The Secret SV-650/1000 Suzuki Owners Society

krashdragon said:

Ok guys....Not strictly an SV question....

but... since you're into Zuke's....

I'm looking for a smaller version of the FJR...

One suggestion was the GSX650F, basically the 650 Bandit renamed....

Had a lowered 1200 Bandit, looking for something a little smaller sizewise (not necessarily speed wise>><BG&gt

The GSX650F is already low enfu, I could just add risers and some luggage.

And I think it would work ok on the gravel roads here in Texas....

I'm only 5'6" with a 29-30 " inseam.

The GSX650F looks nice, but I think it's way too much sportbike seating... as in short rides only.

Thots?

Thanks

Mary

Click to expand...

krashdragon said:

Ok guys....Not strictly an SV question....

but... since you're into Zuke's....

I'm looking for a smaller version of the FJR...

One suggestion was the GSX650F, basically the 650 Bandit renamed....

Had a lowered 1200 Bandit, looking for something a little smaller sizewise (not necessarily speed wise>><BG&gt

The GSX650F is already low enfu, I could just add risers and some luggage.

And I think it would work ok on the gravel roads here in Texas....

I'm only 5'6" with a 29-30 " inseam.

The GSX650F looks nice, but I think it's way too much sportbike seating... as in short rides only.

Thots?

Thanks

Mary

Click to expand...

krashdragon said:

thanks.... what I meant was maybe the GSX650F would work.The SV650SF looks to be a bit too sporty for me.

Burgman.... ummm naw, although I know they're ok, not exactaly what I'm looking for.

Mary

Click to expand...

BuilderBob said:

krashdragon said:

thanks.... what I meant was maybe the GSX650F would work.The SV650SF looks to be a bit too sporty for me.

Burgman.... ummm naw, although I know they're ok, not exactaly what I'm looking for.

Mary

Click to expand...

If you were responding to my post, the article is about the GSX, not the SV. GSX appears to have "normal" handlebars and, with them, a more upright riding position than the SV-S. Seat height? I don't know. Never sat on one. If you check the Suzuki site and compare the seat heights of the GSX and the SV, if the GSX's seat height is about the same or lower than the SV, you may have found your bike.

If you weren't responding to my post, then....... nevermind.

Move along....

Nothing to see here...

Click to expand...

rfulcher said:

My wife has an 2006 SV Standard that she wants to use for touring. We have changed the suspension, seat, the bars, and she has a big National Cycle shield. She likes the bike a lot.
Only one problem, she has Audiovox envy. I have found a site or two that document AVCC installs on VStrom 650s but none for the SV. Has anyone ever added an Audiovox to an SV650? Can anyone point me to a good site on the internet. I have installed several Audiovox cruise controls and will improvise if I have to.

Ross

Click to expand...

BuilderBob said:

rfulcher said:

My wife has an 2006 SV Standard that she wants to use for touring. We have changed the suspension, seat, the bars, and she has a big National Cycle shield. She likes the bike a lot.
Only one problem, she has Audiovox envy. I have found a site or two that document AVCC installs on VStrom 650s but none for the SV. Has anyone ever added an Audiovox to an SV650? Can anyone point me to a good site on the internet. I have installed several Audiovox cruise controls and will improvise if I have to.

Ross

Click to expand...

There's no info that I am aware of at SVRider.com for installing CC on the SV. That said, I'll be looking at the VStrom site for info. The electrical systems have to be nearly identical.

Click to expand...

sml-27 said:

I do maybe 1 to 2 long rides a year 300 mile plus, other than that its normally 150 miles a day. So it looks like im going to sit on a sv and think real hard about it.

Click to expand...

BuilderBob said:

Short list:
You'll miss the wind protection if you're doing LD rides.

While the naked version has a more upright riding position than the S, your legs will be tucked more than on the FJR.

Chain maintenance.

Click to expand...

xcsp said:

I seen a thread over on SVRider that someone was working on a belt-drive conversion-that would be nice! I found a place across the pond that made them for the 1st generation SV, but not the current ones

Picking up a low (300) mileage '07 650N tonight! (Replacement for my DR650)

Will get a better feel for it after some more seat time. Riding position didn't seem too bad, maybe add some 1" bar risers.

Wind protection-aftermarket has some windscreens available, just depends on your needs.

Click to expand...

Geezer said:

Fred W said:

Yikes!! Who went off roading Geezer? You or your daughter? I trust from your tone that everyone is alright?

Click to expand...

That was my daughter Danielle. She had a few minor bruises, but walked away. Thanks for asking. Good gear saved her from some serious hurting.

I was planning to fix the SV, but the more I looked at it the worse it got. The frame is cracked where the swingarm attaches, the rear subframe is squashed, and all of the plastic is damaged.

Click to expand...

Fred W said:

So I have to ask... do your SV secret society have a secret handshake like this secret society does?
The Secret Handshake

Click to expand...

daviddowns2000 said:

sml-27 said:

I do maybe 1 to 2 long rides a year 300 mile plus, other than that its normally 150 miles a day. So it looks like im going to sit on a sv and think real hard about it.

Click to expand...

The SV and the FJR each do different things better and with much different price tags. It just depends on what your needs are, what your body can tolerate, and how the ergonomics work for you. I'm 64 and getting pretty creaky, so comfort is important to me. The longest ride I've done on the SV was about 370 miles each day for two days and I was definitely hurting after only a few hours each day. Butt and legs were aching and it was more work to constantly steer the bike compared to the FJR on the highway. In contrast, I've done that same Miami to N. Georgia trip in a SINGLE 10-hour day on the FJR and have felt a lot less pain. I don't mind riding the SV on the highway for a half-hour or so each way to get to and from some good twisties, but longer rides on highway get uncomfortable for me. The SV is great fun in tight stuff where flickability and light weight make it easier and more fun to ride than the FJR. Also, unless I need the cargo space, I usually take the SV for in-town errands, lunch runs, etc. On the other hand, even though the SV gets me about 10 mpg more than the FJR, for any significant highway runs it's the FJR for sure.

Click to expand...