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12-13-2008, 11:36 PM | #1 |
Victim of Blazer Rapage
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Talkeetna, AK
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Got a friend looking at an SV650S. Tell me more.
I know enough to know that they are popular bikes, plenty of aftermarket, lots of great things said about them etc etc.
My friend is looking at picking one up as his first bike. He looked at some gixxers in my year range but he didn't want to spend that much money. We spent several hours today at a huge used bike warehouse and he felt that the SV650 and the Gixers fit him well for a rather short person. I assume they are almost the same beyond motor differences? He found a nicely priced 05 or 06 with low miles for around 4500. He is thinking about looking at it on Monday and bringing it home if possible. Is there any thing specific on these models that we need to know about beyond the normal things to check when buying used? I also sat on my 06 50th anniversary R6 I wanted and it felt so awkward. I will need a test ride and some time before my Gix becomes a track whore and I get another street bike. |
12-13-2008, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
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the diff between the SV and the GSXR is much more than just motor... the suspension is much better on the GSXR... but the SV will be a bit more comfortable to ride (once you change out the stone seat)
SV is a good bike IMO for a first bike... but can still get you in to trouble if you get too cocky. a lot of people here started on SV's... the first bike I ever rode was an SV... and it was gonna be my first bike up until I found the awesome deal I did on my ZZR. get him in to the MSF course... and remind him that his budget for the bike includes the gear (often forgotten). |
12-14-2008, 12:01 AM | #3 | |
Victim of Blazer Rapage
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He has set aside a budget of 1k for gear, including a helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots. Since I still have a learners permit, he and I will probably sign up for a MSF course together when we can. I would love to do it now that I have all the time in the world but alas I am broke. What parts are interchangeable between our bikes? I saw a couple threads on the SV forum talking about suspension swapping. |
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12-14-2008, 12:10 AM | #4 |
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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 | #5 |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Coconut Creek, Fl
Moto: '00 SV650
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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, 01:55 AM | #6 |
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Was it a big improvement over stock? (The factory gix stuff)
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07-20-2012, 10:58 PM | #7 |
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Holy thread resurrection ...
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