dont buy junk bikes sv650 edition

just some thoughts on how quick the costs to repair on a cheap bike add up.

[@BagpipekilR]

Owner of a 2000 SVS here. Love these bikes! But the sad fact of the matter is 95 percent of these are owned by first time riders and they beat, neglect and crash these things in their learning process. So much potential in this platform tho its really a shame so many get put through the ringer and destroyed. Wish I could find another clean specimen to build a full out race bike out of... thanks for the video brother stay safe out there 🤘

[@Mad8vCycles]

yep, like miatas where they're all rusty or crashed :( tbf this is why i can have a workable partout volume though (cheap junk bikes and decent demand for parts)

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Thanks again for making a great video. Just stick with the sv’s. There’s so much to know about them. Do a video on R&R a motor. Or upgrading suspension, or dicking around with the computer. Now that would be awesome. Valve clearance and adjustment, etc.

[@umerk8177]

Buying my good used bike as soon as I find one - this video has helped me a ton. Gladly subscribed and liked. Thank you so very much for this informative video.

[@slumericanontherise7434]

I think you saved me a bunch of headaches and money. Thank you!

[@wilmawife]

I was given an SV650S free !. When it was sorted it cost me the same amount of money that I could have bought a good running bike.

[@Mad8vCycles]

often the case heh. pay over time or pay up front and just go ride...

[@fuglbird]

Thanks for the good advice.

[@assassinate9999]

You can buy used SV650A Gen 3 2016 - 2019 in Thailand with 3,400 USD, under 10,000 km. used to run.

[@j.alejandrofuentes6816]

And how much does a normal everyday citizen make a month in Thailand???

[@urbanjunglerider9229]

yeap, good advice on buying used bike! thx! anyway, can you review that crossplane? i used to have one - 09

[@Mad8vCycles]

it's gone now (my friend sold it) :( but it was an excellent bike and i want one

[@Saiun95]

had a ktm 390 and these engines usually blow up before you can even get to a crash hahaha sad to see these sv 650 get handled like that by their previous owners but thats what you get when you build a bike with durability of a cockroach lol

[@Mad8vCycles]

Klr is another one thats like that heh

[@namelesssnitchy]

my gs500e frontvorks are also not straight but riding with it for 10 years now. but just commuting not racetracks hehe

[@Mad8vCycles]

Having owned a gs500 as well i dont think ANYTHING could hurt that bike heh

[@namelesssnitchy]

@@Mad8vCycles hahahha true. I might gonna keep it for another 10 years lol 🤣

[@steviepee]

I took a minor hit a while ago, front end I thought was ok, but when I changed the fork springs and oil recently I noticed one stanchion was *slightly* bent, ever so slightly. It rides ok but I DO have a replacement stanchion to fit very soon.. question is, how can I tell that the triple trees are ok? Can I take them off and measure them somehow?

[@Mad8vCycles]

Easiest way is to slide both forks in at the same time. If they both slide in smooth it's straight. The other thing to check if you have the forks out is that both the lips are even where the clamp bolt is.

[@steviepee]

@@Mad8vCycles appreciate it!

[@blixxy1320]

Is your sv a red 2017 ?

[@steviepee]

@@blixxy1320 It was when I received it 5 years ago. Changed it to Storm Grey soon after. Also it’s a K5 (2005).

[@KnightZ33]

at this point im not even sure if i should keep it or sell it. The tank is all rusted up inside, i replace the fuel pump with an aftermarket part. The previous owner left it outside for 4 years. i replaced the pump because i was getting a whining noise. The whining noise is coming back, what would be the problem?

[@Mad8vCycles]

it's probably sucking in new rust...

[@alvinrivera767]

Idk all about that I got really lucky and got mine for $150 not in good condition tho but fixed it up for 1,000 and runs great and the engine only has 520 miles

[@Mad8vCycles]

If you are mechanically inclined and spend a bit of money, yeah anything can be ok. There are a lot of guys though buying junk and running out of tallent

[@irocss85]

This video was made directly for me. Lol. All very good points. Also good for buying some one else's project bike to finish. My project is " finished" but it's not because 1st and neutral are wonky. Hard to get into at times. Some wear on those parts some where in there now I'm contemplating tearing down the trans gears/case or swapping the engine. But i just wanna ride it.

[@ebrammer2525]

No mention of unobtanium first gen N gauges or first gen N gas tank? I know I've bought at least one set of gauges from you when I had my SV!

[@Mad8vCycles]

tach cover is fucked up... tach sticker is melted. tank... unknown yet, need to open it (jammed shut) and see if it cleans up

[@Mad8vCycles]

err, wrong video... thought i was replying to the 100k sv video. yeah i should do a separate video on parts that are uncommon or expensive

[@jpuggz]

I replaced the starter motor, battery, solenoid, and still can’t get the bike to start. It just buzzes at the solenoid and drains the bike dead. I tried it with 3 separate batteries. All good. I unplugged the stator and regulator and tested and it’s still draining. I’ve unplugged almost every socket on this bike and I’m at my wits end. This video is quite fitting. Arghhh

[@Mad8vCycles]

What happens if you go directly to the battery w the starter wire? Is the starter jammed or is the motor seized?

[@JoseVargas-vp1ov]

I have a 2003 svs650 and that happens to me I check every single part of the harness and nothing. Then someone told me check the cutoff switch. When I used to press it the next day it was dead. If you still have the bike check that out. Good Luck

[@t-bone9403]

the frame was not welded from being wrecked. It comes from the factory like that.

[@Mad8vCycles]

With a crack in it? Watch it again, theres a crack on the outside of the weld...

[@dp-kr7js]

Did you smoke something bad?? Christ....

[@jca110]

@@dp-kr7jsI need to find this man so I can sell him all my bikes lol

[@slakk5093]

There was a rvf400, been in a shed for 7 years. Talked to the seller, he said he pulled it out of storage and chucked petrol in it and a battery and it fired up after a few minutes of turning it over. I asked him did he change oil or prime the pistons with oil before turning it over, answer was no. Ok I'll give that one a miss then 🤦‍♂️

[@Mad8vCycles]

I mean... it's a honda so it probably wouldnt care...

[@slakk5093]

@@Mad8vCycles true 😄 but the guy was asking a premium price so didn't want to risk it, also parts are not locally available and are very expensive to order from japan

[@JoseVargas-vp1ov]

I need the passenger seat. I was in the highway last weekend and it was a lot of 💨 wind, and a gust of 50 or 60 hit me I almost felt but when I look back to see if a car was coming just in case , and I saw my seat flighting out. I couldn’t go get because a storm ⛈️ was coming. If someone see this comment please hit me up.

[@Mad8vCycles]

How lol, are you missing the grab bar? I have to check if i have one but i dont remember any listed on mad8v.com

[@7KingCobra7]

I just bought a janky ass sv😅😭

[@Mad8vCycles]

Welcome to the party >