I know its an out and out sports bike but they do sell quick action kits for them also

04-09-16, 11:52 AM	#9
tom_e Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 438	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? They're only a tenner from somewhere like Fowlers brand new, no point in messing about on eBay for that. Sent from my XT1580 using Tapatalk

04-09-16, 12:11 PM	#10
andy1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Track bike, is it worth it? Thanks alot. Really appreciate the help today. Its nice to find people who share the wealth of knowledge

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