September 23rd, 2014, 09:44 PM | #1 |
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Leaving again!
......not really though. I can't leave ninjette!
But I did get a 'new' motorcycle. Don't worry, I'm also going to try my best to keep my KLX250. Too much fun to sell. So let's get down with it. I got me a 2003 Suzuki SV650S for $2500 with 26k miles. What a bike! All the power one could need for the street. Stay tuned for more info and pics tomorrow! Maybe, if I'm not too busy riding. Last futzed with by Jono; September 24th, 2014 at 05:18 PM. |
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September 23rd, 2014, 09:45 PM | #2 |
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September 24th, 2014, 02:25 AM | #3 |
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Congrats on the new bike. Those 650s have lots of torque and are supposed to be great street and track bikes.
It's a bike I have wanted to try for awhile. But the used places have no rides allowed so I never have. There are few bikes on my wish list and the SV is at the top. And it seems to be the ultimate project bike too. You can leave it as is or change out tons of stuff - great bike in either form. Full GSXR front end... |
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September 24th, 2014, 05:46 AM | #4 |
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Congrats on the SV. That an the 400SM are the only two bikes from Suzuki I have ever really cared for. Love that they can be nearly all things to all different riders. Enjoy and keep the rubber side down.
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September 24th, 2014, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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I used to say my 500 was all the power you'd ever need for the street. Then I rode the 919 and found out what REAL torque is like haha. Jk, I'm sure the SV is plenty fine for most riding conditions, now that I think about it I have actually ridden one just up and down the street a couple of times so not really enough to have an opinion, but it felt pretty grunty. I'm sure an SV feels like a rocket coming from a klx250 though. The SV aftermarket is the best part. I'd love to own one, a fully faired model with GSXR suspension front and rear. Or a first gen naked, the lines are just so clean on them. Have fun with your new toy!
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September 24th, 2014, 11:21 AM | #6 |
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September 24th, 2014, 05:03 PM | #7 | ||
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September 24th, 2014, 05:06 PM | #8 |
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So tell me. Does it power wheelie? 'Allegedly'... Of course
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September 24th, 2014, 05:54 PM | #9 |
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Nice find
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September 24th, 2014, 05:57 PM | #10 |
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it's a bad idea to wheelie an sv650, you'll starve the front piston of oil and bam bad things happen
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September 24th, 2014, 06:09 PM | #11 |
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Here she is!!! It's not in the bestest condition but for it being 11 years old with 26k miles I think it looks alright. It definitely sounds amazing! Youtube clips of these bikes don't do them justice. Mine has a Yoshimura slip-on which makes sexy noises! When I first started riding I thought that nothing could sound better than an Inline-4 supersport. And then I thought nothing could sound better than a triple. Well, when I first test rode this bike, I just fell in love with the sounds that a V-twin makes. That deep, throaty, powerful, growl that it makes is just beautiful. The only other 650 that I have ridden was an 09 Ninja 650, which is an okay bike but nowhere near as fun as the SV's. They also just sound like a big Ninja 250 which is kinda lame.
So this bike also came with side fairings (obviously not on the bike right now) because they are rashed up a bit and I like the look without them. I may slap them on to see how they look but idk yet. Too busy riding the thing. It also has a new chain and sprockets with the rear sprocket having a few more teeth than what came on it stock. As far as power goes. This bike has it. Haha. A big reason why I picked the SV over say an FZ6, was the torque! The SV's are the perfect do it all bikes, track days, commuting, long distance. They will do it effortlessly. And they are cheap to insure and maintain! Is there a better bike for the price? I don't think so. Ummmm, that's it for now. |
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September 24th, 2014, 06:13 PM | #12 | |
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That's what I hear. Good thing I don't plan on riding out wheelies. Just the occasionally power wheelie will satisfy me. |
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September 24th, 2014, 06:16 PM | #13 |
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just as I'm seriously considering a sumo (even have the bait dangled in front of a potential buyer to get rid of the ninjette) Jono just goes out and ruins it all with another sport bike
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September 24th, 2014, 06:24 PM | #14 | |
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My advice: Get the SUMO now and add an SV to your collection later. Reason I got the SV is mainly for interstate commuting. I recently got an internship and in order for me to get there the quickest way I have to take the interstate. And since commuting by car sucks ass and the KLX tops out around 85 I needed a bike capable of handling the interstate speeds. People in this city go way over the posted speed limit so riding the KLX on the interstate is sketchy. That was my excuse to get it anyways. |
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September 24th, 2014, 06:52 PM | #15 | |
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If you plan to do high speed interstate riding, you may want to change that gearing. I added 1T to the countershaft sprocket to drop the cruise RPMs by 500, running about 5500 at 75 MPH, which puts it at a nice smooth spot. It felt too nervous with the stock gearing, and there's no need to spin it fast anyway - there's plenty of torque to pull taller gearing. I've had a 2nd gen SV (F.I. like yours) since 2006, and just picked up a 2000 1st gen last month. Overall a great street bike that can do almost anything with a few mods. |
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September 24th, 2014, 07:01 PM | #16 | |
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Since I am so used to riding 250's, the SV on the interstate even with it's current gearing is still 10x better than a screaming 250. Haha. But If I do decide I'd like to lower the RPM's some I'll definitely look into that. |
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September 24th, 2014, 07:23 PM | #17 | |
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The stock gearing for a "S" model like yours is 15/46. Mine, a "N" model, was 15/45. I'm now running 16/45. Because of the large amount of torque available at moderate RPMs, there's very little reason to gear a SV down. That's especially true if you do a good amount of highway riding. It cruises noticeably smoother below 6000 RPMs. |
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September 25th, 2014, 06:08 AM | #18 |
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Bike looks good man, keep the thread updated with your journey.
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September 25th, 2014, 06:26 AM | #19 |
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How's the mpg on it?
Memphis interstates can be pretty daunting for the Ninjette.. SV seems like a practical addition for interstate commuting.
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September 25th, 2014, 06:51 AM | #20 | |
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The SV does amazing on gas. My F.I. version (2nd gen) gets about 55 MPG on the hwy at 70+ running a +1T countershaft sprocket and ethanol-free 87 octane (it makes a difference). Best I've seen has been 62 from moderate backroad riding. And mine is the model without a fairing, and I have taller handlebars. It holds over 5 gal of gas, so the range is substantial. Later versions (2007 and above) have dual-plug heads, and may do even better. In town or on short trips it still gets about 50 MPG when riding normally, which usually means shifting in the 6000 - 7000 RPM range. Not much need to shift higher unless you are in a hurry. |
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September 25th, 2014, 10:00 AM | #21 | |
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Good information.. Thank you much
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September 25th, 2014, 10:00 AM | #22 |
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@Jono, wondering.. Did you see the blue one in Jonesboro?
http://jonesboro.craigslist.org/mcy/4655911002.html
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September 25th, 2014, 12:07 PM | #23 | |
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Yeah I haven't used a whole tank yet so I can't say what kind of mileage I'm getting.
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September 25th, 2014, 04:52 PM | #25 |
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September 25th, 2014, 04:54 PM | #26 | |
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September 25th, 2014, 05:00 PM | #27 |
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@Roark It shouldn't anymore than wearing pants while riding. It's very soft fabric contacting the paint.
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September 25th, 2014, 09:18 PM | #28 |
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Welcome to club v twin. Good score. 2500 sounds like a bargain to me.
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September 26th, 2014, 02:58 AM | #29 |
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^^ because you're from the land of unreasonably expensive motorcycles
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September 28th, 2014, 12:37 PM | #30 |
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Awesome!!!! Congrats!
I also went from a ninja 250 to a 2003 SV650S--->N Here is mine, I got it with 10k miles (it has 12,500 now and needed nothing as of yet, not even a chain adjustment), lowered, Yoshi slip on, frame sliders and stainless brake lines and R title for $2200 so I'd say you got a great deal too. They do sound phenomenal and have sooo much low RPM power... I've ridden gixxers, zx6, street triple 675, 650r, z750, monster 696 and the SV is the most fun out of all of them! Enjoy! ...sorry, I still dont know how to up-right these photos... |
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September 28th, 2014, 01:01 PM | #31 |
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Hmm.. Did you consider the FZ6 when researching?
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September 29th, 2014, 05:06 PM | #32 | |
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Your bike looks good! You really prefer it over a Street Triple, huh?! I really want one of those someday. Never ridden one though. I did! For the longest time I though the FZ6 would be my next bike. But I could never find a used one in good shape and for the right price. Plus I decided against getting an Inline 4 because you have to rev them up to get decent power out of em. Which isn't always possible riding around town. The SV feels like it has torque everywhere in the rev range. Also, after looking at FZ's online all the time they started to look less appealing to me. I love their rear ends, but I hate the handlebars. The SV650S has a much more sporty seating position. Which I like but others may not. I actually find leaning over on sport bikes more comfy than sitting upright like on my KLX. I also went for the SV because I would like to someday start doing track days and the SV is the perfect bike for that. And the guy I bought it from is a trackday junkie so he said he would haul my bike to the track for me when I decide I want to start! I'm aiming for this Spring! But maybe I'll go sooner! |
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September 30th, 2014, 07:48 PM | #33 | |
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I rode a 2012 street triple 675 the other day for work and it had a bent rotor and a sticking throttle so maybe it wasn't the best example. It's super lightweight, easy to handle, and comfortable. It goes like 99392 mph in 2nd gear, you never have to use any other gears on the street.. and it doesn't feel like it's going that fast, but it is. It just doesn't have a lot of character imo.... I'm not a big fan of the whistling motor noise. It just does what it's supposed to do, it goes, it stops, it turns, but it's pretty 'quiet', didn't have much to say, know what I mean? The SV has TONS of personality. But maybe that's just cause I'm getting to know mine pretty well. |
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I see what you're saying. I'd like to ride one myself and see how I feel about it. I think it would be the perfect street bike. Would have to have an exhaust system though. Quote:
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November 23rd, 2014, 05:58 PM | #36 |
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~Updates~
I guess an update is overdue.
Put on just less than 500 miles since owning. Never had ANY issues with the transmission or shifting during this time. And last month on my way to work it's true colors showed. I was riding for about 8 minutes. No problem. Then I take off from a red light. Go into second gear, then 3rd. No problems. Try to go into 4th. No luck. Try to go back down a gear. No luck. It's stuck in 3rd gear. Got it home riding 3rd. Later.. Pull off the clutch cover and remove clutch in order to see if it has something to do with the shift star or other mechanisms in there.
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November 23rd, 2014, 06:25 PM | #37 |
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Haha it's amazing how much different a "real" sportbike frame looks. BTW I know you are at a low point emotionally with this bike now, but just remember that sh*t happens.
Last year after I bought my Husa 450 I dropped a nut in the intake and tried to start the bike after that without knowing... Obviously chaos ensued and I was pretty bummed, especially since I had caused it. But I didn't let it beat me and I tore the whole bike down plus the top end of the engine to get it fixed. After that I rode the bike all summer with no problems. Now I'm confident that if any other problems occur in the future I'll be able to tackle them because I know the bike inside out. Just like you will be with your 650.
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November 23rd, 2014, 06:35 PM | #38 |
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Good luck with the fix up, man.. I know how tough they can be!!
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And I am definitely at a low point with this bike. It's always a risk getting a used bike, but for something like this to happen, is just out of the ordinary. Having said that, I don't think I'll ever buy a Suzuki again. I'm learning that I'm not a fan of how they build bikes. You are right. When I get this thing back together it will be nice knowing that I know pretty much everything about the bike. Thanks. It will definitely be an experience. |
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November 23rd, 2014, 10:17 PM | #40 |
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This is not what I was expecting to read! Very sorry about what you are having to deal with.
At least you can do it yourself and not pay too much to get it worked on. And you will be very familiar with the bike after all the work you do on it. |
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