[Group] Suzuki SV 400/650/1000

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@Sep 27 2005, 06:11 PM

think they stopped importing to sg in 2000.

 

pros: best looking 2A bike (in my opinion, tied with monster 400), unique, torquey

cons: not exactly the most reliable bike in the market, low resale, as LimSteel pointed out

 

 

 

 

SV400 don't have in sg.

 

SV400S getting less and less (2nd hand).

 

If you all manage to find one, then you're welcomed to join our outings

The low resale is due to the relatively unknown nature of this bike in SG...in Japan and europe...the SV is extremely popular, the 400cc version particularly with the ladies because you don't have to worry about flipping the gears to overtake when you can simply roll on like a scoot.

 

Here, ask any local shop about the SV and they'll tell you it isn't a good bike. But having ridden one for almost a year, I can tell you my bike hasn't given me any problems that required it to be towed.

[kaiq]

Currently searching. Found one recently with 100000km, haven't seen the bike yet. Also reading from past posts that SV engines needs to be carefully maintain after a certain high mileage...

 

So now asking... what so I look out for when meeting the bike? Of all the entire bike, the thing I most worried are the engine-related stuffs.

[KooTeowMan]

Originally posted by kaiq@Sep 29 2005, 08:24 AM

Currently searching. Found one recently with 100000km, haven't seen the bike yet. Also reading from past posts that SV engines needs to be carefully maintain after a certain high mileage...

 

So now asking... what so I look out for when meeting the bike? Of all the entire bike, the thing I most worried are the engine-related stuffs.

100000km is quite a lot, will need a top overhaul...

 

Shims replacement, timing chain and chain tensioner. You can tell by the noise the engine makes. Even piston rings should change.

[hikaru179]

ermmm..

 

sorry for , with the inclusion of SV1000 into

this thread.. shouldnt the thread be triplets instead?

 

aniway, upz for this thread!!

 

(i've always liked the SV bikes.. cos we're all 'naked'? )

 

Kudos!

 

[kaiq]

Originally posted by KooTeowMan@Sep 29 2005, 09:41 AM

100000km is quite a lot, will need a top overhaul...

 

Shims replacement, timing chain and chain tensioner. You can tell by the noise the engine makes. Even piston rings should change.

Kinda expected that... anyone knows roughly cost how much and how long it can last?

[KooTeowMan]

Originally posted by kaiq@Sep 29 2005, 11:02 AM

Kinda expected that... anyone knows roughly cost how much and how long it can last?

According to the service manual, the tappets/valve clearance, should be checked every 60000Km. But the agent told me not to worry coz it usually last longer. Anyway, his style is no spolit don't fix.

 

I had a friend (400cc) who changed timing chain, tensioners, tappet and clutch plates for abt $1500...

[Limsteel]

Dudes... can use end can of 400cc (slip on version) on SVS? recently got a few good deal (legal yoshi) abit itchy...

 

Also anyone got a drill extension? I wanna drill some holes in my pipes...

 

Just for info:

SV650 Tank Cover - $155 (motorworld)

Double Bubble - $140 - 180 (motorworld) US$45 (Ebay, if you get at lowest bid)

Belly Fairing - $400 (motorworld)

Hugger - $?

Full Fairing - $?, US$349 + Shipping US$? ("Buy it now" at Ebay)

Frame Slider - $

Swing Arm Slider - $?

undertray - $? (Bidded @ Ebay US$61 + Shipping US$20 = S$137)

http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/fe/36/a6_1_b.JPG

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by hikaru179@Sep 29 2005, 09:47 AM

ermmm..

 

sorry for , with the inclusion of SV1000 into

this thread.. shouldnt the thread be triplets instead?

 

aniway, upz for this thread!!

 

(i've always liked the SV bikes.. cos we're all 'naked'? )

 

Kudos!

 

twins mean v-twins...haha

[rhema83]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Sep 29 2005, 05:18 AM

Just for info:

SV650 Tank Cover - $155 (motorworld)

Double Bubble - $140 - 180 (motorworld) US$45 (Ebay, if you get at lowest bid)

Belly Fairing - $400 (motorworld)

Hugger - $?

Full Fairing - $?, US$349 + Shipping US$? ("Buy it now" at Ebay)

Frame Slider - $

Swing Arm Slider - $?

undertray - $? (Bidded @ Ebay US$61 + Shipping US$20 = S$137)

I just bought the original Suzuki SV650 tank cover for $22 on eBay. Please do not get overcharged!

 

The belly fairing is $100+ at least, and the hugger is about $120. Motovation frame and swingarm sliders are about $63 and $33 respectively.

 

All prices quoted in US Dollars, before shipping.

[rhema83]

Originally posted by Metalfyre@Sep 28 2005, 02:33 PM

The low resale is due to the relatively unknown nature of this bike in SG...in Japan and europe...the SV is extremely popular, the 400cc version particularly with the ladies because you don't have to worry about flipping the gears to overtake when you can simply roll on like a scoot.

 

Here, ask any local shop about the SV and they'll tell you it isn't a good bike. But having ridden one for almost a year, I can tell you my bike hasn't given me any problems that required it to be towed.

V-twins are not popular in Singapore because most local riders don't appreciate it. The mechanics are also not familiar with them. Those who ride v-twins get ridiculed by friends and bike shops for owning TLR, VTR - and to some extent SV. No wonder sales are low, dealers are no longer importing them, and mechanics are even more unfamiliar with them!

 

Exceptions are those who are rich enough to pay for exotic Italian v-twin superbikes (Ducati, Aprilia, etc). They pay a serious premium to keep their rides running.

 

But any local mechanic who tells you that SV isn't a good bike is just bullsh!tting. SV's are rated top street bikes in Europe and USA, surpassing the so-popular-in-Singapore Fazer. They may not have the highest peak power like the inline-4 competition, but they have lots of character, monster low-end torque and superb handling.

 

Of course, in reality, you have to take servicing and parts availability into consideration. Even though I love my SV, I will think twice about getting one when I return home.

[KooTeowMan]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@Sep 22 2005, 11:36 PM

wah, no one at to go ah.....

 

guess we will have to postpone is then

 

ok la, then see when everyone can make it then we go lor. Just wanna ride some twisties and open roads. S'pore roads are all either too congested, to straight or have too many traffic lights.

here's apic taken a few years ago on my ride to mersing...

[Limsteel]

Mono Swingarm upgrade for sale in EBAY...

Click here...

[weiz85]

Originally posted by rhema83@Oct 1 2005, 12:32 PM

V-twins are not popular in Singapore because most local riders don't appreciate it. The mechanics are also not familiar with them. Those who ride v-twins get ridiculed by friends and bike shops for owning TLR, VTR - and to some extent SV. No wonder sales are low, dealers are no longer importing them, and mechanics are even more unfamiliar with them!

 

Exceptions are those who are rich enough to pay for exotic Italian v-twin superbikes (Ducati, Aprilia, etc). They pay a serious premium to keep their rides running.

 

But any local mechanic who tells you that SV isn't a good bike is just bullsh!tting. SV's are rated top street bikes in Europe and USA, surpassing the so-popular-in-Singapore Fazer. They may not have the highest peak power like the inline-4 competition, but they have lots of character, monster low-end torque and superb handling.

 

Of course, in reality, you have to take servicing and parts availability into consideration. Even though I love my SV, I will think twice about getting one when I return home.

well said

 

really enjoy riding the bike when i got a chance to test ride!

just saw the sv1000 in loois just now, damn cool manz!

 

[weiz85]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@Sep 22 2005, 11:36 PM

wah, no one at to go ah.....

 

guess we will have to postpone is then

 

ok la, then see when everyone can make it then we go lor. Just wanna ride some twisties and open roads. S'pore roads are all either too congested, to straight or have too many traffic lights.

really enjoyed the twisties all the way up to mersing!

if i got my 2a and the date is right, i will join ur haha

[hart]

Originally posted by weiz85@Oct 4 2005, 03:55 AM

really enjoyed the twisties all the way up to mersing!

if i got my 2a and the date is right, i will join ur haha

yup..

same for me..

 

the word is still "IF" i have my 2a~

hai~

[jytheorem]

Was wondering if anyone still remembers how much a SV400S cost???

Or rather, could someone share how much they bought theirs???

[adrianslacker]

Originally posted by hart+Oct 4 2005, 08:16 PM-->

QUOTE (hart @ Oct 4 2005, 08:16 PM)

yup.. same for me..   the word is still "IF" i have my 2a~ hai~[/b] Originally posted by weiz85@Oct 4 2005, 03:55 AM really enjoyed the twisties all the way up to mersing! if i got my 2a and the date is right, i will join ur haha so you all getting SVs? or adding one more piston to your phantoms? without 2A can still go what..... now just waiting for everyone to go......

[weiz85]

adrain, where to find a sv now?

go with my phantom will be a very stressing ride for me to catch up with ur, i tried it once with runner liao.. tail light also cannot see haha

 

the silver sv, he mia liao, hope he is just not checking the market only lorz, waste my time!

[Metalfyre]

call him and see la

 

if you really eager...

[weiz85]

not really eager for sv la..

u sub me when u renew ur insurance lor, then i buy other bike haha

[SV650]

Originally posted by weiz85@Oct 8 2005, 02:04 PM

not really eager for sv la..

u sub me when u renew ur insurance lor, then i buy other bike haha

If SV is not good enough, got a friend selling V-Max (1200cc). Think go Thailand shouldn't be a problem and it's much better than a Phantonbusa, right?

 

:cheer:

[KooTeowMan]

Originally posted by weiz85@Oct 8 2005, 05:33 AM

adrain, where to find a sv now?

go with my phantom will be a very stressing ride for me to catch up with ur, i tried it once with runner liao.. tail light also cannot see haha

 

the silver sv, he mia liao, hope he is just not checking the market only lorz, waste my time!

Wait for cl2a, then wait for cl2a bike. By then my COE expired liao...

 

Dudes, this is not a drag race. The road to Mersing, only 1 section you can go beyond 120kph. Mostly are twisties and small road with cows, chicken and kambeng lurking around, not advisable to go fast. Its more demanding on the rider than the machine.

 

 

I'll be sweeper if you guys are on.

[weiz85]

Originally posted by SV650@Oct 9 2005, 11:34 PM

If SV is not good enough, got a friend selling V-Max (1200cc). Think go Thailand shouldn't be a problem and it's much better than a Phantonbusa, right?

 

:cheer:

ya..

but not used to a v-twin engine, always find it too heavy n jerky!

[weiz85]

Originally posted by KooTeowMan@Oct 10 2005, 12:30 AM

Wait for cl2a, then wait for cl2a bike. By then my COE expired liao...

 

Dudes, this is not a drag race. The road to Mersing, only 1 section you can go beyond 120kph. Mostly are twisties and small road with cows, chicken and kambeng lurking around, not advisable to go fast. Its more demanding on the rider than the machine.

 

 

I'll be sweeper if you guys are on.

haha u will have a hard time sweeping, i m a slow rider and somemore my phontom cant go fast too.

i scare later u will fall asleep behind and also u will miss the fun of playing the twisties!

 

[KooTeowMan]

Originally posted by weiz85@Oct 12 2005, 01:08 AM

haha u will have a hard time sweeping, i m a slow rider and somemore my phontom cant go fast too.

i scare later u will fall asleep behind and also u will miss the fun of playing the twisties!

 

I sweep a rxk before... on NSH to kulai.