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I bought another bike.........
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:26 pm
by rngdng
Imagine that. It's a 2001 SV650 that a friend had since new. Immaculate condition, and only 15K miles. This will be our two-up bike.
I like it, but my GOD, the engine braking!!!!!!
Lane
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:49 am
by Craig380
They're a very sweet ride, and the engine is a cracker.
It's funny that in the UK, the SVs are regarded as a kind of starter / budget bike, yet they'll top 110mph any time you like ...
From the ride I had on one, it's one of the very few modern bikes I'd actually like to own. And you're right, I barely even used the brakes
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:54 am
by Arne
If I was going to buy a newer bike, that's the one I'd buy.
What kindof mileage are people getting out of that model of bike before a major overhaul (provided it doesn't have other circumstances)
40 to 60 thousand miles?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:01 am
by Barry S.
I know what you mean about the engine braking, my V-Strom 650 is the same way, you will get used to it. The motors are nice and revvy for a v-twin, can't lug it below 3000 much and I think mine is tuned for more torque than yours, it's reportedly down 5 HP on top from a SV but has more midrange. Congrats, nice bike.
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:34 am
by advant63
i'm currently trawling for an sv650 myself. i'm holding out for a fuel injected and naked package.
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:56 pm
by Rustygt550
This is my SV650n K4 I bought it about 4 years ago from my local suzuki dealer it only had 565miles on the clock. The naked fuel injected ones are pretty rare over here, I only see the half faired sv's I only take it out on sunny dry days. I love the torque and the engine braking! it really is a blast to ride!
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:56 am
by Tom Garcia
Cool Lane! Canadian neighbors of mine in Georgia, family of four, all rode... SV, TL, and an assortment of Beemers... The SV & TL bikes always seemed like they would be a blast... My pref would be the TL but thats only because I have a larger mass than you..
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:28 pm
by rngdng
Tom, the SV would be more than enough. This thing is a tractor! With me and Suzanne on it, it seems to pull the same as when I'm by myself.
Lane
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:36 pm
by Tom Garcia
rngdng wrote:Tom, the SV would be more than enough. This thing is a tractor! With me and Suzanne on it, it seems to pull the same as when I'm by myself.
Lane
Well...if you say it pulls like a tractor then it must be more technologically advanced than a Harley...
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:44 pm
by jkevinlilly
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:14 pm
by Coyote
Hey Tom! Any progress on the 250 project? We're all slobbering for updates!
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:38 pm
by rngdng
Time for some more pruning..........
AND TOM, it pulls like a tractor with a 10.5K redline!!
Lane
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:09 am
by johnakay
they're brilliant bike,the gladius has replace it.
they still sell the full fairing version.
guess what? Suzuki has brought the half faired model back in the line up because of the demand here.
I prefer the older style to which Lane has.
overall they are bullet proof,reliable, good mpg and handle like a dream,it even have it own racing club here..
like Lane says the engine braking is verrrrry good.
to me the older and the new model is like comparing the figure of sofie lorenze to kate moss and I know which one I'd prefer
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:30 am
by GT500Andy
Hi Lane, I now what your experiencing the engine braking is formidable ! the first few weeks with my v-strom K7 I didn't use the brakes just shut the throttle amazing . you should buy it!
Andy
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:43 am
by Tom Garcia
Coyote wrote:Hey Tom! Any progress on the 250 project? We're all slobbering for updates!
Nada... Still trying to weed out some personal issues... Talk to me August 18th after 1:15PM EST....
