Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-01-23, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: SV in traffic light GP
Not sure if you realise but the belt head 750 Ducati is an entirely different machine to the earlier, bevel head, round case bikes, like my 1975 750S.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-01-23, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Re: Wanabe SV owner....
Bu66er!! Update, I haven't bought an SV!! Was checking the details and suddenly realised this isn't a 2019 model, but a late registered 2018 AL8!!
So, start again then! Fortunately I've found an...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-01-23, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Re: SV in traffic light GP
I missed the link for that 750SS for sale!! Just had a look, how much do I regret missing that one when I had the chance!!! Arrrrgh!!
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-01-23, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-01-23, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Re: SV in traffic light GP
I was more surprised than proud at the time but looking back now I cherish the memory and realise my achievement, given my very limited facilities and tools, basically a corner of my dad's garage, an...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-01-23, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Re: SV in traffic light GP
I have some stories about the things you've mentioned!!
I dropped my SS returning from the Bol'Dor in 1983, I was fine apart from severe bruising and the bike was moderately damaged but...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-01-23, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Wanabe SV owner....
OK, so I've just done a deal on a 2019 SV650X less than 2K on the clock, 1 previous owner and utterly mint condition. Dealer is about 100 miles away but I eventually haggled them down on price and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-01-23, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Re: SV in traffic light GP
Saw this vid a few days ago and was amazed that the SV beat the Beemer!! I know traction is an issue but with over 400 brake I thought it would catch the SV easily!
Very impressed with the SV's...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-01-23, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Re: Wanabe SV owner....
Unfortunately that won't be possible, however, this dealer seems very respectable and have been around for a long time. There will also be a warranty to cover any issues that may occur initially,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-01-23, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Re: Wanabe SV owner....
That'll do!!
I'm looking at a nice SV650X, 2019 model, 1900 miles, totally mint condition, for £5250, is that a fair price? I have seen almost similar machines at under £5k but not in this...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-01-23, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Re: Wanabe SV owner....
Thanks so far guys, all very encouraging!
What is the top speed of these, just so I have an idea of their max comfortable cruising speed?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-01-23, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Wanabe SV owner....
Looking at buying an SV, most likely an X version, 2018 or 19, so thought I'd check in here to find tips and advise of what to look for and any problems they might have.
I get the impression it's a...
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