The Official SV Thread... SV650 - Page 2

disconnected · 06-23-2008, 05:40 PM

I just mounted a pair of Pirelli Diablo Stradas. They are listed as "HIgh Milege Sport"

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Originally Posted by Mz660

What other tire options are there that will give you more miles?

disconnected · 06-23-2008, 05:42 PM

I have a 07 Gsxr shock in the Garage, I havent installed it yet, but Im looking forward to it, Im also going to throw some Sonic Springs up front..

greg

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Originally Posted by a1fa

There are many SV threads out there. I loved mine. Perfect bike.

You may look into replacing those front forks and rear suspension. It will come under a grand and you will appreciate it much more.

disconnected · 06-23-2008, 05:43 PM

I would recomend the 650s, I bought my SV for that reason, I have a couple buddies that are Wera Expert racers on SV650's and they swear by them on the track....

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Originally Posted by Skippii

If I want a sporty bike with insane midrange that's great on the track, should I get an SV650, SV1000, TL1000R, TL1000s, or DL1000?

Iron socks · 06-23-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by disconnected

I dig the Yeller ones....

yeah yellow is good

disconnected · 06-24-2008, 04:26 PM

Nice bike!, how do you like the exuast, im thinking about getting a M2 Carbon Hi Mount for mine....

Aceldama · 06-25-2008, 01:06 PM

Just checking in.

steve3b3 · 06-25-2008, 07:46 PM

I bought an '01 that was set up for racing back in April.

I've come to be very impressed with the bike. It's a fun bike to ride at the track, and I've been wishing I could have found one that is streetable. It's nimble, and pretty much has the same torque curve as my ST1300, without the drag of 40 more HP.

I'm running a basically stock front suspension, with the exception of RaceTech emulators, and am planning on trying some mods to get the front to not dive so much on heavy breaking.

I don't think I could have picked a better learning tool for a novice racer.

Steve

disconnected · 06-28-2008, 11:57 AM

anybody have any info on the shock they are running out back. I just bought a 07 GSXr shock, but have not installed it yet, I was wondering if I should just dump the big $$$$ on a Penske..

greg

grandelatte · 07-08-2008, 09:21 PM

just finished painting my sv. it took me 5 days to complete this project! next, i need an aftermarket can and a fender eliminater.

BEFORE

AFTER

disconnected · 07-09-2008, 03:21 PM

wow, thats nice!

Dr J · 07-09-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by disconnected

I often avg 57 MPG. I was really surprised by this.... but if im out for a spirited ride, Ill get in the mid 40's

greg

wow, I'm happy with my 43 mpg average on my 2005 SV1000S (and that's a 3 mpg improvement after my last dyno/powercommander session)

I have heard the 650 didn't get any better mpg than my 1K... guess that guy needs to do some tuning or check his motor's mechanics.

650VTwin · 07-10-2008, 07:29 AM

06 SV650 naked here. I love it. Bridgestone BT-021s are great replacement tires. I will do the Race Tech cartridge emulators sometime over the winter. Holeshot mirror extenders are the only other mod I've done. I get around 50-52 mpg on most tanks -- mainly on backroads.

cantseejack · 07-10-2008, 08:28 AM

Ah, an SV thread.

My NYC-area 2001 has about 19k miles on it... I'm loving every minute of it.

grandelatte · 07-10-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by disconnected

wow, thats nice!

thanks, it's a miracle what rust-oleum cans can do.

grandelatte · 07-10-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr J

Quote:

Originally Posted by disconnected
I often avg 57 MPG. I was really surprised by this.... but if im out for a spirited ride, Ill get in the mid 40's

wow, I'm happy with my 43 mpg average on my 2005 SV1000S (and that's a 3 mpg improvement after my last dyno/powercommander session)

I have heard the 650 didn't get any better mpg than my 1K... guess that guy needs to do some tuning or check his motor's mechanics.

i'm consistently getting 57mpg, too, on my commute. but there are many that are getting over 60mpg. i guess the fuel injection on the 2nd gen gets better mpg. check out the following thread.

http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=75906

06-24-2008, 04:26 PM	#20
disconnected ^OP ultra runner Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Oddometer: 5,857	Nice bike!, how do you like the exuast, im thinking about getting a M2 Carbon Hi Mount for mine.... __________________ .

06-28-2008, 11:57 AM	#23
disconnected ^OP ultra runner Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Oddometer: 5,857	anybody have any info on the shock they are running out back. I just bought a 07 GSXr shock, but have not installed it yet, I was wondering if I should just dump the big $$$$ on a Penske.. greg __________________ .

07-08-2008, 09:21 PM	#24
grandelatte Consistently Inconsistent Joined: Mar 2007 Location: league city (s.e. houston) Oddometer: 71	just finished painting my sv. it took me 5 days to complete this project! next, i need an aftermarket can and a fender eliminater. BEFORE AFTER __________________ 03 F650CS (commuter) 96 GL1500SE (Touring and weekend fun) gone but not forgotten 07 XL1200L, 09 EX250, 72 CB750, 02 SV650S (totaled by an idiot cager) .... and others

07-09-2008, 03:21 PM	#25
disconnected ^OP ultra runner Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Oddometer: 5,857	wow, thats nice! __________________ .

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06-25-2008, 01:06 PM	#21
Aceldama Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Oddometer: 90	Just checking in.

06-25-2008, 07:46 PM	#22
steve3b3 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: MA Oddometer: 285	I bought an '01 that was set up for racing back in April. I've come to be very impressed with the bike. It's a fun bike to ride at the track, and I've been wishing I could have found one that is streetable. It's nimble, and pretty much has the same torque curve as my ST1300, without the drag of 40 more HP. I'm running a basically stock front suspension, with the exception of RaceTech emulators, and am planning on trying some mods to get the front to not dive so much on heavy breaking. I don't think I could have picked a better learning tool for a novice racer. Steve

07-10-2008, 07:29 AM	#27
650VTwin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 275	06 SV650 naked here. I love it. Bridgestone BT-021s are great replacement tires. I will do the Race Tech cartridge emulators sometime over the winter. Holeshot mirror extenders are the only other mod I've done. I get around 50-52 mpg on most tanks -- mainly on backroads.

07-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#28
cantseejack woop woop Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Crooklyn Oddometer: 76	Ah, an SV thread. My NYC-area 2001 has about 19k miles on it... I'm loving every minute of it.