How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? - SV650.org

Wideboy · 28-06-09, 08:43 PM

possibly got a new job opportunity but is about 45 miles away, 40 of it being motorway

now i would most likely use a bike rather than the cage. i usually sit at 90 on my private airstrip so if i was to do 80 miles a day sitting at 90 (which is about 7k - 7.5k RPM) how long would it be before the motor would start showing signs of being clapped?

would i better of getting a IL4 or would the sv be able to take it?

28-06-09, 08:46 PM

get a BMW. Nah the SV will be fine providing she is well serviced.

28-06-09, 08:46 PM

does that RHS fairing i gave you stay on at 90 Lol

tigersaw · 28-06-09, 08:48 PM

23,000 miles a year travelling to work? eek.

Wideboy · 28-06-09, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thefallenangel

get a BMW. Nah the SV will be fine providing she is well serviced.

i would thought internals would wear out very quickly

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Originally Posted by chompy

does that RHS fairing i gave you stay on at 90 Lol

oh yeah and and more

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigersaw

23,000 miles a year travelling to work? eek.

would only be for a few months, if all works out i would move over that way

TSM · 28-06-09, 08:52 PM

cheeper to get a IL4 for the constant distance, zx6r G/J are known to return 200miles per tank

Biker Biggles · 28-06-09, 09:33 PM

SV is fine as a motorway bike as long as you change the oil & filter regularly and check the oil level often.

Red ones · 28-06-09, 09:46 PM

I been doing that for 4 years on one bike. I have had a new ignition barrel, a new oil feeder hose and numerous Tyres. Serviced (oil and filter changes) every 4500 miles. Everything else is fine.

28-06-09, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tigersaw

23,000 miles a year travelling to work? eek.

You want work, you may have to travel.

I was doing a round trip of 120 a day on mine and she seemed to handle it well.
Tyres will get knackered really quickly though so dont choose anything too sticky.
I was doing Northampton to Redditch with a fuel stop in 35 mins on average but just remember that concentration levels on a bike are higher than in a car.
I alternate between bike and car now as I found that sitting in the car with a coffee sometimes beats using the bike in the pouring rain

and I was getting tired using the bike all the time

dizzyblonde · 28-06-09, 10:15 PM

Just done 300 miles on the motorway. The wheels didn't fall off!

28-06-09, 08:43 PM	#1
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? possibly got a new job opportunity but is about 45 miles away, 40 of it being motorway now i would most likely use a bike rather than the cage. i usually sit at 90 on my private airstrip so if i was to do 80 miles a day sitting at 90 (which is about 7k - 7.5k RPM) how long would it be before the motor would start showing signs of being clapped? would i better of getting a IL4 or would the sv be able to take it? __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

28-06-09, 08:46 PM	#2
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clap an sv? get a BMW. Nah the SV will be fine providing she is well serviced.

28-06-09, 08:46 PM	#3
chompy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clap an sv? does that RHS fairing i gave you stay on at 90 Lol

28-06-09, 08:48 PM	#4
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: clap an sv? 23,000 miles a year travelling to work? eek.

28-06-09, 08:52 PM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? cheeper to get a IL4 for the constant distance, zx6r G/J are known to return 200miles per tank __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

28-06-09, 09:33 PM	#7
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? SV is fine as a motorway bike as long as you change the oil & filter regularly and check the oil level often. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

28-06-09, 09:46 PM	#8
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? I been doing that for 4 years on one bike. I have had a new ignition barrel, a new oil feeder hose and numerous Tyres. Serviced (oil and filter changes) every 4500 miles. Everything else is fine.

28-06-09, 10:15 PM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: How long will an SV last as a motorway commuter? Just done 300 miles on the motorway. The wheels didn't fall off! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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