ABS on the SV? - SV650.org

Nobbylad · 28-08-08, 01:32 PM

Just picked up the latest Haynes SV650 & SV650S manual '99 - '08 and the bike on the front cover has ABS stamped on the front mudguard.

I'm assuming this is a non-UK variant?

28-08-08, 01:43 PM

As far as I remember, ABS is new to '08. I'm sure someone who actually does know this for sure will pop along soon.

rowdy · 28-08-08, 01:49 PM

Just looked at suzuki website, they list an abs equipped model in the US but there is no mention of abs on the GB website.

Viney · 28-08-08, 02:04 PM

Yep, the Uk Sv had ABS form last year iirc.

*Waits for the entourage of people who reckon ABS is a bad idea as they are all riding gods*

Nobbylad · 28-08-08, 02:08 PM

Hmmm....I guess it was an option then?

I got my K8 in July and know from experience (as well as the lack of stickers) that there ain't no ABS!

Now then....is ABS a good thing or does it make you over confident etc etc?

rowdy · 28-08-08, 02:13 PM

My dad has it on his brick but doesn't care for it much. Personally I'd rather Suzuki spent the money improving the brakes. . . . .waits for the "nothing wrong with the brakes" comments.

SoulKiss · 28-08-08, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Yep, the Uk Sv had ABS form last year iirc.

*Waits for the entourage of people who reckon ABS is a bad idea as they are all riding gods*

ABS - pah terrible thing that it is.

I mean who would want something on their bike that lets you know via feedback through the pedal if you would have locked the rear, but without the rear having locked, so that you learn that you DID brake badly but have not been punished for it, and so can improve your brake useage to stop getting those "kicks" to the sole of your feet.

And who would rather have the front wheel rollling in a controlled straight line instead of sliding while locked, neither of which is particularly good at stopping you, but one is better way for things to be.

ABS - who would have it.........

28-08-08, 02:21 PM

ive a k8 and dont think theres ABS on it. (waits for the slating to begin) Is ABS not a type of plastic?

Viney · 28-08-08, 02:43 PM

Its not standard. There are 2 bikes, a ABS version and Non ABS version. So unless you ordered the ABS Version, you will not have it!

I am going to check this though, as this is form memory.

ABS is designed for one purpose. To stop the fornt wheel from locking (And rear in some cases) allowing you to stear round and obsitcle. Its not there to take away your manlyness. I would love to have ABS. It only works when you would need it anyway.

Biker Biggles · 28-08-08, 02:46 PM

I thought ABS was a satanic device to make it impossible to bleed the brakes properly.

Aaahhh Brakes Spongy

Que spongy brakes threads

28-08-08, 01:32 PM	#1
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	ABS on the SV? Just picked up the latest Haynes SV650 & SV650S manual '99 - '08 and the bike on the front cover has ABS stamped on the front mudguard. I'm assuming this is a non-UK variant?

28-08-08, 01:43 PM	#2
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ABS on the SV? As far as I remember, ABS is new to '08. I'm sure someone who actually does know this for sure will pop along soon.

28-08-08, 01:49 PM	#3
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: ABS on the SV? Just looked at suzuki website, they list an abs equipped model in the US but there is no mention of abs on the GB website. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

28-08-08, 02:04 PM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: ABS on the SV? Yep, the Uk Sv had ABS form last year iirc. Waits for the entourage of people who reckon ABS is a bad idea as they are all riding gods

28-08-08, 02:08 PM	#5
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: ABS on the SV? Hmmm....I guess it was an option then? I got my K8 in July and know from experience (as well as the lack of stickers) that there ain't no ABS! Now then....is ABS a good thing or does it make you over confident etc etc?

28-08-08, 02:13 PM	#6
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: ABS on the SV? My dad has it on his brick but doesn't care for it much. Personally I'd rather Suzuki spent the money improving the brakes. . . . .waits for the "nothing wrong with the brakes" comments. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

28-08-08, 02:21 PM	#8
t18con. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ABS on the SV? ive a k8 and dont think theres ABS on it. (waits for the slating to begin) Is ABS not a type of plastic?

28-08-08, 02:43 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: ABS on the SV? Its not standard. There are 2 bikes, a ABS version and Non ABS version. So unless you ordered the ABS Version, you will not have it! I am going to check this though, as this is form memory. ABS is designed for one purpose. To stop the fornt wheel from locking (And rear in some cases) allowing you to stear round and obsitcle. Its not there to take away your manlyness. I would love to have ABS. It only works when you would need it anyway.

28-08-08, 02:46 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: ABS on the SV? I thought ABS was a satanic device to make it impossible to bleed the brakes properly. Aaahhh Brakes Spongy Que spongy brakes threads __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.