2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod - SV650.org

11-09-14, 05:03 PM

Hi Guys,
I have 2012 sv with 11k on it and just damaged engine because of wheelies.
looks like the con rod is loose and needs repairs. As far as I know it is very pricey and hard job.
Any ideas is it worth investing money in repairs or just find another engine or say goodby to my beloved Stacey? ;(

squirrel_hunter · 11-09-14, 06:14 PM

From experience if you have movement in the rod at the big end then the short answer is a new engine is the easiest route forward.

I assume you've stripped the engine down to confirm the big end is done?

It is possible to replace the crank and rods, but its a big job. Finding a good secondhand replacement is not easy. New is very expensive, a replacement secondhand engine will be cheaper.

11-09-14, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

From experience if you have movement in the rod at the big end then the short answer is a new engine is the easiest route forward.

I assume you've stripped the engine down to confirm the big end is done?

It is possible to replace the crank and rods, but its a big job. Finding a good secondhand replacement is not easy. New is very expensive, a replacement secondhand engine will be cheaper.

Thanks for quick reply. No not yet the bike is still ride able and makes not too much noise but it is a crank, rod bearing i can feel it

The problem i faced is there are no twin spark plug engines on the market

Twin spark engines started from k8 or k9?
Thanks

squirrel_hunter · 11-09-14, 09:38 PM

The only way to be sure is to strip the engine down. But first drain the oil, see if there is any metal/ copper particles in there. You never know there might be something else amiss.

Not sure when the twin sparks came in. However I would expect that its possible to convert to single spark, though having never done that I wouldn't be able to offer advise.

Kenzie · 12-09-14, 06:44 AM

I have an 08 plate K7 with a twin spark motor.

Sid Squid · 12-09-14, 07:31 AM

If it's the crank or rods that are damaged, your present top ends can be fitted to a good SV bottom end.

12-09-14, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzie

I have an 08 plate K7 with a twin spark motor.

how much do you want for the engine and whats condition/mileage? Cheers mate

Kenzie · 14-09-14, 07:52 PM

Sorry, was just saying that my K7 has a twin spark motor. Might help you broaden your search lower than a K8

Sent from my KFTT

11-09-14, 05:03 PM	#1
Aimanas777 Guest Posts: n/a	2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod Hi Guys, I have 2012 sv with 11k on it and just damaged engine because of wheelies. looks like the con rod is loose and needs repairs. As far as I know it is very pricey and hard job. Any ideas is it worth investing money in repairs or just find another engine or say goodby to my beloved Stacey? ;( Last edited by Aimanas777; 11-09-14 at 07:43 PM.

11-09-14, 06:14 PM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: 2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod From experience if you have movement in the rod at the big end then the short answer is a new engine is the easiest route forward. I assume you've stripped the engine down to confirm the big end is done? It is possible to replace the crank and rods, but its a big job. Finding a good secondhand replacement is not easy. New is very expensive, a replacement secondhand engine will be cheaper. __________________ "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

11-09-14, 09:38 PM	#4
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: 2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod The only way to be sure is to strip the engine down. But first drain the oil, see if there is any metal/ copper particles in there. You never know there might be something else amiss. Not sure when the twin sparks came in. However I would expect that its possible to convert to single spark, though having never done that I wouldn't be able to offer advise. __________________ "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

12-09-14, 06:44 AM	#5
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: 2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod I have an 08 plate K7 with a twin spark motor. __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

12-09-14, 07:31 AM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod If it's the crank or rods that are damaged, your present top ends can be fitted to a good SV bottom end. __________________ 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"

14-09-14, 07:52 PM	#8
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: 2012 Suzuki Sv650s with damaged rod Sorry, was just saying that my K7 has a twin spark motor. Might help you broaden your search lower than a K8 Sent from my KFTT __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

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