[ALFONSO318]

Have a 2006 Sv650s and i want to put a full exhaust on it... i am a little turned off to the side exhaust and i would like to hide the exhaust as much as possible under the rear seat without sacrificing the foot pegs for the passenger or having to cut and weld stuff...anyone have a particular exhaust they know of that works well? Performance is not as important as the location and the appearance...

Also i'm still trying to decided if i want the full front lower fairing or if i just want the chin spoiler/fairing...any disadvantages or advantages to getting either one other than visual appearance?

The bike currently has some rubber handles on it that i would like to change out because i think they look a little dirt bike or 'big wheels'-ish...anyone have a handle/throttle grip they prefer or like?

FYI:
This bike will not be tracked but only used for commuting and the frequent joy ride

Thanks for helping a n00b ;D

 

[Oh My Sack!]

I'm all for lower fairings on the S and that's why they're on my '03. I don't think there are really any advantages or disadvantages to having them other than aesthetic value.

I favor ProGrips (the ones with little chili peppers) for the time being as far as grips go. There's a lot to choose from, however. Being a pretty cheap item, I'd keep trying different ones till you get it figured out.

 

[SVstryker]

undertail exhaust is a task easier said than done. some have failed and others succeeded (nudist, jpl_sv, tlr709). you will have to cut & weld, you will have to fabricate your own exhaust routing. to my recollection, for the 2nd gens, they used a 03 subframe and modified the battery tray to fit an undertail exhaust. but the exhaust is still routed outside the swingarm.

as for the grips, i was in the market for some grips until i wrecked....but that's another story....

check these grips out:
http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=264&products_id=84&osCsid=580ea6aff14ba187234cdc597cbf398c

 

[eternity7602]

i personally just switched to full fairing because i mostly drive highway or country and the wind gets annoying after so long of mandatory travel. to each their own though.

also, on the exhasut... i personally like the look of the ixil dual undertail. i have heard a sound clip and loved it. the only reason i did not go to that unit is because my headers turned out to be unscathed so i just replaced my midpipe and can for the yoshi system i had. most full systems will cost you around 6 or 700, the dual undertail ixils are 750.

 

[99Sv650N]

The Undertail exhaust has said to be a problem with riders. When riding the exhaust comes out in the area RIGHT behind the rider, there is a suction there that brings it up back to the rider so you are constantly breathing exhaust. Alot of riders with undertail exhaust complain of headaches after 1 hr. of riding.

 

[ALFONSO318]

^^^^ thats really interesting...maybe i wont go that route...what about a high rise/race fit like m4 offers?

As for putting on the full exhaust is it just simple nuts and bolts or is it welding and fabricating type stuff?

thanks

 

[eternity7602]

full units are designed for each bike. my yoshi bolts up just like the stock headers and then the midpipe and can are held on with springs

 

[Rock Dodger]

Why cause yourself a bunch of trouble with a new bike? Put on a decent slip on and ride the darn thing. After a while, you'll know the type mods that make sense and won't cost a fortune.

It's about the ride....

 

[eternity7602]

Why cause yourself a bunch of trouble with a new bike? Put on a decent slip on and ride the darn thing. After a while, you'll know the type mods that make sense and won't cost a fortune.

It's about the ride....

considering the price, i cant blame him for wanting to get exhaust right the first time. there is a dramatic difference between a slipon and a full system as far as performance and sound.

perhaps ride stock for a while before commiting and continue to shop?