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heros · 09-05-06, 11:24 PM

Hi am looking at buying a sv650 new, would fitting a new exhaust slip on void the warranty? also is the 33bhp restrictor kit washers or like a chip (2005 model). Is there anything that i should look out for on the bike? going to be using it for a 80 mile trip every week and also commuting to work

10-05-06, 08:00 AM

'ello, welcome to the site

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Originally Posted by heros

would fitting a new exhaust slip on void the warranty?

Shouldn't do

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Originally Posted by heros

also is the 33bhp restrictor kit washers or like a chip (2005 model).

chip I believe

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Originally Posted by heros

Is there anything that i should look out for on the bike? going to be using it for a 80 mile trip every week and also commuting to work

Some suffer from water (road spray) affecting the front spark plug, so fit a 'fender extender' - should be less than £20
Check the oil level every day in the sight window
Fit some crash bungs - R&Gs are OK

cheers

heros · 12-05-06, 11:52 AM

whats the power like on 33bhp with two up? as will want to take my gf places :P

12-05-06, 01:56 PM

The SV gets praise for its restrictor, as it only really limits the top speed. Not that I have ridden a restricted one, but by all accounts acceleration is still good.

It's a chip type. You pull out a black box and put a different one in. Swapping back is the reverse.

If you've not ridden one before, check for comfort. 80 miles a week isn't that much, but some people find the seat hard to get on with.

Buying a nearly new one, look for ones that have new tyres, as the stock ones are not great. The finish can be a bit dodgy, but otherwise it's a great bike. Standard second hand bike buying tips apply. If in doubt, walk away.

09-05-06, 11:24 PM	#1
heros Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 239	Looking at buying a sv650 Hi am looking at buying a sv650 new, would fitting a new exhaust slip on void the warranty? also is the 33bhp restrictor kit washers or like a chip (2005 model). Is there anything that i should look out for on the bike? going to be using it for a 80 mile trip every week and also commuting to work

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12-05-06, 11:52 AM	#3
heros Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 239	whats the power like on 33bhp with two up? as will want to take my gf places :P

12-05-06, 01:56 PM	#4
thor Guest Posts: n/a	The SV gets praise for its restrictor, as it only really limits the top speed. Not that I have ridden a restricted one, but by all accounts acceleration is still good. It's a chip type. You pull out a black box and put a different one in. Swapping back is the reverse. If you've not ridden one before, check for comfort. 80 miles a week isn't that much, but some people find the seat hard to get on with. Buying a nearly new one, look for ones that have new tyres, as the stock ones are not great. The finish can be a bit dodgy, but otherwise it's a great bike. Standard second hand bike buying tips apply. If in doubt, walk away.