SV1000 info please.

[TimNorwich]

Hello there!

So basically, i'm looking into ?up?grading my bike in April (when my restricted liscence runs out).

I was, at first looking at 900 Fireblades, around the age 1998, however they all seem old/tatty with very high mileage.

In looking at bikes from dealers and private it seems i'd get alot more for my money buying a SV1000. They certainly look spectacular in the looks department too!

They have steering dampers, fuel injection, digi speedo, awesome tail lights.. All as standard.

A problem I may have is fitting onto the bike too, i'm a tall lad at about 6.2-6.3. I did however manage to fit on a GPZ500 for a year so as long as its no smaller than that.

However I need to know if there are any things to look out for? Im looking at getting a half-faired model.

Also if I'd be making a bad move buying a SV1000.


Thanks,

Tim.
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[BanditJeff]

I test rode one and found it as uncomfortable as hell. i'm 6'2" same as yerself.
Felt really cramped on it and all the weight was on my wrists.

Apart from that they are good bikes with a really punchy v twin.

[Luke_Retrofly]

SV1000 vs Back of car

SV1000 wins


I had one, was a great bike, I miss it now, great for doing everything from commuting to tracksdays, wheelies to knee down.

I reckon the bkini faring ones look ace too, sound awesome with after market cans too.

Dont mention the MPG though

[kat250]

[mark83]

If you're interested in an VTR firestorm, then I've got one for sale.

It's in good nick and I've just had it serviced.

It has to go as I've just bought a brand new Guzzi to go touring 2-up with the Mrs!!!

PM me if you're interested.
Mark

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[Handsome]

I loves mine I does and I whole heartedly recommend them...
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[Clanger]

I've not ridden one, but have a few mates that have, and they say they are the bees knees. I ride the 650 version, have 35" inside leg and until recently all has been well. Ideally would like a little more space between seat and pegs...but its doable.
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[_Will_]

I may be knowing of an svthou with some nice cans going cheap, lemme know if you want more info.

04
16k
Lowers (fairing)
Blue
Just serviced
£600 worth cans

£2700
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[Wilson123]

Finally an SV topic!

My Dad has an SV1000, in 6 years it's never caused him a single problem. The sound of an SV is orgasmic, it sounds like a purring cat it's not the most comfortable bike, but it's definitely not bad. I would only recommend not getting it if you're planning on doing like 100 miles a day on it :l

It's definitely powerful too, and speed isn't an issue, he was doing 160 the other day with me on the back. He's 6 ft and I've never heard him moan about it being uncomfortable
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[TimNorwich]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated... Hopefully before buying one I will be able to test ride it.

What sort of mileage are they good to?

Is maintenance fairly hassle free on them? From looking at pictures it looks like one half of the engine goes up under the seat, and the other half points towards the front wheel?

Many thanks!

Tim.
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[Luke_Retrofly]

Maintainance? Ha!

I never maintained mine, despite lots of shit wheelies, commuting and a track day, and still never had any problems, had it for almost 2 years, no chain and sprockets, no oil change, was still going fine at 20,000 miles. Someone stole it in the end, the jokes on them .

Oh yeah and it was running with no baffles and backfiring the whole time so the fuel injection was probably buggerd too.

Still no problems, bullet proof

[TimNorwich]

I didn't realise backfiring messed up the FI, I thought all the beefy zuasts on bikes backfired?

Are the aftermarket cans legal if they have baffles in and are BSAU stamped? My understanding is that they are still loud with the baffles in.
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[Luke_Retrofly]

Well it fucks up carbs, so /*shrug*/

Think it messes up the timings as well ,

I had a set of scorpions, one of the baffles actually flew out on a morning commute

[TimNorwich]

Thats what you told the police anyway
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