1999 GSXR Opinions - Page 4 - SV650.org

10-06-09, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Was set up on a dyno and they got rid of a flat spot and smoothed it all out

Can't really explain it then, given YC's experience - maybe just a crap example of the engine?

yorkie_chris · 10-06-09, 01:08 PM

Dyno won't show you tickover mixtures. For that you just need vacuum gauges and a leafblower. And asbestos fingers because they're a c#nt to get to!

At light throttle settings like at slow cruise then engine isn't up on the needles it's all from pilot screws/jets.

Biker Biggles · 10-06-09, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay1

Yes but I don't have £5k. Would love a new one but I'm paying for a wedding at the minute and the reason this is appealing is it will cost me not much more than I can sell the SV for. When you look at what low mileage curvey SV's can still go for, I actually thought the price was very good. So long as the condition reflects the milage.

If you really like it Id make an offer,say £1400, and see what gives.Bikes are hard to seell in the current climate,and that goes for old curvys too.

Lots of nice asking prices but who is really paying top money?Not many I guess.

dirtydog · 10-06-09, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffles

Can't really explain it then, given YC's experience - maybe just a crap example of the engine?

Yeah could be, but hey it's not my bike

yorkie_chris · 10-06-09, 03:14 PM

It's not what they're designed for quite simply.

HUGE carbs, short stroke, hot cams, big valves. None of this is aimed for low rpm tractability!

10-06-09, 11:32 PM

What is the big hump on the pillion seat for

? I would imagine SV much better for commuting - easier to get spares better at low revs etc

yorkie_chris · 11-06-09, 12:25 PM

The hump is an aerodynamic thing, apparently they were really good when they first come out, as it was really hard to slipstream them. CBR of same time is really easy to get into slipstream of

10-06-09, 01:08 PM	#32
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 1999 GSXR Opinions Dyno won't show you tickover mixtures. For that you just need vacuum gauges and a leafblower. And asbestos fingers because they're a c#nt to get to! At light throttle settings like at slow cruise then engine isn't up on the needles it's all from pilot screws/jets. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat Last edited by yorkie_chris; 10-06-09 at 01:12 PM.

10-06-09, 03:14 PM	#35
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 1999 GSXR Opinions It's not what they're designed for quite simply. HUGE carbs, short stroke, hot cams, big valves. None of this is aimed for low rpm tractability! __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-06-09, 11:32 PM	#36
natcar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1999 GSXR Opinions What is the big hump on the pillion seat for ? I would imagine SV much better for commuting - easier to get spares better at low revs etc Last edited by natcar; 10-06-09 at 11:33 PM.

11-06-09, 12:25 PM	#37
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 1999 GSXR Opinions The hump is an aerodynamic thing, apparently they were really good when they first come out, as it was really hard to slipstream them. CBR of same time is really easy to get into slipstream of __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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