33bhp Restriction

yeah.

sorry i was unclear-
if you restrict it yourself - using either method people have mentioned here . and take it for a dyno run.

it will save you money rather than buying a restriction kit and getting your dealer to fit it (most of the money you pay goes on the certificate)

Hey Speedy... Welcome to the site fella

Be sure to check the 'Pennine Massive' thread for 'local' rideouts etc. mate

[northwind]

Heh, I've just spent the last couple of hours telling Speedy to join up over here on SV Rider, I may have been preaching to the choir

Watcha mate, fellow young rider here!!

Well a coupla things for ya to ponder on,

Firstly, being restricted is ok, not the best but ok!
On the carbed sv 99-2002 it can be restricted by two methods, the suzuki kit is a different "slider" internal part off the carb, or by intake washers,
Sit under the carbs!

Now officially they have to be fitted by a dealer, but providing u have proof that the vehicle is restricted, i can really see no problem,

Being restricted reduces the fuel economy, and remeber, tyres are expensive, so are chains and sprockets! and u will be paying big boys insurance too!

I had my sv when i was 17, i dropped it 2 weeks later and cost a minimum of 130 squids to get road worthy, ignoring the paint!

Lots of ppl remove the restrictors early, u sound like a solid guy and like ur unlikely to do that, dont cause as u know it illegal, as tempting as it is,
i have been there, swearing at the system sooo much cause i feel hard done by, but now its only 28 days till they come out leagally, and it feels great!

I have a restrcitor kit hanging around as i had the official suzuki one fitted after the shop had fitted the origonal washer kit, (i blamed this for the poor fuel economy) but they are both identical on fuel, and the suzuki one aint worth the x tra 140 squids i paid to have it fitted!

Hjope this helps,
Any more questions, feel free to pm me!

All the best and rest assured, on the bike fron u have made the right choice, even if u go for a newer pointy one!
Alex

Hey Speeeeeeeeedy,

Any chance of of you reducing the size of your avatar? The current width of 241pixels needs to drop to about 120 or Admin2 will be after you

Interestingly, the percentage size reduction of your avatar is about the same as you need to restrict an SV

thanks for the replys, i realy am starting to understand this restriction stuff now.
i registered on the svrider.com message board and asked the same origional question. that has turned into a mass argument about the law and restricting bikes!
Although it was helpful on there to start with, it is a hell of a lot more helpful on here.
I checked out the 'Pennine Massive' post, and it looks good, WHEN i get my SV i will try to get on one of the organised rideouts/meets.

I will deffinatly restrict my bike, and keep it restricted, i only have one summer left on the restriction, 18 feb 2006 here i come! .

Cheers

SPeeeeDY

Originally Posted by 454697819

I had my sv when i was 17, i dropped it 2 weeks later and cost a minimum of 130 squids to get road worthy, ignoring the paint!

Alex

How much did you pay for your insurance at that age?

I got my SV on my 17th birthday (the day i passed my test)

What was your insurance like, what policy? from who? etc

Just want to know whether i was stiffed or not, seemed very expensive when i was 17

i was paying 550 third party only, as i did etimated 15000 miles a year,
was with cia i believe, then cancelled insurance to go with motorcycle direct at 450 tpo (cant remember y i cancelled during the policy) then now im 19 with 2 yrs noclaims i pay 240 tpft with cia, 650 xcess though and only 5k miles a yr!
spensive, but 50 % of a car ins cost. think comp 4 me now is about 430 on a brand new sv650s , super bargain!

I am getting ripped big style:

SV650s
2001
4000miles per year
2 years no claims
bike value £2900


tpo £665
tpf&f £1305
comp £2407

thats with clickquote.co.uk the cheapest i can get. And thats not telling them about my little (was a write off) car accident in august 2004

Try xpress on 08002941980
They're not fabulous, but they beat everybody else for me.
I'm 23 newish license, previous accidents, 6 points and no garage fully comp on a brand new SV was £790 with £350xs.