Change gearing
 

just an aside to you sv riders. .. i dropped a tooth (changed the front
sprocket to one with one less tooth than the stock and it makes one heck of a difference in the acceleration in the bike...i am planning eventually to
put an aftermarket.. pipe..anyone have any advice as to slip ons or complete new tailpipes and the best ones to use..how much extra power can i expect..?thanks ryrides..2005 sv650 naked model

Going down a tooth on the front, is said to significantly increase the wear on the chain, and the sprocket. Instead, increasing the teeth on the rear will have the same effect, and spread the load more effectively.

As for exhausts, it depends how much you've got to spend. New systems are lovely, and much better quality than the "stainless" steel pipes that come as standard. However, you'll be looking at about £500+.

Most people get by with a slip-on can, which bring plenty of smiles.

Just put a 47 tooth sprocket on the back, leave the front at 15 - no increase in wear, lots of acceleration :twisted:

If you're looking for systems, some excellent deals come up on Ebay- though 2005 ones will be relatively hard to come by. Not totally compatible with any older years, y'see, due to the differetn rear subframe. None of hte 3 full systems I've owned cost more than £250, one cost £80 :) All in really good nick too (I sold one for more than I paid for all 3 as well, which was nice)