SV650?

[Porsche Monkey]

Thanks for everyones help on this.  I've heard that they are great bikes and fairly bullet proof, just not sure what breaks on these bikes and their downfalls. I've been to the SV forums but am looking for some non-biased advise. Besides, this is a better forum to begin with.  [moto]

[the_Journeyman]

There's lots of upgrades available when your friend wants to upgrade.  GSXR shocks/forks can be worked in and things like that for better handling later on ~

JM

[Porsche Monkey]

He probably won't keep it past summer.  He would love to have a bike that rattles like mine. There's a monster 750 for sale local too but he would rather get the SV and then upgrade to something like my M900 after he is comfortable riding.

[il d00d]

By way of endorsement, I put about 500 miles on my friend's SV - it is a good bike with more top end than the monster, so it was a fun couple months.  I have not ridden another, so I don't have a comparison, but the suspension on this one was absolute sh1t.  Dunno if this was a former wheelie practice bike, but the front nose-dived to a disconcerting degree.   If I was in the market, I would pay extra for an SV with a GSXR suspension.

[Rob Hilding]

snip.

Those bikes are like Timex watches "they take a licking and keep on ticking..."  When I got mine it didn't run, had a lot of water in the tank and the valves were tight. Big whooop! I spent last winter making it into a great track day tool and It runs great now.

I've got a first gen modded to hell and my girlfriend has a second gen and we use them for track days.

Nice write up - and nice track toy

I hate to ask, but do you have a feeling for what you spent, versus buying one like you ended up with?

[2001cromo]

Nice write up - and nice track toy

I hate to ask, but do you have a feeling for what you spent, versus buying one like you ended up with?

Thanks

You/someone could pick up a great SV track toy that's already been well setup for about 3 or 4k. Check the wera forums there are always a few. You'll always find better deals at the end of the season.

You'll always spend more to do it yourself...

Sorry for the threadjack and I hope that helps.

[Porsche Monkey]

We ended up getting him the bike.  It looks like its in great shape and has been well taken care of.  I was able to ride it before we commited to it and it rode good.  Its no duc but it will make a good first bike for him.  Thanks for everyones help.

[booger]

I rode one when I was learning to ride and damn I hated when you roll with your clutch engaged and if you let it go at slow speeds the engine will die and you will have good chances falling on your face, other than that nice

I had one for about six months (2001) that I bought for a song, rode the tires off of it, then sold it for more than I bought it for with worn out tires. Never had an issue with the clutching, but yet again I know how to use a clutch. You evidently did not, hence your trouble, so you shouldn't cite your faulty clutch technique as a reason to not get one.
The SVs are probably the best all around starter bike for the dough, and from my experience more reliable.

[semyhr]

I had one for about six months (2001) that I bought for a song, rode the tires off of it, then sold it for more than I bought it for with worn out tires. Never had an issue with the clutching, but yet again I know how to use a clutch. You evidently did not, hence your trouble, so you shouldn't cite your faulty clutch technique as a reason to not get one.
The SVs are probably the best all around starter bike for the dough, and from my experience more reliable.

Whoa, listen man, I live in a country where you don't have to brag about knowing how to use a clutch  We are not even allowed to use auto transmission for the drivers license exam here and 99% people that are 6+ yo know how to use them

I know that you CAN drive it but it is the specific of this bike and it would never happen on a 4-cyl so I would suggest a smaller 4-cyl for someone starting to ride.

[swampduc]

Never had a problem with the clutch on my 2nd gen SV. One of the easiest bikes I've ever ridden, and a great machine to learn on. IMO, a twin's a lot easier to learn on than a 4 - much smoother power delivery.

[Bun-bun]

 

[Labbedds]

Check out the raffle on the main page

[Goat_Herder]

Check out the raffle on the main page

ghey...

[Labbedds]

just sayin'

[Popeye the Sailor]

just sayin'

A link in the sig to the proper section

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=9.0

Beats a dozen new threads. Seriously-we know about the raffle. Shush now.