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Hi All,

I came across a few more questions for all you SV owners:

1) I recently purchased a 2003 SV650S with 8,500 miles. It has an aftermarket ART Exhaust and sounds great. Occasionally, when I let off the throttle I hear a backfire or two. I used to own a GSXR (no backfiring) so I am not sure if this is normal for these types of bikes.

2) During startup I can hear a ticking noise from the front. I have heard of GSXR's that do this due to the chain tensioner and it is supposedly normal. Is this also the case with the SV's? I only hear it while it is cold and warming up...once the bike reaches operating temp the noise is no longer audible.

Thanks!

If there is an air leak at the front of the can it will backfire.

Druid

If it shuts up when warm there's not a problem from camchain tensioner.

Backfire is normal, K3> has airleak fitted as standard on overrun as emissions measure. Adds weight and backfire. Is not harmful.