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You should be able to find one in way better shape for the same money.
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Yeah that bike could be good or it could be terrible considering how much the PO got it right vs. getting it wrong with the mods. Ask Xovaan about that 
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Apr 3, 2012 03:19
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Alright, thanks guys. I'll keep looking, although for some reason it's rare to see an SV of any kind for under 2500ish in my area.
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The Saboteur posted:Hey guys, any thoughts on this ad? I was actually wondering the opposite of this. I have a 2007 SVS, but it doesn't have lower fairings. Is adding them as easy as just ordering a set and slapping them on, or is there other stuff that has to be done? edit: I should mention that I'm talking about something that would mount up right below the stock one. If I have to buy several pieces of bodywork, I'll just leave it as it is. I like it just fine the way it came, I'd just like it a little more if it was fully faired. Lord_ExDeath fucked around with this message at 07:42 on Apr 3, 2012 |
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Apr 3, 2012 06:51
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Z3n posted:Yeah that bike could be good or it could be terrible considering how much the PO got it right vs. getting it wrong with the mods. Ask Xovaan about that At least the only thing wrong with my bike now is that it sometimes doesn't want to start and just cranks forever. 
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Apr 3, 2012 10:13
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Lord_ExDeath posted:I was actually wondering the opposite of this. I have a 2007 SVS, but it doesn't have lower fairings. Is adding them as easy as just ordering a set and slapping them on, or is there other stuff that has to be done? From looking at mine I think ordering the lower fairings and bolting them on is exactly how it would work.
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Apr 3, 2012 14:14
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Lord_ExDeath posted:I was actually wondering the opposite of this. I have a 2007 SVS, but it doesn't have lower fairings. Is adding them as easy as just ordering a set and slapping them on, or is there other stuff that has to be done? I've got fairing stays on mine. What color bike do you have? You might talk me into parting with my fairings +stays...
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Apr 3, 2012 18:56
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Other than the FI there is no real difference. 2003 is the worst year to get because it was a one-off year so parts availability is not as good. The frames obviously look different and the gauge clusters are slightly different between 1st and 2nd gen. For all intents and purposes they make very similar power and the suspension/brakes/chassis are the same. The 1st gen naked pegs have a slightly more relaxed position than the 1st gen SVS and 2nd gen SV variants which all share the same peg position. My 03 had no problems with getting parts since 95% of it was pretty much all 2nd Gen stuff. The main difference from 03 to 04+ was the subframe was a bit different which was good for people who wanted to upgrade the rear shock (you did not have to cut the battery box like you do for all 04+ bikes) and it was also the only year the Copper Red was offered. Outside of that (and the 2 plug setup the later bikes got in what 07?) it was pretty much all the same as far as I know. The one thing to look out for in 03 I believe was the tank had rust issues but it is covered under a recall. If it hasn't been done, then you get a brand new tank, if it has been done then nothing to worry about. BobSpelledBackward fucked around with this message at 20:07 on Apr 3, 2012 |
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Apr 3, 2012 20:05
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invision posted:I've got fairing stays on mine. What color bike do you have? You might talk me into parting with my fairings +stays... I can't remember the code, but the name of the color is "Candy Sonoma Red".
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Apr 7, 2012 07:24
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Lord_ExDeath posted:I can't remember the code, but the name of the color is "Candy Sonoma Red". I have blue ones. Make an offer.
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Apr 7, 2012 07:33
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Endless Mike posted:$2000-3500 depending on year and such. Maybe as high as $4500 for a low-miles last year SF. Also, $3000-3500ish will get you one with ABS.
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I have had less then good luck with 99 Sv so far this season. It decided at the end of last season that it didn't want to start anymore. Had it picked up and replaced spark plugs and cleaned the carbs. Went to pick it up and it started but once it got to 5k~ rpm it just bogged, even with the throttle wide open it barely made power. Back to the shop it went and turned out to be a loose coil connection, picked it up a few days later and went for a great 3+ hr ride without any issues. Today I went out after work and after about 50~ miles I noticed my speedo cluster would die intermittently, so time to turn around and head back home. I get about 3/4ths of the way home when at a red light everything just dies. Thankfully I was right next to a restaurant and was able to push it to the parking lot. I let it sit for a min and try again, still nothing. No lights, no instruments, even the lovely blue led lights that the PO had on didn't work. I figure it's a loose connection somewhere but being the new rider I am of course I don't have any tools under my seat. Since the bike didn't come with the tool kit, does anybody have a spare they would like to sell? Or at least suggestions about what I should keep on the bike at all times? I call for a tow, and the guy lets me poke through his tool bag. Sadly he didn't have any allen wrenches in there, oh well. Get home eventually and after we get the bike off the back of the truck and settle up I try again. What do you know it starts right up. Turns out the positive terminal on my battery was just about rattled out. I tightened that up and everything seems to be okay now... is there anything else that could have contributed to the issue that I should double check? While having to pay for a tow home for a stupid loose screw was a stern lesson to learn the tow dude was hilarious and turns out he rides a CBR 1000. He cut me a break on the mileage charge and wouldn't accept a tip. I also learned you can tow a bike with the cross style tow trucks, an exciting day to say the least.
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So this is kind of embarrassing: I changed the oil in my 08 SV for the first time (changed it before on other bikes) but discovered that the drain plug has a slow leak. It was likely a little under-torqued (a little beyond hand-tight) when I installed it with a new sealing washer and I've since torqued it up to the value in the manual. However it continues to leak if it's been standing for a few hours. Should I pull out the bolt and change the oil again, or is there any way to fix this without wasting new oil?
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Apr 16, 2012 01:57
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Back it out partially, clean the mating surfaces with an aggressive solvent, apply RTV, tighten up again.
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Apr 16, 2012 02:01
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I switched from 5w40 to 15w40 and my engine has a bit of buzz through the handlebars and pegs around 5-6k now. Is this normal? Bike seems to still haul rear end... Also, nerding hard: 
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Xovaan posted:Also, nerding hard: A slight warning might be in place here: -Do not think of QDM17 while driving. -There are no jump-pads on the road. -Most motorcycles simple crash if you try to strafe-jump them. (Try the Urban Terror TC)
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Apr 16, 2012 09:50
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Do not ride if you have quad damage!
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Apr 16, 2012 15:14
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MotoMind posted:Back it out partially, clean the mating surfaces with an aggressive solvent, apply RTV, tighten up again. Ok, I think this mystery might be solved - I had read a guide that says to use M12 crush washers on the drain plug, and I bought M12 lock washers which apparently are not the same thing.
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Apr 16, 2012 20:07
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Most definitely not the same thing... looks like another oil change is in order?
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Apr 16, 2012 20:39
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Xovaan posted:I switched from 5w40 to 15w40 and my engine has a bit of buzz through the handlebars and pegs around 5-6k now. Is this normal? Bike seems to still haul rear end... Unless you under/over filled the oil or something, it's in your mind.
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the walkin dude posted:Most definitely not the same thing... looks like another oil change is in order? Yes, unless you want to gently set the bike down on a blanket. YMMV, not sure where your crank vent hose goes. You could also just drain the oil into a clean plastic jug and fill it right back.
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MotoMind posted:Yes, unless you want to gently set the bike down on a blanket. YMMV, not sure where your crank vent hose goes. I bet you could take the old one out, cork it with something, replace the washer, and put it back on if you're fast enough without losing much at all.
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Can the SV experts give me an idea of a fair offer for this bike would be? I really want it, but the price seems incredibly high for a nearly 10 year old SV650 Thanks guys! http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/mcy/2960590303.html
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opengl128 posted:I bet you could take the old one out, cork it with something, replace the washer, and put it back on if you're fast enough without losing much at all. First I need to find a hardware place that sells crush washers, hopefully they'll also sell a spare plug bolt I can use.
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My 2001 SV just got its specs checked by a local shop. The guy texted me the specs: "rear cyl.ex: 008. int: .004, front cyl ex: 008 int: 004" are these good for the next 13k (32k on the bike)?
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the walkin dude posted:My 2001 SV just got its specs checked by a local shop. The guy texted me the specs: "rear cyl.ex: 008. int: .004, front cyl ex: 008 int: 004" That is the very tight end of the spec. You could probably run it for the next 13k but given that it's already apart I'd want them adjusted.
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opengl128 posted:I bet you could take the old one out, cork it with something, replace the washer, and put it back on if you're fast enough without losing much at all. Please record your efforts if you choose to do it this way. This could either go hilariously wrong or be drat impressive.
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How many of you clutchless upshift? I am gonna start practicing it today and was curious if you guys had any tips. Videos online don't really show the specifics. "Add pressure to the shifter, snap throttle, enjoy" seems to be the gist of it...
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Apr 17, 2012 21:02
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None. It adds nothing yet makes the bike jerk, especially 1 -> 2. Probably because I'm a dweeb who can't rev match.
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Apr 17, 2012 22:58
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KARMA! posted:None. It adds nothing yet makes the bike jerk, especially 1 -> 2. Gotta get back on the gas faster if it's jerking. Kinda counter-intuitive but that's how it is.
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Z3n posted:Gotta get back on the gas faster if it's jerking. Kinda counter-intuitive but that's how it is. THAT JUST MAKES THE JERK WORSE ARGH YOU KNOW NOTHING 
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Update: Success. Other than 2-3 being a bit rough, the other gears take it flawlessly. Now to figure out a time to wire in front turn signals!
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Xovaan posted:Update: Success. Other than 2-3 being a bit rough, the other gears take it flawlessly. I used to do it occasionally on the SV1 because it was easier than using the clutch and trying to hang on at even 3/4 throttle at the same time. Mostly did it when I wanted to merge onto the freeways around here with 20 foot long onramps. I never really did it 1->2, just from 2 up.
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KARMA! posted:THAT JUST MAKES THE JERK WORSE ARGH YOU KNOW NOTHING Shut the throttle less? 
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Z3n posted:Shut the throttle less? After a bit of fiddling today the answer seems to be more revs AND shut the throttle less. Go fig!
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sirbeefalot posted:I used to do it occasionally on the SV1 because it was easier than using the clutch and trying to hang on at even 3/4 throttle at the same time. Mostly did it when I wanted to merge onto the freeways around here with 20 foot long onramps. Yeah, I already have a hard enough time preventing false neutrals with this transmission.  But twice now I thought I hosed up sixth gear somehow because my gears wouldn't go any higher. Then it turned out I was already in sixth gear because I'm a bad. But it made me realize that I really would appreciate a 7th gear, that's for sure.
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I have a horrible, horrible time remembering what gear I am in on the highway and find myself going for the mystical 7th pretty frequently. I do check and reset my alarm 6+ times before I finally go to bed, so maybe I'm just nit-picky about some things. However put me on some twisties and I always know what gear I'm in. Must be something to do with the mindset.
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Yeah I know it's kind of expensive, but I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEQ58K5cPY
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Xovaan posted:But twice now I thought I hosed up sixth gear somehow because my gears wouldn't go any higher. Then it turned out I was already in sixth gear because I'm a bad. But it made me realize that I really would appreciate a 7th gear, that's for sure. Quite A Tool posted:I have a horrible, horrible time remembering what gear I am in on the highway and find myself going for the mystical 7th pretty frequently. look at you two posh assholes with your fancy 6th gear. It's the one thing that bugs me about the DRZ
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Well, I swapped out the washers without too much trouble. I'd originally bought an M12 bolt from the hardware store to plug up the hole but when I backed out the drain plug it looked like the thread would be too wide to fit properly. So I just quickly pulled it, changed washers and reinstalled; only lost about 12 oz of oil.
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