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The sv650 is a pretty popular bike.... And that's why I just bought one! I know there are a couple other user on the forums that enjoy these bikes as track bikes, first bikes, and daily drivers. I just purchased a 2001 sv650. 23,000 miles. Bought it for$ 2100! It needs new tires, fork seal... Nothig too horribly major I know the sv is very customizable and I'd like to see what other going goon goons are doing with theirs. I'll post pics as soon as their is daylight. Post your stories so I know I didn't get a bum deal DA LIST! Captain Apollo - 2001 sv650s bone stock - Zenaida - 2002 SV650S 2000 Yamaha R6 frontend "Jim"-style speedometer SV-Racing parts rearset riser plates Motosliders frame and swingarm sliders Tech-Spec tank grips CF front fender & Vortex clipons (Which are upside-down so they clear the SV fairing) for the R6 frontend - PitViper - 2003 SV650s - djfooboo- 2007 sv650 nekkid - Captain Apollo fucked around with this message at 01:28 on Nov 17, 2008 |
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Nov 14, 2008 05:19
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! yeah I actually am. Was hers stock? What year?
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Nov 14, 2008 06:32
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What if we all post what year sv650 we have. Then I can update the first post and we can have an ongoing listing of who has what! Since I'm a new rider, I had the local expert motorcycle guru come take a look at the bike before I bought it. Here's why I got it for 2100... quote:the bad: I think I'm looking at around 500-800 bucks to fix it all.
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Nov 15, 2008 04:23
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So, here's a question for the experts. I noticed a lot of people mod the poo poo out of their SV. That's awesome. Since I have the following list of problems, should I buy "stock" replacements or go for something better. I'm a complete cycle newb so I don't even know wher to shop or how to spec everything out. Any help? quote:broken clutch lever Basically. Where do I find better/stock mirrors, turn signals, tires, and seats?
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Nov 17, 2008 01:30
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Z3n posted:
So..what do I search for? "aftermarket sv650 turn signals?" Is it that simple or do I can I find a place to research this stuff?
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Nov 17, 2008 02:06
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OMG. I just bought my first bike ever!!! Can't wait till I have enough Money to do the msf course and buy some gear. It'll be a couple months at this rate. Thank god in west Texas if it isn't 70 degrees I just have to wait a few hours for it to change!
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Nov 19, 2008 04:44
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Well, since buying the sv650, I've signed up for the MSF class this weekend! Now I'm going to go take some time today to try on some helmet and see how I like them! The guy who is housing my bike is going away this weekend. Do you think it'd be okay to leave it with me so that after the MSF I can use it to putter around a parking lot? It is my bike after all:D Captain Apollo fucked around with this message at 19:03 on Nov 20, 2008 |
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Nov 20, 2008 18:59
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Anybody think 120/70 17 tires would be a bad choice in the front? Is maxxis a good brand? What size should I look at for the rear tire? Any good brands for the SV to use?
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Nov 24, 2008 03:52
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And 160/60 for the rear, right?
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Nov 25, 2008 22:33
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Well I did some maintenance to my new(to me) sv650 tonight. Bought a Maxxis 120/70 17 front wheel and put it on today. I think it'll work just fine. Originally I was quoted at 150 bucks for the front tire. Then I called and bitched and it went down to 99.95 instantly! Haha! http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Katana-SV650-CARBON-LEVERS/dp/B0013L1BMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1226884132&sr=8-1 Just ordered the last set of those levers. Hopefully the carbon fiber works/looks cool. My clutch lever is all sorts of gay currently. I need a new clutch adjuster. Mine is completely broken. That's probably my next immediate fix. My kickstand lets the bike go SO FAR OVER. It is seriously the learning tower of sv650. Everytime I get off the bike I feel like it's going to tip over. Gotta figure out whats making it do that. Lots of little small things to figure out, but they're easily handled projects  Putting a new back tire on Friday!
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Nov 26, 2008 06:05
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Well, today I went to get my bike for the first time in my own truck and have it in my own possession. It was previously in somebody elses shop. I've never ridden it. Today I loaded it up into my truck and drove 30 miles towards my house when I stopped and got gas. After I filled the bike up(2.2 gallons?!?) I promptly broke the ignition key off into the gas tank. What a loving horrible day. But it gives me time to get a new back tire on, new clutch levers, and the new straight gear shifter on before I really do any riding. Yuck, I was really looking forward to riding on this holiday break!
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Nov 27, 2008 04:59
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nope. Today was the first ray I had the key in my hand. I think the key had been bent and rebent before I got my ha ds on it. It's locksmith time I guess! Ugh
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Nov 27, 2008 09:41
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Okay I'm just about ready to pull my hair out. Tonight I FINALLY GET IT HOME. I have two new brand new keys. The locksmith pulled the key out and made two copies. I get it home tonight and the bike refuses to turn over. I tried several times to start it, eventually making the start barely even click. I checkd everything damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sigh. I'm really starting to think this sv is haunted. I guess tomorrow I'm grabbing a battery tender and learning how to charge up a bike(never done it before) I'm sure I'll find out I need a center stand or something else I don't have. Ideas?
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Nov 30, 2008 05:28
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Right on. I've been charging it since about 8:30 this morning. Seat removal was fun and easy  How long do I let this bad boy charge before I try starting it again? And lets do a startup checklist for my newb self. Fuel Ignition Nuetral Engine Kill Switch Clutch (making sure the sidestand is fully up) Anything newb mistake I might be doing, or any sv trick I might try?
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Nov 30, 2008 16:23
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got it running! Won't stay running though. If I let the throttle close or let the rpms drop while shifting it stalls. Where's the idle screw on a 1st ten sv?
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Nov 30, 2008 20:19
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Cool. Is that black screw cased in a plastic housing? I didn't think it would be that one because its so easily flexible. I'll give her a try later. After running around for an hour today, stalling at low rpms, I tried to start her up after about a 3 hour rest. She barely starts, after a couple unsuccessful tries. Then when she does start and I try to put her in first, the engine grabs and the clutch seems to engage even though I'm holding it all the way down. Then it stalls out completely. I'm kinda hoping I didn't get really screwed on this bike. I'm sure I just need to clean the carbs or blah blah blah but I'd really just like to start riding. Minor projects are awesome, but only when I know what to do/how to figure it out! Can anybody help me diagnose my bike?
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Dec 1, 2008 02:03
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well I got the idle up to par. Now I have a new set of problems. Sometimes when I start the bike and put it In gear, the gears grind when putting it in first and will sometimes jp or stall the bike. I'll be holding the clutch IN the hole time. When I shut off the bike should I put it in neutral before I hit the killswitch? I seem to think my clutch isnt fully engaging. Randomly the bike will sometimes rev to 8000 rpm even when Im completely off the throttle. I ran a stop sign because the bike all of a sudden hit 8000 rpm in first gear. Rolling on he throttle and letting off cures it but it's still scary. And finally, sometimes the engine towards the front of the bike makes a loud pop. Can happen once or twice every minute or so and then doesn't happen until maybe the next time I run the bike. What's up with my haunted sv?
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Dec 3, 2008 06:18
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and yes I'm able to faithfully start it in the cold using choke. I seem to think the idle screw was set to 0 or something and prevented faithful starts. Or I could just be a newb and I love this thread!
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Dec 3, 2008 06:22
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LOL I have a leaky fork seal too
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Dec 3, 2008 19:36
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decided tonight I'm running on one cylinder! Then the other one kicks in and that's when I soil my pants. I always wondered why people made a big deal about 70hp. Now I'm afraid to run on 2 cylinders!!!
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Dec 4, 2008 06:12
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I think as long as the bike is consistent then I won't be afraid. Howwcer when I get used to the bike a certain way, and then all of a sudden I get a burst of speed, it throws me off guard.
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Dec 4, 2008 15:20
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Got the sv325 running on two cylinders again! However now it only has one problem. When riding around for a bit, choke off of course, I come to a complete stop at the stop sign. Even when I stop at the light for 10-20 seconds the idle speed of the bike is still 3000 rpm. It takes it a very long time for it to work itself down from there. But once it starts to drop it immediately drops to around 1,200rpm. Is this normal?
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Dec 9, 2008 01:51
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 Me and my sv
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Dec 11, 2008 01:36
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Well I'm on the same page with spiffness here. I'm trying to completely replace my turn signal lights. Front and back. I have a first gen sv650s. Can anybody point me in the right direction of what will work/be easy? The look of the light itself is secondary to getting new ones and having them fit properly. http://www.bikebandit.com/product/16420?mg=6803&t=1&td=1 or http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?item=MRX_LAT1 or http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170265087210&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=#ebayphotohosting What do I do 
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Dec 13, 2008 02:43
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Tentacle Party posted:YAY! Holy poo poo that's cool
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Dec 13, 2008 02:46
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yuck. I keep reading and searching svrider for ideas. What have you ended up doing zenaida or are you still in the hunt?
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Dec 13, 2008 03:36
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Zenaida posted:Sure thing, I'll try to remember to actually take some photos this time. I'm pretty concerned about visibility with these, so I'll be testing that out as thoroughly as I can as well. I can't tell you how interested I am in you doing this, posting pictures, and then me following your guide step by step
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Dec 16, 2008 02:00
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i do! I don't know how to take my lights off.
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Dec 22, 2008 03:26
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Stop editing! I go 5 days without seeing a new post, then I come back by and everybody has added pictures with an edit
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Dec 24, 2008 22:21
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My sv650 is my first bike. I honestly can't imagine starting on anything else. God I love it. I'd recommend the MSF course and THEN the sv650
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Jan 5, 2009 05:00
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Hrm! I want to email because I like to win, but I don't know what a lowering link does. :| Help me motorcycling internet!
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Jan 14, 2009 06:03
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What year is it?
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Jan 15, 2009 04:46
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Wow nice! Looks like it's in really good shape body wise! How many HP's do the stickers add?
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Feb 4, 2009 00:30
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This is ridiculous. I need to find replacement mirrors for my 2001 sv650s. I can't seem to find replacements anywhere. I've looked for OEM and aftermarket but can't find anything predating the second generation model. Can anybody help me out on this one? Ebay has proved to be useless.
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Feb 4, 2009 09:47
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I'm the only SV within 400 miles of here I got the award for the Bike that Leaned Over the Most  (okay not really, our club went and we got club awards, I'm posing with those )
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Feb 9, 2009 07:34
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Well back to the sv650s thread! I bought these today off a referral from an svrider.com poster. He says they're crap at high speeds, but so are my stockers and I just need a replacement set anyway. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/suzu...06153QQtcZphoto Also bought a set of Vortex Gas Cap and Base. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330305359120&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem= Up next are............. 1) New Rear tire (Power Pilots) 2) Zero Gravity or PUIG Double Bubble Wind Screen (opinions??) 3) Fender Eliminator and Tail Lights - Motrax has a good little license plate bracket with holes for turn signals, might grab that for $20 4) New Fork Seals 5) Motosliders Captain Apollo fucked around with this message at 03:50 on Feb 11, 2009 |
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Feb 11, 2009 03:47
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Well, to answer the gas cap question: Earlier in the thread, right when I bought my bike, my gas cap SEIZED my key with its ALMIGHTY GRIPS OF LOCKITUDE and thoroughly snapped the key off. Fast forward to last week, the gas cap, again, seized my key and I almost had it broken off, AGAIN. Has anybody looked at the vortex sliders? They come with a "base" and a "top" or puck or whatever. The top is replaceable so you don't have to order the whole set, just the top. Maybe it's overkill? Can anybody really tell me what double bubbles are supposed to do? Are they the intermediates between sport touring screens and stock?
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Feb 13, 2009 19:22
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Sitting in at 6'2" here... I guess I really need to find a friend that has a DB and check it out. I think the touring screens just look awful on the svs...but maybe they're worth it if I want to go 500 miles or more?
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Feb 13, 2009 19:39
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Swear to christ, whenever I stop having so many god damned problems with my sv I'm going to be a happy man. Latest failure, front spark plug grounds out while I'm doing 60 down a highway. I understand that it's drizzly outside, but I sware to god how big is that sparkplug drain hole that enough water gets in there to TAKE OUT AN ENTIRE CYLINDER. Yuck. On the other hand, whenever my key isn't getting stuck, my pivot bolt isn't being completely torn up requiring a new tap for the bolt, my engine not starting after sitting in 65 degree weather.....I absolutely love it. I can't help but think that I want to grab an 04 sv650 or something like that with fuel injection to stop all this stupid carburetor/sparkplug bullshit. All in all, I love my bike. I wouldn't have so many problems if it hadn't been abused by a previous owner.
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Feb 18, 2009 04:25
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