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rob_scott92
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
Hey guys, thought i might aswell whore some pictures of my new beast. picked it up on friday, done just over 400 miles on it since. Its soo nice to ride Very Happy
This is where it started ;-

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=227574

I restricted it myself on saturday, got the washers made for a fiver Wink I was a little dissapointed at first as top speed is similar to the 350 on a really good day, after 80 there isnt really much there but will sit at 90 happily when it gets there. Also, it wont be straining the engine as much as the 350 so im happy with that.

So onto the piccys
https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0358.jpg

https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0354.jpg

https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0357.jpg
One of the previous owners obviously thought this was cool, personally i thinkits a bit cheesy so gonna try and remove it, along with the one on the other side Rolling Eyes

https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0353.jpg

https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0351.jpg

So, opinions welcome Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:05 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Re: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
rob_scott92 wrote:
https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/rob_scott92/New%20bike%20-%202001%20Suzuki%20Sv%20650%20s/IMG_0351.jpg
So, opinions welcome Thumbs Up

EEK! Crash hat, three foot off the deck, on pillion seat, on bike, leaning over on side stand!
Sorry... transfixed, all I see is hat about to fall....... Shocked
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Re: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
Teflon-Mike wrote:

EEK! Crash hat, three foot off the deck, on pillion seat, on bike, leaning over on side stand!
Sorry... transfixed, all I see is hat about to fall....... Shocked

happened to you before has it Laughing iv sat my helmet there before too to have a smoke, did my head in had to put it on the floor (me being jinxed)
bike looks sweet bud Thumbs Up for feck sake dont drop it.
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PostPosted: 17:15 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Re: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
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happened to you before has it Laughing


Saw my friends brand new Arai hit the deck after leaving it there.

I'll not be making the same mistake
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hook mine over the front brake reservoir, nice and secure Thumbs Up



Looks a pretty tidy curvey that, and the sticker is nothing a hairdryer and some patiance won't sort out Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:41 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
siged ! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:42 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice mate Very Happy Very Nice,

Well chuffed for you mofo!
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hang mine down off the right mirror, it's not going anywhere.
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PostPosted: 19:51 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice.

I was thinking about getting a naked one of them myself for my commute. how are they to ride?

I hand my lid off the handlebar, since i don't have mirrors Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Re: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
rob_scott92 wrote:

I restricted it myself on saturday, got the washers made for a fiver Wink I was a little dissapointed at first as top speed is similar to the 350 on a really good day, after 80 there isnt really much there but will sit at 90 happily when it gets there. Also, it wont be straining the engine as much as the 350 so im happy with that.


Are you sure you haven't slightly over-restricted it? I believe the difference in weight between your SV and my SFV are pretty minimal yet mine will do over 100mph (on a private road, of course) with the 33bhp ECU fitted, despite being more draggy as it's naked not faired.

There is also the possibility that you're a bit, erm, heavier than I am but I'm 6'4 and 13.5st.
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PostPosted: 22:52 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds quite heavily restricted to me!

Ive restricted a couple of these and they will all pull to the ton, they just go a bit flat higher up in the revs.

Nice bike though!
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tef wrote:
EEK! Crash hat, three foot off the deck, on pillion seat, on bike, leaning over on side stand!
Sorry... transfixed, all I see is hat about to fall.......


haha! Started doing that when i put it down on a load of ants once Laughing I'll never be doing THAT again Embarassed
Brake reservoir is a good idea though Thumbs Up

Covdude.... Rob snot??? Yeah coz ive never heard that before Rolling Eyes Just to confirm, i didnt put the stickers on, just so we're clear on that... it wasnt me! Laughing
Mr Dunkable wrote:
I was thinking about getting a naked one of them myself for my commute. how are they to ride?


Really nice to ride tbh, had my first tankslapper the other night in that really heavy rain, combination of me putting on too much power too soon, rain, and that shiny tarmac stuff Shocked Its all about learning with a new bike though eh.

Nexus Icon wrote:
Are you sure you haven't slightly over-restricted it?


That is a possibility its over restricted. i got the washers made up using measurements off the sv650 forum, the i.d was meant to be 18.41mm, they could only do 18mm but didnt think that would make much difference....would it? Shocked
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There is also the possibility that you're a bit, erm, heavier than I am but I'm 6'4 and 13.5st.


I'm 6'4 but only 12 stone Sad lost a fair bit of weight since i started working in a kitchen (should be the other way round, i know!) awkward hours means i miss tea and then just snack afterwards.

Im happy with it anyway, pursuit vehicle or not Laughing
I am terrified of dropping it, even basic maintenance like checking the oil and lubing the chain is a bitch! i was gonna get some crash bungs for it but i'd have to chop the lower fairings which i dont wanna do
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PostPosted: 23:12 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
rob_scott92 wrote:
That is a possibility its over restricted. i got the washers made up using measurements off the sv650 forum, the i.d was meant to be 18.41mm, they could only do 18mm but didnt think that would make much difference....would it? Shocked


That will be why!

Get some made in the correct diameter. Doesnt sound like a great place if they could only do it in a round figure. (used to work with CNC/lathes).

Yes it will make a difference.
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PostPosted: 23:38 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dammit! You SURE it'll be able to do 100? with just less than half a mm???

I'll put the word out and see if i can get some more done somewhere else, might just leave it tbh. If im gonna swap washers i may aswell just leave them out alltogether! its a bit of a ball ache to do again Confused

Good to know though Thumbs Up

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Used to?....... Razz
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PostPosted: 23:41 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Actually... Suppose i could just take them out and file down the holes a bit, wont be much obviously but i assume i'd have to keep the hole as circular as it is at the mo (if that makes sense Laughing )
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PostPosted: 00:27 - 31 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
rob_scott92 wrote:
Dammit! You SURE it'll be able to do 100? with just less than half a mm???

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(used to work with CNC/lathes).

Used to?....... Razz


All the restricted ones ive ridden will do it.

Yes i stupidly left the firm.
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 31 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
rob_scott92 wrote:
Actually... Suppose i could just take them out and file down the holes a bit, wont be much obviously but i assume i'd have to keep the hole as circular as it is at the mo (if that makes sense Laughing )

Probably best to file off 18mm, just to be sure Wink
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 31 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
inb4 you'll get bored quickly.


oh wait Laughing

Had a blue W reg one, was alright after coming back up from a 125. Did get boring fast but sounds like you love it!

I had the front wobble, not so much a tank slapper, just a really long fast constant bar wobble after hitting a little rut in the road at 110 Rolling Eyes Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 01 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've not had a tank slapper on mine yet, but it has 'shook it's head at me' a couple of times, the biggest was when it hit a catseye when I was winding on and moving out to overtake. Twisted Evil It got the old ticker going a bit but everything was fine Thumbs Up



Looking more closely at the pictures, it's had the exhaust chopped already and the standard can re-fitted to sell, this makes fitting a can a 10 min job at the most... DO IT!!! Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 01 Sep 2011    Post subject: Re: My most recent purchase Reply with quote
Looks nice, I do quite like the curvy models to be honest, frame doesn't look as boring as mine.

Teflon-Mike wrote:

EEK! Crash hat, three foot off the deck, on pillion seat, on bike, leaning over on side stand!
Sorry... transfixed, all I see is hat about to fall....... Shocked


Sorry Mike, I just had to post my version haha.
https://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6466/winnerx.jpg
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 06 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry about the delay guys, been busy with work and shizz Rolling Eyes

Well... i decided to take the restrictors out and measure the diametre to see how far out they were. Got them out easy enough, things are so much easier once you know what you're doing arent they Laughing

Got them out, turns out instead of 18.41mm they were in fact 16mm! Shocked That explains it! I filed them both down as close as i could, chucked them back in and now it feels much better. Will go up to 90 easily enough, ducked my head down the other day and i can confirm for the first time, i have made it into triple figures Very Happy Not being stupid or anything, havent done it since just wanted to see if my workmanship has worked. All on private roads ofcourse Wink

Cheers for the comments guys, i am pleased with it Twisted Evil
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Sorry Mike, I just had to post my version haha. https://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6466/winnerx.jpg


Oh no, dont go giving tef nightmares now! Laughing

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Looking more closely at the pictures, it's had the exhaust chopped already and the standard can re-fitted to sell, this makes fitting a can a 10 min job at the most... DO IT!!!


I am tempted but since i've bought it etc. im a little skint Sad My restrictions up in may and i feel fitting a new exhaust at the same time would be cool, bit of a present to myself for doing so well Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 08 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
The SV650 is truly a work of beauty and I'm liking the pricing of them. Great looking bikes, gentlemen. Truly.
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PostPosted: 21:08 - 08 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
The helmet on the seat i can live with...it's the gloves in helmet.....think of the fly guts maaaan. Sick
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PostPosted: 23:43 - 08 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
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The helmet on the seat i can live with...it's the gloves in helmet.....think of the fly guts maaaan.


Thats nothing, you should've seen my jacket after a ride the other day, i swear, i pulled up, took my helmet off and amognst the mass of guts 2 wasps were hanging on my jacket Laughing Suppose on the plus side, at least they didnt explode Wink
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