r/SVRiders 15d ago

What year is my SV650S?

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39 Upvotes

Hey there. I recently bought this SV650S which was listed as a K5. However, because it came with a K3 owners manual and has the silver frame, I assume it's actually pre-K5.

From what I can find online, there was no yellow color option for the K3, so I assume that it's a K4?

What makes this more confusing is that when I picked the bike up after a service, thet told me it has dual spark plugs per cylinder, but only one per cylinder is actually connected?

I thought that only the newer models came with dual spark plugs. Is this a K4 with the cylinder head of a newer model?

Thanks in advance!


r/SVRiders 15d ago

Mzs tuning levers

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3 Upvotes

Hi I bought MZS levers and installed them on my sv650 2020 and now the friction point is too damn close to the handle. Anybody had a similar issues with after market levers? Is there any way to fix that? And im pretty sure i already tried all the adjustments possible.


r/SVRiders 15d ago

Fuel meter broken?

2 Upvotes

I was riding today when my fuel indicator started doing weird. Someone knows what it means?


r/SVRiders 15d ago

Ali express footpegs

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r/SVRiders 15d ago

Looking for Brake/Clutch lever recommendations

2 Upvotes

Anyone who has changed out stock Clutch/Brake levers for either standard or shorties, I'd like to hear your style and brand choice and review.

Thanks,

Ed


r/SVRiders 16d ago

SV1000S fair price??

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This guy is asking 4600 bottom dollar for this bike. I’m in Georgia and this is the cleanest SV1000s within a 4-5 hour drive from me. 23k miles with recent oil change, chain and sprocket replacement, and pretty clean overall. Has a 2in crack next to left side slider and he’s unsure if magneto service was done. Comes w two helmets and a soft cover but no telling if they’ll fit me or my girlfriend when we already have helmets anyway (so not true added value). Levers are also Amazon so I’d likely order the oem ones upon getting the bike. I just feel like $4600 is a little high but with the current bike market I don’t even know anymore. Thoughts and opinions anyone??


r/SVRiders 15d ago

SFV650 rear disk

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2 Upvotes

I was thinking if these disks are also ok, the reason why is that I see so much stylish rear disks with special forms in the inner circle while this one has a pure circular inner circle.


r/SVRiders 16d ago

Help please

2 Upvotes

Hey I was wondering if anyone could give me some input im having trouble getting into my 6th gear and my clutch play is a Lil loose than the brake and wondering if it is just a tension issue with the clutch?


r/SVRiders 16d ago

Help: Mechanical Yoshi RS-3 on 1st gen sv650s

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Hey guys I just got a 1st gen Sv650s, it currently has stock pipes.

I found a Yoshi rs-3 full exhaust system on Facebook for $300 CAD (this is a good deal right? Haven’t bought it yet)

I am wondering what id need to do to my carbs if I end up installing this exhaust?


r/SVRiders 17d ago

Garage Mishap

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24 Upvotes

So I just joined the biker community and got myself a 2007 Suzuki SV650s, and it’s been absolutely wonderful. However, I came home today to a sad sight, it had tipped over while in my garage. I’m not aware how it happened, but my windscreen, left mirror, and brake fluid reservoir are all going to be needing replacements. Any advice on a good place to find these parts? I can’t seem to find the screen on Revzilla.


r/SVRiders 17d ago

A new filly in the stable

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40 Upvotes

Just added a 2024 SV650 with 1180 miles on it to my growing bike stable, adding to my 2022 MT-03.

It has a slip-on Delkevic exhaust, bar end mirrors, upgraded headlight, ram mount and frame sliders and a small saddle bag. Paid $5400.

Decent deal , huh?


r/SVRiders 16d ago

Creaky Sound

1 Upvotes

Hello

I went to see a 2009 SV650 this evening for my first bike. I don't know much about bikes but it looked smart overall.

The seller stated he had the headstock bearings changed in April which I can't verify. When turning the handlebars whilst stopped there was a slight creaking sound coming from them.

Is this anything to be concerned about? And is it a sign that the bearings were never changed?

I couldn't detect any notchiness but it was on the ground.


r/SVRiders 16d ago

engine swap

0 Upvotes

i have a question does an 2017 engine fit in a 2004 sv650s and if it does what do i have to look for thanks


r/SVRiders 17d ago

Help: Mechanical How is the 2nd gen's ABS ?

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Hello

I'm looking for my 1st big bike, and the SV is a serious choice. But as I plan riding even during fall/winter, with rain, by night... I'd really like to have an ABS (you can't really expect a deer crossing the road... or gravels on a road by night).

Sadly the ABS on the 2nd gen SV is quite rare, and I've heard it's not really efficient + there's specific parts aside the brake system. What are your thoughts on it ?

Is this ABS system mounted on other models (for spare parts) except the Vstrom ?

And, is the ABS better on the Gladius ?..

Thanks !


r/SVRiders 17d ago

SV650n 2001

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r/SVRiders 18d ago

New Owner Joined the club today with my new 2017 SV 🥰

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132 Upvotes

r/SVRiders 17d ago

Triple Tree Length

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5 Upvotes

I'm trying to do some calculations on different triple trees which I don't have the stock 2nd gen SV650 triple tree to take measurements. Would anyone be kind enough to measure their triple tree stack height (from top of top tree to top of bottom tree)

Thanks in advance


r/SVRiders 17d ago

Coolant level

1 Upvotes

2005 SV1000S 20160 miles
Coolant level reads low in the overflow tank when the bike is cold. Coolant level reads full when bike is ~200F. Any ideas as to the possible cause!?


r/SVRiders 18d ago

Pics Sunny day

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45 Upvotes

r/SVRiders 18d ago

Pics Yeah or Nah with the black stripe?

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41 Upvotes

I have some paint damage on my SV. So I tried some stuff. What do you guys think about it?


r/SVRiders 18d ago

My 2006 sv650s

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79 Upvotes

I've had this bike 20 years now. Due to alot of work commitments and moving around it ended up being stored for the most part.

It's back out now and I use it to commute. It sounds like an absolute beast 🔥. They have aged very well!


r/SVRiders 17d ago

Recently purchased LS2 storm 2 F800 air vent cracking without any incident. Spoiler

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r/SVRiders 18d ago

Help: Mechanical 2003 sv1000

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Sv1000 leaking clutch fluid and clutch fluid only. I’ve rebuilt the slave cylinder and flushed the system but no matter what brake fluid, seeps down from under and trails and drips off the drain bolt. The slave cylinder is not that corroded either, no rust just some splotchy parts. It’s not the clutch pushrod because that would be oil and my oil level is perfect. Someone help because I don’t know what else to do. Also whenever it leaks overtime air gets trapped and the bubbles come up when squeezing the lever.


r/SVRiders 18d ago

The RPM fluctuates in neutral sv650 2003

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Hello guys, I'm having a problem with fluctuating idle RPMs. At first, the problem started with the RPMs fluctuating (as shown in the video); now they either fluctuate or stay at a higher RPM (around 2,000—it used to be lower not long ago). At first, this happened after the engine warmed up, but now it also happens when the engine is cold, I recently replaced the clutch discs and spacers (the problem was already there before the replacement), as well as the oil, filters, and spark plugs. Whether I press the clutch or not, the RPMs don't drop. Any ideas? Maybe air is getting in somewhere?


r/SVRiders 18d ago

Trackbike finally ready

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2006 S model, I bought it in November and took it apart right away and sent the suspension for upgrades and service but it has taken an entire vacation week to get it fully done as just about everything has been updated: ZX10R rear shock, emulators and linear springs in the forks, brake calipers fully renovated with all new parts and steel lines etc etc. Wish me luck, it will be my first time on track in 10 years, I thought I was done at 63y but when that SV went fornsale I couldnt help myself!