2017 Suzuki SV650 ABS

[dowlf]

I just got this bike on Saturday. Compared to the scooter I have been riding, it is absolute heaven. I have been giving it a more robust break in than the manual calls for, so I changed the oil out at 55 miles with conventional Valvoline 10w40 and a Fram PH6018. The used oil shimmered in the sunlight, so I felt good about getting it out of there early.

 

[CT8]

Those are really nice bikes.

 

[EdwardC]

Great looking bike! I have a 1st Gen SV650, ride it every day. I changed its oil yesterday with some T6 and a FRAM filter.

 

[SZR48207]

Nice bike! I own a 09 SV650 myself. I believe the new ones have better throttle control at low speeds.

 

[maverickfhs]

These are amazing bikes. Enjoy and have fun

 

[OldSparks]

I loved my SV and would have kept it, but insurance on 2 bikes would put me in the poorhouse...

 

[rrounds]

If you want to get rid of that very small and expensive filter use this.
http://balestech.com/filter.htm
I have one on my C90-T and the filter I use has over three times the filter media of the stock filter.
Also you have a wet clutch(unless they changed to a dry one) so if its still a wet clutch you will see a lot of clutch particles for a few thousand miles.

ROD

 

[hpb]

SV650's are a great little bike, with a bulletproof engine. I only wish they still made the half-faired version, they looked sharp. (Not that yours doesn't!).

 

[alarmguy]

Very cool, good luck with it.

 

[dowlf]

I just got around to cleaning the chain for the first time. The dealer had really gooped some nasty grease on there, so it took me awhile to get it off. I used the dupont chain wax, seems like really nice stuff, much cleaner than the grease the dealer used.

 

[gman2304]

Nice bullet proof little bike. My 2008 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000 called for changing the oil filter every other oci IIRC. I used the Dupont silicone spray on my chain, and I got it at Lowe's. Not messy and it repels dirt. It should be mandatory that all street bikes come with ABS. Enjoy!