Join a Suzuki forum and ask SV650 riders. Or ask some of the guys on this website about their SV650's in the Suzuki section. You should figure on adjusting your own chain (and lubricating, use Maxima Chain Guard is best) and changing the oil and filter at least. Use Spectro Golden 4 oil if you can afford it, if not, they also make a standard oil that's not semi-synthetic, but still has really great properties. I've used both.
It's usually good to replace fork oil also, but I usually let the shop do that, specialized tools etc.
Get some metric wrenches / sockets if you don't already have some. I got a set of stubby metric wrenches with ratcheting box-ends last year, they help a lot. Oh yeah, get a nice torque wrench, Sears carries these, although they are not cheap. A good torque wrench can last forever though.
Also be sure to get all the "gear" you can possibly afford, helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, boots. Look into Teknic for affordable quality leathers with CE armor protection. ICON makes some nice stuff too, even Joe Rocket is pretty good. Don't skimp on the gloves, get the best you can afford. Check out Scorpion helmets if you get a chance.
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Last edited by YAM93 : 06-14-2008 at 01:24 AM.
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