is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? - SV650.org

21-01-11, 01:19 PM

I have a new SV650 running her in hard and fast, clocked up 200miles already, making sure the bike is warmed up to around 80deg C before hitting higher revs.

after riding it for some time now i seem to hear what sounds like noisey tappets...

not sure if this is normal or not...

stock can on the bike, it is all stock really.

white with a blue stripe model, sv650 s, sport fully faired.

comments please.

TamSV · 21-01-11, 01:47 PM

"They all do that sir".

These engines are known for a bit of ticking and clicking so it's likely to be nothing to worry about.

However, I'm just a bloke on the internet so see if you can get a listen to another SV as a comparison or mention it to your dealer just to satisfy yourself that it's not something more sinister.

Post up your location and another member may be able to offer engine listening services.

If it's the "normal" engine noise it's easily fixed with a noisy exhaust.

21-01-11, 02:06 PM

thanks for the reply,

i thought it might be normal, just thought i would ask.

i intend to fit a nice loud can but cant be bothered to get the carbs balanced to reduce the back firing just yet... plus i cant really afford it at the moment.

it is on the cards that i will, as it sounds like a sowing machine at the moment. very mute! not what i am use to at all!!!

yorkie_chris · 21-01-11, 02:08 PM

L0 does not have carbs, it is PAIR system on those which gives backfiring on overrun

21-01-11, 02:28 PM

thats even worse!!! which means i have to relocate the air sensor!!!

yorkie_chris · 21-01-11, 02:30 PM

IIRC lambda probe is in place you don't need to cut for slip-on can, should be fine.

svsam · 21-01-11, 03:43 PM

i got the sl0, guess yours is like my pic <<< they are noisey, i was worried about it at first, sv's have a bit of history with the cam chain tensioners from what i gather.

nice can, subtract baffles and you'll be happy if you dont like the quietness!

21-01-11, 04:04 PM

the back firing is the best bit, scaring people on the pavement half to death thinking they have been shot at haha

21-01-11, 04:37 PM

@svsam
yes just like that with the addition of the lower fairing.
and a givi back box mounted to the rear seat.

svsam · 21-01-11, 04:51 PM

didnt know they did the ful faired version, you should get some pics up

ide quite like to see it. happy riding!

21-01-11, 01:19 PM	#1
nikon70 Guest Posts: n/a	is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? I have a new SV650 running her in hard and fast, clocked up 200miles already, making sure the bike is warmed up to around 80deg C before hitting higher revs. after riding it for some time now i seem to hear what sounds like noisey tappets... not sure if this is normal or not... stock can on the bike, it is all stock really. white with a blue stripe model, sv650 s, sport fully faired. comments please.

21-01-11, 01:47 PM	#2
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? "They all do that sir". These engines are known for a bit of ticking and clicking so it's likely to be nothing to worry about. However, I'm just a bloke on the internet so see if you can get a listen to another SV as a comparison or mention it to your dealer just to satisfy yourself that it's not something more sinister. Post up your location and another member may be able to offer engine listening services. If it's the "normal" engine noise it's easily fixed with a noisy exhaust.

21-01-11, 02:06 PM	#3
nikon70 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? thanks for the reply, i thought it might be normal, just thought i would ask. i intend to fit a nice loud can but cant be bothered to get the carbs balanced to reduce the back firing just yet... plus i cant really afford it at the moment. it is on the cards that i will, as it sounds like a sowing machine at the moment. very mute! not what i am use to at all!!!

21-01-11, 02:08 PM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? L0 does not have carbs, it is PAIR system on those which gives backfiring on overrun __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-01-11, 02:28 PM	#5
nikon70 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? thats even worse!!! which means i have to relocate the air sensor!!!

21-01-11, 02:30 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? IIRC lambda probe is in place you don't need to cut for slip-on can, should be fine. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-01-11, 03:43 PM	#7
svsam Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shropshire Posts: 195	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? i got the sl0, guess yours is like my pic <<< they are noisey, i was worried about it at first, sv's have a bit of history with the cam chain tensioners from what i gather. nice can, subtract baffles and you'll be happy if you dont like the quietness! __________________ SL0 jack up kit-yoshimura can-tial tidy-(so far)

21-01-11, 04:04 PM	#8
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? the back firing is the best bit, scaring people on the pavement half to death thinking they have been shot at haha

21-01-11, 04:37 PM	#9
nikon70 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? @svsam yes just like that with the addition of the lower fairing. and a givi back box mounted to the rear seat.

21-01-11, 04:51 PM	#10
svsam Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shropshire Posts: 195	Re: is this sound normal for a SL0 model sv650? didnt know they did the ful faired version, you should get some pics up ide quite like to see it. happy riding! __________________ SL0 jack up kit-yoshimura can-tial tidy-(so far)

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