Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

keep reading about a lot of vibes on this bike after 4k revs anyone have any views on this ?

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

No more than any other bike.
Oh and watch out for round the headstock...thats where they corrode mostly. Keep up with it it'll be fine.
Digital dash can go, water gets in and stops it working


Sorry hes just got in from work so I am quoting what hes saying.

On a good run, 150 miles to a tank, but on a naughty day, 80. It will eat tyres for breakfast.

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

ye the my sv has been really hit arround headstock and the front disc blots in last 6 months needs a repaint :( . so corrosion is a problem ? as the bike will be stored out side under a cover as i dont have a garage . dont want it failing appart after a winter like the ****ty gz125 i had as my first bike and my Dt years ago

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

As long as you get an Oxford Stormex then that should keep the rust at bay. The ZZR is parked under one and has had very harsh weather thrown at it, its survived this winter rather well.

Just ACF50 all nuts n bolts and all things prone to rust and you should be fine.

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

the fuel cap lock is a b1tch

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

in what way stiff to lock down ? or open

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

Ok...now then lets see....where to begin.....

1. The Z750 was ok as a commutery type of bike great value for dosh.
2. The Z1000 has 1 of the great bike engines (powerful for a compact naked) and better (not great) suspension, build quality is generally better.
3. If you dont do the cleany bits both will will look tatty fairly quickly, (as most non adventure bikes will)


as long as you are on top of the spraying and wiping i know the Z1000 engine will last a lifetime, cause its relatively unstressed in this incarnation (previously ZX9R Ninja). Not so sure about the Z750 i only did a one day test ride on it, but there are plenty examples out there still motoring.
I did put 30, odd thousand miles on my Z before trading it in for the ZZR, only reason i traded was cause the warranty ran out, but it still looked fabby, ridden in all weathers.

I would gladly have it back with those miles on it but cant justify buying the same bike twice for the samish amount of cash.

If the ZZR carries me as far with as little problems i will be a happy bunny, currently on 24k in under a year.

Good luck fella whichever one you choose is gonna be a summer of laughter under your helmet....have fun!!

Peg

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?
 

To be totally fair to the bike, I think I just had 'a bad un'.

I forgot about the vibes at 4k, some weighted Oberon bar ends cure this though so not an issue.