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naxj
08-09-10, 11:26 AM
Hello everyone! :D

I've had a quick scout on the forum and cant spot a "newbie" introduction section so sorry if this is in the wrong place!

I live in Bristol (close to the Portway) and have a 2000 model Hornet project in progress (If you're interest - http://www.hondahornet.org.uk/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=16004), I've been using a car whilst working on the bike and frankly I hate it so last night I purchased a black 1999 SV with 12months MOT and 28k on the clock and it's got a high rise BOS can which sounds great!

Its got a few little bits of rust on it, but TBH as it's Suzuki i'm not that surprised or concerned as bits are cheap and well interchangeable and I cant help but play with things!

I do have to sort out the Rev counter though, it's got the "dandruff" on the display and is intermittantly working (or not working - glass half empty ;) ), I've seen instructions for replacing the sticker but I think the not working issue is unrelated, Anyone got some advise on checking this out?

Looking forward to chatting nonsense on here and maybe a few rides in the future! :D
metalhead19
08-09-10, 11:36 AM
Hello and Welcome.
Cant help with the rev counter issue, but enjoy your SV :D
BaP
08-09-10, 01:46 PM
I can't help either, but welcome!

I'm not far from you so a rideout at somepoint would be good.
RichT
08-09-10, 01:57 PM
Welcome to the Org.
Reeder
08-09-10, 02:27 PM
http://www.robswtfrant.com/wp-content/gallery/random-wtf-pictures/creepy-man-alien.jpg
collis
08-09-10, 03:05 PM
Welcome,
I've a little experience in ataking the clocks off an 01 curvy sv, is yours faired or un faired?
it it's faired, the clocks are relatively easy to get out and get to the sticker pm if you want tips, will take about an hours alltogether (knwo this as i recently replaced 2 of the 3 dead bulbs that illuminate the clocks (still got 1 to do and replace the middle one with a brighter bulb.
phil24_7
09-09-10, 09:17 PM
Hi there from Plymouth.

Put a Hi or Newby thread in Idle Banter and put a thread asking for help in the SV Talk tuning and tweaking sub forum.

Regards
Jayneflakes
09-09-10, 10:59 PM
'Ello from Weston super Mud, know you neck of the world fairly well, spent most of my university career in the gorge playing on the rock faces and not reading my books!

Pointy rider here, so can't help, but can make a nice cuppa! ;-)
Beenz
10-09-10, 12:19 PM
Ow do n welcome from Chips n ham.
I no longer have an SV so can't help with the clocks.
BaP
10-09-10, 12:37 PM
Sorry to hi-jack, but I can't help but notice the R.I.P next to Blanche in your sig.

Is this definately for real? :(
Cornish
10-09-10, 02:38 PM
welcome to the site. good riding!
_Stretchie_
10-09-10, 02:42 PM
Yo and word up...
Peachey
10-09-10, 03:16 PM
Awesome. Welcome and ride out. I'm in Cheltenham now so not to far.
B
fenjer
10-09-10, 04:06 PM
Welcome to the Org!

Ride safe!
Beenz
12-09-10, 09:37 AM
Sorry to hi-jack, but I can't help but notice the R.I.P next to Blanche in your sig.

Is this definately for real? :(

Yup, she has been written off, gone but not forgotten :( I just have Frida now.
metalhead19
12-09-10, 10:12 AM
Yup, she has been written off

Sorry to hear that beenz. Had much more thoughts on the next bike?
Beenz
12-09-10, 10:59 AM
Sorry to hear that beenz. Had much more thoughts on the next bike?

Still thinking about that, I'll probably wait until next year before deciding. I'm not doing many bike miles at the moment.
metalhead19
14-09-10, 09:17 PM
Still thinking about that, I'll probably wait until next year before deciding. I'm not doing many bike miles at the moment.

Thats fair enough, surely you could get a better deal during the winter months? Ah right, hopefully get a ride in at some point before the so called end of "season"
naxj
15-09-10, 11:08 AM
Cheers for all the welcomes!

Had a chance to get 200miles done on the bike, first 100 was mostly A & B roads which was fun and unfortunately the latter was straighter A roads and M4 corridor.

Averaging about 125miles from full tank to the Fuel warning light rearing it's ugly head, is this about right?
I thought I saw someone somewhere say they got close to 200miles on a tank... I dont think I thrashed it too much! :S
metalhead19
15-09-10, 11:59 AM
Tank range varies on many things, but 125 does sound about right.
Try this thread if you want a better gauge

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=157286
Beenz
15-09-10, 02:15 PM
When I had my pointy I usually got 125 - 135 miles to the light when riding with a modicum of sprit. Ridden with more finesse you should get more.
tinpants
23-09-10, 10:34 PM
Yup, she has been written off, gone but not forgotten :( I just have Frida now.

Sorry to hear that beenz. Had much more thoughts on the next bike?

An R1 p'raps...




*runs away real quick*
Beenz
02-10-10, 12:47 PM
An R1 p'raps...




*runs away real quick*

The last one I tried on was a tad uncomfortable in the rear ;)