How long can I expect my SV to last? - SV650.org

15-02-08, 12:58 PM

Now the Passat has racked up a massive 115 thou I got to wondering how long I can expect my SV engine to last.

And whats the highest recorded mileage (proven) for an SV on the org?

G · 15-02-08, 01:15 PM

I'm sure someone once posted about a curiour type bloke in london that they met. His had over 200k on it and was on the original disc albeit they were 2mm thick.

jambo · 15-02-08, 04:38 PM

There have been a couple that made it over 100k.

Not all of them were on their first engine, but the wear per mile is very dependant on the type of riding you do. I for instance commute through London for 150-200 miles a week minimum. I get sod all mileage out of front brake components, others get way more because the mileage is out of town....

northwind · 15-02-08, 10:38 PM

Yep, most of us will never scratch the surface of the engine's lifespan, mine is on about 35K now and as strong as ever, stronger than most in fact

Hardly run in. But that's not the only concern, bikes in general don't last all that well- suspension wears out, metal parts stick or corrode, exposed bearings fail if not tended to, electrical parts aren't always that good... With a bike like the SV, there'll be a point where it makes more sense to bin it and buy a new one than it does to keep servicing it- assuming you want to keep it in good shape that is. If you just want to run it into the ground, then that's not such a big issue.

15-02-08, 10:43 PM

Mine is on around 60k. The clutch needs changing and i've had one of the cam chain tensioners go tits up. Other than that, had no problems with it.

squirrel_hunter · 15-02-08, 10:46 PM

My clocks show 70,000 but not with the same engine (my bad).

My bike really shows the millage though. As for how long it will last so long as your not living on a building site then a lot more that 70. Me however, I'm starting to look around on eBay, and there are a few 0% offers out there at the moment...

ixlr8 · 17-02-08, 10:49 AM

Courier 00 SVS with 145000 km (?90,000 miles), wore out forks and front rotors. Ought to need something else soon?

Sid Squid · 17-02-08, 11:24 AM

I personally know two 100,000+ SVs on original motors, they've been serviced, (much of it by me), and had plenty of consumables but no significant repairs, (excluding one sizeable crash fix), in all their lives.

15-02-08, 12:58 PM	#1
Gordon B Guest Posts: n/a	How long can I expect my SV to last? Now the Passat has racked up a massive 115 thou I got to wondering how long I can expect my SV engine to last. And whats the highest recorded mileage (proven) for an SV on the org?

15-02-08, 01:15 PM	#2
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? I'm sure someone once posted about a curiour type bloke in london that they met. His had over 200k on it and was on the original disc albeit they were 2mm thick.

15-02-08, 04:38 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? There have been a couple that made it over 100k. Not all of them were on their first engine, but the wear per mile is very dependant on the type of riding you do. I for instance commute through London for 150-200 miles a week minimum. I get sod all mileage out of front brake components, others get way more because the mileage is out of town.... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

15-02-08, 10:38 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? Yep, most of us will never scratch the surface of the engine's lifespan, mine is on about 35K now and as strong as ever, stronger than most in fact Hardly run in. But that's not the only concern, bikes in general don't last all that well- suspension wears out, metal parts stick or corrode, exposed bearings fail if not tended to, electrical parts aren't always that good... With a bike like the SV, there'll be a point where it makes more sense to bin it and buy a new one than it does to keep servicing it- assuming you want to keep it in good shape that is. If you just want to run it into the ground, then that's not such a big issue. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed" Last edited by northwind; 15-02-08 at 10:48 PM.

15-02-08, 10:43 PM	#5
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? Mine is on around 60k. The clutch needs changing and i've had one of the cam chain tensioners go tits up. Other than that, had no problems with it.

15-02-08, 10:46 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? My clocks show 70,000 but not with the same engine (my bad). My bike really shows the millage though. As for how long it will last so long as your not living on a building site then a lot more that 70. Me however, I'm starting to look around on eBay, and there are a few 0% offers out there at the moment... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

17-02-08, 10:49 AM	#7
ixlr8 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 117	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? Courier 00 SVS with 145000 km (?90,000 miles), wore out forks and front rotors. Ought to need something else soon?

17-02-08, 11:24 AM	#8
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: How long can I expect my SV to last? I personally know two 100,000+ SVs on original motors, they've been serviced, (much of it by me), and had plenty of consumables but no significant repairs, (excluding one sizeable crash fix), in all their lives. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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