What is the most essential mod for the SV? - SV650.org

02-05-05, 10:11 PM

What do you think is the most important/essential mod an SV user should do to his bike? Just the first thing he should do, the thing that the factory should churn the bike out with.

Maybe this poll has been done before but I'm curious...

02-05-05, 10:16 PM

To be honest it depends on the owner of the bike, what they prefer, what they need depending on their riding style etc.

For me first thing I'd do to a new bike, probably before even riding it is a full set of R&G crash protection.. bungs, fork protectors, can protector etc etc.. I have crashed a mint R6 before and it is damaging to your wallet!! Anything to reduce damage costs is worth being the first on the "to buy" list in my opinion.

Next up is a fruitier exhaust and double bubble screen.. then it's whatever takes my fancy from there on..

02-05-05, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yams

To be honest it depends on the owner of the bike, what they prefer, what they need depending on their riding style etc.

For me first thing I'd do to a new bike, probably before even riding it is a full set of R&G crash protection.. bungs, fork protectors, can protector etc etc.. I have crashed a mint R6 before and it is damaging to your wallet!! Anything to reduce damage costs is worth being the first on the "to buy" list in my opinion.

Next up is a fruitier exhaust and double bubble screen.. then it's whatever takes my fancy from there on..

pretty much the same.... crash bungs first... if I had my time again Id put them on... save a lot of grief fixing the SV....

then can... then probably the scottoiler... then the fork springs...

Biker Biggles · 02-05-05, 11:14 PM

Yep crash bungs for me and I like to put on a hugger and fender extenda.Why dont manufacturers put decent weather and crash protection on as standard?Oh and the most important mod of all,the nut that holds the twistgrip

Viney · 02-05-05, 11:16 PM

Tyres anything other than stock

everything else is down to personal prefrence.
Things i wouldnt do again.
SS braided lines but uprated pads are a must
Undertray, back of the bike gets filthy

Things i would do
Tyres
Double bubble - Powers bronze still has the best 'bubble' imo (ive has 3 different screens)
Crash bungs good ones

northwind · 02-05-05, 11:21 PM

Heated grips

Nah, I'd put crash bungs on first, not because they're essential but because I'd feel such a chimp if I crashed it on day one when i could've had them on. Then I think I'd do the front springs, then cam swap if it were a carbed bike, then rear shock of some sort. That's all assuming nothing glaringly poor in the basic setup, ie OEM tyres.

carelesschucca · 02-05-05, 11:49 PM

bigger back sprocket go to 46 tooth!!!

so much better...

03-05-05, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damoulianos Marios

What do you think is the most important/essential mod an SV user should do to his bike? Just the first thing he should do, the thing that the factory should churn the bike out with.

Maybe this poll has been done before but I'm curious...

essential:
mirrors that you can see out of without contorting your body, maybe not for everybody, but it was the first thing I did, and a common complaint.

essential for a high milage rider:
scottoiler

essential for a 4 season rider:
heated grips, motard tires

most important mod:

Valentine 1

03-05-05, 09:31 AM

If you're ever going out in the rain (or if you live in Britain, where a dry Sunday run can soon become a slog through near-flood conditions), a fender extender. Under £20, even a real mechanical numpty can fit it in half an hour.

Suzuki really should extend the stock front fender.

03-05-05, 10:43 AM

id say its getting rid of that abortion that suzuki call a number plate holder, bike looks a lot better without it, then a can

View Poll Results: What is the most essential mod for the SV?
Engine tuning/modding (whatever the means and the extent)	0	0%
Exhaust (just end can or full system)	21	28.00%
Fairing lowers for S, windscreen on naked	3	4.00%
Front suspension upgrading (either just springs&oils or valves)	13	17.33%
Rear suspension upgrading	1	1.33%
Scottoiler	5	6.67%
Cosmetics (undertrays, huggers, flashlights etc)	2	2.67%
Riding position alteration (higher/lower clipons, footpegs, saddle, etc)	1	1.33%
Crash protectors	21	28.00%
Other (say what)	8	10.67%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-05, 10:11 PM	#1
Damoulianos Marios Guest Posts: n/a	What is the most essential mod for the SV? What do you think is the most important/essential mod an SV user should do to his bike? Just the first thing he should do, the thing that the factory should churn the bike out with. Maybe this poll has been done before but I'm curious...

02-05-05, 11:21 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Heated grips Nah, I'd put crash bungs on first, not because they're essential but because I'd feel such a chimp if I crashed it on day one when i could've had them on. Then I think I'd do the front springs, then cam swap if it were a carbed bike, then rear shock of some sort. That's all assuming nothing glaringly poor in the basic setup, ie OEM tyres. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

02-05-05, 11:49 PM	#7
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	bigger back sprocket go to 46 tooth!!! so much better... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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02-05-05, 10:16 PM	#2
Yams Guest Posts: n/a	To be honest it depends on the owner of the bike, what they prefer, what they need depending on their riding style etc. For me first thing I'd do to a new bike, probably before even riding it is a full set of R&G crash protection.. bungs, fork protectors, can protector etc etc.. I have crashed a mint R6 before and it is damaging to your wallet!! Anything to reduce damage costs is worth being the first on the "to buy" list in my opinion. Next up is a fruitier exhaust and double bubble screen.. then it's whatever takes my fancy from there on..

02-05-05, 11:14 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,070	Yep crash bungs for me and I like to put on a hugger and fender extenda.Why dont manufacturers put decent weather and crash protection on as standard?Oh and the most important mod of all,the nut that holds the twistgrip

02-05-05, 11:16 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Tyres anything other than stock everything else is down to personal prefrence. Things i wouldnt do again. SS braided lines but uprated pads are a must Undertray, back of the bike gets filthy Things i would do Tyres Double bubble - Powers bronze still has the best 'bubble' imo (ive has 3 different screens) Crash bungs good ones

03-05-05, 09:31 AM	#9
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	If you're ever going out in the rain (or if you live in Britain, where a dry Sunday run can soon become a slog through near-flood conditions), a fender extender. Under £20, even a real mechanical numpty can fit it in half an hour. Suzuki really should extend the stock front fender.

03-05-05, 10:43 AM	#10
weegaz22 Guest Posts: n/a	id say its getting rid of that abortion that suzuki call a number plate holder, bike looks a lot better without it, then a can