I'm actually curious how many people out there started on an SV650 and if you guys think it was the right call. I think it's a great place to start. Don't forget to check out The Ridge www.ridgewallet.com/yammienoob and get 10% off with code "YAMMIENOOB"

@bostonpro23

4 жыл бұрын

First

@amaurisz9098

4 жыл бұрын

Hey yammie which part of Texas you stay at? I live in Houston and don’t know which bike to buy ima a new rider any suggestions?

@andyshucksmith7757

4 жыл бұрын

Yammie Noob dod my lessons on a sv650, then my test on a 600f. Sv650 is a world apart.

@jaygauld85

4 жыл бұрын

I took my cbt on a yamaha YBR125, bought a Chinese version, (the dealer was local so any issues I thought he could fix, I was wrong) trained and tested on the gladius, sold my 125, was going to wait for push bike collision comp money to come through and buy a fazer, bandit, Honda cb500 or cbf 600. Didn't initially like the sv650 but after watching KZread reviews I thought about getting an 06 onwards, then a 2016 SV popped up (took out a loan as my comp hadn't come through) and I grabbed it. 👍

@shaharcohen486

4 жыл бұрын

just started getting into motorcycles. my top consideration is reliability and price to performance so I had my eye on the sv650 but wasn't sure. this video made my decision clear. though an sv650 cost 11,000 usd here

After 2.5 years practising on my CB125F, I've finally put a deposit down on a 2018 SV650X on Friday and I'm so excited. :)

@jack1237464

4 жыл бұрын

John Conway its great bike trust me 👍

@JuandaFreeskate1

4 жыл бұрын

That's my bike. I'm so happy

@liam01911

4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently on a cbf 125 myself and going to do my a2 licence after the lock down, looking at sv650s everyday and longing for the lock down to end 😔

@c4tmoto

4 жыл бұрын

John Conway congrats!!!

@Pusfilth

4 жыл бұрын

John Conway bad choice man get an older one

Your most popular KZread motorcycle journalist - shows Ryan F9 Damn he's good

@exsnozer

3 жыл бұрын

He knows his audience. Ryan F9 is literally the best content creator I have seen in MANY years on youtube. But it is a few weeks between the videos and Yammie has a lot of short fast videos that work well too.

This series is kinda like “So You Want” by Fitment Industries - but for motorcycles... I like it 👍🏽

@danrib4048

4 жыл бұрын

Thought that too

I have a 2019 SV650ABS and love it. It is nimble but also feels planted in turns. The other day I was accelerating relatively hard from around 55 mph and I noticed the bike fishtailing left and right several times. At first it seemed like a tank slapper, something I had never experienced before. However, it turned out to be some kind of oil slick on the road causing the rear wheel to lose traction. I later saw the culprit, a vintage Ferrari spraying, not dripping, some fuel/oil/water mixture from the exhaust. I am not a racer and had never experienced anything like it. I do remember not cutting the throttle abruptly and let the bike move. Remarkably, it straightened itself out, and I did not have to put my Tech-Air 5 vest to the test. I think that the bike’s stability was aided by its overall well sorted chassis and geometry. I am left terrified but also have gained some confidence in the rider friendliness of the SV650. I’ll keep riding and will pay even more attention to road conditions. I thought I’ll share this with the hope that someone may also learn from it and also consider the SV650 as a super fun bike that handles well even in tricky situations. I’ll post this on other sites as well and am curious what people think.

@1234miguel5678

2 жыл бұрын

super happy to hear you made it out of that one!

@tedmacconnell855

2 жыл бұрын

I too had this happen on my SV650 about 15 years ago. It was the first time I’d experienced this, and as a VERY new rider, pretty terrifying. I thought I was going down, for sure. But just as you said, I didn’t panic, let off the throttle, and it straightened right out. Loved that bike

@m00sing

17 күн бұрын

So, how the hell did you shut your mind down to ride into it and smooth things out? Until you hit this, how can you prepare for when it does happen? Oh dear God don't tell me I'll know when it happens. This is the type of stuff that makes me feel like I can't get on the road because I don't know what to do. Like the videos on the death wobble. . . I'd effin' die just thinking about me being me at the moment.

I'm new to the motorcycle scene as I am only 15 but I have started to watch your content every day and have learned so much thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips.

@NinjaCookieplays

4 жыл бұрын

shit me too

@whodat4265

3 жыл бұрын

The Situation why I do t understand why older people say that I’m 15 I wanna grow up and be free

@bobbyhosea7009

3 жыл бұрын

it’s legal to ride motorcycles at 15 where I stay

@noahgoodman1237

3 жыл бұрын

Same bruh

@shay3514

3 жыл бұрын

@Isac Slahcup bruh what, not 150cc at least 300 cc as a starter bike!

just a nugget of interesting information: The engine design of this v-twin took a LOT of inspiration from the Hayabusa. Quite literally, it's 2 hayabusa cylinders thrown together at a 90 degree angle, obviously with slight differentiation such as camshaft profile design, intake design, exhaust tube length and diameter, etc. But at the end of the day, it's still the same bore, same stroke, same valves... and 650cc's is half of 1300cc... just saying.

@maskedmotorsdiy3575

4 жыл бұрын

That's why the SV650 is called the Halfabusa.

@iordeebeat

4 жыл бұрын

Not the first Japanese engine I read it's half of another (CB500F from CB1000F, NC750 from a 1.4 Civic...)

@kirkarvint.2017

4 жыл бұрын

@@maskedmotorsdiy3575 🤣🤣

Been riding a 2020 SV650X for 2 months now. The hype is real. I love her.

I literally just bought a 2006 SV650 with 17k miles on it the other day. Got it for a steal, didn't do a ton of research but went with my gut and BOY and I happy I did! Finding this video has reinforced my decision, great content man, thank you for uploading! I hope to have a vlog/channel like yours one day.

@steveb3920

2 жыл бұрын

Still happy with it?

Literally got one after that video as my first bike. It was the best decision I made this year so far after actually buying a bike. It is fun, pretty quick, and comfortable. Thanks for the suggestion it made my year. Going to buy a brand new one next year after I get good on this used one.

Just picked up a 2003 SV last week! I love it! Feels rock solid.

I bought one of these bikes brand new in the year 2000. It is still owned in the family and is still giving great service as a weekend outing and weekly commuter bike. Now, apart from tyres and brake pads and so on, almost all of the bike is still original and starts on the button at the first ask, every time. It doesn't smoke, all the gears are still in there and it's still a joy to ride. There are plenty of options out there but from my experience, these 650 V twins are well worth considering. (Especially as the modern ones are fuel injected and don't need the carbs servicing!)

My first bike was a used 2003 SV650. It desperately needed a cartridge kit in the forks and some new fork oil. That transformed the bike. Overall it was a great introduction to motorcycling, for all the reasons that people have already enumerated: good handling, fun engine with usable power (low revs), and enough zip to ride any street or even do a track day. I think the 650 was a great bike to learn on if you can find one in good condition, and that is probably still true, although there are many more options at lower price points now than there were when I got started. 390 Duke, or similar. One man's opinion.

I've had an 05 sv650s for 6 years now and have loved every single bit of it 💖 I sold my r6 and got the sv...yes...you heard that right. I find it more fun doing 0 to 60 then hitting 160 and praying for no deer in the road 🙏 (Michigan is rolling with em). It's a beautiful bike to have and keeps up with most others with no issue.

Started out with (and still have 6 years later) a 2005 650S fully faired, adore it, best first bike I could have hoped for.

When you said "if your body years for it, buy it." That has literally been me since starting motorcycling. I've yearned for the SV for so long now and hopefully I'll order a new one at the end of the year, or get the 2021 model. These bikes are so fucking perfect, beautiful, simple and elegant. And with a proper aftermarket exhaust sound orgasmic. She will be mine one day. I only watched this video because of the title, in hoping that it gives me the feeling I'll get when im finally about to buy one. Fuck is this what heroin addiction feels like? GIVE ME THE SV

Front forks are preload adjustable in the 2nd gen. A cheap and easy way to upgrade them is to change the springs to Hyperpro progressive ones. I did it, the fork is so much better now. SV is love, SV is life.

@SinnerSince1962

2 жыл бұрын

1st gen 2002 "S" models got preload adj.

The SV isn't for beginners only. If veteran MC warhorses can't have a total blast on this bike, they're doing something wrong because the SV in the right hands can perform magic. I put 50,000 miles on a used '05 DL650 (the SV's brother bike) and when I damaged the transmission with a bad shift while flogging it I bought a dirt-cheap '06 and had put another 50,000 miles on it. Yeah I'd like a new 700 Tenere but cheap-ass me is having more fun totally thrashing a bike that I don't give a hoot what happens to it. Which brings me to those fart pipes you are recommending... why attract attention when you can happily fly under the radar?

@Gullett38

4 жыл бұрын

I don't hate Yammi but I just don't think he knows to much about the actual bike stuff. Like I consider myself an enthusiast and when he tells people to avoid the first gen SV it makes me laugh cause those are literally the best ones to have in my opinion. Plus no I would not consider the SV a beginner bike. Saying it's a beginner bike would turn alot of people off it. It's pretty quick and handles fantastic when the suspension is done .

@djeric1000

2 жыл бұрын

Funny and totally right I started in 1980 with XJ550 and after that many others including Hornet 900 TL 1000 Bandit 1200 Bmw gs 1200 ….. Since april 2022 i ‘m riding a SV650 n 2002 as second machine and i have so much fun ….. it’s hard to follow on mountain and country roads

@m00sing

17 күн бұрын

I am sure you were doing advanced maneuvers, but just wondering what you mean by crapping your trans because of a bad shift while flogging. . . Brand new to this whole thing (just got license), so while I doubt I will do what you did, I also know that day 1 confidence =/= years. lol.

When I got back into riding 2 years ago after a 20 year hiatus, the 2003 SV was my ride. Great bike, and sounded so sweet with a Leo Vince exhaust. But not comfortable for touring and pretty sketchy on gravel roads, so I've moved on. I do miss it though.

@EliasTheHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Sketchy on gravel roads, sure. But not comfortable for touring? That’s interesting. I took my naked 2005 SV650 on a 6,411 miles solo trip around the US. Is it the riding position that you didn’t like? All aches and pains vary from rider to rider, so I can respect that.

@russellborn515

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasTheHunter A bit of the riding position, the lack of wind protection, the seat. I really liked the bike, just wasn't the right machine for what I wanted to do.

I had an SV1000 and absolutely loved it. The sound and feel of that bike was just unique.

@rubensahak9178

3 жыл бұрын

Basically a TL1000 with different chassis.Hard to find now since only few years were produced

Thanks for doing your research on this with the zx rear shock and gsxr swap front. I have an 06 sv1000 with that exact setup, and its worlds better that the original suspension setup. Great video, love my SV!

i have got a 1999 (first generation) sv 650 s since 4 years and i love it. Had no problems ever . Its robust and solid like a rock and makes tons of fun. :)

Thinking of jumping from a ,2020 honda to a 2017 fz09 ☺ ,you got me into the fz09 bro ,thanks for your videos !

My first bike is an 2008 sv650, thanks for the videos it helped me a lot when I bought it.

Papa Yam, you raised me up, and I just bought an SV650. I've evolved.

@thegingerbradman

4 жыл бұрын

I also got one recently, first bike. Goddamn it's difficult to stay off

As far as suspension goes, Ohlins actually makes both a rear shock and fork cartridges for the gen 3 if you don't want to swap the complete fork. Part numbers SU 423 and FKS 217 respectively. Also, I am picking my 2018 (0 miles!) up tomorrow. Can't wait...

Great info about this bike. I've been on my 03 sv1000 for over 10 years and 25k miles. It's always been a solid performer but yes I did have to go with progressive springs and new cartridges up front with a gsxr 1000 rear shock. That torque tho on all these v-twins!!

He’s not wrong abt these being unkillable. Just bought one off a guy that still runs like a champ for 800$ and has had 3 trips around the us. Over 700,000 miles on it

Just bought one today.. Crazy!

I passed my test in Feb this year and i really wanted a SV650 but i was tempted away by the FZ6N. I think i've made a good decision, i absolutely love it

God damnit yammie. I’ve been looking for a month for this bike near me and now ur bringing more attention to it.... now I got more competition!

I love V-twins, so I've been dreaming about getting an SV since I started riding years ago. I wanted a comfortable ride though, so I was really only looking at the 'on stilts' versions of the street nakeds (Vstrom, Versys, Tracer, nc750x). Ended up going the Versys route since everyone said the Vstrom is heavy, bloated, and that 19" front wheel sucks onroad. Then I got to ride a Vstrom for a roadtrip abroad, and since then I know I need that engine and that bike in my life again.

Got a 2018 sv650a, black and red. Putting a delkevic 13in tri oval on it gave it an awesome deep growl and noticeable increase in power with the baffle out. If you buy a new gen SV you should give that exhaust a try, completely changes the bike.

My first bike was a gen 1 2002 SV650S, half faired. I've had it for 3 years now and still have a blast on it.

I started on a Kawasaki ninja 250, had it for three weeks before getting a 2nd gen sv650 and I'm still riding it today after 9 years, I love it

I've been researching bikes I want to start with and the way you guys talk about the SV650 just makes me want one even though I'm a Kawasaki fan. It just seems to get the best reviews no matter what.

@allt_mojligtblandat4187

3 жыл бұрын

Or else you also can try the Yamaha MT07. 😊

Hay yam, started on a 2017 sv650 and couldn't be happier. The bike came more alive as I became a more confident rider. I'm 6'4 and right around 200lbs so I really can't enjoy full fairing sport bikes because of that riding position. The low rev assistant makes the bike so much easier to learn on as you become more confident with the clutch. 10/10 would by again.

I never understood the hate for the Gladius. I had one for a couple of years (until someone decided to steal it) and never had a problem with it (apart from the rarity/price for aftermarket parts).

@Bl4ckManu

4 жыл бұрын

I love my Gladius!

@rtankard

4 жыл бұрын

Love my 2015 when they took the Gladius name off. Still can't figure out the hate. Most bikers are such snobs.

@chrisgraham6031

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think people really have a problem with it as far as riding it, it’s more the looks of it. The headlight and pillion peg assembly just don’t look as good as the sv650 it replaced

@nathanbird2511

4 жыл бұрын

I have a Gladius and it's fantastic. People jump on the bandwagon with hate - "I don't like the glady it's *some bullshit someone else has told them/they read but have no idea about*"

@iordeebeat

4 жыл бұрын

Suzuki makes great discreet bikes, some ugly, many not so ugly. The SV is a great not so ugly bike. The Gladius was a great ugly bike, in the best Suzuki tradition just like the GSX-Fs from the 90s. Oh, and Suzuki also made great beautiful bikes, too bad the Bandit are no longer in production.

But you said i should buy the turbo busa papa yam...

@abbiewessels7372

4 жыл бұрын

Great for beginners

@pbarrick03

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect starter bike! And great for tight corners. You should take it to the msf

@matt309

3 жыл бұрын

Easy to pick up

@Cedric_Skywaka

7 күн бұрын

He was just trolling. Get the busa

1:14 damn... FortNine is the best tho...

For those who complain about Suzuki brakes: A braided stainless brake line for the front. The difference is shocking.

@SinnerSince1962

2 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about new ones... Now you have me going again.

@mjcmustang

Жыл бұрын

Just ride a KLR 650 and everything seems amazing from then onwards 😂

Iv got a 2005 Sv 650 I checked valve clearances today. Recently grafted cbr fork cartridges and stanchions on it and having a new rear shock made for it now....great bikes can’t wait to get it back out

im on my second SV and my first was amazing, did 04/05 gsxr 600 forks, rear shock upgrade, and it lasted a very long time, sold it with 80k miles when i bought it with 10k on it. im sure the bike is still running with whoever owns it now. my second one i laid down and it did a barrel roll but still started right up with very little damage. i love this bike so much and i plan to make this second sv as amazing as the first with the same parts

I bought a 2010 Hornet 600 as 1st bike, love it, easy to ride and goes like a bullet when you need it to 😍

I bought a 2006 SV650 with some mods 2 years ago. Definitely an excellent bike to learn on that's hard to let go.

I thought I had my mind made up for my first bike, you are killing me here. Haha!

I bought a new 2018 SV650 and strongly recommend front fork springs appropriate for your weight and tuning with a proper viscosity fork oil. The forks were way under spring for my 175 pounds. They’re probably about right if you weigh 130 pounds or so. Makes a world of difference. Total cost is under $100.

Well, I've been riding since before the SV came out so it wasn't my first bike. I did buy a one new in '99, though. Loved it. Lived in the Santa Cruz mountains and it was the perfect bike for those hills. Killed it a couple years later on HWY 17. Came across another '99 about 2 years ago for a pretty good price and bought it. Still love it. I've ridden all kinds of bikes with all kinds of power levels and the SV is just a great combination of weight, power and geometry. Yes, the suspension is pretty basic. On my first one, I never did more than bump the preload front and back and still had a blast with it. On the one I have now, I've put Mupo valves (like the emulators) and heavier springs in the front and a ZX6R shock in the back. Minor investment, major improvement. Everything else is stock. Carbs are easy. Clean 'em every couple of years and you're good to go. Nothing to break, cheap to maintain. I like the smaller displacement bikes nowadays. Light, flickable, cheaper, and still plenty enough juice to get you moving. Love the V-twin power curve and sound, too.

i just bought a 2019 sv650 from my local dealer a couple weeks ago waiting on the Secretary of State to reopen so i can get some plates haha

We're not all guys... However, I love my 2nd hand 2018 sv650. Super fun, and am now scramblerising it. Very easy to ride in the city as well as freer roads.

I just bought a 2007 sv650n as my first bike and I am so glad I did, perfect amount of power for the street and its something I can ride for my whole riding career

I have a 2021 SV650 and love it. So nimble on the corners yet enough power to have some fun.

Yooo i like this format. I'd love to see one on the Yamaha fz/mt 07!

I had 3 dirtbikes, have no interest in riding a sportsbike among traffic, yet i love this channel

my first bike was a gs500f...yes it was underpowered and a little soft, but overall super fun. that engine was unkillable...I changed the oil and occasionally ran seafoam through it but was overall pretty neglectful, yet she started right up 95% of the time

Just bought a Gen 1!! I was scared about the carbs and it being molested but I knew the previous owner and only used it as a commuter. I agree with making sure you look into the bikes history. I've seen some pretty bad ones out there.

Basically, if you don't make these mods you're a loser: - Swap the engine with a Hayabusa, -Replace the frame with that of Ducati peningale, - Replace the Swingarm with a HD - Replace the whole front end with that of - GSX, - Swap the wheels with the Triumph's Like...... seriously????

@just-dl

4 жыл бұрын

other than that, it's the perfect bike! ;-)

@theguitarhero898

4 жыл бұрын

@@just-dl yaa...I agree with mostly everything he said, except swapping all that stuff out.

@deaneverlean7408

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@93krstn

2 жыл бұрын

Not so begginer friendly I guess.

Started on an old beater Yamaha 650. SV650s (2009 with abs) is my current ride. Totally hassle free and all the fun. Pipe has been done (M4, it's loud and I love the sound) and a few other little tweaks, but I now need to do the suspension. Mine has like 17k km on it and I baby it, so it's still mint. Very cheap to buy, insure and run. Love this thing.

I know it’s an old video but this was very helpful! Just bought a 2000 SV looking forward to riding 👍🏽

owned a 1997 TL1000S for several years - loved it - had to sell due to several spine fusion level 2 operations - all better now - can't find one for sale so will downsize and plop my money down for its smaller brother. Great video you put out here. Definitely will upgrade exhaust can with LeoVince twin, K&N air filter and tank grips. Have a great day.

Started on an 06 SV650... the perfect beginner as long as you have some self control!

Nicely done!

Started on a 1st gen sv and loved that bike! Unfortunately i crashed it but I can agree this bike is a great beginner or more experienced rider bike.

I started on an sv650 and it was a great decision. You get to ride a sport capable bike but with an upright seating position and it has plenty of power. Maybe you could learn more quicker on a lighter bike, IDK, but I think it was a good decision.

@dakota5041

2 жыл бұрын

I started on an 01, I had dirt bike and quad history so the shifting wasn't an issue, but it was an amazing first bike

i have a 2019 with ABS. I love it and the factory setup is just fine for me. I venture to say that this would be true for 90% of riders as well. Suzuki did upgrade the front brakes for 2019. I mounted an MRA Racing windshield that is very well made, guides airflow away from torso and over the shoulders, making the bike more stable at high speeds and more comfortable on longer rides.

I just got 2014 sfv650 Gladius. And I freaking love it

@marcos1669

4 жыл бұрын

Way better looking than the SV650 if you ask me (which looks like a 15 years old bike), thje Gladius looks modern.

@BigUriel

4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with the Gladius really, it just kind of looks like a girl's bike.

Owned a ‘17 SV650 for 14 months as a first bike - it was great! Riding for a long time in the rain can result in the front plug failing, resulting in a rough running engine until it dries out . Other than that, no problems at all in over 15000km. Throw in a brighter headlight globe, some CRG lanesplitter bar end and a tail tidy and you have a great good looking bike.

Sv650 gen 1 owner from August last year. Ignore yammie on the suspension advice if you're a beginner. The factory setup is adequate. Knock about a grand off your purchase budget and spend that on good protective gear and a rider course. These last two will make your time on the bike much more fun than shiny paint, fuel injection or trick suspension can. An imperfect machine if anything will make you a better motorcyclist. And just get out there and ride it.

I picked up an SV650s K4 on thursday and its great fun. I definitely made the right choice

Good job! thank you

Bought a new SV650 in February as my first bike, did not regret it one second.

My first bike when I was 18 in highschool. I rode a 2005 sv650s for 6 years before selling it 3 years ago. Learned a lot on that bike! Sounded great with a Leo Vince exhaust

I learned to ride big bikes on a SV650 - and did all my practice rides and even my UK tests (Mod 1 and Mod 2) on one. I found it MUCH easier to ride than the 125 I had been piddling around on. It was super stable (U-turns and figures of eight were a total doddle - felt like the back tyre was three foot wide!), very forgiving (never stalled it once!), smooth and friendly. It also felt "big", had plenty of guts and sounded mean. Just a dream to ride. I didn't buy one as my first big bike because I don't like the aesthetic but for anyone who doesn't mind how they look, don't think twice - just get one. You'll be delighted.

I just got a few months ago the 2007 sv and I'm in love with the motorcycle. Is 35kx restricted but has an incredible lows. Totally recommended option for new riders but always respect on true man no abs motorcycles. Love from Spain!

Never heard about this bike until I somehow bought it a week ago. Turns out it's kinda known in motorcycle world.

My 06 SV650 has been through hell and back but is still reliable and chugging along. Way back when, I got into my first big accident and it still drove back home with a cracked Rad, bent forks, bent handle bar, broken clutch shifter pedal and more. Bought a parts bike and fixed it up for cheap. Only mods I have done is a upgraded front springs, stainless steel brake lines, and a tail tidy. Bike is nearing 60k km but I can’t give it up!! Maintenance has been dirt cheap too, diy is easy on these bikes imo...

I was watching another video you mentioned the sv650 searched it and here I am thanks yam

I actually am looking at getting one. Damn yammie you got some telekinetic powers from that hayabusa.

@nathanbird2511

4 жыл бұрын

Telepathic* :)

Handling is the most important, the sv650 is beautiful style. I like best is light weight and good cornering.

God Yammie daddy! I did it lol I got a sv650! Your awesome content was what got time threw the months of waiting to get it and I did! Proud owner of an 05 Sv650s! Thanks Yammie noob for the great videos! 🏍️💨

Yes I very much still want an SV650 after hunting the listings for 10 years.

@nickkapetanakis5446

4 жыл бұрын

FlamQ Dbltap A gen2 sv650 literally can be found anywhere from your local used bike dealer to craigslist and Facebook market place. Don’t be scared if they have over 20k in mileage as the first valve check isn’t until then anyway. Suspension is way soft, but once addressed literally gives you a bike you can ride for days and never get bored. I bought mine for $3000 with 18k on it. Put a ohlins rear shock/springs and emulators upfront. Rest is bone stock. It rides through corners like it’s on rails and the vtwin torque is all down low. Buy one immediately

@Hoopla1021

4 жыл бұрын

How much you pay for that ohlins? I’m seeing them online for $1300 give or take

@SteviePeeOutDoorLife

4 жыл бұрын

i have a 01, svs bought new, like 24,000 kms on it now. been sat for years because kiddos :(

You guys are the best 👍

I learned on the SV650 carb version 2001 and i LOVED the sound compared to all the 4-inliner Superbikes around my town.

I've owned some of the best of the best and I test the road and sv650 during bike week and absolutely fell in love with it. It needs a slip-on and that's about it for pure fun and excellent sound.

I'm looking at buying my first proper bike, upgrading from the learner 125cc, was torn between the sv650, the z650 or the mt-07. This video has sold me the sv 👍

10 seconds in the video and he’s already roasting me, I bought a brand new z400 yesterday 😪

Another favourable fork mod for the Sv is to replace the internals with the CBR 600f3. Mine has them and I get the compression damping available now.

@HRM.H

Жыл бұрын

good tio

I bought a running 09 sv650s for $500 a couple days ago and I’m super excited about it

My first street bike was an SV650. I loved that thing! Almost wish I never sold it... but that new GSX-8S is calling my name.

3:00 Honda Hornet hehe. Great video though!

Great bike no question! Don’t forget to breathe Mr Noob!

I started on a 1990 GSX750F, Katana. I just sold that bike a few weeks ago, but hadn't rode it in several years. Trying to convince myself to get a 3rd generation SV650 now.

I got a new SV last December. It's a great bike, yup.

I have a gen-1 SV650S i've been renovating and converting to "naked" the past couple of months. I much prefer my "curvy" frame than the gen-2. i think it looks better. The latest ones with the tubular steel frames look kinda decent again though.

Don’t forget my baby the SV-1000 😍

Buying a 2003 sv650s this weekend. Stoked.

I’m fine with the motorcycle videos YN, just as long as you’re not actually riding one.

I had one 15 years ago, but sold it because I do a lot of interstate travel and it’s a little small for regular long interstate travel, but I loved the bike. It was a lot of fun. It has some balls too. Low end is fun. No problem to wheelie. It’s really a fun bike.

My first road bike was a 99 SV 400 exactly the same as the 650 but missing some torque. The bike was a Japanese import, had nothing but electrical issues with it and as a result didn’t last long, the short time I had with that bike was epic. I’ve since been chasing that SV feeling going from a k2 GSXR to now a MT09. RIP SV

To improve my gen 1 front forks, I just replaced the oil with 20 grade. Worth a try before spending a fortune on new parts.

@allt_mojligtblandat4187

3 жыл бұрын

👍 Yes. That is the best way to start with and see if that is enough.

@rubensahak9178

3 жыл бұрын

agree that and maybe progressive springs not expensive since stock is too soft unless you are under 170lb then no issues just replace heavier grade oil also you can change the spacer for preload..

@SinnerSince1962

2 жыл бұрын

@@rubensahak9178 The 02 I have already has preload adjustment. But it's an S model.