Cleaning & Maintaining Your SV650 Drain Holes (How To Avoid The Dreaded SV325)

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In today's video we discuss cleaning and maintaining the drain holes on your SV650. This is a commonly overlooked maintenance service that should be done regularly to prevent moisture build up in your front spark plug tube. When moisture builds up in the tube and has nowhere to drain. It causes the spark plug to corrode and causes the front spark plug to eventually cut out leading to the dreaded "SV325". Which means your SV is running on one cylinder. This is a very simple process and should be done regularly to prevent the moisture build up. If you enjoyed and learned something from this video. Please hit that SUBSCRIBE and Like button and stay tuned for future SV related content!
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@SinnerSince1962 3 года назад

I never knew there WAS a drain hole. Thanks!

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

No problem at all. There is actually 2. One on each cylinder head. So be sure to clean them both. 🙂👍🏼 Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. It really helps the channel grow. I have tons of other helpful SV content and more on the way 🙂

@stevebrooks971 2 года назад

there's not

@fbiker79 2 года назад

My 2nd gen does not have any drain holes.

@cadillacsmith5339 3 года назад

Thanks! Keep the SV650 content coming!!

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

I definitely will keep the SV content coming! Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Thank you for the support!

@keithrozeski8463 2 года назад

So I was flushing and servicing my coolant system on my 1000. Was just looking over the motor and I seen this hole with dirt in it. And I had remembered I watched this video about 6 months ago. It reminded me that I have to keep that thing clean. You might have saved my motor. Thanks great video.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

That’s awesome! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for watching. I’ve actually got some fresh SV1000 content coming soon.

@keithrozeski8463 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT Awesome. I'll be waiting patiently.

@christopherhorton5269 2 года назад

I just got my SV650. Thanks for showing me where it is. It will help me out in the long run. Got caught in the rain today and I have a SV325 and I don't like it. Wish I knew this two weeks ago when I changed the oil. Thanks again 👍👍

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Glad this video helped you! Please subscribe to the channel. I have tons of helpful SV content 😃

@christopherhorton5269 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT I'm glad a ran across your channel. You are going to help me out more than you know. Thanks for helping an old dog learn new tricks. 👍👍

@ghaazymadlion795 5 месяцев назад

@@christopherhorton5269Hi am new to bikes and I hope you could help me please . 🙏🏽 I got a 2000 SV650 and a friend borrowed it for a few days . It now won’t go over 60 and sounds awful. Could this be the 325 issue ? Any advice will help . Thanks

@christopherhorton5269 5 месяцев назад

@ghaazymadlion795 try changing the plugs. If it was anything like what mine did. All I did was change the plugs, and it was running like it it did before the rain. If the plugs don't work, try the coil pack or plug wires. Hope that helps.

@Kamerdra 3 года назад

It'd be cool to see a video on things to look out for/check when buying a used SV! And what kinds of prices one should be paying for them 😂. Keep up the good content!

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

That’s honestly not a bad idea! The only thing is that prices for the SVs will vary throughout the states. I live in Florida where SV prices are all over the place. But in other states where SVs are not as common, they’re priced accordingly. As for a video on things to watch out for when buying a used SV... I got you! Stay tuned 😎

@Cheezeball99999 Месяц назад

Ah neat. This is a great thing to have seen just before buying an SV650. I'll probably have to clean it out weekly, living down a looooong gravel/dirt road. We like to ride through mud around here too 😅

@PASSIONBUILT Месяц назад

Off road SV for the win 🤘🏼

@Maddox9171 2 месяца назад

Just bought new spark plugs because I was in some rain and I’m having issues. Glad I found out about this I’m gonna swap em out tomorrow and clean the drain hole

@PASSIONBUILT 2 месяца назад

Glad this video helped. Hopefully no more issues moving forward. 😎👍🏼

@Maddox9171 2 месяца назад

@@PASSIONBUILT turns out it’s running rich and idk what to do 😅

@TamsenCooper 2 года назад

Great video- such a simple watch out I wasn’t aware of before (and I have done many SV650 videos!) thanks for posting, looking forward to future videos!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

No problem. Thanks for watching!

@1000sofusernames 3 года назад

Just bought a sv and learning it's little quirks. Thanks.

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

No problem. Thanks for watching the videos. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Also. If you need any parts for your SV. Check out my website WWW.MOTOPARTSSOURCE.COM 🙂👍🏼

@mrdkjjabs 6 месяцев назад

Must what I needed and if I had a shed I'd be at it right now. This is my first big bike from a 125cc for 11 years. Sv650 2003 gen2 I love it but it's leaking oil from somewhere.... Thanks for giving your time! Great video ❤ Much peace and respect 🙏

@PASSIONBUILT 6 месяцев назад

Hope you get your oil leak resolved! Thanks for watching the video 🙂

@jasonsharpless8796 Год назад

This video just saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars and hours of head scratching. "Take that, mechanics that want to start by changing the ECU"

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Glad to hear this video helped you out! Thanks for watching 😎

@svrsxlt 3 года назад

Just had this issue on a 4 hour drive to my college apartment. Had to stop 40 minutes in, go back home and grab the miata and haul the bike with a trailer. Big headache, but ill check back in if it helps

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

Sorry to hear that happened to you. At least you had a trusty Miata to save the day! I also have 2 Miatas 😄 hopefully you can get your bike taken care of and back on the road. Since you’re a Miata & SV owner. You should subscribe to the channel. I have a little bit of both on here 😃

@svrsxlt 3 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT for sure. Definitely appreciate the help considering my drain hole was completely closed

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

No problem at all. I have lots of other helpful videos on the SV so if you ever have any other issues. Check back here 😎

@ThaoElden 3 года назад

I had this problem on my first sv650, every time it rained I lost my from cylinder it was driving me nuts I had no idea how to fix it until my friend told me there's a drain hole

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

That's crazy! Overlooking such a simple thing can cause such a big headache lol

@kainjohansen2133 Год назад

Thank you, awesome quick video, learnt heaps

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@r3dhorse 6 месяцев назад

I used a drill bit that was slightly smaller than the hold and just worked it by band. Works well if it's really caked in there. Pipe cleaner or anything else wouldn't punch through the grime at least for me.

@PASSIONBUILT 6 месяцев назад

👍🏼

@PASSIONBUILT 6 месяцев назад

👍🏼

@madethisaccountfor65 3 года назад

I feel so stupid now. My SV650 went to SV325 mode en route to work one morning. It was only raining lightly I had to limp home and get the car. Gonna fix that tonight. SB

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

No need to feel stupid. It’s an uncommon service that a lot of people are not used to doing. Now that you know what to do. Just clean your drain holes every oil change and you’ll be fine. 🙂👍🏼 Hope you get your bike taken care of and back on the road!

@artmchugh5644 10 месяцев назад

Just got a 2006 dl and learning how to stay on top of it!!!!😊😊😊😊🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺🍺

@PASSIONBUILT 10 месяцев назад

That’s awesome! Ride safe. 😎

@artmchugh5644 10 месяцев назад

@@PASSIONBUILT I have video of a couple of my Ducatis, And will shoot one about the DL soon !!! Explain why we went with a DL after 500,000 miles on my 4 Ducatis 😁😁😁😁😁🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺 can send a link if you are interested.

@niconine268 27 дней назад

Are there many/any other types of bikes with cylinder drain holes like the SV's ?

@PASSIONBUILT 27 дней назад

I would imagine. Can’t name any off the top of my head.

@motorbikemadness5773 Год назад

So my SV650 is model 2020, I don't see any drain holes (???) Edit: Found it. It is behind the extra spark plug on the right side.

@dmathis510 Год назад

Thanks, I went out looking for it on my gen 3 as well, scratching my head, thinking maybe they had done away with it on new models.

@mfbfreak Год назад

If you have a case of sv325 on the road, borrow a can of WD40 and stick the straw into the drain hole. Spray well. Most water will be displaced by the WD40 and it'll get you home, where you can give it a proper clean and dry.

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Thanks for the tip!

@bettenswilliam2908 8 месяцев назад

Merci pour la vidéo super explicative je vais le faire sur la mienne

@user-fk2mp5xh4s Месяц назад

Is that a dated design, or do manufacturers still have that?

@PASSIONBUILT Месяц назад

Pretty sure it’s still common.

@Treeclimbingexpert 3 месяца назад

What the heck is a drain hole? I have 2017 I just looked, and I can't find it at least from what I can see. Are you seriously suggesting taking the engine out every oil change?

@PASSIONBUILT 3 месяца назад

I mention in this video that you don’t have to remove the engine at all. Check behind your secondary spark plug. That’s where your drain hole is located…

@berniekeel6863 2 месяца назад

I sure did, who wants to ride an SV325?😂

@michaeldollarhide5254 3 года назад

I have a 2008 sv650 (4 spark plugs) and because of that I cannot find the front cylinder leak hole at all. I have a spark plug where you are showing the hole in the above video. Any chance you know where the one is on the 2008?

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

Hey there 2007-2009 models with the dual plug design have the drain hole behind the secondary spark plugs on the cylinder heads. Check out the video I linked below. I show exactly where it is in that video 🙂👍🏼 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N_M-2FnIZFI.html

@dasauto44 Год назад

I got a 2006 sv650s for sale. 9k miles garage queen

@torneroeu3867 2 месяца назад

Does this apply to the first generation?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 месяца назад

Yes it does.

@dingos1029 Год назад

Nie wiedziałem teraz już wiem Dzięki.

@tps1990 Год назад

Why only do it while changing oil?

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

When I said do it every oil change I meant to add it on as a maintenance while you’re changing your oil. Like when you change your oil, go ahead and check your drain holes and clean them at that time if needed. It’s just something that you can add to your maintenance list. Usually when I change the oil on my bike I inspect my drain holes, inspect/clean/lube my chain, check tires for uneven wear, inspect air filter (every other oil change), etc… hope this clarifies that.

@jackmaclean7564 Год назад

Look at me LOOK AT ME! IM THE AIR COMPRESSOR NOW

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

LMAO!

@rogo2894 Год назад

Hey - I have a "hiccpu when i pass from 3800-4100 rpm - any ideas?

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

What would you consider a hiccup? Any other info on the bike? Year, make, model, mileage, modifications?

@barcelona19812122 Год назад

I bought a used 2000 sv 650 and I have fuel in oil, anybody know what the issue would be .

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

A stuck float in your carburetor could cause this.

@jamesruch4355 2 года назад

Bro! Thank you!!!!!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

No problem at all! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already 😃

@mattclarke3621 2 года назад

Good video.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Thanks for the positive feedback. Please give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. It really helps! I create tons of helpful content for the SV community 😃

@ramonperez6767 2 года назад

Thanks have goodone.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

No problem at all. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you haven’t already.

@animag8213 2 года назад

Hey, thanks for very informative video. Is this the same thing for the K1/curvy 99-2002 SV?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

No problem at all. Thanks for watching. Yes. The video is the same for the 1999-2002 models as well 😃👍🏼

@TheSummer750 Год назад

Someone else mentioned wasps, also bees willcuse the holes to store pollen- ask me how I know. 🤣

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Lol that’s crazy! But yes. I have seen mud daubers make homes on engines. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them clog a drain hole. Mud daubers are pretty much wasps.

@miguelfreitas3186 2 года назад

Does the Gladius has the same problem with the moisture?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

To be honest with you. I’ve never had a Gladius in my shop. However. The engine on the Gladius is almost identical to the one from the SV650. The Gladius does have the later style dual spark plug design engine. Which does have a drain hole behind the secondary spark plug. If your bike runs into the issue where the main front plug gets moisture on it. Your secondary spark plug will act as your main and will still allow your bike to run just as smoothly. I still recommend cleaning your drain holes to avoid that issue. I made a video that shows the differences on both the single plug design and dual plug design. Give it a watch! Link below 🙂👍🏼 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N_M-2FnIZFI.html

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

But overall. Yes. The Gladius is prone to getting moisture in the front spark plug but is not likely to run bad immediately due to having the later dual plug design. Hope this helps!

@miguelfreitas3186 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT thank you, great info! I am in the process of buying a sv/Gladius and I think I saw almost all your videos on the subject. You make awesome indepth content, keep it up 🙏

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

That’s awesome! Hope everything goes well with your new purchase. Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate the feedback. Please subscribe to the channel and stick around for more upcoming SV content. 🙂

@quimjuicemonkey 3 года назад

Cheers

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

Cheers! :)

@darkviper099 2 года назад

Do sv1ks have this issue?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

It’s not as common to hear about this on the SV1000. However, they are still prone to this issue because the engine is mounted the same way. It’s been a while since I’ve had my hands on an SV1000 engine but I believe the drain holes are on opposite sides of the cylinder head compared to the SV650 engine. Make sure you clean the drain holes so you don’t have to worry about this issue. 🙂👍🏼

@WD-sr8qz 2 года назад

Nice video!!!!!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Thank you! Hope you found it helpful! 😎

@WD-sr8qz 2 года назад

All of your videos are top notch and they have helped me out a lot. Thank you for what you do for the SV Community.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the feedback. It really means a lot. If you ever need any parts for your SV, please check out my website. WWW.MOTOPARTSSOURCE.COM 😃

@RichardT2112 2 года назад

Great advice thanks! Odd that given you have multiple engines, and are at such a skill level, that you don’t have an air compressor?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

What is odd about that? I use electric impact tools so I have rarely needed a compressor. The only time in the past year that I’ve actually needed a compressor was to blow out the transmission cooler lines on my truck when I replaced my transmission and I borrowed one from the shop next door to mine.

@RichardT2112 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT Odd only as it is one of the most useful tools I own … from inflating tires, cleaning and blowing (obviously) to a huge amount of tools and even acting as a great liquid vacuum system for purging brake lines - not to mention painting etc. Other than my socket/wrenches, likely the most valuable resource in my home shop. Given the low cost of one as well (around $200ish) good bang for one’s buck. So yes, I would qualify that (given how useful it is) as odd. Personal choice of course, but I’d argue that it is akin to a professional automotive shop not owning a hoist.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Yeah I honestly just have never really needed one. I would like one but I don’t want to cheap out on a compressor though. I’ve had a couple of cheap electric pancake compressors in the past and they died out really quick. I just want to save up a bit and get one that’s a buy once, cry once type of deals lol Side note - I don’t have a compressor. But I do have a hoist that has gotten more use than a compressor probably would in my shop 😅😅 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ELXidN7Q-_Q.html

@shunjingus 3 года назад

Had a look on my gen 3...no drain hole... Or am I looking in the wrong place?

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

The Gen 3 engine is redesigned from the Gen 1 & 2. I honestly haven’t gotten my hands on a Gen 3 yet so I am not sure if they have a similar drain hole design or not. I’ll ask a friend who has worked on the Gen 3 and I’ll report back to you 😎👍🏼

@mk0san 3 года назад

Same. Thought I was going crazy not seeing a hole on my gen3

@MadMatt168 2 года назад

Is the sparkplug in there or did you remove it from the cilinder?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Spark plug remained in place. You don’t want any of that debris falling into the cylinder.

@MadMatt168 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT yeah I thought so but just wanted to make sure. Thanks a lot! I cleaned it out and replaced the old rusty spark plug with a brand new one and I'm back to riding a sv650 again. The shop where I bought it said it just had maintenance done to it but that was an obvious lie. Thanks again!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

No problem at all! Glad you found this video helpful. Please subscribe to the channel and check out my other SV videos if you haven’t already. Also, if you ever need parts. Check out my website www.motopartssource.com

@astrojay9782 2 года назад

One of the reasons why I'll never do one on my SV

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Keep two wheels down and you’re good to go! Lol Thanks for watching and dropping the comment. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. I’m trying to hit 2k subs before the new year! 🙂

@astrojay9782 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT well said and love what your doing man keep up the good work!👍

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the love! Ride safe 😃

@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 2 года назад

The wheelie in the picture shouldn't have hurt the motor. I owed a 2nd gen for 6 years never have a problem doing small wheelies and don't have a problem on my third gen. Most the mountain roads I ride on are more of an incline

@Breakitjake 2 месяца назад

Thought u could wheelie any bike?

@PASSIONBUILT 2 месяца назад

In theory you could. But you don’t want to do wheelies on the SV650 due to oil starvation.

@Breakitjake 2 месяца назад

@PASSIONBUILT poorly designed oiling system? Look forward to engine teardown. Just got a 02 sv650s last night what a hoot

@PASSIONBUILT 2 месяца назад

Suzuki didn’t plan accordingly when designing the engine I guess. If you need parts for your SV, check out my website www.motopartssource.com. I’ve got 2 Gen 1 engines recently dismantled that I will be listing parts from soon.

@n40798 2 года назад

Is the hole only in the front cylinder? The rear cylinder on my 2008 SV650 doesn’t run for about 5 minutes after a cold start

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Hey there. I mentioned in the video that there are 2 drain holes. One on the front cylinder head and one on the rear. Since you have a 2008 model. You have the dual spark plug design. The drain holes are located behind the secondary spark plugs. The rear one is a challenge to get to. I’d recommend doing a spark plug replacement service while you’re cleaning your drain holes since the rear plug will need to be removed for the drain hole cleaning.

@n40798 2 года назад

@@PASSIONBUILT Thanks, I changed the sparkplugs 1000-2000 miles ago but I didn't notice the hole on the rear cylinder, I'll check

@evolve4us Год назад

@@PASSIONBUILT where exactly are they? I'm racking my brain looking behind spark plugs. I'm not seeing them 😭

@zodzod-qf7un 2 года назад

i looked into my 3rd gen... apparently it doesnt have one

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

I haven’t gotten a chance to get my hands on a Gen 3 yet. However, they should have a dual plug engine. The drain hole is behind the secondary spark plug on the dual plug engines. Check there and let me know if you find it. I’d love to know myself. Thanks!

@colbyprince9409 Год назад

ah man, a garage like that and no air compressor lol

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Never really needed one 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

@DimPot 2 года назад

There's a f@cking wasp who make her nest on holes like that, i have some experience like that. The f*cking insect!!!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

I’ve actually picked up a parts bike that has a wasp nest on that spot. But it occurred after the previous owner wrecked the bike and left it parked outside for a while before I picked it up.

@ronaldthomas9396 Год назад

A shop without a compressor?.???

@PASSIONBUILT Год назад

Sometimes I even wonder how I’ve gone this long without a compressor. Shout out to good electric tools 😅

@ledfed1912 3 года назад

Can you clean my drain hole?

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

😅

@elmeca210 3 года назад

😎😎😎🔥

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

Thanks for always dropping that support comment!

@bogdanabazovska9228 3 года назад

Oh boy... I never taking off my engine from the frame, so what 🤔🤦‍♀️

@PASSIONBUILT 3 года назад

You don’t have to pull your engine from your frame to perform this service.

@ericratza5353 2 месяца назад

2:20 into the video. "without further ado"? more than half the video is "ADO"

@PASSIONBUILT 2 месяца назад

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for your viewing experience 🤣

@ericratza5353 2 месяца назад

@@PASSIONBUILT I have the attention span of a gnat

@samsonfpv8902 2 года назад

4:20

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Yesssss lol

@stevebrooks971 2 года назад

don't know what this guy is talking about. My 09 650s does not have any drain holes.

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

The 2007-2009 models have a secondary spark plug. Unlike the engine shown in this video. If you remove your secondary spark plug on each cylinder head. You will find the drain hole that “this guy” is talking about 😉👍🏼

@360carcrazy 2 года назад

You don’t know what you’re talking about… If you couldn’t wheelie a sv650 then you couldn’t go up a hill!

@PASSIONBUILT 2 года назад

Lol well thanks for your feedback. But you should educate yourself a little more on the SV650. Check this video out that my buddy at Mad8V made (linked below). It explains at what degree angle the SV650 oil pump is no longer able to pick up oil. Once you see that video. You’ll get a better understanding about how the SV650 oiling system works. I’m not too sure what hills you’re riding that put you in a 12 o’clock riding position but you should do a little homework before saying someone doesn’t know what they’re talking about. 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWWUpXWjJ-c.html