More legroom, SV ergonomics

[atul]

Does anyone know of any available SV modifications to either lower the pegs or raise the seat? After about an hour, my backside hurts like hell, and after two hours, my legs start to fall asleep.

I'm starting to worry that I may need to get a physically bigger bike.

Your thoughts/comments/opinions are appreciated.

[Setter32]

How tall are you?

You have the nikid of the faired version?

How much do you weigh?

Data..............we need data there pilgrim........


:D

[Setter32]

Never mind on the version................. I saw it on your profile.

My stinkin suggestion is to first try lowering your bars. This may ease your backside prob since it will take some weight off of it. Sub-urban Machinery makes great after market bars for the SV650. Also try the Suzuki cloth gel seat. I have one, I can ride comfortably with the gel seat for about 4 to 5 hours.

As for leg room.........don't know. But if you do runs in the canyons, I would not suggest lowering the pegs. They're easy enough to scrape as they are. To lower them even more..............I know would agitate the hell out of me......... Do you really want less ground clearance than a Harley?........

Is there anyway to increase the seat height?........... to get more distance from the seat to the pegs?..............anybody?

Sorry I couldn't perform miracles for ya.

:D

[atul]

That's helpful, thanks.

As for data, I'm 6 feet tall, mostly long legs and 175lbs.

[linp]

Brad's pretty tall too.. maybe he's got some tips. Maybe moving the peg backwards (rather than lower)? A friend who goes to UCSD and rode an SVS is 6'7" 270lbs (ice hockey player)... haven't heard him complaining about the SV ergos, except the forks.

[bwarbiany]

I'm *not* the biggest person on an SVS?!?! I'm disappointed!

But yeah, I'd suggest the SM bars, and moving the pegs back, possibly even up a little... Getting the SVS mounting brackets would do it, or there are plates you can buy to relocate them. I found that the SVS was a much better riding position for me, much more comfortable on my legs to get them a little farther back, and to lean forward a bit... One of these days, if I can manage to get out on a ride, I'll let you ride mine, and you can test the position out...

Brad
(I've got a 36" inseam, and I fit, so you should be okay)

[atul]

Thanks, Brad.

That makes a lot more sense than replacing a motorcycle. I'll look into both of those things.

[ldavis]

I am going to try another approach for my SV650. I have just purchased some engine guards and I am going to mount some 'hiway pegs' on them. This will allow me to rest my knees when the road is straight and to maintain a good riding position when the twisties occur.

Leonard Davis

[rezurXtion]

HEY GUYS,

After my 4 hour ride down Caliente-Bodfish this weekend, I have come to a conclusion, the ergonomics of the '03 is pretty brutal. I always question the logic behind those guys that buy those huge touring bikes, but after this weekend, I sure wish I had a bike with that comfortable riding position. Now, I am not saying I am in the market for a new bike but....If you could do it all over again....what would you buy? I am thinking that my next bike will have to be a Buell XB9R Firebolt. What are your opinions on this great American bike? I know they aren't that reliable but...I want to stick with a twin. We all agree that a GSXR is probably the motorcycle of the decade but it has the same ergos as the '03 SVS. Let me know.......

[GetnJgyWitit]

The ergos on a sv are like a cruiser compared to a GSXR so just be happy that you didn't do that ride on one. I rode from here to S.F. and back and that was painful. Not that bad going up, but back down was pretty rough. The cold kicked in. Anyways the Buel I would think would be worse because of all of the vibration. I haven't ridden one for an extended period of time, but it did vibrate more then anything else I had ridden. Also how long have you had your bike? Before I could only go about 2hrs before the pain would set in, but now I can ride all day with out any problems and the riding position I have now is way more aggresive then it used to be. I'd say keep riding and you will get used to it.

[BioTek]

I'm thinking either SV1000 or Kawasaki Z1000 next time around.
I used to get alot more pains riding the SV but now I only seem to suffer leg cramps so I think my body has acclimatised somewhat.

[enm]

Maybe you can try Convertibars. They have a model for the '03 "S". You can choose from a touring position to a more "stock" position with just an Allen wrench! they seem to get good reviews, and cycle world should have a review coming up with them. check out their website: www.convertibars.com .

i'm cosidering them, depending on how comfortable the stock position feels...since i'll be commuting upwards of an hour to class at night. no riding for a while, :sad: we just got 8" of snow, and it's been in the single digits for a while here!:mad:

[dillweed]

I don't know about the 03, but the 1st gen SVS is not extreme at all......it's much more upright than any of today's 600's......yet it's still versatile enough to allow people to go into a full tuck whenever they want. Yeah keep riding, your body will adjust. Right now it is using muscles it didn't even know it had.

[SV650S]

Also may want to try working out. For whatever reason it seems to help take the ache & pains out.

[POI]

Honda VFR 800...for sure. Love the sound of the V-four, and the position is comfortable but it's still sporty.....definetly once the SV is track only, I'll get a VFR

PS.

I did Tijuana, Mexico to Vancouver B.C. with the SV, other than having to add better padding to the seat the SV was fine

[deno]

Originally posted by SV650S
Also may want to try working out. For whatever reason it seems to help take the ache & pains out.

that's what I was going to say as well. Riding a motorcycle isn't like driving a car. It pays to be at least somewhat physically fit. Try doing some back, neck and wrist/forearm excercises. It will help. Plus, you'll get used to the ergo's the more you ride the bike.

[TIE_Pilot]

I don't know about the 03, but the 1st gen SVS is not extreme at all......


The 03 is waaaay different, I couldn't get over how much more relaxed the 02's seating position was when I sat on SV Crazy RJ's bike.


Also may want to try working out. For whatever reason it seems to help take the ache & pains out.


No mystery there... stronger back and ab muscles == better posture. Also, I found that wearing full leathers with a back protector helped too because it forced me into perfect posture all day long.


Honda VFR 800...for sure.


Quite possibly the ultimate do-it-all bike... I would never have even considered it until I got to ride one.

[bwarbiany]

Hey, anyone tall ever try moving the pegs back and up from SVS position? I've found that on the track, I was occasionally scraping, even with all the suspension mods I've done.

I've also heard that moving them back and up can actually be good for tall riders to kinda get the legs out of the way of the rest of the body...

I'm thinking about picking up some rearset plates and trying it out, but figured I'd ask if anyone really tall (I'm 6'5") has tried it...

[GetnJgyWitit]

I'm 6ft, and have Nate's Rearset Plates and I like them. I noticed at first it was a little harder on my legs, but now I like them a lot.