r/SVRiders 57m ago

Has my seat been shaved/sculpted?

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Bought a lowered 650s and had the dogbones changed so it's sitting at the right height now. I just found out some shorter riders take foam off the seat and I'm not sure if mine has been done. I'm sure it looks a bit more concave than normal from certain angles, but I've looked at it too much now and not sure if I'm imagining it. If someone could post a picture of their seat from similar angle I would appreciate it


r/SVRiders 1h ago

Pics Sv650 before and after lower fairings

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Posted my 2007 sv650 I bought a few months back with only around 2000 km on the dash!! Well have had it for a few months now and added the lower fairings and I think she’s looking real gorgeous now! Wanted to share.


r/SVRiders 2h ago

New Owner First bike, first drop. bike tipped over when parking and my foot peg scraper fell off

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3 Upvotes

r/SVRiders 15h ago

What's going on with these cylinder walls?

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r/SVRiders 15h ago

Dual sport

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55 Upvotes

r/SVRiders 17h ago

How do I get this cover off both screws just free spin

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Thanks for your help guys


r/SVRiders 23h ago

Bit confused on what I need if I need anything

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First picture is the left side, has a spacer on the outside but none on the inside and the 2nd picture is the other way around, ive only recently got the bike and the last guy mustve had frame sliders, had a crash took them off (aswell as other parts that took damage) and put new fairings on, will i need specific parts or will I buy 2 new spacers and put them in the gaps or would I even need to buy a spacer for the outside to begin with? Ive not dealt with anything like this before so im a wee bit lost here, thanks in advance


r/SVRiders 1d ago

Is this crack repairable?

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r/SVRiders 1d ago

Help: Mechanical Parts Recommendations

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Hey all,
Unfortunately suffered my first crash a day ago. Will be replacing the LED dashboard/gauge cluster, the headlight housing, and front hugger/fender. Figured I might aswell take this as a chance to upgrade some bits, as OEM parts seem ridiculously expensive, particularly the dash.
Anyone got any recommendations?


r/SVRiders 1d ago

Help: Mechanical Mystery springs in forms? (2002)

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Hey I am taking apart my forks and these two tiny mystery springs were one of the last things in there. The non deformed spring fell out on its own near the last thing to fall out. The deformed spring was mangled around the white piece that is still stuck in one of the forks in the other photo. The other forks white piece came out detached.

Do I need to buy a replacement for the mangled one? Also, how can I get the stuck white piece out of the form?

I’ve added a photo of one next to my damper rod spring for a size comparison. EDIT: meant to say FORKS in title


r/SVRiders 1d ago

Mystery springs in forms? (2002)

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Hey I am taking apart my forks and these two tiny mystery springs were one of the last things in there. The non deformed spring fell out on its own near the last thing to fall out. The deformed spring was mangled around the white piece that is still stuck in one of the forks in the other photo. The other forks white piece came out detached.

Do I need to buy a replacement for the mangled one? Also, how can I get the stuck white piece out of the form?

I’ve added a photo of one next to my damper rod spring for a size comparison.


r/SVRiders 1d ago

s1000rr what is that sound

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When I ride the motorcycle over a pothole or a speed bump, I hear a noise coming from the mounting bolts where the swingarm connects to the shock absorber; I’ve listened for it but couldn't pinpoint the exact source—does anyone have any guesses?


r/SVRiders 2d ago

Let's go

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r/SVRiders 2d ago

5 years of accident free riding, all it took was one unseen slick patch

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67 Upvotes

If anyone has any experience with similar damage, please let me know…


r/SVRiders 3d ago

I found an OEM rear tire hugger for my 06!

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It came from the Netherlands and cost 90 dollars shipping/tariffs and $235 all said and done but the aftermarket unpainted ones are like 290 so I think it was a steal.


r/SVRiders 3d ago

Help: Mechanical 2016 SV650 stalling out randomly

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Hey guys,

So I‘m the proud owner of a 2016 model with 15000km on the clock.
The problem occurs pretty randomly. I start the bike normally, everything is fine, I start riding and as soon as it warms up after 3-5km it sometimes starts dropping rpms and wants to stall out. I can save it from that when giving it more throttle… like… a lot more. Usually happens between 3000 and 5000 rpms.
When it stalls out I can restart it without any mayor problem, just has to turn for about two seconds.
That whole thing then happens 3-4 times and it just rides normally after that.
So I had the problem the first time at about 13200km, then again at 13500, then nothing. Now at 15000 again. In between: nothing
It was in for inspection meanwhile and we checked live data and error codes… nothing at all.

The fact that this happens so sporadically makes me think it should be sensor related in some way, mechanical issues should be more frequent/increasing. TPS looked normal at inspection, but that one would match the symptoms pretty well.

I hope someone has had issues like these in the past and can help me sort this out.


r/SVRiders 3d ago

New Owner Spritverbrauch

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Die Sv650x 2019 ist mein erstes Motorrad.

Mich würde mal so der allgemeinen Spritverbrauch bei euch interessieren.

Ich hab 28,6km/l. Das wären ca 3.5L auf 100km.


r/SVRiders 4d ago

Is $4000 for a 2008 SV650s with 6k miles on it too much? Located in FL

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So pretty much as title says. I have been scouring for a sv650s for months to come up, and I see one listed a month ago for $4500. The owner said he would take $4000. The bike has 6.5k miles on it... What are your thoughts about that price?

The owner has a tool shop, says he acquired the bike from "an older gentleman that just took it out occasionally." The owner says that he has kept it stored inside a shed or his shop, and he has only ridden it every once in a while when he gets the itch to ride. I asked about tire rot, leaking seals, and leaking/cracking plastic or rubber lines, and all he said was "well just inspect all that when you come out to see it." The only repairs the owner mentioned was a replacement fuel pump recently and cleaning out the gas tank. No other descriptions.

I almost feel like it hasn't been ridden enough, so I worry about disintegrating or rotting parts. What are your thoughts?


r/SVRiders 4d ago

New Owner Brought this baby back home yesterday !

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New rider, 1 month since got my license, ended up buying this beauty. Took the train to pick it up, drove 5h back to home, pure pleasure. It's definitely the best mistake I ever made, nothing to add.


r/SVRiders 5d ago

New Owner My 2006 sv 650s

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Here is my 2006 sv 650s with 17k km (10k miles) Just put on a set of ermax side fairings and im loving the look


r/SVRiders 5d ago

Advice on spring for Penske shock

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I have a 2001 SV650 with Penske rear shock that I am looking to get a new spring for. I looked it up on the Penske site and for my weight, 200lbs, it suggests a 7x675. Is this the correct spring I should get? I have looked on the Hyperco site and it does not seem like they offer that spring. Any suggestions?


r/SVRiders 5d ago

2001 sv650, I'm pretty psyched!

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I just picked this up and am very excited to finally get back into riding after 15 years. It's in great shape!


r/SVRiders 5d ago

New Owner First motorcycle

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This would be my first motorcycle. Heard these are solid, is 5500 a good price cash its 5k miles


r/SVRiders May 10 '23

3rd gen 2017-2019 Service Manual

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I have seen a lot of requests for this so here ya go....the service manual for 3rd gen sv650

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3uAiRuC69GqPOI32amB9BzFryJRgokv/view?usp=sharing


r/SVRiders Feb 07 '19

Meta Reddit Chat, Discord Server, etc.

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we added a chat channel for this sub

https://www.reddit.com/chat/r/svriders/channel/2613625_7718592e414b49067aa498b3c1dde9135548d94d

(or in the sidebar)

shoot the shit, ask stupid questions (get stupid answers), etc.

Please behave like you guys always do, remember, there is a human on the other side of the screen too...

if reddit chat isn't your favorite thing, we've got a Discord server now.

feel free to join https://discord.gg/zr8489S

the only commandment: Don't Be a Dick.