Sv650S buying advice? - SV650.org

30-06-11, 12:04 PM

hey peeps,
just wondering what condition SV650S i could get for around 2k and if i could get a pointy for this. i used to have a curvy one but didnt like suspension on it was way way way too soft so was also wondering if new ones are better

dyzio · 30-06-11, 12:08 PM

look in the for sale section to get an idea, unfortunately the suspension is of the same quality on both.

30-06-11, 12:12 PM

oh right thought they mightve firmed it up a bit what are them hargon springs is it like in them????

SoulKiss · 30-06-11, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas66

what are them hargon springs is it like in them????

and in English?

30-06-11, 01:04 PM

sorry lol i meant are them hagon springs any good ???

SoulKiss · 30-06-11, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas66

sorry lol i meant are them hagon springs any good ???

I dont know about Hagon, but I replaced the spring on a standard shock with a Hyperpro one and it was an improvement.

Probably not as good as a Hagon, but it didnt cost as much either.

30-06-11, 04:01 PM

its just i had a cbr600rr but sadly wrote that off so looking to get another bike now just haven't got enough money i don't think for any of supersports bikes so were thinking about sv

mikerj · 30-06-11, 05:43 PM

Suspension on both the older (curvy) and later (pointy) models is generously described as "low budget". However, you can make significant improvements for not too much money if you are prepared to get your hands dirty. Better quality rear shocks from various sports bikes can be fitted (though most require at least a little modification of the bike) and the forks can be uprated with stronger springs and thicker oil or you can go for cartridge emulators to see a significant improvement. If you have plenty of time and money to spend you can graft the front end of a GSX-R onto the SV.

2k should be plenty to get you a tidy example of either bike.

01-07-11, 09:15 AM

Hi Lucas,

I bought a 2005/6 Pointy, SV650s for £2400. It had done 13000 miles, and didn't have a service book. The guys selling it was "Used Bike Buyer" - goodle him to see if he has any.

Also, it was an import from Canada - but this just means more reflectors and a chance 2nd gear will be limited (it still scares me, so I'm not sure mine is).

Hope this helps!
Alex.

01-07-11, 07:04 PM

how hard is it to fit a gsxr1000 rear shock on to them and do the forks with emulators how much do you think this would cost?

30-06-11, 12:04 PM	#1
Lucas66 Guest Posts: n/a	Sv650S buying advice? hey peeps, just wondering what condition SV650S i could get for around 2k and if i could get a pointy for this. i used to have a curvy one but didnt like suspension on it was way way way too soft so was also wondering if new ones are better

30-06-11, 12:08 PM	#2
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: Sv650S look in the for sale section to get an idea, unfortunately the suspension is of the same quality on both.

30-06-11, 12:12 PM	#3
Lucas66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv650S oh right thought they mightve firmed it up a bit what are them hargon springs is it like in them????

30-06-11, 01:04 PM	#5
Lucas66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv650S sorry lol i meant are them hagon springs any good ???

30-06-11, 04:01 PM	#7
Lucas66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv650S its just i had a cbr600rr but sadly wrote that off so looking to get another bike now just haven't got enough money i don't think for any of supersports bikes so were thinking about sv

30-06-11, 05:43 PM	#8
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Re: Sv650S Suspension on both the older (curvy) and later (pointy) models is generously described as "low budget". However, you can make significant improvements for not too much money if you are prepared to get your hands dirty. Better quality rear shocks from various sports bikes can be fitted (though most require at least a little modification of the bike) and the forks can be uprated with stronger springs and thicker oil or you can go for cartridge emulators to see a significant improvement. If you have plenty of time and money to spend you can graft the front end of a GSX-R onto the SV. 2k should be plenty to get you a tidy example of either bike. Last edited by mikerj; 30-06-11 at 05:44 PM.

01-07-11, 09:15 AM	#9
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv650S Hi Lucas, I bought a 2005/6 Pointy, SV650s for £2400. It had done 13000 miles, and didn't have a service book. The guys selling it was "Used Bike Buyer" - goodle him to see if he has any. Also, it was an import from Canada - but this just means more reflectors and a chance 2nd gear will be limited (it still scares me, so I'm not sure mine is). Hope this helps! Alex.

01-07-11, 07:04 PM	#10
Lucas66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv650S buying advice? how hard is it to fit a gsxr1000 rear shock on to them and do the forks with emulators how much do you think this would cost?

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