New SV650s owner, just have afew questions - SV650.org

27-09-06, 08:57 PM

Hello everybody,

I just bought a 02' SV650s and am loving it. I just had a couple of questions:

Anything specific I should look out for on these particular bikes?

I need new tires, any reccommendations?

The only thing I don't like about the bike so far ( and it's minor ) is the stock exhaust note. SO I was looking for some reccommendations on aftermarket exhaust. Not so much for horsepower gains ( although thats ok ) but more for a meaner sound. Also, I don't really want to have to screw around with jetting if neccessary.

This appears to be a great resource for information on this bike and I will be digging deeper into it, but I live in Seattle so i am trying to maximze my riding time before the rain hits

Thnaks,
Micah

27-09-06, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrain

I need new tires, any reccommendations?

The only thing I don't like about the bike so far ( and it's minor ) is the stock exhaust note. SO I was looking for some reccommendations on aftermarket exhaust. Not so much for horsepower gains ( although thats ok ) but more for a meaner sound. Also, I don't really want to have to screw around with jetting if neccessary.

This appears to be a great resource for information on this bike and I will be digging deeper into it, but I live in Seattle so i am trying to maximze my riding time before the rain hits

Thnaks,
Micah

Hi mate, welcome.

Tyres - Meh, I've never had any problems with any, so I go with what is cheapest generally. Will get remoulds next time I need some. People seem to rate the z something or others though.

Very helpful I know but do a search or wait 5 minutes, answers will come.

Re: Exhuast - Any really. Any. You won't be disappointed by the sound of any if you've only used the standard exhaust.

27-09-06, 09:53 PM

Metzler Z6's are the only way to go.

Welcom to the MADHOUSE... my turn!

jambo · 28-09-06, 09:21 AM

There's a whole Tyres section to the forum, but for most use people seem to rate:
Metzler Z6 Roadtec
Pirelli Diablo Strada (Effectivly the same tyre as Z6)
Continental Road Attack

Just about any can will do you well but a removable baffle is a good point as you won't need to refit the stock exhaust to pass an MOT

Also note for the SV you need to cut the standard exhaust to fit a new can on the end as it doesn't unbolt anywhere convienient

28-09-06, 09:28 AM

itseems as if the regulater/rectifier can be a bit of a problem on sv this will cause a flat battery but you will not know untill its too late,

28-09-06, 09:55 AM

Z6 for tyres. Exhausts, I'm currently looking around myself...

hovi5, Reg./Rect. units fail on all bikes, and are generally expensive to get replaced. That's one reason I bought a K6 with it's 2year unlimited milage warranty (on condition that you get it serviced constantly).

28-09-06, 10:41 AM

Do they have MOTs in Seattle??

Bridgestone BT020 for the Rear, hard in the centre, soft on the edges. Good for commuting.

Enjoy the bike!

28-09-06, 10:56 AM

hello and welcome,

I have got a blueflame exhaust, sounds the business and pops nicely on overrun

duno about the tires thou.

29-09-06, 04:53 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum

The cam chain tentioners are prone to fail or stick usually denoted by a rattlie engine not hard to fix though!!! As for tyres I'm running Dunlop Quallifiers And a Scorpion oval end can!!!

29-09-06, 05:03 PM

Tires - Michelin Pilot Powers. They stick like glue. I've got a Pilot Race H2 on the rear and a regular Pilot Power on the front. The handling will be improved drastically from the stock sport-touring tires.

BTW, the only reason I have a Pilot Race on the rear is because I found one for $80 inc. shipping on ebay brand new, the regular pilot pwers are super sticky and plenty for the road.

27-09-06, 08:57 PM	#1
mtrain Guest Posts: n/a	New SV650s owner, just have afew questions Hello everybody, I just bought a 02' SV650s and am loving it. I just had a couple of questions: Anything specific I should look out for on these particular bikes? I need new tires, any reccommendations? The only thing I don't like about the bike so far ( and it's minor ) is the stock exhaust note. SO I was looking for some reccommendations on aftermarket exhaust. Not so much for horsepower gains ( although thats ok ) but more for a meaner sound. Also, I don't really want to have to screw around with jetting if neccessary. This appears to be a great resource for information on this bike and I will be digging deeper into it, but I live in Seattle so i am trying to maximze my riding time before the rain hits Thnaks, Micah

28-09-06, 09:21 AM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	There's a whole Tyres section to the forum, but for most use people seem to rate: Metzler Z6 Roadtec Pirelli Diablo Strada (Effectivly the same tyre as Z6) Continental Road Attack Just about any can will do you well but a removable baffle is a good point as you won't need to refit the stock exhaust to pass an MOT Also note for the SV you need to cut the standard exhaust to fit a new can on the end as it doesn't unbolt anywhere convienient __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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27-09-06, 09:53 PM	#3
bobit69 Guest Posts: n/a	Metzler Z6's are the only way to go. Welcom to the MADHOUSE... my turn!

28-09-06, 09:28 AM	#5
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	itseems as if the regulater/rectifier can be a bit of a problem on sv this will cause a flat battery but you will not know untill its too late,

28-09-06, 09:55 AM	#6
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Z6 for tyres. Exhausts, I'm currently looking around myself... hovi5, Reg./Rect. units fail on all bikes, and are generally expensive to get replaced. That's one reason I bought a K6 with it's 2year unlimited milage warranty (on condition that you get it serviced constantly).

28-09-06, 10:41 AM	#7
Reh Guest Posts: n/a	Do they have MOTs in Seattle?? Bridgestone BT020 for the Rear, hard in the centre, soft on the edges. Good for commuting. Enjoy the bike!

28-09-06, 10:56 AM	#8
DoubleD Guest Posts: n/a	hello and welcome, I have got a blueflame exhaust, sounds the business and pops nicely on overrun duno about the tires thou.

29-09-06, 04:53 PM	#9
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome to the forum The cam chain tentioners are prone to fail or stick usually denoted by a rattlie engine not hard to fix though!!! As for tyres I'm running Dunlop Quallifiers And a Scorpion oval end can!!!

29-09-06, 05:03 PM	#10
Mesomorphman Guest Posts: n/a	Tires - Michelin Pilot Powers. They stick like glue. I've got a Pilot Race H2 on the rear and a regular Pilot Power on the front. The handling will be improved drastically from the stock sport-touring tires. BTW, the only reason I have a Pilot Race on the rear is because I found one for $80 inc. shipping on ebay brand new, the regular pilot pwers are super sticky and plenty for the road.