Sv650s too much or not enough bike?

[BanannaMan]

Originally Posted by davepreston

first tell me the name of the muppet that said that they need a proper slap, also (and note i kept it) you seem to have the good sence to keep the deniablity of that statement,
fairings are there to direct wind resistance away fron the rider hence the opposite would be the case, more stability at higher speed
your source need to learn some basic physics or learn to shut up
note not you the muppet that told you this carp

+1
Needless to say any further bike advice from this person should be considered total carp.

[mep]

Originally Posted by mep

I've heard from one source that the fairing makes high speed riding over 70 a bit tricky - but I can't confirm or deny that.

Well I've obviously opened a can of worms here. Glad to see there is some healthy debate going on - which is what forums are for! My source was the dealer I bought my bike from, who will remain nameless - although if you can recognise the forecourt from my avatar picture feel free to pop round and give them a slap! (PS it's not in Paignton). Apparently when they get a second hand faired SV in most people ask if they have one without the fairing. They said that at high speed you get buffeted by the wind and therefore the fairing isn't performing as well as could be. Their words, not mine, so don't shoot the messenger (or suggest that all my future comments are carp). Good to see some response from faired SV riders giving their opinion.

Personally I do not go for extra plastic as there is more to deal with after a fall or drop. My fly screen gives me ample protection from a head wind. You barely know you are doing 90!

[yorkie_chris]

That problem is true yes... but that's not the same thing as instability, instability would be wobble or weave or something that actually affects the chassis.

Most people reckon a double bubble screen cures the buffeting.

[andrewsmith]

most problems with the instability is from the sv's loving to square front tires so its upright or a knee down job. the easiest cure is dual or triple compund tires

[yorkie_chris]

SV doesn't square tyres faster than owt else IME

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

SV doesn't square tyres faster than owt else IME

YBR 125 2,500 miles completly bald at 3,000

I've had asquaring issue but its been attributed to the age of the tires and the previous owner still having the orginals on

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Most people reckon a double bubble screen cures the buffeting.

Which only affects certain riders, and you could get on any faired bike depending upon your height and shape.

Originally Posted by mep

Their words, not mine, so don't shoot the messenger (or suggest that all my future comments are carp).

reread my dear friend both me and banannaman were making ref to the dealer (now we know who gave the advice) ,not your good self , hope that clears things up

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Which only affects certain riders, and you could get on any faired bike depending upon your height and shape.

Exactly, take fairing off, problem solved

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

I've been riding a faired SV and a member of this forum for four years, I've never had a problem with or known anybody to complain of a high speed stability issue. It's safe to say the SV has no such issue and that your source is mistaken.

+1. I am the only high-speed instability on my SV 650s. On a private runway I have been to an indicated 137 and there was no problem - until I realised how far I had to go back to reasonable again!