Are there any problems with the Suzuki SV1000?

Are there any problems with the Suzuki SV1000?

Suzuki SV1000 owners report annoying problems, mainly corrosion and poor finish. Reliability problems are rarer with the SV1000, especially as owners tend to look after their bikes. New list price is reasonable for a Suzuki SV1000.

Which is better Suzuki SV1000 or Suzuki TL1000?

Ok, the engine’s nicked from Suzuki’s old TL1000S but the rest of the SV1000 is all-new yet the price tag is very reasonable new or used. The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder. The unfaired SV1000 with higher bars is a real funster if less competent on the motorway.

Which is better Suzuki SV1000 or Suzuki GSX-R?

The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder. The unfaired SV1000 with higher bars is a real funster if less competent on the motorway. In May 2005 Suzuki launched a special edition of the SV1000, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the firm’s GSX-R sportsbike.

Why is my Suzuki SV1000 clutch basket vibrating?

Suzuki have gone through four versions of clutch baskets for SV’s and DL’s to cure this. Plus a new flywheel on SV’s at K5. And all the time it’s been a vibrating clutch set off by poor damper manufacture in the basket designed for a four cylinder (Busa) and not our big V twins. Cure your Engine Vibration.

When does the noise start on a Suzuki SV1000?

Noise starts at about or before the 500 mile service, but can start at about 1400 miles. Invest $15 in a clutch cover gasket and check at either 500miles or 4K, but more likely the 2nd servicing. You’ll have piece of mind before it eats the Primary Gear teeth against the basket.

Is there a clutch basket modification for a Suzuki SV?

You should have noticed (SV’s with this mod or a solid welded up clutch dampers do) that the engine is smooth as butter right up to the redline. Suzuki have gone through four versions of clutch baskets for SV’s and DL’s to cure this. Plus a new flywheel on SV’s at K5.

What does clutch damper do on Suzuki SV?

Chuddering clutch damper creates the shocks in the primary drive that starts it all off. You should have noticed (SV’s with this mod or a solid welded up clutch dampers do) that the engine is smooth as butter right up to the redline. Suzuki have gone through four versions of clutch baskets for SV’s and DL’s to cure this.

What causes a drip pan to leak from an evaporator?

The air filter is dirty. When the air filter becomes dirty, airflow is restricted and the evaporator coils don’t get the ventilation they need. This causes the coils to get too cold and eventually freeze. As the ice melts off the coils, moisture will drip down, causing the drip pan to overflow and eventually leak.

Are there any known issues with the Suzuki SV1000?

Known issues…the bike is solid. Just ride it and enjoy! The SV1000 site is full of info if your really want to do the research http://www.sv-portal.com/. Some known issues are documented in these forums. When I first bought my bike, I read through these forums for information (I also checked the sv-portal.com site).

Where can I find information about the SV1000?

The SV1000 site is full of info if your really want to do the research http://www.sv-portal.com/. Some known issues are documented in these forums. When I first bought my bike, I read through these forums for information (I also checked the sv-portal.com site). Reading the threads will definitely help you.

Ok, the engine’s nicked from Suzuki’s old TL1000S but the rest of the SV1000 is all-new yet the price tag is very reasonable new or used. The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder. The unfaired SV1000 with higher bars is a real funster if less competent on the motorway.

The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder. The unfaired SV1000 with higher bars is a real funster if less competent on the motorway. In May 2005 Suzuki launched a special edition of the SV1000, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the firm’s GSX-R sportsbike.

What causes backfiring on a 2 cycle golf cart?

For the fuel and ignition systems to work properly together, the spark should be in the cylinder via the plug prior to fuel gets there. In almost all cases, whether it is a 2 cycle or 4 cycle engine, golf cart backfiring is caused by the accelerator cable being out of adjustment at the throttle plate of the carburetor.

Why does my motorcycle have a backfiring problem?

Why Is My Motorcycle Backfiring? 6 Reasons And How To Fix It. 1 Incorrect Timing. When it comes to troubleshooting motorcycle issues, it’s always nice to have the right, basic tools handy so you can make these 2 Too Much Fuel. 3 Loose Exhaust Header. 4 Too Short Of Exhaust Pipes. 5 Too Little Fuel.

Suzuki SV1000 owners report annoying problems, mainly corrosion and poor finish. Reliability problems are rarer with the SV1000, especially as owners tend to look after their bikes. New list price is reasonable for a Suzuki SV1000.