back to biking, 650 or 1000?

I've got a sv650 street fighter and I'm not that impressed even with suspension and other bits on it, great sound but poor ride.

I was looking at a z750 the other day and was really tempted, why not try your local dealer for a couple of test rides first.

Originally Posted by rallyjon

I've got a sv650 street fighter and I'm not that impressed even with suspension and other bits on it, great sound but poor ride.

I was looking at a z750 the other day and was really tempted, why not try your local dealer for a couple of test rides first.

There is nothing wrong with the suspension on the SV, the ride on my road SV is fine, however how old is your bike? Why not replace the front springs and put in heavier oil? It works quite well for me as I don't weigh much, last check 144lbs.

The SV is a budget bike and also and awesome bike which can be set up the requirments of the rider, they also make great race/track bikes.

[ogden]

Originally Posted by Bluethunder

There is nothing wrong with the suspension on the SV

<chokes on cornflakes>

Clearly there is, or you wouldn't immediately then go on to suggest making changes to it, beyond twiddling the odd non-existant adjuster.

Originally Posted by ogden

750.

Nah... 800cc

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

A 1000 is a bit of a beast for a first bike back!

Nah... the SV1000 is an overweight pussy cat.

Originally Posted by Bluethunder

There is nothing wrong with the suspension on the SV.

Nothing a a new set of springs and oil can't fix, it is a budget bike remember but that doesn't mean it is a lesser bike.

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Nothing a a new set of springs and oil can't fix, it is a budget bike remember but that doesn't mean it is a lesser bike.

Thats the point I was trying to make!

the 650 does everything well, the thou is harder work but has a very noticable power increase, when i got my 1000 i always missed my 650.

[quote=Bluethunder;1598557]There is nothing wrong with the suspension on the SV, the ride on my road SV is fine, however how old is your bike? Why not replace the front springs and put in heavier oil? It works quite well for me as I don't weigh much, last check 144lbs.

got gsxr front on it and still not a patch on my old cbr600 only positive upto now is that the sv sounds a lot better.
Even with mods its still feels like a budget bike

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Nah... the SV1000 is an overweight pussy cat.

I agree the handling is pretty poor even compaired to the 650 but the engine can bite back. Even if it is only 105BHP at the wheel Whats your mad machine doing now?

I'll get a refund on the SV fan club membership I bought you Jon.