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Old 07-11-16, 10:37 AM   #1
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hey all, i'm new to the whole SV game, im looking to get a 650 to use as a track bike, not looking to enter championships either its just to have a bit of fun, so theres carb models and injection models, i know there's less bhp to a carb model, but is there more you can do to a carb one than an injection model? is its a case of re-jetting the carbs?
any advice would be great
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Old 07-11-16, 12:06 PM   #2
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Default Re: carbs or not carbs?

An injected bike can be set up on a dyno and have a custom map applied to it controlled by a computer to make sure it's making the most if it's induction, exhaust, fuel quality, etc,etc.

A carb has some screws and nozzles you can fiddle with.

I'd go for FI every time.

That being said, the SV650 is not a bike you buy and tune to produce more power. If you want more power, just buy more powerful bike. There's plenty about.
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Old 07-11-16, 02:57 PM   #3
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An injected bike can be set up on a dyno and have a custom map applied to it controlled by a computer to make sure it's making the most if it's induction, exhaust, fuel quality, etc,etc.

A carb has some screws and nozzles you can fiddle with.

I'd go for FI every time.

That being said, the SV650 is not a bike you buy and tune to produce more power. If you want more power, just buy more powerful bike. There's plenty about.
thanks for the advice, im mainly going for a sv to get a naked version i find it more comfortable, also looking at prices carb models are cheaper and im not looking to spend much just in case the worst happens
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Old 07-11-16, 03:12 PM   #4
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That should read "when the worst happens"...
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Old 07-11-16, 04:32 PM   #5
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Curvy power can be increased by fitting pointy cams & getting a modified woodruff key to advance the timing by 4 deg, that and a filter kit, plus a re- jet and maybe an exhaust can release some extra gee gees at minimal cost.

See Johnnyrods blog

http://www.johnnyrod.co.uk/sv650.html

You don't want to go too far without risking engine problems
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Old 08-11-16, 08:07 PM   #6
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Hardly worth the agro with the engine work, buy a curvy, carb model, stick some rubber on and enjoy. Spend your money on up grading the rear shock and the front end. Simples !
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Old 08-11-16, 10:56 PM   #7
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thanks all for the advice
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Old 12-11-16, 10:15 PM   #8
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Curvy has the nicest frame
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