Got a friend looking at an SV650S. Tell me more.

Mr Lefty · 12-14-2008, 12:10 AM

Hey I'm right there with ya... I wanted an SV but couldn't pass up my bike a year old with only 618 miles and a $500 Arai Helmet thrown in for $4999 OTD...

I know that the suspension between the GSXR line and the SV's are interchangeable... but I don't know if there is a year range... (ie only 00-03 can be used for the SV)

I'm pretty sure your suspension can still be used on a SV but don't know for sure... that's a question for the SV folks.

SoFlaSV · 12-14-2008, 01:54 AM

The SV is a great bike for a beginner or veteran.

I will never get rid of mine.

You can swap the rear shock and entire front suspension from the GSXR to SV.
I've done both, before I bought a Penske for the rear.

Quick281 · 12-14-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaSV

The SV is a great bike for a beginner or veteran.

I will never get rid of mine.

You can swap the rear shock and entire front suspension from the GSXR to SV.
I've done both, before I bought a Penske for the rear.

Was it a big improvement over stock? (The factory gix stuff)

SoFlaSV · 12-14-2008, 02:27 AM

It does give the adjustabilty the factory set up lacks.

Quick281 · 12-17-2008, 03:30 PM

So we picked it up the other day and I rode it home for him.

All I can say is wow, what a great bike! Feels very light and very forgiving yet still a blast to ride. I felt right at home on it with the more aggressive handlebar stance and within a couple miles I felt right at home on the bike.

I think he was also pleased to see me riding it and hear of my great praise. I am now a big fan of those bikes. Getting back on my bike a bit later on the evening made it seems like a whole new, much more sensitive beast.

Mr Lefty · 12-17-2008, 03:42 PM

when you say not a big fan of those bikes... what do you mean? naked's? V-Twins?

I know when I rode cutty's SV after riding my ZZR... fuck that thing vibrated like crazy!

Quick281 · 12-17-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

when you say not a big fan of those bikes... what do you mean? naked's? V-Twins?

I know when I rode cutty's SV after riding my ZZR... fuck that thing vibrated like crazy!

Damnit, that was typo! And I really enjoy the bikes is what I was going for. And yes, it does vibrate like crazy.

Cutty72 · 12-17-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

when you say not a big fan of those bikes... what do you mean? naked's? V-Twins?

I know when I rode cutty's SV after riding my ZZR... fuck that thing vibrated like crazy!

Must be why comonboys likes it so much

rogue · 12-19-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

when you say not a big fan of those bikes... what do you mean? naked's? V-Twins?

I know when I rode cutty's SV after riding my ZZR... fuck that thing vibrated like crazy!

I happen to like the vibration.....

Particle Man · 03-20-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Feels very light and very forgiving yet still a blast to ride. .

sounds about right.

12-17-2008, 03:30 PM	#5
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	So we picked it up the other day and I rode it home for him. All I can say is wow, what a great bike! Feels very light and very forgiving yet still a blast to ride. I felt right at home on it with the more aggressive handlebar stance and within a couple miles I felt right at home on the bike. I think he was also pleased to see me riding it and hear of my great praise. I am now a big fan of those bikes. Getting back on my bike a bit later on the evening made it seems like a whole new, much more sensitive beast. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools. Last edited by Quick281; 12-17-2008 at 03:59 PM.. Reason: Because once again, I failed.

12-14-2008, 12:10 AM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Hey I'm right there with ya... I wanted an SV but couldn't pass up my bike a year old with only 618 miles and a $500 Arai Helmet thrown in for $4999 OTD... I know that the suspension between the GSXR line and the SV's are interchangeable... but I don't know if there is a year range... (ie only 00-03 can be used for the SV) I'm pretty sure your suspension can still be used on a SV but don't know for sure... that's a question for the SV folks.

12-14-2008, 01:54 AM	#2
SoFlaSV Guinness Bitches... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Moto: '00 SV650 Posts: 505	The SV is a great bike for a beginner or veteran. I will never get rid of mine. You can swap the rear shock and entire front suspension from the GSXR to SV. I've done both, before I bought a Penske for the rear.

12-14-2008, 02:27 AM	#4
SoFlaSV Guinness Bitches... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Moto: '00 SV650 Posts: 505	It does give the adjustabilty the factory set up lacks.

12-17-2008, 03:42 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	when you say not a big fan of those bikes... what do you mean? naked's? V-Twins? I know when I rode cutty's SV after riding my ZZR... fuck that thing vibrated like crazy!