New member seeking advice
 

Hi all,
I've just re-joined up to this forum since I may well be buying a 2007 SV650 (or a Bandit) after having had my CBR600 stolen last year.
I was just after a little advice regarding the new bikes:

How long does the manufacturer's warantee last for?
Are there any common issues with these bikes that I should be aware of (eg - the front sparkplug looks a little exposed)?
Can the SV650 bike be bought with ABS fitted like the Bandit?

Thanks.
Paul

Re: New member seeking advice
 

Call a Suzuki dealer for full details of how long it lasts and what is covered ;)

We have had trouble with the front cylinder in very heavy rain getting waterlogged and cutting out, although I wouldn't like to say that its a problem with all SVs (having said that, the number of race SVs with a deflecter on the front cylinder is quite high!).

See your first question :D

Bandit or SV? Both good bikes in my opinion ;)

Re: New member seeking advice
 

warranty 2 years, front plug can be a problem if ridden in the rain, no abs on the 650. hope this helps.

Re: New member seeking advice
 

hello welsh paul from liverpool :confused:

welcome 2 madhouse

as above, but a fenda extenda fitted to front mudgaurd sorts out the water in the front plug prob

Re: New member seeking advice
 

2006 bikes have a small plate in front of the top of cylinder one to stop the damp spark plug incidents

regarde:

http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic42/hawkins1.JPG
http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic42/k...rades_wall.jpg

i just found this out and stopped the dealer fitting one to my new bike the other day, they aren't exactly the height of style;)

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Oh yeah, I'd better update my profile: now living in Cardiff!

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another welshy.............. cool

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SV650 ABS is in the US.. http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products...7/Default.aspx

Why not in UK?

Re: New member seeking advice
 

us welshys meet every 2nd thursday of the month

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=121

;)

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that lil rubber flap was on my k3 it fell off and i lost it? they dont keep the water out anyway.