Ahhh..... the 64 thousand dollar question....
It is really hard to say, without another SV rider getting on the horse for an opinion.....
All you can really do is go through all the things that need to be done to ensure best performance.
1. Valve adjustments
2. Spark Plug conditon.
3. Trim 5mm off the ends of thee plug wires at the boot to ensure a good connection
4. Throttle body sync. (check the intake mounting flanges for leaks, and the bodies are in properly)
5. TPS and STPS settings
6. Remove fuel pump and ensure pickup is clean. Backflush, or bypass the main filter.
7. If Power Commander or similar is fitted, make sure its working, or has a suitable map.
I can keep my 1199 mounted young fella honest in the twisty stuff, and i can often get the holeshot out of a lot of bends..... but of course it gets ugly for me after that......
So, yes, they go well, but the planets (above 1 to 7) need to be aligned.....
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