The Official SV Thread... SV650 - Page 69

Cortez · 09-08-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strog

Unfortunately it wasn't. The last year of the SV1000 was the first year that the SV650 had the option for ABS.

Cat0020 · 09-08-2012, 02:11 PM

Brakes, who needs them, they only slow you down.

Bama67 · 09-08-2012, 09:21 PM

Hi all, I am looking for a SV650 for a good price.

And I found one that is a 2007 with 10k miles, with ABS. It looks good from what I can tell, he says it needs nothing.
He is asking $4,000. It has a sargent seat, and rear cowl, and exhaust, other than that is stock. How is that price? I can't really find any ABS ones to compare it to.

Also, he has a leo vince exhaust on it, with no power commander. Is that bad for the engine? I know some stock bikes can run a slip-on with fueling changes and some can't. Thanks!

opmike · 09-09-2012, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama67

Hi all, I am looking for a SV650 for a good price.

And I found one that is a 2007 with 10k miles, with ABS. It looks good from what I can tell, he says it needs nothing.
He is asking $4,000. It has a sargent seat, and rear cowl, and exhaust, other than that is stock. How is that price? I can't really find any ABS ones to compare it to.

Also, he has a leo vince exhaust on it, with no power commander. Is that bad for the engine? I know some stock bikes can run a slip-on with fueling changes and some can't. Thanks!

Bone stock ~2007 SV's around here on the Gulf Coast seem to be selling for the high 3,000's without ABS. With the seat, ABS, and exhaust, I suppose 4K isn't unreasonable, but I'd see if he wants to haggle a bit. Inspecting the bike in person may allow you to find a few little niggles here and there.

The majority of SV owners with aftermaket slip-ons are running them without a PC. The engine probably won't be running as efficiently as it could, but I've yet to see any evidence of damage caused by not having one. You will notice a bit of popping when rolling off the throttle at times.

Bama67 · 09-09-2012, 02:49 AM

Sounds good, thanks Mike.

Buzzbomber · 09-12-2012, 06:49 PM

New SV650 owner here. I've been riding a borrowed SV occasionally for a while, anyway I liked the bike enough that the experience compelled me to score a cheap '99 with some suspension upgrades and a Yoshi full Ti/SS system off CL. I was expecting to find a beater when I went to look at it, but I can't believe how clean this thing is for a thirteen year old bike, and I can't wait to put some miles on it

. First impressions are that the pipe sounds great with a quiet insert and the suspension is night and day compared to the stock setup one I've ridden. Now to find some luggage...

Ohio_Danimal · 10-01-2012, 08:34 PM

Pictures from recent ramblings on my SV

D.T. · 10-01-2012, 08:47 PM

SV in it's natural habitats!

opmike · 10-01-2012, 09:26 PM

Damn, seeing those pictures reminds me of how much I need a better windscreen. The aftermarket POS the previous owner put on mine makes interstate speeds feel like a tornado.

Ohio_Danimal · 10-02-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opmike

Damn, seeing those pictures reminds me of how much I need a better windscreen. The aftermarket POS the previous owner put on mine makes interstate speeds feel like a tornado.

That's a Givi Sport Tour screen on mine, which has been discontinued by Givi.
Too bad, as it's a very well made, thick screen that fit perfectly, and holds up well to scratches.

discoganya · 10-02-2012, 10:59 AM

Any thoughts on a Gen I (1999-2002) SV650 v/s a Gen II (2002+) SV650?

Other that fuel injection, any other major changes? Do they ride differently? Different power delivery?

I like the looks of a Gen I... but I'm a little concerned with buying a 10+ year old bike.

Ohio_Danimal · 10-02-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discoganya

Any thoughts on a Gen I (1999-2002) SV650 v/s a Gen II (2002+) SV650?

Other that fuel injection, any other major changes? Do they ride differently? Different power delivery?

I like the looks of a Gen I... but I'm a little concerned with buying a 10+ year old bike.

Gen 2 SV are slightly physically a larger bike. I am 6'1" and felt cramped on my buddy's Gen1.

Gen2 made a touch more HP, but at this level, it makes litle difference.

Gen 2 has a bit larger fuel tank, greater range (I get around 55mpg unless hammering the highway into wind all day)

Here is the Wiki page with all the comparative dimensions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SV650

discoganya · 10-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the info and the link.

Do you think a 10-12 year old SV650 will start showing problems due to age? Even if the mileage is not too high (15k)?

Buzzbomber · 10-02-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discoganya

Thanks for the info and the link.

Do you think a 10-12 year old SV650 will start showing problems due to age? Even if the mileage is not too high (15k)?

I hope not, because I just picked this one up a couple weeks ago...

discoganya · 10-02-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbomber

I hope not, because I just picked this one up a couple weeks ago...

Nice looking SV :)

Can I ask how much you paid for it?

09-08-2012, 02:11 PM	#1022
Cat0020 El cheapo Joined: May 2002 Location: NW of Philly Oddometer: 4,873	Brakes, who needs them, they only slow you down. __________________ Mankind is doomed Chances favor the prepared mind.

09-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#1023
Bama67 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Enterprise, AL Oddometer: 127	Hi all, I am looking for a SV650 for a good price. And I found one that is a 2007 with 10k miles, with ABS. It looks good from what I can tell, he says it needs nothing. He is asking $4,000. It has a sargent seat, and rear cowl, and exhaust, other than that is stock. How is that price? I can't really find any ABS ones to compare it to. Also, he has a leo vince exhaust on it, with no power commander. Is that bad for the engine? I know some stock bikes can run a slip-on with fueling changes and some can't. Thanks! __________________ 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE (be still my beating heart) 2009 Kawasaki KLX250SF (brand new 4 year old leftover)

09-09-2012, 02:49 AM	#1025
Bama67 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Enterprise, AL Oddometer: 127	Sounds good, thanks Mike. __________________ 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE (be still my beating heart) 2009 Kawasaki KLX250SF (brand new 4 year old leftover)

09-12-2012, 06:49 PM	#1026
Buzzbomber Not Dr. Who... Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Betwixt Heaven and Hell Oddometer: 1,063	New SV650 owner here. I've been riding a borrowed SV occasionally for a while, anyway I liked the bike enough that the experience compelled me to score a cheap '99 with some suspension upgrades and a Yoshi full Ti/SS system off CL. I was expecting to find a beater when I went to look at it, but I can't believe how clean this thing is for a thirteen year old bike, and I can't wait to put some miles on it. First impressions are that the pipe sounds great with a quiet insert and the suspension is night and day compared to the stock setup one I've ridden. Now to find some luggage... Buzzbomber screwed with this post 09-12-2012 at 07:05 PM

10-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#1027
Ohio_Danimal Midlife Crisis Man Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (The Crooked River) Oddometer: 556	Pictures from recent ramblings on my SV __________________ Wisdom is age well spent. Anger is age, hell bent.

10-01-2012, 08:47 PM	#1028
D.T. One wheel wonder... Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Moneyapolis, MN Oddometer: 6,273	SV in it's natural habitats! __________________ "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." Robert A. Schuler

10-01-2012, 09:26 PM	#1029
opmike Choosing to be here. Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast, US Oddometer: 283	Damn, seeing those pictures reminds me of how much I need a better windscreen. The aftermarket POS the previous owner put on mine makes interstate speeds feel like a tornado.

10-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#1031
discoganya Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 132	Any thoughts on a Gen I (1999-2002) SV650 v/s a Gen II (2002+) SV650? Other that fuel injection, any other major changes? Do they ride differently? Different power delivery? I like the looks of a Gen I... but I'm a little concerned with buying a 10+ year old bike. __________________

10-02-2012, 11:41 AM	#1033
discoganya Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 132	Thanks for the info and the link. Do you think a 10-12 year old SV650 will start showing problems due to age? Even if the mileage is not too high (15k)? __________________

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