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Cross posting this from the bike buying thread. ------------- I've been following this ad for a month on craiglist, during which time this guy has dropped his asking price from $3200 to $2000. Does this sound like a decent deal? What maintenance items should I ask him about given the mileage of 22,000? 
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Considering I just paid $2900 in Canada for one which isn't in as good of shape, I'd say so  .It seems kind of suspicious if he's trying to dump it for a quick $2000, actually. Did he drop it directly from $3200 to $2000 or gradually? If the bike is in good order, $2000 bucks seems like a goddamn steal. Grimes fucked around with this message at 08:43 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Sep 3, 2012 08:34
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Grimes posted:Considering I just paid $2900 in Canada for one which isn't in as good of shape, I'd say so He's dropped it to $2900 and $2500 in the interim. I think I'll give him a text tomorrow and go check it out. Dammit, I don't want two motorcycles.
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Sep 3, 2012 08:59
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Yes you do. You'll thank yourself profusely. Then you'll go out and get a third.
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Sep 3, 2012 15:37
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I took a ride last night and when filtering past some traffic my shifter decided to abandon ship which was needlessly exciting for a few seconds. Looking at it the screw that holds the shifter in had worked itself loose. I've got it back in but I can't tell if there's supposed to be a bolt on the far side securing it on or not. So, anyone on here with a K4+ model who can confirm or deny this? This is a (lovely phone camera) picture of it before I fastened it in to get me home again. I'm going to back it out again tonight and fill it with threadlock.  Link in case timg is being gay. Also I noticed that the shifter 'arm' looks bent, is this normal?  Link in case timg is being gay. To my knowledge the bike has never been down, at least there's no obvious scuffs on it anywhere. ReformedNiceGuy fucked around with this message at 14:13 on Sep 5, 2012 |
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Sep 5, 2012 13:59
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What's a good cheapskate way to upgrade the front forks while I'm redoing my fork seals? I've heard something about new springs/emulators but I don't know which ones to get for my weight or the riding I do which is almost entirely street. (k4) also, niceguy, i took a look on my bike and I didn't feel a nut on the other side of the shifter. However, I have an aftermarket one so I'm not sure if it'd be different from yours.
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Sep 6, 2012 01:30
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New springs and heavier fork oil are the cheapest way to improve your front suspension. Go to http://racetech.com/VehicleSearch , pick your SV650, and then click on "Calculate Spring Rates" and figure out what product you need.
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Sep 6, 2012 01:50
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the walkin dude posted:New springs and heavier fork oil are the cheapest way to improve your front suspension. Go to http://racetech.com/VehicleSearch , pick your SV650, and then click on "Calculate Spring Rates" and figure out what product you need. Are emulators something I should look into as well? Based on that site I should be looking at .8kg springs. Is there a method to figuring out how much heavier oil I should use or is that more of a trial and error sort of thing? Thanks for the info!
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Sep 6, 2012 02:03
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bladesamurai posted:Are emulators something I should look into as well? Based on that site I should be looking at .8kg springs. Is there a method to figuring out how much heavier oil I should use or is that more of a trial and error sort of thing? Thanks for the info! I used 15W fork oil, I think I found that number from SVrider.com and .95kg springs. No valve work. I am a big guy, probably 230LBs+ with gear and doing the front forks was the most amazing upgrade to my SV. It's like a different bike, total changed the cornering for the better. It feels so much more stable and planted. I also replaced my rear shock at the same time, you can use a ZX10 or ZX14(only for 210LBs or more) shock, I found mine on ebay for $60 or $70. Definitely the best upgrade for the bike, it probably hit me harder since I am so big but I love the bike more then ever.
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Sep 6, 2012 02:28
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ReformedNiceGuy posted:Also I noticed that the shifter 'arm' looks bent, is this normal? No that is not normal. My bike was recently forcibly moved to its side while parked and I have before and after pics. Unfortunately the after pics look just like that.
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Sep 6, 2012 02:28
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Cheers for the replies guys. However it turns out its more hosed than I thought, when I backed the bolt out again to put some thread lock in there it brought most of the thread out with it. Luckily it's still under warranty so I'm going to contact the dealer and see if I can get them to sort it for me 
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Sep 6, 2012 09:31
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bladesamurai posted:Are emulators something I should look into as well? Based on that site I should be looking at .8kg springs. Is there a method to figuring out how much heavier oil I should use or is that more of a trial and error sort of thing? Thanks for the info! I just did Race Tech springs/emulators, 15W fork oil, and ZX-10R rear shock yesterday. Give me a week to do some riding and I'll post more of an update.
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Sep 8, 2012 16:35
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Anybody ever get an FI light followed by a 4500RPM idle until the bike is restarted? My SV did this 3 or 4 times within the first 800 miles after I pulled it out of storage. It's been another 2000 or so and it started again, happening twice on the same 50 mile trip yesterday.
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Sep 8, 2012 16:54
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edit: nevermind
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Sep 10, 2012 02:12
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I got my first bike recently: an '03 SV650 with 40k miles on it. I'm the third owner of the bike, the first owner had it for 37k miles, and the second had it for 3k. The only thing I know about the first owner is that he made long distance trips often on it from San Jose to San Diego. The second owner kept the bike maintained fluid-wise, but near the end of his ownership he had it sitting in storage due to a wrist injury but took it out for a spin once a month or so. Since I don't know anything about bikes and have no frame of reference to judge if there's anything wrong, do you guys know of any common problems that might pop up around this kind of mileage/age? So far, the only thing I've had to do is adjust the play on the clutch lever, since it was about twice as much as what's specified in the service manual. Before I adjusted it, the clutch would engage the friction zone almost immediately after I started releasing the lever. I don't know how long the bike had been ridden like this so I'm guessing there might be some wear to the clutch plates as a result? To other SV owners out there, what does it feel like if you're going at speed, then close the throttle all the way, then open it up again? My bike doesn't transition very smoothly to open throttle again, and chokes for about a second before I feel a smooth acceleration again. My guess is that the clutch plates are worn and there's some slipping happening here but again I don't know anything about bikes. I think the dust covers on my forks are cracking, assuming the sv has covers and they're not actually the fork seals:  I don't feel any oil coming out of the forks, but should I be worried that the actual seals are going to go soon? Lastly, does anyone know if there's any aftermarket side panel covers for the SV? I'm talking about the black diamond piece here:  I read a post on svrider that says that I need a specific '03 side panel, which I can believe due to the weird subframe this year has. The previous owner said he had bought this part from bikebandit http://www.bikebandit.com/2003-suzuki-sv650-sv650k3/o/m147670#sch501101 1087545 (COVER,FRAME,L) 1024234 (SCREW) The part ended up not fitting and I noticed they had part #1087544 which looks identical but I'm not sure why they would list it twice in the '03 section. In any case, can someone confirm that the '03 needs the year specific side panel? I don't want to pay $50 for a little chunk of plastic, and I see some ebay listings for this side panel which say their panels work for 03-09 SV650. Alternatively, would any of you SV bros in the bay area be willing to let me try your side panel on my bike? yergacheffe fucked around with this message at 04:13 on Sep 10, 2012 |
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Sep 10, 2012 04:10
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bladesamurai posted:Are emulators something I should look into as well? Based on that site I should be looking at .8kg springs. Is there a method to figuring out how much heavier oil I should use or is that more of a trial and error sort of thing? Thanks for the info! So, after about 500 miles on the new springs/emulators... Commuting, they helped, but it was not revolutionary. It would be good if you plan to keep the bike long term. However, once you go to spirited canyon riding or the track, it was a night and day difference, major upgrade. Let me know if you have any specific questions!
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Sep 16, 2012 18:35
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xaarman posted:So, after about 500 miles on the new springs/emulators... I really need to do this on my commuter. Have ridden a few SV's with it done and really like it. For how many miles are on mine it could use a refresh anyways.
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Sep 16, 2012 23:57
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The cheapest I could find it was $220 here: http://www.motospecialties.com/store.asp?store=svraceshop&level=type1&type=suspension&type1=suspension SV Race Shop is ran by the local Ducati dealership here in Omaha... they also give a 5% military discount. I'm 5'8" 170 lbs and went with .9 springs and 15w oil as a compromise between street and track.
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Hi guys, thanks to a lowside my 2006 SV650N needs a new radiator. I've found a 2003/04 model radiator for sale online in NZ and I was wondering if it would fit since the frame is much the same, or what sort of modifications would need to be made. Any help would be appreciated, even some sources for purchasing them. Incidentally, I'm drat glad I purchased frame sliders for the thing. They saved it from a lot more damage in the crash. Just a few cosmetic scratches and dings, replace the handlebars & radiator and she's good to go 
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Sep 19, 2012 10:31
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My 2003 SV had an extraordinarily wide radiator. I guess the 2004 does as well, if you call it the 2003-2004 model radiator. If you're fine with that (google up 2003-2004 sv's), then go for it. If not, go with the 2005+ radiators. The frame mounts should be the same nevertheless of 2nd-gen year. Sliders should be good to protect them, as long as they're Motosliders.
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Sep 20, 2012 01:25
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Also I think Delkelvic? makes aftermarket radiators that are basically the same design as stock. I picked one up after my stock one got mangled in a crash and it's worked great. I'm not sure if that's easier or harder for you to get but it's another option.
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yergacheffe posted:I got my first bike recently: an '03 SV650 with 40k miles on it. I'm the third owner of the bike, the first owner had it for 37k miles, and the second had it for 3k. The only thing I know about the first owner is that he made long distance trips often on it from San Jose to San Diego. The second owner kept the bike maintained fluid-wise, but near the end of his ownership he had it sitting in storage due to a wrist injury but took it out for a spin once a month or so. Dust seals cracking is ok. The seals are buried under there and probably fine, especially if you're not noticing any oil on the fork legs. The 03 does have a different side panel, for exactly the reason you mention - the one off subframe that that year had.
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What are some good handguard options for stock gen2 naked handlebars? It's getting colder and my hands were miserable last winter even with heated grips. I've read that the stock DL650 handguards are a good fit but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with those or any other brands. Thanks!
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Sep 24, 2012 16:02
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I have an S, so YMMV, but the previous owner of my bike had affixed some hand guards from a V-storm (or so he said). Might want to see if you can pick up some of those used.
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lowcrabdiet posted:What are some good handguard options for stock gen2 naked handlebars? It's getting colder and my hands were miserable last winter even with heated grips. I've read that the stock DL650 handguards are a good fit but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with those or any other brands. Thanks! I know you want other options but the Vstrom guards worked great for me last winter down to about 13-14f. Most guards should work though as long as the insert fits the end of the handlebar and you can make it work with all the controls on the bar. I may go with something larger this year.
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NitroSpazzz posted:I know you want other options but the Vstrom guards worked great for me last winter down to about 13-14f. Most guards should work though as long as the insert fits the end of the handlebar and you can make it work with all the controls on the bar. I may go with something larger this year. If the Vstrom guards work well, then they're fine by me. They seem to be one of the cheaper options anyway. Thanks!
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Thanks bladesamurai, I've ordered one from Delkevic UK and it's heading my way now from (surprise surprise) China! Looking forward to getting the beastie back on the road. Now I've got to continue shopping for frame sliders, handlebars, mirrors, levers... Oh the humanity!
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So after installing a givi top rack and case I find that the givi side racks are no longer available and the swmotech sideracks apparently won't work with the givi top. Has anyone here made it work or maybe know where to get a givi side rack? Edit- Or if not can anyone suggest a larger set of soft bags that will work? It's a 2004 naked if it matters. kenny powerzzz fucked around with this message at 04:42 on Oct 3, 2012 |
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Oct 3, 2012 04:05
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My SV650 (99 naked) is coming up on it's 60k mile service. Anything special I should thing about doing other than the usual oil, flush brakes, lube chain, wash?
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NitroSpazzz posted:My SV650 (99 naked) is coming up on it's 60k mile service. Anything special I should thing about doing other than the usual oil, flush brakes, lube chain, wash? Isn't a valve clearance check due every 15k miles?
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So when I try to explain to non-bikers why I find riding a motorcycle so fun I try and explain power to weight ratio. 400 lbs wet + 160 lbs me = 560 lbs ***** 560 lbs / 70 Hp = 8.00 lbs per Hp Porsche 911 GT3 (996) mk1 - 8.00 2006 Lotus Exige GT3 - 8.00 C6 Corvette - 7.95 Any other cars to compare the acceleration of my girl bike to? edit: took out the word common djfooboo fucked around with this message at 18:03 on Oct 4, 2012 |
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Oct 4, 2012 17:44
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I don't know what your definition of common is, but a DB9 should be right around that.
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djfooboo posted:So when I try to explain to non-bikers why I find riding a motorcycle so fun I try and explain power to weight ratio. Stupid to admit to or even do, I know, but I dragged a GT3 on a main road in Houston because I was in a DGAF mood that day and he couldn't keep up (to my Ninja 650  )I'm usually a pretty reserved rider, but that was a particularly lovely day at work and it made me feel good to 'beat' such an expensive vehicle, driven by some bro lookin guy, with my used, $4K bike.
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Oct 5, 2012 19:20
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The best is when you accelerate normally and you see other people trying to race your lazy shifting. 
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Oct 6, 2012 04:36
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Xovaan posted:The best is when you accelerate normally and you see other people trying to race your lazy shifting. Being the unsuspecting winner in a race i didn't even know I was in is always great.
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Nobody has tried to race my 636. Or it's that I haven't noticed anybody trying to as I energetically slash a path to and from work (I hate any sort of dawdling in rush hour traffic). But it's silly how this thing jumps way, way ahead from the masses of cars at a stoplight when I'm not even trying.
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Oct 7, 2012 02:38
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If you're ever in NorCal I'll let you take my B12 for a spin. z3n told me the previous owner told him that it put down a 10.1 before he did the piston kit, exhaust, and dynotune.  
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Oct 7, 2012 02:49
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the walkin dude posted:Nobody has tried to race my 636. Or it's that I haven't noticed anybody trying to as I energetically slash a path to and from work (I hate any sort of dawdling in rush hour traffic). But it's silly how this thing jumps way, way ahead from the masses of cars at a stoplight when I'm not even trying. Watch the roll-ons, that's where I've lost to cars on a bike before. 
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So, my 2002 sv650s was stolen from me at work during a night shift a couple days ago. Good news is that the very next day the police found someone (not sure if it was the original thief or not) riding around on it 100ft away from where it was stolen! Haven't had time to inspect all the damage, but the wire harness next to the ignition switch was cut, and the plastic side panels under the seat were ripped out. I'm trying to figure out how they were able to get it started without the key - I was under the impression that there's a resistor in the ignition switch so if you were to try and hotwire it it would fry the ignition control unit.
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Nope, all the key does is complete a circuit. If your wires aren't properly routed, it's pretty easy to get to the necessary wires and splice them together. compassion edit: Glad you got your bike back though!
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