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'03 SV650, blue Bought used with 500 miles on it, almost stock aside from lowering links in the back. I removed those and stuck the stock links back on it. Now has 11,500 miles on it, and I've stuck frame sliders and swingarm sliders/spools on it. Also replaced the stock mirrors with Napoleon "Baren" bar end mirrors. It still has the factory tires on it, though that will change next spring.
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Jack the Smack posted:I think that has to do with the Throttle Retardant on certain SV bikes. I plan to install a Retarder Eliminator today or tomorrow. That only cuts horsepower a bit in first and second gear I believe, and even then it's not a massive difference.
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Dec 5, 2008 01:19
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I'll also throw in for the Motosliders camp. I put a set on my SV before I even rode it for the first time. I dropped the bike once when I didn't get the side stand down all the way while facing downhill after a bee flew up my jacket while riding, and I "helped" my bike fall on it's side twice, and both times there were no damage to anything expensive, wholly due to the motosliders.
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Feb 12, 2009 00:29
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Very nice, I have the exact same bike! Except mine has about 10k more miles, different mirrors, a tail light flasher, and frame sliders. By the way, frame sliders are a MUST on this bike. I have motosliders and they're great.
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Feb 18, 2009 03:19
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I pay like $230 a year for my 04 with State Farm in Wisconsin, full coverage. I also cancel my insurance during the winter so I really pay about half that.
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May 20, 2009 04:36
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dietcokefiend posted:Damnit I don't know what to do. There are non-crashed virgin sv650's in the 2500-3000 range with similar miles around my area. What is finding replacement parts like on a bike cobbled together? Is it nearly impossible? If you can afford a bike that hasn't been hosed up, and it seems like you are relatively new to riding, I would suggest not getting the frankenbike. Why spend hours/countless headaches sorting that thing out when you can just get something ready to ride and enjoy? If this wasn't your first bike and you were familiar with bike repair, I would say go for it... but that doesn't seem to be the case.
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May 27, 2009 03:02
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I've heard both the Corbin and the Seargent seats are good.. with a nod towards the Seargent I think.. I still have the stock seat myself although I really want to get rid of it. Anyways, I've heard the Suzuki gel seat is total crap.
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May 30, 2009 23:50
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Install new battery, problem solved.
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Jul 19, 2009 09:20
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Ambihelical Hexnut posted:PS: gently caress CARBS I AM NEVER BUYING A NON-FI BIKE AGAIN I'm a bad bike owner. Last fall I never winterized my 04 SV650... it sat in a garage with the battery in place, a half tank of gas, and no sta-bil or anything like that. This spring I charged the battery, changed the oil, and it started right up like it hadn't even been an hour since I last rode. I dunno if that's cause FI kicks rear end or just dumb luck, but I was pretty happy.
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May 29, 2010 00:42
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That's gotta be hell on your riding pants. confirm/deny?
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Jun 9, 2010 05:29
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benwards posted:I'm trying to decide between holding out for an FI sv650, or grabbing one of the slightly cheaper carbureted versions. FI: Coldstart? what's coldstart? Why do people keep talking about a choke? is that some weird sexual fetish or something? I think the 2003+ SVs look better than the older ones, but that's purely subjective.
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Had an off on my '04 SV650 a few weeks back, bike was totaled by insurance but I kept it. I need parts and/or suggestions for replacements. If you're selling anything let me know  Parts Needed: Fuel tank, blue Brake Fluid Reservoir Headlight & bracket Throttle tube, grip & the controls on the right hand bar. Rear tail plastics, left side Shifter mechanism Probably a left foot peg Left front turn signal Suggestions needed: Was leaning towards an aftermarket instrument panel.. would be nice to have an accurate speedometer. Suggestions for different bars Had Napoleon Bar End mirrors - they were OK, open to suggestions there. Open to suggestions on headlights, but I have to guess that I can get a stock one cheap Broke my left thumb and minor fracture in my right arm from sticking my arms out to break my fall, gear held up flawlessly though. `Nemesis fucked around with this message at 02:04 on Aug 11, 2013 |
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Aug 10, 2013 23:50
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Anyone selling a complete headlight and bracket for a 2nd gen naked?
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Jun 11, 2014 05:09
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MasterOSkillio posted:Just bought a 2008 sv650 a couple weeks ago, got it with 24k miles for 2k, one dent on the gas tank but otherwise good condition. It came with 520 conversion (sprockets + chain) Pazzo Levers, Suburban Machinery Type 2 handlebar, Stomp grips, and a Delkevic oil cooler. There's a dogbone on the rear suspension that can be replaced to lower the rear end, and the front can be lowered as well very easily. I dunno what it does to the suspension geometry though, but it's definitely a thing.
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Aug 12, 2014 00:01
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Would a speedometer cluster from a 2003 SV650S work on a 2004 SV650N?
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Mar 14, 2015 20:53
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time for a carburetor rebuild imo
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Apr 28, 2015 00:38
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In a wold of cargo vans, battery powered angle grinders, and hydraulic cutters, locks are merely a deterrent. Securing it inside of a locking structure, or a ground anchor are your best bets, otherwise this is why you have insurance. I own this chain and it's about as good as it gets. http://www.kryptonitelock.com/content/kryt-us/en/products/product-information/current-key/999492.html Be sure to loop it through the frame, try to avoid leaving a lot of slack, and avoid using the wheels as chaining points since those can be removed fairly easily. Edit: since it's not an high end bike or a supersport, your goal really only has to be this: be harder to steal than another bike. Thieves either want bikes that can be parted out efficiently and profitably, or something easy to steal. `Nemesis fucked around with this message at 03:04 on Aug 7, 2015 |
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Aug 7, 2015 03:01
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I believe the 03 has a carb, 04 is fuel injected
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Oct 4, 2015 04:50
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Are the motosliders the go to slider for SV's? They come recommended on svrider but I'm still trying to figure out how to parse the squid talk from the actual info over there They helped in my wreck, but the bike was still totaled. Woulda been worse off without them though.
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Nov 30, 2015 07:46
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Z3n posted:You get a front fender extender to really fix it. That's what I was gonna post
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bump to keep out of archives
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