Welcome noobs !!

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GMslave

Discussion Starter · Jan 10, 2006 (Edited)

Rather than try and post in each new thread, I'd like to throw out a blanket " Welcome" to all our new SVriders. Be sure to use the search function for questions that probably have been answered many times, and of course be sure to check this out as well www.nationalsvrally.org

Also, look for us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-SV-Rally/128476853885855

ENJOY !!

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Adios500

· #1,841 · 6 mo ago

Hi,Stilo,not far from Peterborough. Where are you ?

Troy Jollimore

· #1,842 · 6 mo ago

Stilo said:
I see you are flying the Union Jack, where are you based?

Did you know the flag changes based on your current location? 🤔

@Adios500 , must be nice to have demonstrators! I was forced to buy my bike without any riding on it at all. Just went from online reviews and forums. I would say it’s about the same ‘size’ as the CB500 would be, only while being a bigger bike. Can’t see how servicing would be much different, as parts prices would be about the same… and 75mph at highway speeds? That’s a good one! I can believe it at slower speeds, though.

I’d like to say that you should actually aim higher, coming right from the CB500. Only thing is that I can’t think of anything I’d recommend that would be the same ‘value’. Especially if the practicality of a twin, especially a v-twin, is what you’re looking for. I also liked the CB650 ($$$) and the GSX-S750, but both would be much faster, and feel a lot bigger.

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Adios500

· #1,843 · 6 mo ago

I agree with what you say. Factors for me, slightly more power, economical, lightweight ish, small enough to get in my shed, cheap to run, easy self maintenance, I've never owned a v twin before. Could be my last big bike before dropping to my monkey bike.

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TwinsRacer117

· #1,844 · 6 mo ago

Does anyone know when I'll get permissions to reply to BST threads and send messages? I'm in a slight rush and don't want to miss out on a good deal because I cannot communicate to the seller.

Stilo

· #1,845 · 6 mo ago

Adios500 said:
Hi,Stilo,not far from Peterborough. Where are you ?

North of Northampton not a long way from you

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Stilo

· #1,846 · 6 mo ago

Troy Jollimore said:
Did you know the flag changes based on your current location? 🤔

@Adios500 , must be nice to have demonstrators! I was forced to buy my bike without any riding on it at all. Just went from online reviews and forums. I would say it’s about the same ‘size’ as the CB500 would be, only while being a bigger bike. Can’t see how servicing would be much different, as parts prices would be about the same… and 75mph at highway speeds? That’s a good one! I can believe it at slower speeds, though.

I’d like to say that you should actually aim higher, coming right from the CB500. Only thing is that I can’t think of anything I’d recommend that would be the same ‘value’. Especially if the practicality of a twin, especially a v-twin, is what you’re looking for. I also liked the CB650 ($$$) and the GSX-S750, but both would be much faster, and feel a lot bigger.

I've also got a CF Moto 650 MT it's Chinese designed by KTM with a rip off of the Kawasaki 650 twin engine. It comes with panniers, abs etc. Ive had it for nearly 5 years since new been all over Europe on it, over the Alps, Pyrenees etc. It's never let me down and does 70 mpg on normal riding. They've got some new models out and are doing deals on the old stock. If you are in the UK you can get a bike for £5.2K with a 4 year warranty

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Troy Jollimore

· #1,847 · 6 mo ago

TwinsRacer117 said:
Does anyone know when I'll get permissions to reply to BST threads and send messages? I'm in a slight rush and don't want to miss out on a good deal because I cannot communicate to the seller.

Best way is to make helpful comments and suggestions in the General and Technical threads. Not by barging into other people’s threads. I asked the question for you, though. You’ll be lucky if there’s any response at all.

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Troy Jollimore

· #1,848 · 6 mo ago

Adios500 said:
I agree with what you say. Factors for me, slightly more power, economical, lightweight ish, small enough to get in my shed, cheap to run, easy self maintenance, I've never owned a v twin before. Could be my last big bike before dropping to my monkey bike.

Same as a parallel, but slightly different feel and sound. Much wider torque curve for when you’re caught in traffic or just lazing around in town. The SV definitely ticks all of your boxes!

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Thumperpilot

· #1,849 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

I didn't know if I posted before, but I have very little patience for sites like this that make hoops to jump through. I am in need of some parts for my SV as I crashed it years ago, destroyed my ankle, and never really finished it. I've put over 50k on the wee SV and my copper first gen is still my favorite motorcycle in the twisties. I do have a big V twin Superduke 1290R that is my primary bike nowadays. It's a ton of fun, but still won't handle like the SV in the canyons- which are near and dear to my soul!

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nikruf

· #1,850 · 1 mo ago

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Hello everyone, I'm a new member here. Bought my 1st gen sv650s back in February and absolutely love it. Unfortunately, I crashed it a bit yesterday and looking for some a few parts like front right blinker and rear brake and peg brackets (I'm not sure how to call it correctly) and maybe a rear fairing if color match because mine got a scuff on it.

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Troy Jollimore

· #1,851 · 1 mo ago

At least it was minor. The bracket you’re looking for might be called the rearset, though that’s usually everything. I’d check out used ones, and maybe @mad8vskillz has something… I would almost leave the plastic until you know you won’t be crashing ‘a bit’ anymore. 😉

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Geo Smith

· #1,852 · 1 mo ago

Welcome to SVR nikruf. That's a beautiful bike. It's exceedingly hard to find gen1's that have not been pimped out. Enjoy the ride, and yes, hit Mad8v up, he'll hook you up.

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nikruf

· #1,853 · 1 mo ago

Troy Jollimore said:
At least it was minor. The bracket you’re looking for might be called the rearset, though that’s usually everything. I’d check out used ones, and maybe @mad8vskillz has something… I would almost leave the plastic until you know you won’t be crashing ‘a bit’ anymore. 😉

Geo Smith said:
Welcome to SVR nikruf. That's a beautiful bike. It's exceedingly hard to find gen1's that have not been pimped out. Enjoy the ride, and yes, hit Mad8v up, he'll hook you up.

Thank you guys for the advice! I've been recommended to reach out to him in the FB group as well. I will reach out to him on the 18th because he is on the vacation until then.
The bike is very beautiful and was looking intact until it happened

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mad8vskillz

· #1,854 · 1 mo ago

im back

Search: 7 results found for "1g rearset"

Specializing in used sv650 and sv1000 parts as well as new old stock Fischer MRX parts

www.mad8v.com

Search: 6 results found for "1g turn signal"

Specializing in used sv650 and sv1000 parts as well as new old stock Fischer MRX parts

www.mad8v.com

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mad8vskillz

· #1,855 · 1 mo ago

i probably have other turns as well that i still need to list

nikruf

· #1,856 · 1 mo ago

mad8vskillz said:
i probably have other turns as well that i still need to list

Thanks for letting me know. I placed an order for the rearset. If you have an oem right front turn signal i will be happy to order it as well.

Lone Star

· #1,857 · 3 d ago

Howdy, Lynn from Texas...

I just bought my 2023 SV650 a few days ago, loving the bike!

My other bike is a 2021 Matte Raven Black Yamaha MT-09.

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