Best mods to do? Curvy - SV650.org

26-03-14, 08:23 PM

Can anyone reccomend some good mods for my 99 curvy? Its pretty much standard apart from a full ixil exhaust system, braided hoses all round, rear hugger and a hagon rear shock. Do K&N air filters run well with SV's? My last bike ran like crap with one, and can i get hold of a HID kit for curvys too?

26-03-14, 08:36 PM

I would assume if the shocks been done then the forks springs have also been done. It's worth a check and if so get some sticky tyres and have fun

carelesschucca · 26-03-14, 08:48 PM

For me the best free thing I did was drop the forks about 10mm quickens up the turn in nicely.

The best cheapish thing I did to the sv was change to a 46 tooth back sprocket when I got a new chain and sprocket set it gives the bike so much more drive out of the corners and you only loose a few mph at the top end.

Best expensive mod was a WP shock on the back and WP springs in the front. It transformed the bike completely the WP shock is also 10mm longer when fully extended, which once again improved the turn in.

26-03-14, 09:23 PM

Double bubble screen, seat cowl, leds in clocks, jets & map.

21QUEST · 26-03-14, 09:42 PM

Possibly springs for the front end. That's if they haven't been changed already anyway.

Apart from that, put petrol and ride it

johnnyrod · 26-03-14, 10:05 PM

Depends on your budget, if you're going to get a new filter and can then you need to budget for dyno set-up as well

maviczap · 27-03-14, 07:33 AM

If the front end hasn't been done, do that.

best and cheapest mod is fit an R6 throttle tube.

£10

28-03-14, 10:03 PM

R6 throttle and different sprockets for me

30-03-14, 08:25 AM

oh oh I know, pick me, pick me!
The greatest upgrade I've done on any of my bikes, is the rider

#1 Advanced rider course or track practice with instructor(I went with the latter)
#2 Bike upgrades -
2.1 - Suspension/Brakes
2.2 - Ground clearance
2.3 - More bhp

muzikill · 30-03-14, 10:37 AM

rim tape and anodised bolts and levers ......... i'm joking, i'm really REALLY joking

Front suspension overhaul depending on IF it has every been done recently. Bike clean, tidy up, tighten up, and a service.

26-03-14, 08:48 PM	#3
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy For me the best free thing I did was drop the forks about 10mm quickens up the turn in nicely. The best cheapish thing I did to the sv was change to a 46 tooth back sprocket when I got a new chain and sprocket set it gives the bike so much more drive out of the corners and you only loose a few mph at the top end. Best expensive mod was a WP shock on the back and WP springs in the front. It transformed the bike completely the WP shock is also 10mm longer when fully extended, which once again improved the turn in. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

26-03-14, 09:23 PM	#4
a_monkey_hint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy Double bubble screen, seat cowl, leds in clocks, jets & map.

26-03-14, 10:05 PM	#6
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy Depends on your budget, if you're going to get a new filter and can then you need to budget for dyno set-up as well

27-03-14, 07:33 AM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy If the front end hasn't been done, do that. best and cheapest mod is fit an R6 throttle tube. £10 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-03-14, 10:03 PM	#8
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy R6 throttle and different sprockets for me

26-03-14, 08:23 PM	#1
Yarders91 Guest Posts: n/a	Best mods to do? Curvy Can anyone reccomend some good mods for my 99 curvy? Its pretty much standard apart from a full ixil exhaust system, braided hoses all round, rear hugger and a hagon rear shock. Do K&N air filters run well with SV's? My last bike ran like crap with one, and can i get hold of a HID kit for curvys too?

26-03-14, 08:36 PM	#2
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy I would assume if the shocks been done then the forks springs have also been done. It's worth a check and if so get some sticky tyres and have fun

30-03-14, 08:25 AM	#9
speedyandypandy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy oh oh I know, pick me, pick me! The greatest upgrade I've done on any of my bikes, is the rider #1 Advanced rider course or track practice with instructor(I went with the latter) #2 Bike upgrades - 2.1 - Suspension/Brakes 2.2 - Ground clearance 2.3 - More bhp

30-03-14, 10:37 AM	#10
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Best mods to do? Curvy rim tape and anodised bolts and levers ......... i'm joking, i'm really REALLY joking Front suspension overhaul depending on IF it has every been done recently. Bike clean, tidy up, tighten up, and a service. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

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