POSTINGS  FOR OCTOBER 2002 

Enclosed are some pics of my SVR ( bought new in 2001, 42000 km on the clock since may 2001 ). 

Changes include: - 

Rear light cluster and indicators removed and replaced with LED-assembly, own design - 

Front Indicators replaced with LED's - 

Rearset lifted with own design - 

Gears changed ( 1 up, 5 down ) - 

Graphics kit - 

Hammer-it Lower fairing - 

Carbs are shimmed - 

K & N filter   

At the moment 69,7 pk at the rear wheel.  

I send you some photos from Svclub (Spain).Thanks for post it. Sv'sss

Hello, From Ruedas Moto we inform you about our big offers in new motorbike tyres (road and motocross). If you have any question, don't doubt in keeping in touch with us. Waiting for your answer. Yours sincerely.

NEW TYRES (ROAD): Mark Model Measure Price[PARA]

METZELER RENNSPORT O MZ 3 120/70/17 90 Euros

METZELER RENNSPORT O MZ 3 180/55/17 130 Euros

PIRELLI SUPER CORSA SC 1-2-3 120/70/17 90 Euros

PIRELLI SUPER CORSA SC 1-2-3 180/55/17 130 Euros

www.ruedasmoto.com  Phone/fax:0034 986 23 98 80 mobile: 0034 670 23 07 31 E-mail: info@ruedasmoto.com 

We also dispose of an important stock of used tyres (from road and tests). 100 kilometres of use. The measures are: 

Measure Mark Price

90/56/17-slick DUNLOP----BRIDGESTONE---MICHELIN 12 euros
95/58/17-slick DUNLOP----BRIDGESTONE---MICHELIN 15 euros
110/60/17-slick DUNLOP----BRIDGESTONE---MICHELIN 18 euros
115/60/17-slick DUNLOP----BRIDGESTONE---MICHELIN 20 euros
120/60/17-slick DUNLOP----PIRELLI---BRIDGESTONE---MICHELIN 40 euros
120/70/17-racing DUNLOP 207GP/208GP-PIRELLI SUPER CORSA-BRIGESTONE BT 001/ BT 58 50 euros
120/75/17-slick DUNLOP---PIRELLI----- BRIDGESTONE----MICHELIN 45 euros 150/60/17-racing MICHELIN PILOT 75 euros
165/55/17-slick DUNLOP----BRIDGESTONE 80 euros
180/55/17-slick DUNLOP----PIRELLI---BRIDGESTONE 85 euros

The charges of delivery to UK are:

1 to 10 tyres 12 euros Each one.

10 to 50 tyres 10 euros Each one.

50 to 100 tyres 8 euros Each one.

100 or more 7 euros Each one.

www.ruedasmoto.com  Phone/fax:0034 986 23 98 80 mobile: 0034 670 23 07 31 E-mail: info@ruedasmoto.com 

John, I have started to produce new cylinder barrels for SV. The new cylinders are a direct replacement for the standard Suzuki items but can be ordered with the option of different piston bore sizes. i.e. 81mm std 650 high compresion, 84mm 700cc kit, 87mm 750cc kit and by special order only  90mm 800cc kit. All the cylinders have a plated bore and  use Forged pistons, manufactured to our spec's. Prices as yet have not been set but we will endeavor to keep costs as low as possible. But we are still  able to offer the 84mm 700cc kit at a special offer price to be fitted to original Suzuki cylinders (which only require re-boring) at the offer price of £450.00 supplied and fitted. But this offer will run out shortly. As you are aware there are further details on these and other products on our site www.jhsracing.co.uk 

Julian has informed me that interest from UK users is high. The costs could be reduced further if someone wants to act as the UK agent and distribute the mesh to those that asked for it. Details need to be worked out but if anyone is interested, contact Julian and arrange. I'll be happy to broadcast the arrangement and add any pages/links reguired to help out. If you're wondering why I'm not doing it, hell! I have to sleep sometime ;-)  John

I changed front fork springs for my 02 SVS. My local dealer had Progressive Suspension kit for SV 99 - 01. I asked from Progressive Suspension will it fit to my 02 SVS. They said that they haven't done for SV since 01, so I think they really don't know.

Only different in 99 and 02 front fork is the preload cap. I bought the kit and installed it with the original Progressive Suspension kit spacers (it was 25 mm long, but the manual in Progressive WWW-site said 2,5 Inch.) In SV 99 model the spacer is longer because it is without preload cap (it should be 2,5 Inch. with Progressive kit).

I was able to determine the spring-spacer length using the original spring-spacer length. It was 10 mm shorter with Progressive kit, but with the adjustable preload cap I was able to install the kit with almost right preload, or correct Sag, I weight 70 Kg. Sag is the important thing. Now I was able to test ride the bike and measure the real Sag. It was now easy test ride the bike with different preload settings.

Now I was able to test ride the bike and measure the real Sag. It was now easy test ride the bike with different preload settings. I made the 43 mm long spacer so that my preload cap was adjusted in minimum preload position with correct sag. Now I can have more preload (less sag) for trackday if I want to. When I changed the Progressive spacer for the Custom made 43 mm spacer I also changed the fork oil to 15W Castrol. I set the oil level to 140 mm from cap. I haven't test ride the bike after oil change but it feels better ( it is winter now in Finland) It has now more rebound damping. 

Next thing is the rear suspension. It is a bit too hard for me, even in minimum preload setting. SV is a great bike with not so great suspension, I guess it's cost that matters here for Suzuki. I hope this info is useful ... ;-) Sure is, thanks for sending this..John

Hi John, Just to let you know that Ridersite has added to their stables a new site totally dedicated to the Suzuki Twins www.s2ridersite.com   the idea is to keep in touch those who own a twin Suzuki but change models staying within the twin set up. I for one may be joining the Vstrom club, I rode one of my clients bike and really enjoyed it. However I am keeping the SV as she still has a lot of pleasure left to keep my grin up.   Best Regards Jorge   www.renegade-products.com 

Hi John, regarding the 2wheeljunkie.com  bodywork featured on James Holland's bike in the September Performance Bikes issue (pages 40-43) I have received a lot of inquiries from your U.K. readers about the full bodywork for the SV650S and the shipping costs to the U.K. The shipping is quite high at $240.00 U.S. due to the size of box needed to ship the product but I can fit 2 sets of bodywork in one box. So.. if your readers would like to arrange some kind of group purchase (in groups of two) I can cut the shipping cost in half. Or if there is a central dealer in the U.K. who is interested in purchasing product in larger quantities I would be willing to speak further. I hope this helps some of your readers out. I can be reached at info@2wheeljunkie.com

2wheeljunkie.com - Motorcycle network http://www.2wheeljunkie.com  Orders: 905-576-4579 Fax. 905-576-3933 Bodywork, rearsets, clip-ons, race stands & Exhaust

Hi John,   I am a fellow SV rider in Toronto, Canada, and have acquired a special headlight covering mesh which can be put on any motorcycle or car headlight. It makes the bike look sleek, and also protects the lenses from stone chips and damage. I have enclosed a pic of the stuff on my friend's R1 for you to see, I haven't got around to putting it on my SV yet. Lockhard Philips sells this stuff for $29.99 USD, for a 11 x 14 inch piece. I have 1 square foot pieces available for a much cheaper price, only $19.99 USD. I have it available in White, Black, Red, Yellow and Blue, and am offering this special price for fellow SV riders only. Normally I am selling it for $24.99 USD. As you will see in the pics, the mesh takes nothing away from the headlight beams when they are on, so there is not a shortage of light caused by them... they just make the bike look a whole lot sweeter! Please let me know if anyone over there is interested! I have just posted on your board regarding these.  http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/lightlids.html  Regards, Julian Sarboiu

PS I might even be able to offer a slighly lower discounted price if people got together to order in bulk. Like in stead of $19.99, probably around $17.99.

Hi John,  found this company that sells Suzuki spares - even better than my local dealer! Full Name: Spares Direct Ltd Business Address: 861, Harrow Rd London NW10 5NH Business: 020 8969 0741 Hope it's useful! Thanks Simon. The name looked familiar and a quick check in my web bookmarks came up with this http://www.sparesdirect.co.uk/  I'll check the links page and add it if not already there. John

If you enjoyed this months cover pic, then there is another treat in the MultiMedia section under 'wallpapers' John

My name is Donny Erickson with D&D Performance Exhaust. I would like to know what is required to get a link placed on your site(not a lot. I'm happy to add this to the links section). We offer carbon fiber in silver and black, black satin alum. and show n go chrome full systems and slip ons. Donny Erickson Customer Support www.danddexhaust.com 

Hi, John! My name is Pedro Leal and I am Portuguese. I have a Suzuki SV650S (Mostly because of your wonderful site!) for about 2 years and a half and now I am trying to promote my own SV650's site. Although the site is written in Portuguese language, I have already started to translate it to English. It's the first Portuguese site about the SV650, because here the bike is not very popular, but I want to change this situation trough the "Clube sv650.pt" (stands for sv650.pt club). I hope you include my URL in your website. Best regards, Pedro Leal http://homepage.oninet.pt/617muj/  Looks nice John

October, the month of slippery leaves and the sun blasting into your eyes on the way home from work. Nothing much to report on a personal front this month. Kev and I had a run up to Donnington the weekend before last to see the British Touring Car races. Wouldn't normally have gone but we had free tickets, so what the hell. Some bloke called Aaron Slight got punted off in the first race. I got to use my new soft panniers again, what luxury! Carry as much as I want. Change into some sensible clothes when I arrive and leave all the bike clobber on the SV. Made a nice change to be able to walk around in comfort. I still haven't changed the rear tyre but it won't last much longer, time to put an order in before the weather starts to deteriate. Thanks to Stephen Spiteri for this months image. Stephen is a big Ogri fan (as am I) and this is a tribute to Paul Sample. Safe Biking John.

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