Stupid question: How do you know..... - SV650.org

20-11-06, 05:20 PM

Hey guys,

This might sound like a really stupid question, but how would you know if the bike you bought has a 33bhp restrictor on?

I bought and SV650S almost a month ago and was just curious. Don't get me wrong, it has loads of low down power, and on the way to work at 70mph, I can still feel it has a bit of "go" left and the revs are still quite low.

If it was restricted, how on earth would you know???

Cheers, Rick (yeah, a newbie!)

20-11-06, 05:26 PM

If it's been restricted all proper and official like it should come with the associated paperwork for it I believe.

It may be that it's got some kind of clever sounding mechanical problem the like of which I wouldn't now how to identify or cure.

20-11-06, 05:27 PM

Cool, cheers for that mate. It was sold to me by a policeman, and there was no restrictor paperwork with the bike. I was just curious.

20-11-06, 05:29 PM

im no expert

infact i havnt got a clue what im on about half the time ....but if it was restricted it would go like a slug i think...but im probaly wrong

TSM · 20-11-06, 05:33 PM

The realy easy test is see what the top speed is, if it stops at about 115 then its restricted if it stops at around 125-130 then its full power.

20-11-06, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

The realy easy test is see what the top speed is, if it stops at about 115 then its restricted if it stops at around 125-130 then its full power.

Hehehe. Only just passed my direct access mate, don't wanna hit a ton just yet.

20-11-06, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

The realy easy test is to see whether you can get banned doing an excessive speed or a really excessive speed.

TSM · 20-11-06, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick-UK

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Originally Posted by TSM

The realy easy test is see what the top speed is, if it stops at about 115 then its restricted if it stops at around 125-130 then its full power.

Hehehe. Only just passed my direct access mate, don't wanna hit a ton just yet.

Then dont worrey if its restricted. Usaly with restricted SVs you will feal the power tail off after 6-7k instead of 8-9k. Realy if you are not going to brake a ton then you will not realy be able to find out if its restricted, on an SV.

TSM · 20-11-06, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Law

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Originally Posted by TSM

The realy easy test is to see whether you can get banned doing an excessive speed or a really excessive speed.

never said it had to be on the road

20-11-06, 05:48 PM

I was just worried that when I eventually sell the bike, I don't want to "not know" (if that makes sense?) about any restriction.

20-11-06, 05:20 PM	#1
Rick-UK Guest Posts: n/a	Stupid question: How do you know..... Hey guys, This might sound like a really stupid question, but how would you know if the bike you bought has a 33bhp restrictor on? I bought and SV650S almost a month ago and was just curious. Don't get me wrong, it has loads of low down power, and on the way to work at 70mph, I can still feel it has a bit of "go" left and the revs are still quite low. If it was restricted, how on earth would you know??? Cheers, Rick (yeah, a newbie!)

20-11-06, 05:33 PM	#5
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20-11-06, 05:26 PM	#2
K Guest Posts: n/a	If it's been restricted all proper and official like it should come with the associated paperwork for it I believe. It may be that it's got some kind of clever sounding mechanical problem the like of which I wouldn't now how to identify or cure.

20-11-06, 05:27 PM	#3
Rick-UK Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, cheers for that mate. It was sold to me by a policeman, and there was no restrictor paperwork with the bike. I was just curious.

20-11-06, 05:29 PM	#4
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	im no expert infact i havnt got a clue what im on about half the time ....but if it was restricted it would go like a slug i think...but im probaly wrong

20-11-06, 05:48 PM	#10
Rick-UK Guest Posts: n/a	I was just worried that when I eventually sell the bike, I don't want to "not know" (if that makes sense?) about any restriction.