May 22nd, 2014, 08:47 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: OC, CA
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161
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Picked up a 2007 SV650
I've had my ninjette since the end of January and have put over 2600 miles on it since then. I felt pretty comfortable with it so I was looking for an upgrade.
Came up with this, 2007 SV650 w/ 7.7k miles: The V-Twin makes such a specific sound. The power...nothing like the ninja 250 obviously. 60 comes fast. Put new rubbers on it yesterday (Michelin pilot road 4), will probably do the oil this weekend. Soo glad it uses a canister style oil filter vs. the internal filter in the ninja (which I did last weekend). Ninja's for sale in the meantime. I rode it this morning and still appreciated how easy it is to ride. |
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May 22nd, 2014, 08:53 AM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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May 22nd, 2014, 09:23 AM | #4 |
Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
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I do like the SVs, would love one to have as a track bike someday.
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May 22nd, 2014, 10:14 AM | #5 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Nice bike choice!
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May 22nd, 2014, 10:31 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: OC, CA
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Thanks! The first thing I noticed about the SV650 is that it has a digital clock!
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May 22nd, 2014, 01:22 PM | #7 |
Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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Its so Clean ! very nice pickup. Get a belly pan for it!!!
Thats a good street bike. nice posture for long distance and carving congrats
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May 25th, 2014, 12:21 PM | #8 |
ran when parked
Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot.
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****ing nice, man, this is the bike I'm going for this fall! Enjoy, let us know how you like it!
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May 25th, 2014, 02:25 PM | #9 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
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That's not an R6!
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May 25th, 2014, 02:51 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Bill
Location: NC
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Really like the 90 degree V twin riding twistys. Once had a 07 SV650 Standard, and really liked that bike.
Congrats on your SV! |
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May 25th, 2014, 04:48 PM | #11 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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nice pick up congrats
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May 25th, 2014, 09:24 PM | #12 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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Congrats. Glad you replaced the tires - that would have been my first suggestion.
I've had a SV650n since '06. Check out svrider.com if you haven't already. |
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May 26th, 2014, 11:01 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Luxembourg
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250, 2015 F800R Posts: 90
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Gratz! I went the same route as you recently (2002 SV-S) and haven't regretted it one single second. Torque, (reasonable) Speed and Sound, this motor delivers.
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June 6th, 2014, 11:14 AM | #14 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: OC, CA
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so after riding it for a few hundred miles, there is only one thing I have against this bike: The front suspension is pretty bad as everyone says it is. I dont feel comfortable in turns and a bump or dip in the road mid corner is pretty unsettling. I plan on replacing the fork oil to a heavier 15wt soon. other than that, the bike is so easy to work on and ride. I've had several people ask me about it. It's a really inexpensive bike to buy as well! I've also been getting comparable MPG to the highly sprung 250 (~45) |
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June 8th, 2014, 07:21 PM | #15 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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You should be able to get in the 50+ MPG range in-town or on the hwy with the SV. My naked model gets 53 cruising at 70 + and over 50 in-town with moderate riding on ethanol-free 87 with a +1T countershaft sprocket. If you do a fair amount of hwy, adding a 1T bigger countershaft sprocket helps calm down the cruise, especially when you are in the 70 MPH range. It doesn't give you a noticeable mileage increase, just smoother cruising. |
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June 8th, 2014, 11:08 PM | #16 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: OC, CA
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161
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I guess i'm still figuring out average gas consumption as i've only filled it up 4 times so far. This latest fill up was 56 mpg and that included a run up to Newcomb's Ranch. Better than anything i've gotten out of the 250 thank you for the tips |
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June 18th, 2014, 05:38 AM | #17 |
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Name: Benji
Location: Wadsworth, IL
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I do love the SV, probably would have got one if the timing was right.
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June 22nd, 2014, 09:52 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: OC, CA
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161
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so i actually did end up going with sonic springs. I put them in this past saturday...first diy job outside of basic fluid changes on the moto. First impressions, significantly less dive from the front end under braking which is much more confidence inspiring when attempting to brake rather hard. I went with a 20wt oil as well to increase the dampening.
took me about 3 hours, but it's fairly straight forward with clear instructions from sonic. here it is all apart: fork removed: All back together (nothing really changed visually) |
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June 22nd, 2014, 11:55 PM | #19 |
Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
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Good job!
first time DIY and you did the front suspension. that could be intimidating. I like your sv looks like its modded out nice.
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June 23rd, 2014, 07:25 PM | #20 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
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Loving that middle engine super car in the back.
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