Love the look of the bike and the worth while upgrades you have made. I own a 17' and after 3 years I upgraded the front and rear suspension. Front has Cogent Dynamics DDC drop in cartridges, 10w oil and preload adjustment caps. Made a world of difference with front end feel. much smoother ride and dive when hard on the binders is much improved. I replaced the rear shock the a K-tech Razor R. Separate adjustment for rebound and compression. Adjustable preload and shock length. The bike is a riot to ride on the twisty roads and does alright on track days even with a novice like me. Subscribed!

Great bike. I own a 2007 model, bought new and I'm still in love with it. I have the same mods and this year I decided to re-spray in a matt carbon grey. It looks really amazing!

I be riding motorcycles since I was 14 years old. Suzuki is the number one for me. Al the hat’s , first time I have one of this one’s. I loved…. My is blue.

I bought my 2004 model in Dec. 2021. All mods were made by the original owner. The second owner said that the rear shock was sourced from a GSXR 600. I added a Sargent seat and am very pleased with the added comfort. Given the mods made to the battery box, I added a lithium battery to prevent battery movement while riding. It's also smaller and fits snug under the seat. I have a little snap and crackle from my Yoshi as well. It's equipped with Power Commander 3. Perfect bike for the backroads of Tennessee. Love the looks of your bike. Happy riding!

Couldn't agree more with the tires being number one next to brakes. I highly recommend Pirelli Rosso IIIs or Bridgestone Battlax S22s

Clean looking bike dude. I have some similar modifications done to my K4. The best/least expensive way to improve the rear end is with a ZX10r rear shock. Drops right in and makes a world of difference. R6 throttle tube makes a snappier throttle response and helps eliminate some of the twist. Cheers and keep the shiny side up!

I used an sv650 an it was a sweet bike for what it is. I used it for sport. Not a circle riding, but moto gymchana. The problems with front suspension and brakes can be solved with used GSXR front end($500). Stiffer springs will hurt you back and hands as it will ignore small bumps! If you want to go with stock front end just use progressive springs and w10+w15 mixed oil. Plus steel brake hoses and good brake pads. Don't count much on steel brake hoses, it won't help much. It's still no much to four piston brake calipers with resin hoses. As for the rear suspension. Go with used zx6r or zx10r shock($50-100). But, with lowering links. Which is can be easily made on any laser cutter($50). Elsewhere you will get you rear end up too high which will case oversteering.

I just bought a 2003 SV1000. I like the motocross bars. That’s exactly what I had in mind too. I also got some GSX forks. I like your other upgrades. Such a great looking bike. It still looks modern to my eyes.

Just installed gsxr spring in the back Drives awesome More mods to come Gotta love this bike

The definition of "tastefully modified" !!!

I like what you did with the rear turn signals

Thanks, helping me piece my 2002 sv together! Really cool mods you did

really nice bike. looks great! Appreciate your take on the mods.

I bought a 2003 naked like your's occasionaly and love it. For me your crash pads are of interest and the chain set. I will got to BT016pro when the tyres are down. I guess the winner of several sport tyre test's of 2011 and 2012 maybe sufficient for the SV650 k3 @least. At the moment i prefer the SV to a 1000cc Gixxer in the garage.Honestly.

Just grabbed a 2005 sv 650 in good shape for $1,100. Pretty excited to get it all dialed in!

Think I'm buying this bike tomorrow. Found one in Cali, a 2003 w/ only 10,000 miles on it, PERFECT condition and maintenance records. He wants $2500, hoping to get it for $2000. Would be my first street bike purchase, ever.

I just bought a 2017 today. 12000 miles. I got my first bike 2 months ago, a DRZ 400S. This will be my second I needed something better on the highway, but still be able to sit up straight. The handling is sooooo different, I am not used to it yet.

Dont forget to add the gsxr 600 rear shock, gsxr 1/5 throttle tube, the gearbox mod to fix k3 slip from 1st into neutral issue, brackets to allow installation of the Nissin front break calipers and brackets to allow installation of gsxr steering damper.

Love this bike. I have his big brother sv1000 2006.

Sweet bike dude. Such underrated bikes. Maybe I’ll get another one someday

I took yss 456 shock for my 2003 N. Payed 265euro (am writing from germany ) at the forum dealer. It's worth every cent. YSS is a big company in thailand.

Nice. I had a 08 S with upright bars like yours... I miss that. Now I’ve got an 07 s w clip ons still a great bike but I miss the upright ride...

Man i wish i never sold my SV, i had the same model as this, i have the 2020 model now but i prefer this one!

Dude, 1st. best video of this model, 2nd 405lbs :O OMG. After I saw your vid (the LBS :O) , I'm sure my next bike gonna be this instead of a new pricier one.. Thanks for the guide! ;)

I did have as well the previous model, sv650n 2000 . I just loved that bike it was like yours. I did play with it as well. Now I’m thinking again to get one. Very nice bike 👍👌

That guage cluster looks so out of place when it isnt in the full fairing

I currently have a 2003 SV 650 S and in need of a fork seal replacement because of the seals leaking and putting on the tubes. 😃 .90 stiffer springs n damper rods swap that’s great that you replaced yours for under $250 wow

Nice mods to your SV, looks great. Definitely get a new shock in ASAP it makes a huge difference. If your on a budget an 05 zx10r shock works good for track use. Other rear shocks can also be used, I have also tried a 07 zx6r shock to good effect however the change in ride height can be too much for some. These shocks can also be rebuilt and modified to suit the rider. There are plenty of charts available to select a surrogate shock that can work for this bike defo give them a look loads of good info out there for this bike. If you want to spend more go with any of the big suspention brands Ohlin's, Ktech, Penskie ect they all have great offerings for the Sv650

Cant disagree with your modifications.I usually run perilla diablo Rosso's but the metzlers are amazing tires also and you get great mileage out of them..I love g3's but they're usually shot within a month of good hard riding..Love the sv!

Hay u can also upgrading the front calipers and that makes it very fun

TRex makes frame sliders that use the top engine bolt. New bolt with the sliders on the ends. In a hard slid the stock placement for the sliders will brake off

I like the undertail kit, been wanting to swap mine for that style

I put leds on mine and its awesome, im blinding everyone at night and will never again have to change a light bulb

Hi, If you want to get rid of the popping you can block the PAIR system, and if you get it out there are some weight savings. Also you get a cooler exhaust.

My dream bike

Beautiful bike! I have a lot of bikes and love them all but I'm getting old and need something light enough I can load and unload myself because I like to travel. I bought a 2017 Duke 390 and it a fun bike to ride and it's really light so I put it on and off my trailer pretty easily but It's not a very reliable bike and sometimes I wish it was a little bigger and faster. I don't have 9k on it yet and I'm already dealing with my second major repair. First it was the crank position sensor $400 repair $200 parts $200 labor. Now I'm getting coolant in the crankcase. Hopefully it's just a water pump seal.

Class looking bike man! ! just got a 09 650s but this video makes me think of putting it naked

I have the sv650 but I disagree on the best mods you can make. (1 being best mod, 5 being worst) 1. Tires. 2. Rear suspension. (the stock front is actually very decent). 3. Flash Tune. (more HP and less jerkyness) 4. Brakes 5. Ergonomics (seat, foot pegs, handlebars) stock is still fine. Extras: Tail Tidy and exhaust.

Another way to drop some weight is to eliminate the passenger pegs and brackets. You'd need a kit for that, one that includes a lightweight bracket on the throttle side that still hangs the exhaust. A proper kit would also include a blank to cover the holes on the clutch side when you remove that bracket. I put an Evotech set up on mine and lost about 900 grams. I also have an excuse not to take passengers, and who wants to ride on the back of an SV650 anyway? BTW, I also unscrewed the peg feelers from both rider pegs. They don't do anything useful and look dorky IMO, but the weight savings was minimal.

Really pretty sv

I would go for a bikini fairing a padded seat cover for long rides and a tank bag and possibly a rear rack mounted bag for interstate or weekends away.😊

1:30 i myself prefer Charles Carmichael or Ricky Bobby ones but those are cool as well.

Great vid bro

one think you'll never get away from is the rear light looking like a brazilian.

well done presentation.. love the bike

Dope ride bro.

Damping* not dampening :D Sharp looking bike. I recommend either an 07 GSXR front master cyl. (19mm) or an 05+ R6 (16mm). Make sure the GSXR one is post-recall - you can search up the issue. Tremendous change in brake feel. Considering your front springs and assuming your weight, I would go with an 07 ZX10R rear shock. It will be drop-in without cutting your battery box. If you want more weight savings, LTW Racer has a full titanium bolt kit that replaces all the steel ones on the bike. You can also lose the left side passenger peg and replace the right one with a metal bracket they sell online for an absurd $35. Rear-sets are another option for weight savings and adjust-ability - you'll need a $11 hydraulic rear brake switch though if you change them out.

Nice bike dude

You still riding her or did ya get another? This is one good looking bike, I've never seen such a tail light assembly as you have buttoned on the bottom of the tail. I want to ask you, I had looked into this bike pretty deeply back in 2016 or so but I'd found a number of front wheel lock-ups. Several were on video where the front wheel seized up dropping the rider right away. I didn't keep looking for the reasons but now I wonder if it's a bearing type issue that would be better off simply changing it? Suspension & Tires are probably the two greatest mods anyone can do as the handling is everything. I've never seen an SV quite like this one.... I hope all is well & thanks b/c if I decide to skip a dual sport, this one is hard to beat !

Fuck yeah that exhaust sounds great!!

Nice mods 👍did you have to reroute the throttle cable? as I’m in process off doing this mod and throttle cable is to tight , and did you use the original pro taper bolts for the riser? As I found they are to long any advice would be appreciated 👍

Cut the exhaust 2.5 inches from the clamp and add a power commander.

Get some barend mirrors, would probably save a couple of grams but it looks so much better in my opinion :) Sweet bike btw, now I want an sv 650... :D

Have you looked into seeing if the 4pot piston brake calipers off the 2020 model will fit onto those forks? could be a worthwhile upgrade

Do you recommend a site or youtube channel thatll show mods like these being installed or done? Excellent bike, great work.

This SV 650 is the best, aluminium swingarm and frame.... the new is not bad, but it rusts.... too easly.... I wish Suzuki did a better equiped SV650 with brembo and nice suspension and 10-15kg less.

Hey, what is the name of your tail tidy kit? I want to get that same look without the stock turn blinkers in the tail tidy kit. Thanks

Genial bro, soy mexicano y me acabo de comprar mi primera motocicleta es la misma y se ve genial la mia tiene el encarenado original me gustaria cambiarlo asi como tu lo tienes, y también tengo perros malinois me encanto el vídeo saludos desde mexico !

Your bike is too clean man !!!

Such a good looking bike. You put great effort into it. Are those after market blinkers at the rear? I want the same, how can I find them?

Damping not dampening I'm running from you now

Nice bike

Oh man those twins are sooo sexy sounding

I got a 03 suzuki sv650 and what are the white things called that's on the side of the bike next to the radiator because I need to buy some

Nice mods. I’m trying to find the Ricky C handlebars and risers. Could you share the link of exactly your set up. Thanks

This thing is wicked!

Sick looking SV, where did you get that fender elimimator kit?

ohlins rear shock is probly best. its expensive but it make a world difference on mine.

hey man, love the look of the bars, could you send me the link from where you got them?

how long you've been riden kilometer?

#svgang🤘

do you have a video/ how to for the fork upgrades? or do you have a channel that you would recommend? i am interested in doing the same on my 06 sv650.

S'goin on mate, really liking the rear indicator setup you got, would you by any chance have a link for it??

Nice i got the exact same bike minus the mods, do you have the info on the headlight and front blinkers? i would like to start modding my bike there first...

It sounds really good. Can you still get that exhaust? The ones on their website look different. I like yours better

you didnt mention the sargent seat?

The bike is almost as old as you :-D

@Predictionpain what tail tidy did you use to get those rear signals?

Hello! Where did You get those rear turn signals? I will be grateful for any help.

Hey how did you cut so much weight? I mean the pipe and battery are obvious but that's not even a carbon pipe and 405 is -25lb less from oem so i'm curious.

I just got my 06 sv but the seat is beat up, where did you buy your seat if you did aftermarket?

Great looking bike especially the handlebars. Just bought an 06. What kind of frame sliders are those?

I just bought one and wanted to take off al the fairings. Was just curious. Where y ordered ur head light and blinkers

Hi great bike and video, can I ask what is the panel that hold the rear indicator/signal lights? Do you have a link for it??

How long do you own the bike mate? Is it reliable? Did you PC3 tune it?

Will this work with the 2019 sv650 ?

Did you do the fender elimination and/or the passenger handle elimination? Could you provide any information on those two modifications? Thank you. Great looking bike, I just bought a silver 03 and I love it too.

Great video. If, by chance, you still see comments. I run a 2003, just got it last week. My pipe runs high, hugs the seat. What specific model is your rear fender eliminator with those turn signals tucked into the seat fairing. That looks sick, I've been looking haven't yet solved for my pipe situation for this mod.... Any thoughts?

Forgive me if my ears deceive me, but it almost sounds like cam chain sound when you let off the throttle.

Hey so in your video you say that the bars you have are Ricky Carmichaels but in the center of your bars it says CR Mid, Im trying to get the exact same bars so that i know they will fit on my SV because i have the same setup as you. when i look up the bars the cr mid is a different bend than the carmichaels with a drastic size difference, do you mind just to verify for me if they are the carmicheals or actually the cr mid so i dont order the wrong ones? Thanks in advance

Did you replace the throttle cables? The S model came with lower bars, your new bars are higher. Did you replace the whole throttle side?

Thanks!

So do these mods work on the newer sv650 or no

What's the name of eliminator kit?

Good video ! For the handle bar, perfect fit with the stock wires and cables ?

Hi Prediction, where did you get those lateral crash protections - the white knobs? Thanks!

i got the gsxr1ooo rear . Did the aluminum handlebars help?

Hi could I ask you how you applied the frame sliders? Been looking online and are they a universal fit?

Mate, where the hell u find out those back arrow/signals with all the underseat plate?

What aftermarket mirrors do you think would fit it best?