Curvy first impressions. - SV650.org

08-02-13, 06:46 PM

Well my bike arrived today and I managed to get a couple of hours riding in this afternoon. The bike is great to ride, excellent torque, and fantastic sound from the Viper can. One issue I had though is that the throttle is very snatchy, so much so that I stalled a couple of times pulling away from traffic lights. I hear this is a common trait on SV's though so perhaps I'll get used to it. The other issue I have is where the hell do you guys put your tax disc holder. On my previous bike, a Ducati Monster, there where a couple of bolts high up on the for legs that could be used, but as the SV is semi faired I can't put it there. I don't really want to put it at the bottom of the forks as it will get covered in road crud. The only other place I can find is on the exhaust hanger mount, but I'm not fond of putting a carbon fibre type holder in close proximety to the rear tyrel in case it gets hit by a stone off the road or something and shatters. Unlikely, but you never know. So basically, I'm stumped. Any suggestions?

Kenzie · 08-02-13, 08:13 PM

Mine is on the end of the radiator attached by one of the bolts. You might find engine braking a bit different on a twin, try blipping the throttle on the down shift and it eases down better. Sounds cool too!

MJC-DEV · 08-02-13, 08:51 PM

Tax disk on a chain guard bolt. V-twins are snatchy at low revs so best kept above 3000 rpm and slip the clutch as required (lots!)

08-02-13, 09:10 PM

My tax disc is attached to one of the rear footpeg brackets.

maviczap · 08-02-13, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MJC-DEV

Tax disk on a chain guard bolt.

Same on mine

08-02-13, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeegieBlue

My tax disc is attached to one of the rear footpeg brackets.

Here ... but I'll show you how I've 'creatively' attached mine

Snatchiness - Someone will be along soon to with the correct info but I believe this can be cured for a curvy. Its to do with the TPS I believe.

The 'pointy' is FI & (2007 on?) Auto Idle so I've no problems pulling from 1.5K, don't need to slip clutch very much. But 1st can be quite rough, partly to do with gearing on the SV. I tend to short shift to 2nd as soon as I get going when in town.

Grant66 · 08-02-13, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Runako

Its to do with the TPS I believe.

There is a TPS on a curvey? There was me thinking it was a cable opening a butterfly valve.

DarrenSV650S · 08-02-13, 11:55 PM

My tax disc is on the left pillion footpeg bolt. Never had a pillion so don't need the pegs

09-02-13, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant66

There is a TPS on a curvey? There was me thinking it was a cable opening a butterfly valve.

There you go, I have no idea! Lol. Maybe I should just stick to pointy advice

DarrenSV650S · 09-02-13, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Runako

There you go, I have no idea! Lol. Maybe I should just stick to pointy advice

Oh man you really messed up that monitor. At least it was an old crt. Now you can replace it with a space saving modern flat panel. Should save some energy too

08-02-13, 06:46 PM	#1
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Curvy first impressions. Well my bike arrived today and I managed to get a couple of hours riding in this afternoon. The bike is great to ride, excellent torque, and fantastic sound from the Viper can. One issue I had though is that the throttle is very snatchy, so much so that I stalled a couple of times pulling away from traffic lights. I hear this is a common trait on SV's though so perhaps I'll get used to it. The other issue I have is where the hell do you guys put your tax disc holder. On my previous bike, a Ducati Monster, there where a couple of bolts high up on the for legs that could be used, but as the SV is semi faired I can't put it there. I don't really want to put it at the bottom of the forks as it will get covered in road crud. The only other place I can find is on the exhaust hanger mount, but I'm not fond of putting a carbon fibre type holder in close proximety to the rear tyrel in case it gets hit by a stone off the road or something and shatters. Unlikely, but you never know. So basically, I'm stumped. Any suggestions?

08-02-13, 08:13 PM	#2
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: First impressions Mine is on the end of the radiator attached by one of the bolts. You might find engine braking a bit different on a twin, try blipping the throttle on the down shift and it eases down better. Sounds cool too! __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

08-02-13, 08:51 PM	#3
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: First impressions Tax disk on a chain guard bolt. V-twins are snatchy at low revs so best kept above 3000 rpm and slip the clutch as required (lots!) __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

08-02-13, 11:55 PM	#8
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	Re: Curvy first impressions. My tax disc is on the left pillion footpeg bolt. Never had a pillion so don't need the pegs

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08-02-13, 09:10 PM	#4
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	My tax disc is attached to one of the rear footpeg brackets.