I'm looking at getting a Suzuki SV650s from a garage near where I live. I've got a 125cc scooter at the moment meaning it's quite a big jump, so I'm not quite sure I'd want all that power available to me just yet, so how do I go about restricting the bhp of the bike? Thanks
2007-12-12 10:37:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Thanks for eveyone's answers so far, the main reason for wanting to restrict it is that I had an operation a few months ago, meaning I now have a couple of metal bars in my chest :). So if I have a high speed crash it'll really screw up my chest, not to mention the fact it could kill me. It's not about self control, I've got plenty of that, I just figure that it will be easier to handle the bike if it hasn't got so much power, you're probably thinking 'just get a less powerful bike', I've thought about that, but I figure if I get this bike now it will do me for 5 years or so, rather than buying 2 or 3 bikes between now and getting a 600/650 bike. But suggestions for a good 250cc bike would also be appreciated. Thanks again.
2007-12-13 06:59:04 · update #1
Just use a little common sence and some self control. That's the easiest way to do it. Just because you have alot of power doesn't mean you have to use it all the time. Good Luck and have fun with that extra power.
2007-12-12 10:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by bill b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first thing if you think about crashing you probably will so don't. If you are thinking about crashing then maybe it too soon to go to a much bigger bike like the sv650. why not try a 250 or something along the lines of this size. the bike will behave itself if you do. remember it can only go as quick as the wrist. i came of bad a few year back. i got straight back on as soon as i could manage to walk. i could live without the wife, but not my bike. good luck
2007-12-20 16:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Phillip J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you mess with the timing and you dont know what your up to you will almost certainly **** it up.
if it has carbs (i think they do) you will be able to get a restriction kit (usually around £30 - my vfr one was) and they fit in the carb and resrtict the amount of fuel/air mixture going through to the cylinder. thus less power.
however an sv isnt the most amazingly powerful bike so as someone said before you should be able to handle it with a little concentration. youll be wanting more power after a week anyway, everyone always does. happy biking!
2007-12-12 19:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by r6chris46 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you will need to work on the loose nut between the seat and the handle bars.
Seriously, it is better to have power and not need it than to need power and not have it.
Leave the bike alone and learn some discipline!
Now, fetch the pebble from my hand weedhopper.
2007-12-12 21:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ken L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't bother, it's never good to mess with a perfectly running engine. Just go easy until you get comfortable with it.
2007-12-12 19:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by Garfield 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put a Harley sticker on it.
2007-12-12 19:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bryan W 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Hi. Retard the timing, or have them do it.
2007-12-12 18:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋