What's different about the K3? - SV650.org

15-07-13, 08:14 PM

Hi guys

Does anybody know the full differences between the K3 pointy and newer models. I have a late registered K3 and am looking for a few aftermarket parts.

Just want to make sure i buy the right parts!

Is my bike Deffo a K3 model?

thanks

Tomor · 15-07-13, 08:20 PM

Different rear subframe, so riders seat will only fit a K3, different rear hugger, again only a k3 will fit a k3.

15-07-13, 08:43 PM

K3 was the only one that came with a factory dog. Sorry - couldn't resist....

Radiator was wider too so have to get the right cover if you want one of those.

Sid Squid · 15-07-13, 08:49 PM

That's definitely a K3 - note how the lower edge of the rider's seat is roughly level with the top of the side panel. On the later models it's noticeably lower

16-07-13, 11:58 AM

Does anybody know if the dealer malfunction plug under the rear seat is difference on this model? mine looks different to the others ive seen online for the pointy model? it looks like a white plastic block with 6 wires on my model?

28-07-13, 07:57 AM

Found the plug after taking the rear fairings off, you actually get to it from removing the riders seat on my K3!

madcockney · 29-07-13, 09:23 AM

That's correct. I could only get to the dealer mode socket/plug on my SK3 from under the riders seat. Still difficult to get to as the immobiliser had been fitted by the original dealer after the bike had been sold and had buried the plug under all the other wires and had wrapped the wires tight. This made it difficult getting the "special tool", a bit of wire, inserted.

15-07-13, 08:14 PM	#1
chris c Guest Posts: n/a	What's different about the K3? Hi guys Does anybody know the full differences between the K3 pointy and newer models. I have a late registered K3 and am looking for a few aftermarket parts. Just want to make sure i buy the right parts! Is my bike Deffo a K3 model? thanks

15-07-13, 08:20 PM	#2
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Whats different about the K3 Different rear subframe, so riders seat will only fit a K3, different rear hugger, again only a k3 will fit a k3. __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

15-07-13, 08:43 PM	#3
Geordie Mick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Whats different about the K3 K3 was the only one that came with a factory dog. Sorry - couldn't resist.... Radiator was wider too so have to get the right cover if you want one of those.

15-07-13, 08:49 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Whats different about the K3 That's definitely a K3 - note how the lower edge of the rider's seat is roughly level with the top of the side panel. On the later models it's noticeably lower __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

16-07-13, 11:58 AM	#5
chris c Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's different about the K3? Does anybody know if the dealer malfunction plug under the rear seat is difference on this model? mine looks different to the others ive seen online for the pointy model? it looks like a white plastic block with 6 wires on my model?

28-07-13, 07:57 AM	#6
chris c Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's different about the K3? Found the plug after taking the rear fairings off, you actually get to it from removing the riders seat on my K3!

29-07-13, 09:23 AM	#7
madcockney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131	Re: What's different about the K3? That's correct. I could only get to the dealer mode socket/plug on my SK3 from under the riders seat. Still difficult to get to as the immobiliser had been fitted by the original dealer after the bike had been sold and had buried the plug under all the other wires and had wrapped the wires tight. This made it difficult getting the "special tool", a bit of wire, inserted.