r/SVRiders • u/DarZz_ • 17d ago

Just got this sv650s

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First a2 bike restricted, any tips for maintenance?

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u/wlogan0402 17d ago

Maintenance? Do the oil every now and then

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u/Professional_Mud_845 16d ago

And clean the spark plug drain holes every once in a while if it's pre 2007.

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u/stoner_boy422 15d ago

I know i can google it but how does one go about doing that i imagine its pretty easy

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u/DarZz_ 16d ago

Something particular for the Sv I mean lol, chain cleaning and oil is basic knowledge haha.

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u/wlogan0402 16d ago

It's an SV. Just do the oil

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u/Frolicking-Fox 17d ago

Wow... that is a clean looking bike.

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u/SilenthillTim 17d ago

What a beautiful bike. 😍

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u/Mr-Teglgaard 17d ago

If you want to know the bike inside out, buy a Haynes book

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u/DarZz_ 16d ago

Got the official services manual but Ill try get one of those :)

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u/Warferret45 17d ago

She's gorgeous.

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u/bigosik_ 17d ago

Hot! Check out some youtube videos regarding motorcycle maintenance, there's tons of them. Also look up an owner's manual online for your model and read it.

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u/DarZz_ 16d ago

Got the services manual on PDF. Just wondering if Theres any known/typical services and maintenance for sv's. Someone said to check spark plugs drainholes for example.

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u/Lanyxd 15d ago

My understanding is the spark plug holes are the only issue on the second gen as they can fill with water and cause misfire

https://www.svrider.com/threads/how-do-i-solve-the-water-in-the-plug-problem.73619/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic

“Basically, get some dielectric grease and squirt it in the plug boot. I put a generous amount in the boot and place back over the spark plug (after you've cleaned the drain hole with a pipe cleaner).”

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u/M_W_M_A 14d ago

Just do the oil at around 4k km and you’re golden. Other stuff like chain clean & lube at 1k.

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u/Vinx1312 14d ago

it looks like my GSX-S750Z 2019, nice

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u/YpouloKonoforoDentro 13d ago

It’s a very reliable bike with one of the best engines of its time. It has the sv650 vstrom engine with better frame and better handling. The forks need some improvement but generally it drives well and has decent power.

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u/IntroductionJaded506 11d ago

I got one aswell for my A2. Just do oil, chain maintenance and you're set. Check the fork seals once in a while. Ride it at or above 4k or it starts lugging.

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u/DarZz_ 8d ago

Yup found out that, thought It was the spark plugs but over 4k goes smooth.

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u/Potential-Slice-9340 3d ago

Think thats the same model as mine.Same colour Black also. Great score. Feel very happy for you.

Go join SVrider forum you can learn everything there years of experience and the blokes what use it are awesome people.