Le Carnage weekend to Normandy

[F4LL3N]

I'd like to do more stuff myself but don't feel that comfortable on my own. I have a few advisories to sort out before the trip but I am not sure I'd feel OK sorting it myself :/

[-Ralph-]

What are the advisories?

[Specialone]

I'd like to do more stuff myself but don't feel that comfortable on my own. I have a few advisories to sort out before the trip but I am not sure I'd feel OK sorting it myself :/

Dont be shy mate, if you need help ask, im sure someone can help you :thumright:

[F4LL3N]

Well I know people post on here but having someone around to show me would be good! I know my chain is a bit slack so need to sort that but the actual advisories are:
- tyres - but I guess garage will have to take care of that
- rear master cylinder rubber needed
- rear disc low

I think that's it, but that was given to me back in January so not sure if there's anything else to worry about since then?

[-Ralph-]

I'm not a mechanic, but rear pads and disks (you might as well do the pads if you're doing the disk) and the chain I can definitely help you with. It would need to be in April when all my tools, paddock stands, sundries, etc are unpacked in my new garage.

Rear master cylinder I've never messed with other than changing the fluid, and can't claim to know exactly what to do there, but I have the SV workshop manual and I can't imagine it would be difficult. I will look at the manual and see if I think it's something I'd be prepared to attempt with you.

I work in an office and my area of expertise is IT, but my experience of doing things myself is that there is nothing difficult about most of the 'trades', once you have taken the leap and done it for yourself, you wonder why you worried about attempting it.

[F4LL3N]

Yeah I worked in IT too before I went to Uni to do music.

If you can help me out that would be great! I just need to know where to get the parts from and what exactly i need to get?

Appreciate the help =)

[-Ralph-]

What age is your bike?

[Dave20046]

echo ralph's sentiments, you can do most things once you see past initial fear (I'm still scared of electrics and still **** with them)

Mastercylinder will be pee easy if it's anything like the front, you'll most likely need circlip pliers to get into it then strip it renew the bits and pop them back as they came out. Get a manual should be dead easy.
Although that's assuming I read what you wrote right, I wouldn't have thought that was something that would leap out at an MOT tester and is immediately diagnosable unless it's really bad or leaking or something.

[-Ralph-]

I don't THINK the age matters as far as brakes are concerned, a pointy is a pointy. If that's correct you need

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/disc_rear_ebc/

Would be my preferred choice, but

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/disc_rear_pattern/ or
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/disc_rear_wavy/

would do

You'd need 5 of these

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/mounting_bolt_-_rear_disc_-_individual/

and these

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/pads_rear_ebc_standard_gg_type/

If we are going to attempt the brake cylinder rubber, I suspect we'll need this

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k6/06/picture/dot_4_hydraulic_fluid_250_ml_-_rock_oil/

You also need sundries such as copper slip, but I have all those and I'm not going to begrudge you a wee squeeze of copper slip!

[Specialone]

Id be happy to come over too guys and lend a hand, we can blast the lot out in no time I'm sure.

Is it the rubber boot around the master cylinder? If it was the actual master cylinder leaking wouldn't that be a fail?

[-Ralph-]

If it was the actual master cylinder leaking wouldn't that be a fail?

Almost certainly would be a fail. If it's an advisory, it's not going to stop him going to France, so we could do the chain adjustment and brakes, and whilst the wheels are off take them in the car for new tyres, and look at the rear master cylinder and see what we think.

[Specialone]

I've rebuilt car master cylinders before, never done a bike one though.

I suspect they may be advising on the rubber boot rather than the actual seals in the master cylinder.

[Dave20046]

I suspect they may be advising on the rubber boot rather than the actual seals in the master cylinder.
me too

[F4LL3N]

Cool appreciate this just keep me posted on when you're free =) it's a 2008 pointy if that matters?

[Specialone]

Cool appreciate this just keep me posted on when you're free =) it's a 2008 pointy if that matters?

Well if ralphs links are the stuff you need order them as soon you can so you have the bits ready, obviously don't order the bits for stuff you're gonna do after France.

Once you have the bits, let us know and once ralph is free we can sort something out, we can use his shiny new garage if he don't mind :)

[F4LL3N]

Are we sure these parts are suitable for the 2008? Btw I have no idea if mine is ABS or not... I don't think it is?

[-Ralph-]

Only you can tell us that one I'm afraid mate, we've never seen your bike. Does your registration document or manual mention anything along the likes of 'SK8'?

[-Ralph-]

I think ABS came along in 2010, and I don't know if the brake discs or pads changed or not. Phil - yours was a 2009, did you have ABS? What was your model denomination?

[F4LL3N]

I think ABS came along in 2010, and I don't know if the brake discs or pads changed or not. Phil - yours was a 2009, did you have ABS? What was your model denomination?

I've just looked at the front wheel and doesn't look there it has ABS - although I would guess that wouldn't make too much of a difference. So as long as the 2006 bits and bobs are OK on the 08 I will get ordering. It is a 650 S so I'm guessing SK8.

[Specialone]

Mine was a 09 K7, mine defo didn't have abs, it's easy to tell gaz, the inner parts of the disc will have loads of slots.

I don't think yours will have abs being a 08 tbh.

[F4LL3N]

Yeah it doesn't I looked for the slots. Main question is - will the 06 parts Ralph has linked me too be ok?

[-Ralph-]

Those parts will definitely be OK on an SK7 or an SK8.

[F4LL3N]

OK ordered! Thanks for this mate :)

[-Ralph-]

OK ordered! Thanks for this mate :)

Your sure yours is an SK7 or SK8 then? ;-)

LOL, don't worry, on a 2008 bike I'm sure the parts are going to be compatible.

Will let you know when we can do it. Are you coming on the 7th April rideout?

[F4LL3N]

Mmm I don't know about that - link me to the post? If I'm not working I may be able to =)

[-Ralph-]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=175931

[rusty76]

Guys,

Did anyone source a good deal on short term breakdown cover? My present company want silly money to add to mine

[Specialone]

Right, since seeing this post, ive investigated my own cover, as always swinton have been slightly dishonest with this.

While searching through my documents, i couldnt find anything that mentioned euro cover included, i specifically asked this question when i took it out last year and they gave me all the crap it includes, well it doesnt.

Ive just called them to clarify a few things, i have personal breakdown insurance, any vehicle im driving is covered.
But, if i want euro cover, i have to upgrade, which is £11.99 a month as opposed to £8.99 a month.

Another but, the guy said because its a rolling thing now, i can ring up on the 20th april (payments are on the 26th of every month) and tell them i want to upgrade as im going to europe, they will take the extra £3 that month and if i call them when i get back before the 26th of the following month, i can downgrade it again to the standard UK for £8.99.

Hope this makes sense :)

Now for all you lovely people, i have some better news, while insuring my drz the other day, bikesure offered me a breakdown policy for £49 if i took it out with the bike insurance, or £59 without.

This defo included 30 days euro cover and the recovery cost of getting the bike back to the UK in the event of a garage not being able to fix it, i specifically got her to check this with her powers that be.

After normandy im thinking of switching to this tbh.

[-Ralph-]

Just bought mine from Mondial for £22.71 from here

http://www.europeanbreakdowncover.com

I found it for £21 with AXA, but I didn't like some of the terms and conditions, and though it covered repatriation it particularly stated that they would choose what happened if you were due to go home before the bike was fixed (i.e. if it was cheaper to pay your travel to go back and get it, than to recover it home, which it almost certainly would be, you're stuffed).

With Mondial they clearly set out that if your vehicle couldn't be repaired before you return home, they will repatriate it, i.e. you will never be asked to leave your bike in France.

[Dave20046]

Just bought mine from Mondial for £22.71 from here

http://www.europeanbreakdowncover.com

I found it for £21 with AXA, but I didn't like some of the terms and conditions, and though it covered repatriation it particularly stated that they would choose what happened if you were due to go home before the bike was fixed (i.e. if it was cheaper to pay your travel to go back and get it, than to recover it home, which it almost certainly would be, you're stuffed).

With Mondial they clearly set out that if your vehicle couldn't be repaired before you return home, they will repatriate it, i.e. you will never be asked to leave your bike in France.
cheers ralph, will probs follow suit

[Specialone]

Just bought mine from Mondial for £22.71 from here

http://www.europeanbreakdowncover.com

I found it for £21 with AXA, but I didn't like some of the terms and conditions, and though it covered repatriation it particularly stated that they would choose what happened if you were due to go home before the bike was fixed (i.e. if it was cheaper to pay your travel to go back and get it, than to recover it home, which it almost certainly would be, you're stuffed).

With Mondial they clearly set out that if your vehicle couldn't be repaired before you return home, they will repatriate it, i.e. you will never be asked to leave your bike in France.


Is that for one trip?

Bloody hell, for another £30 you can have a years breakdown covering euro and the uk, seems a lot of money to me ?

[-Ralph-]

Not if your only going to do two trips on the bike in the year, and you already have 5 years European Breakdown cover from Toyota to cover the car.

[Specialone]

So what happens between your trips if your bike breaks down in the uk? Do you already have uk cover for your bike?

[-Ralph-]

So what happens between your trips if your bike breaks down in the uk? Do you already have uk cover for your bike?

Yes, with my bank account.

[Specialone]

Yes, with my bank account.

Furry muff :)

[Specialone]

6 weeks today

[Luckypants]

I think holidays approved.... fingers crossed!

[Icanopit]

Hav'nt followed the thread too much but aware there was talk of "kevlar jeans", not sure whether anyone came close to a bulk deal but came across these on fleabay, several varients + armoured jackets ??

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/UK-BIKERSGEAR/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=757494757&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1

[Bri w]

6 weeks today

This thread is driving me nuts!

Should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I?

Get thee behind me Satan.

[-Ralph-]

This thread is driving me nuts!

Should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I?

Get thee behind me Satan.

Should I? Shouldn't I? Should I? Shouldn't I? I could! Of course I could! But will I? Would I? Why shouldn't I? I should! Will I? I will!

http://www.ldlines.co.uk/

Problem solved! ;)

[-Ralph-]

I think holidays approved.... fingers crossed!

:thumleft:

When will you know for sure?

[Specialone]

This thread is driving me nuts!

Should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I?

Get thee behind me Satan.

Do it :)

By the time you'd posted your last post you could've booked the ferry :)

[F4LL3N]

Do we know how many people the campsite will realistically let us go up to?

[Dave20046]

As many with cash in their hands :) *






* that's a guess

[Dave20046]

Hav'nt followed the thread too much but aware there was talk of "kevlar jeans", not sure whether anyone came close to a bulk deal but came across these on fleabay, several varients + armoured jackets ??

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/UK-BIKERSGEAR/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=757494757&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1

John,
Thanks for that link, I'm very tempted by a pair of those - at a glance I can;t see them reviewed but according to the specification they're much better quality then the likes of Draggin. Will do more research but thanks again for the heads up :)


bit more here info/reviews (and more sizes) bit more pricey though : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Australian-Bikers-Gear-Classic-Motorcycle/dp/B006JW50KS/ref=pd_sim_ap_1

[Specialone]

Do we know how many people the campsite will realistically let us go up to?

As many with cash in their hands :) *



* that's a guess

So far they haven't mentioned anything about restrictions on numbers, if they do we can go to another one of the hundreds around ;)

[F4LL3N]

Fair play!

[Bri w]

Hood jeans arrived today. They're a lot thicker, and stiffer, than the Draggin's I've got. For preference I'd go for the Draggin's but they are £20 - £40 cheaper.

[Dave20046]

I'd have the thicker pair anyday, I've never heard great things about draggin




Ralph dont suppose you pass leicster and Sheffield on the way to Leeds do you?

[-Ralph-]

Hood jeans arrived today. They're a lot thicker, and stiffer, than the Draggin's I've got. For preference I'd go for the Draggin's but they are £20 - £40 cheaper.

Not interested unless you're telling me that you're going to wear them to go to France on 26th April ;)

Ralph dont suppose you pass leicster and Sheffield on the way to Leeds do you?

I pass both mate, what do you need?

[Dave20046]

Not interested unless you're telling me that you're going to wear them to go to France on 26th April ;)



I pass both mate, what do you need?

I got my bearings sent to redcar motorcycles by Suzuki then posted to me this was over a week ago and I've only just got them today thanks to the royal mail withholding them from me as they're inefficient retards, waited in for it last Saturday and they just put a card through and ran off then couldn't find it during the week (after half hour queue) infuriating. Anyway its having its valves done late this week so needs putting back together but I need some new spacers ... if it's convenient a courier service would be much appreciated ... if not i may try get them shipped to work but that might actually be worse!

Hope that makes sense-on phone

[-Ralph-]

I'd be happy to help mate, but I don't any trips to Leeds planned in the next two weeks (that might change, but it might not), then I'm on holiday for a week.

[Dave20046]

NO problem ,cheers anyway
Decided to think inside the box and get the local bike shop to order me them

[Dave20046]

how long now?


:)

[Specialone]

how long now?


:)

5 weeks thursday this week, cant wait now, wish it would hurry up :)

I notice things are looking more promising for you now mate on the bike front.

[Dave20046]

aye should be rideable and legal by this weekend. Bit more tinkering to do after that but nothing that should* rule out france



* touch wood!

The swingarm work made a mad difference, all though in fairness I can't say I noticed any headshakes that the other guys were reporting

[Specialone]

*5 weeks today*

[F4LL3N]

Was waiting for that! My parts have come so hopefully get that sorted after the ride out =)

[-Ralph-]

We will do Gaz, don't worry about that. It did just occur to me that you may want to drop off your parts before the day of the rideout, to save you carrying them all day. Entirely up to you though.

In five minutes you'll have a PM about your tyres.

[F4LL3N]

Ok cool I could drop them off before hand, heading to Grantham Sunday to pick up a bike for a friend of that's any good?

[-Ralph-]

Ok cool I could drop them off before hand, heading to Grantham Sunday to pick up a bike for a friend of that's any good?

Yes, I'll be around all day Sunday mate. I'll PM you address and telephone number.

[christian1000]

*5 weeks today*

Woo :smt026

[Specialone]

Thought you like to see our countdown board...

Excited? Us? Not much :)

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/088cbc53.jpg

[metalhead19]

Am very much looking forward to this.

"Bonjour FartFace"...I think that should be a challenge set for the weekend, it must be said by everyone to a frenchie at least once per day!

[Dave20046]

Am very much looking forward to this.

"Bonjour FartFace"...I think that should be a challenge set for the weekend, it must be said by everyone to a frenchie at least once per day!

:winner: I'm in!


Just had to put my bike back together all loose as the rest of the parts still haven't shown up and it's moving homes this weekend. Everyone remind me to check everythings torqued up on the rear wheel, swing arm, cush lever and shock.

[-Ralph-]

And you get extra points if you say 'Bonjour tete de troufion' and don't get a slap! :)

[Specialone]

Hello head of grunt? Wtf does that mean lol?

[-Ralph-]

Ah, bless google translation! :lol: It's the nearest thing to Fart Face

[Specialone]

:winner: lol

[christian1000]

Everyone remind me to check everythings torqued up on the rear wheel, swing arm, cush lever and shock.

check everything is torqued up...

What have I won? :D

[Dave20046]

a coke.. providing it doesn't fall to bits! :)

[christian1000]

Curses! Everything comes with strings attached these days....

[F4LL3N]

Ah I am pretty excited too for this :) gonna be EPIC :) great way to say bye bye to Uni for the year!

[Specialone]

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/3e45c82c.jpg

[Luckypants]

Finally heard that holidays are approved! Now to see if we can get booked....

[F4LL3N]

Just realised my MOT expires whilst in France... as well as my insurance! Best get that sorted out now....

[Luckypants]

Looks like I'm out, a wedding invitation has arrived today for my Nephew's wedding on that weekend.

Obviously with all the delays in getting holidays etc, this trip was not meant to be for us. :rolleyes:

I hope you folks have a great time, I'll be looking forward to lots of photos instead.

[Specialone]

Bummer :(

I'll certainly take more than enough pics mike.

[Specialone]

Btw, started some preparation last weekend while it was dry, got our tent out and washed the inner and hosed down the outer, so should smell a bit better :)

[metalhead19]

Speaking of preparation.....im yet to start, o and i received an email last week saying the luggage rack ive ordered is currently out of stock! :rolleyes:

Just praying it becomes magically in stock [-o<

[Dave20046]

Bad news mike :(
Btw, started some preparation last weekend while it was dry, got our tent out and washed the inner and hosed down the outer, so should smell a bit better :)
Great cheers Phil, I'll appreciate that :cool:

[Specialone]

The tent you **** not me :smt019

[Dave20046]

:lol:
my new battery arrived today so all set for my MOT and some riding this weekend. Need a more sleek luggage solution too. Might get a cheap 55l Top box and screw it to the back, my current one's ridiculously small - I bungee more to the top of it than goes in it

[Specialone]

Ive got the 46l givi topbox and can get loads in mine.

[Dave20046]

hmm I was under the impression mine was a 45l but I doubt it'd even fit a lid in.

[Specialone]

hmm I was under the impression mine was a 45l but I doubt it'd even fit a lid in.

Can get two lids in mine.

[MisterTommyH]

I think yours is a 25l Dave if it's the one you had at the GM.

[Dave20046]

I think yours is a 25l Dave if it's the one you had at the GM.

that's the one, that's good news might go for a 45l they're readily available on the electronic bay

[MisterTommyH]

Yup, a 46 can take two lids, or when I'm at work a lid and a pair of boots (although it's a bit of a squeeze just because of the boot shape).

[Specialone]

Im sure y'all know by now but...

3 WEEKS TO GO !!!

[christian1000]

Wooo, preparations are advancing well at this end, new c+s and tyres fitted at the weekend just the rack to fit. Gonna have a trail pack at some point make sure everything fits :D

[rusty76]

Im sure y'all know by now but...

3 WEEKS TO GO !!!

shiiiiiiittttt, better get a few things sorted. Did anyone conclude what was the best temporary Euro breakdown cover?

[Specialone]

shiiiiiiittttt, better get a few things sorted. Did anyone conclude what was the best temporary Euro breakdown cover?

Dunno, but bikesure are doing a good yearly policy with 30 days euro breakdown cover for £60, or £50 with a policy.

[Dave20046]

I need to tell my insurer, keep forgetting!

[MisterTommyH]

I've informed my insurance and probably won't do much else until the weekend before.

Any idea what time we're looking to leave Brum? I had booked the day off, but it's looking like I won't be able to afford the time....

[Specialone]

I'm probably gonna leave mine around 5.30-6.00pm, even with taking it easy and a couple of quick stops we should easily be there by 9pm

[rusty76]

I'm guessing I'll hook up with Colin and you Brum folk enroute

[Bri w]

Less than



3 WEEKS TO GO !!!

[Specialone]

I'm guessing I'll hook up with Colin and you Brum folk enroute

RBH, I think most are meeting at the m40 services before we jump on the A34.

[rusty76]

RBH, I think most are meeting at the m40 services before we jump on the A34.

Col, should me and thee meet at Jnc15a on the M1 (or thereabouts) then we can take the A43 over to meet the rest to travel south