Brand new 2006 sv650s - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

chairman_mao · 11-09-2005, 05:45 PM

Just traded in my sv650 standard model and got the new 2006 sv650S (teal). I love the new bike. The riding position is actually more confortable for me and the shifting seems a lot smoother (maybe just my imagination). Anyway, the guy at the dealership told me that the break in period requires that I keep the engine under 6000 for the first 1000 miles. I thought it 5000 for 600 miles. Does anyone know what's recommended? Also, is it damaging to rev up to the recommended max once in a while, but not exceed it?

One more thing -- Is there an easy way to get the stickers off of the gas tank and frame without leaving bits of the stickers behind?

St0nkingByte · 11-09-2005, 06:30 PM

Is the riding position very different on the '06 sv650 vs the prior years?

chairman_mao · 11-09-2005, 06:40 PM

I don't think the riding position is any different than the 05 SVs, but the new bike is different for me because I went from the standard to the S model

**Louis** · 11-09-2005, 06:49 PM

'04, '05 and '06 have the exact same position.

From '04 to '05 --> Black rims and frame instead of silver
From '05 to '06 --> Paint colour (as far as I know)

**Clint** · 11-09-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chairman_mao

Does anyone know what's recommended? Also, is it damaging to rev up to the recommended max once in a while, but not exceed it?

Umm, RTFM? If your dealer didn't inform you of the proper break-in procedure and hand you the manual, they failed miserably.

As for the sticker question...
http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/se...earchid=122264

chairman_mao · 11-09-2005, 07:31 PM

thanks for your warm and friendly reply. you have been most helpful.

Dizzle · 11-09-2005, 07:49 PM

Kinda Gurly..............

Just kiddin

the manual for mine said 5000rpm for 600 miles by the way, then I believe 7500rpm to 1000 miles(not positive on this though).

Nexus242 · 11-09-2005, 08:21 PM

Thankfully the bike doesn't look that girly green in person. The color is much better then you'd think after looking at that picture.

As far as break in periods, some do the MOM procedure others say ride it hard like your gonna and it develps more HP. Which is best?? Well it's your $6700 bike, do what you think is best for it.

Nexus242 · 11-09-2005, 08:25 PM

As to the stickers. I think the tank one is clear coated on but the others on the rear and front plastics you should be able to WD-40 off and then Goof Off the rest, same with the frame. Just be carefull with the Goof Off as you would want to use it lightly. Post that give the area a wash and then slap some wax on the area to protect it.

**Louis** · 11-10-2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nexus242

As to the stickers. I think the tank one is clear coated on but the others on the rear and front plastics you should be able to WD-40 off and then Goof Off the rest, same with the frame. Just be carefull with the Goof Off as you would want to use it lightly. Post that give the area a wash and then slap some wax on the area to protect it.

None of the warning stickers on my '05 were under clear coat...

SERGE · 11-10-2005, 09:09 AM

I read a million posts about the break-in. What did I do?

1. Went easy on her for the first 20 miles; up to 6,000.
2. Gave her a couple 3/4 throttle up to 9,000 between 20 and 25 miles (going up-hill) and inmediatelly changed the oil.
3. Used her up to 9,000 with 3/4 throttle until 598.
4. Saw what she could do from that point on ... trying not to red line her ever.

Cheers,

Serge

**Louis** · 11-10-2005, 10:14 AM

I followed the manual, with a few exception on the highway and when passing cars.

Scourge · 11-10-2005, 02:21 PM

Dude, I love your Little Red Book.

**Louis** · 11-10-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scourge

Dude, I love your Little Red Book.

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Scourge · 11-11-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Louis

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It's China's version of Marx's Communist Manifesto.

jkulysses · 11-12-2005, 08:15 AM

I used a hair dryer to heat my stickers up and then just slowly peeled them off re heating as necessary. Then used goo gone to take off the left over sticky stuff and then washed and applied a couple coats of wax.

Nexus242 · 11-12-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jkulysses

I used a hair dryer to heat my stickers up and then just slowly peeled them off re heating as necessary. Then used goo gone to take off the left over sticky stuff and then washed and applied a couple coats of wax.

I wanted to do that too with my hair dyrer but I couldn't figure out how to get my bike into the bathroom??? Let alone onto the second floor???

jkulysses · 11-12-2005, 01:06 PM

I live on the 3rd floor, so I just borrowed extension cables from friends and ran it out into the parking lot.

chairman_mao · 11-12-2005, 02:38 PM

Finally managed to take a picture of the new bike...

Dizzle · 11-12-2005, 02:40 PM

looking really nice!

11-09-2005, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
chairman_mao Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	Brand new 2006 sv650s Just traded in my sv650 standard model and got the new 2006 sv650S (teal). I love the new bike. The riding position is actually more confortable for me and the shifting seems a lot smoother (maybe just my imagination). Anyway, the guy at the dealership told me that the break in period requires that I keep the engine under 6000 for the first 1000 miles. I thought it 5000 for 600 miles. Does anyone know what's recommended? Also, is it damaging to rev up to the recommended max once in a while, but not exceed it? One more thing -- Is there an easy way to get the stickers off of the gas tank and frame without leaving bits of the stickers behind? Last edited by chairman_mao; 11-09-2005 at 05:53 PM.

11-09-2005, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 891	Is the riding position very different on the '06 sv650 vs the prior years? __________________

11-09-2005, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	'04, '05 and '06 have the exact same position. From '04 to '05 --> Black rims and frame instead of silver From '05 to '06 --> Paint colour (as far as I know) __________________ Louis

11-09-2005, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	Thankfully the bike doesn't look that girly green in person. The color is much better then you'd think after looking at that picture. As far as break in periods, some do the MOM procedure others say ride it hard like your gonna and it develps more HP. Which is best?? Well it's your $6700 bike, do what you think is best for it. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

11-09-2005, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	As to the stickers. I think the tank one is clear coated on but the others on the rear and front plastics you should be able to WD-40 off and then Goof Off the rest, same with the frame. Just be carefull with the Goof Off as you would want to use it lightly. Post that give the area a wash and then slap some wax on the area to protect it. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

11-09-2005, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
chairman_mao Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	I don't think the riding position is any different than the 05 SVs, but the new bike is different for me because I went from the standard to the S model

11-09-2005, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
chairman_mao Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	thanks for your warm and friendly reply. you have been most helpful.

11-09-2005, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dizzle Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 GSXR 600 Location: north central, wi Posts: 55	Kinda Gurly.............. Just kiddin the manual for mine said 5000rpm for 600 miles by the way, then I believe 7500rpm to 1000 miles(not positive on this though).

11-10-2005, 09:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
SERGE Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 69	Break-in SV I read a million posts about the break-in. What did I do? 1. Went easy on her for the first 20 miles; up to 6,000. 2. Gave her a couple 3/4 throttle up to 9,000 between 20 and 25 miles (going up-hill) and inmediatelly changed the oil. 3. Used her up to 9,000 with 3/4 throttle until 598. 4. Saw what she could do from that point on ... trying not to red line her ever. Cheers, Serge

11-10-2005, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	I followed the manual, with a few exception on the highway and when passing cars. __________________ Louis

11-10-2005, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Dude, I love your Little Red Book. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

11-12-2005, 08:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	I used a hair dryer to heat my stickers up and then just slowly peeled them off re heating as necessary. Then used goo gone to take off the left over sticky stuff and then washed and applied a couple coats of wax.

11-12-2005, 01:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	I live on the 3rd floor, so I just borrowed extension cables from friends and ran it out into the parking lot.

11-12-2005, 02:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
chairman_mao Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	Finally managed to take a picture of the new bike... Attached Thumbnails

11-12-2005, 02:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dizzle Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 GSXR 600 Location: north central, wi Posts: 55	looking really nice!

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