Born Again - SV650.org

Shawthing · 11-05-11, 07:33 PM

Just to say hello as new registered member in Manchester.

20 years away from Biking ( Family y'no!)
Chose sv due to low insurance grp (no NCD) but good reviews.
First experience is that it's Alot difrnt to the 2 strokes i used to ride.

Unfortunately within 3 weeks and 200 miles one morning bike apeared dead! No life in instrument panel but batery and fuses all OK.
Dealer recons he has fixed it but i have had no details what and how.

Am i wishing too much that a 1 1/2 year old bike that has been made since '03 should be reliable? Only time will tell.

Any frequent faults i should know about?

11-05-11, 07:39 PM

Hi mate,
Nope the sv is a pretty reliable bike if looked after, you won't go far wrong with a sv tbh.

11-05-11, 07:44 PM

Welcome to the org mate.

I had the exact same problem you just described last week. No life in instrument panels and battery was fine. Called the RAC out and he had a fiddle with some small see through plastic holder type thingy that had wires (?) running through it that was located on the right of the bike under the seat area, he sprayed it with something and it seems to be fine now.

You can tell how technical I am but I'm sure someone will be able to explain what I'm on about, though that was with a curvy and you've gone and got yourself the evil twin

so it may be something totally different.

Nice choice of colour though and nice wheels too!

Shawthing · 11-05-11, 08:06 PM

i have read about the 'dreaded green ignition connector' and tipover sensors on th US SV forum.
Are these likely to have been the problem?
How do i keep them from causing me problem in future?

dizzyblonde · 11-05-11, 08:09 PM

All things you needs to know are in these pages.....however i duuno where to point you!!

I just tell YC to come up and fix mine, and its all magic again!

Shawthing · 11-05-11, 09:00 PM

Thanks All

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=137151

this explaination has all the hallmarks.

11-05-11, 10:56 PM

Welcome to the Org!

25-05-11, 12:20 PM

and welcome

_Stretchie_ · 25-05-11, 12:35 PM

Hi from an expat Manc

25-05-11, 12:36 PM

Hallo....

Nice looking SV u have..

Rgds

11-05-11, 07:33 PM	#1
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Born Again Just to say hello as new registered member in Manchester. 20 years away from Biking ( Family y'no!) Chose sv due to low insurance grp (no NCD) but good reviews. First experience is that it's Alot difrnt to the 2 strokes i used to ride. Unfortunately within 3 weeks and 200 miles one morning bike apeared dead! No life in instrument panel but batery and fuses all OK. Dealer recons he has fixed it but i have had no details what and how. Am i wishing too much that a 1 1/2 year old bike that has been made since '03 should be reliable? Only time will tell. Any frequent faults i should know about? __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

11-05-11, 07:39 PM	#2
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Born Again Hi mate, Nope the sv is a pretty reliable bike if looked after, you won't go far wrong with a sv tbh.

11-05-11, 07:44 PM	#3
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Born Again Welcome to the org mate. I had the exact same problem you just described last week. No life in instrument panels and battery was fine. Called the RAC out and he had a fiddle with some small see through plastic holder type thingy that had wires (?) running through it that was located on the right of the bike under the seat area, he sprayed it with something and it seems to be fine now. You can tell how technical I am but I'm sure someone will be able to explain what I'm on about, though that was with a curvy and you've gone and got yourself the evil twin so it may be something totally different. Nice choice of colour though and nice wheels too!

11-05-11, 08:06 PM	#4
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Born Again i have read about the 'dreaded green ignition connector' and tipover sensors on th US SV forum. Are these likely to have been the problem? How do i keep them from causing me problem in future? __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

11-05-11, 08:09 PM	#5
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Born Again All things you needs to know are in these pages.....however i duuno where to point you!! I just tell YC to come up and fix mine, and its all magic again! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

11-05-11, 09:00 PM	#6
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Born Again Thanks All http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=137151 this explaination has all the hallmarks. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

11-05-11, 10:56 PM	#7
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Born Again Welcome to the Org!

25-05-11, 12:20 PM	#8
SuzukiNess Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Born Again and welcome

25-05-11, 12:35 PM	#9
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Born Again Hi from an expat Manc __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

25-05-11, 12:36 PM	#10
Whyte25 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Born Again Hallo.... Nice looking SV u have.. Rgds

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