33bhp Restriction

the only major difference i noticed when my sv was restricted (for an hour ) was that it just had no top end power. there was still plenty low down but it still did seem a bit poo. maybe it was in my head i dont know. the 120 quid u have to pay is really only for the bit of paper that says its restricted. i have my 33 bhp restrictor here (ecu) and it is totally worthless. over than an expensive paper weight

now that people are talkin about the ECU, i am starting to consider a bike with fuel injection.
What year did the fuel injection model come out. Is it just all the new shape bikes?
and which would you say is better. the new shap or old? and again faired model or naked?

Cheers in advance

SPeeeeDY

Originally Posted by SPeeeeDY

now that people are talkin about the ECU, i am starting to consider a bike with fuel injection.
What year did the fuel injection model come out. Is it just all the new shape bikes?
and which would you say is better. the new shap or old? and again faired model or naked?

All the new shaped ones are FI, which is 2003 onwards.

Just don't get started on the other questions, we only just finished the last argument.
I like new shape faired, old shape naked.
All are great bikes, we all have our preferences, but it's most aesthetic differences.
The only thing for certain is that a black bike is best.

from looking at the bikes the faired bike looks to have the more sportier riding position eg higher pegs and lower bars. which should make for slightly easier handling. but at the same time the naked bike looks to be more sit up and more comfortable.. i think i will just have a go on them both then decide for myself.



cheers anyway

SPeeeeDY

not to be a downer, but as you are restricted you can't even take these bikes out for a test drive without the restriction. I got to drive my bike around a car park for ten minutes before i said yes, but i couldn't take it on the road

Originally Posted by nuntius

not to be a downer, but as you are restricted you can't even take these bikes out for a test drive without the restriction. I got to drive my bike around a car park for ten minutes before i said yes, but i couldn't take it on the road

Unless you find a dealer willing to put in the restricted ECU or you can find one with a restricted demo bike.
I've spoken to a couple of people, and they do exist, but they might be very very rare.

i would just go to a private sale, and have a little blast on theirs, i would prefer not to do that though, because i would hate to waste some ones time and build their hopes up for a sale, and if i did like the bike i would still feel enclined to go for a ride on the other version first.
unless any of you guys want to let a wet behind the ears 18yo 'ragg' your bike aroung for a bit..lol..only joking..well..unless you want to let me
i think what il do is just buy the first one that i can find in immaculate condition for the right price. After all..its an SV and il like it whatever

or should i try to get hold of a ECU myself, coz im deffinatly gonna need one anyway, and just plug that in (if it is as simple as that) to go on a test ride from a shop

i have been told by others that a dyno run print out is sufficent to satisfy the plod if you are asked to produce documents - lots of people do it as its a cheaper option than paying lots of money for a few washers and a certificate.

not sure how much truth lies in the matter - but its worth checking out if it will save u some dollars

I dont know too much about how a dyno works...but wont i need to restrict the bike first to show it tops at 33bhp?