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kurtis.randle
02-04-09, 09:39 PM
I keep haveing problems with wet front spark plug washing the bike i can solve do not wash that aera but when it rains whats can you do , fender exstender 1st , does that solve the problem or do you use other things to i have been told you can put silicant sealent their and that will help . Suggestions PLEASE.
Dan
02-04-09, 09:42 PM
There's a million threads about this. Have you tried a search first?
21QUEST
02-04-09, 09:48 PM
http://forums.sv650.org/search.php?searchid=1664515 ...take your pick ;)



Ben
AmigaNut
03-04-09, 09:37 AM
I keep haveing problems with wet front spark plug washing the bike i can solve do not wash that aera but when it rains whats can you do , fender exstender 1st , does that solve the problem or do you use other things to i have been told you can put silicant sealent their and that will help . Suggestions PLEASE.


Mines not been in too much wet yet so not had a problem, but i have a fenda extenda on anyway.
At lease it stops some of the crap being thrown up at the heads & plugs and so reduces corrosion.
STRAMASHER
03-04-09, 10:40 AM
Silicone sealant round the top of the plug cap has removed the problem completely on my bike.

Have not had to bop-bop about like a single lunger for about 3yr. Which is nice (especially for my neighbours.)
simesb
03-04-09, 12:09 PM
Silicone sealant round the top of the plug cap has removed the problem completely on my bike.

+1

Because of that I don't have a fender extenda
jimmy-james
03-04-09, 03:16 PM
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=838

Home made crud flap integrated into the rad guard from one piece of ally perforated sheet. no fender extender and never had a problem, works a treat!
yorkie_chris
03-04-09, 04:12 PM
Take your pick. Loads of solutions. Try search...
kurtis.randle
03-04-09, 04:24 PM
+1

Because of that I don't have a fender extenda

was that easy and did you just use normal kitchin sealent ??
Dan
03-04-09, 08:29 PM
There's a million threads about this. Have you tried a search first?

http://forums.sv650.org/search.php?searchid=1664515 ...take your pick ;)



Ben

Take your pick. Loads of solutions. Try search...

See above
Jamiebridges123
03-04-09, 08:54 PM
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=838

Home made crud flap integrated into the rad guard from one piece of ally perforated sheet. no fender extender and never had a problem, works a treat!

That looks really unsightly though, and that rad cover looks really... air flow restrictive? :x
jimmy-james
04-04-09, 09:22 AM
That looks really unsightly though, and that rad cover looks really... air flow restrictive? :x

Its quite thick alloy the perforations are bigger than they look. At the end of the day who cares what it looks like so long as it works.
STRAMASHER
04-04-09, 09:30 AM
Dow Corning DC4 Silicone is what I use, any time the plug caps come out.

Its a gel not like the harder setting sealents in the plastic tubes.
kurtis.randle
04-04-09, 02:30 PM
dow corning dc4 silicone is what i use, any time the plug caps come out.

Its a gel not like the harder setting sealents in the plastic tubes.


where can you get this from then please
Dan
04-04-09, 04:20 PM
Let me Google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dow+corning+dc4)
Jamiebridges123
04-04-09, 09:16 PM
Its quite thick alloy the perforations are bigger than they look. At the end of the day who cares what it looks like so long as it works.

Ahh right.. Sorry it's just me, btw. I put style over substance. xD