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F4LL3N
26-03-15, 06:45 AM
Hi all,

I bought my SV 4 years ago and it came with the heli bars. Recently (yes I know it has taken me this long...) I have discovered that the bars are not level. The left lock has about an inch gap from the tank whereas the right lock is like a cm.

The problem is, the right side can't be put back level with the left side as the brake fluid cable catches the fairing/screen. I'd like to get both bars level, preferably without putting the left side closer to the tank (as on full lock your thumb gets caught).

I used to think my steering was wonky as the bike always felt like it veered off to the right. Having checked the steering - I now realise what the culprit is!

Anybody got any ideas on how I can resolve this?

Many thanks :)
maviczap
26-03-15, 07:29 AM
The curvy S is even harder to get this clearance right. I got a smaller resevior and moved the position so it doesn't foul the fairing, whilst keeping it higher than the master cylinder
ophic
26-03-15, 10:17 AM
Can you post a pic of the offending cable near the fairing?
Bibio
26-03-15, 01:15 PM
i had the same problem on the last bike with my gilles. i had to cut the banjo stop off the MC to be able to get the line going straight down
F4LL3N
26-03-15, 04:54 PM
All pictures:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/81ziox52c9ryte1/IMAG0225.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v7sr3r0gd7p7l5/IMAG0224.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/9shga5wyiqpi677/IMAG0226.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/vk2uxuvfs1159a0/IMAG0228.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/2lvl3u8upl9j7v8/IMAG0227.jpg
maviczap
26-03-15, 04:55 PM
Pictures no worky
F4LL3N
26-03-15, 05:54 PM
Any other suggestions on where to put them?
maviczap
26-03-15, 06:08 PM
You can turn the spigot for the master cylinder and get a longer reservior hose and move the reservior using a longer bracket, to give you enough clearance.

I'll see if i can find the nice bracket i used on mine
F4LL3N
26-03-15, 06:10 PM
You can turn the spigot for the master cylinder and get a longer reservior hose and move the reservior using a longer bracket, to give you enough clearance.

I'll see if i can find the nice bracket i used on mine

Cool I also meant any idea on where to put the pictures! But yeah I'll need to move the reservoir, the cable and the heated controller...
maviczap
26-03-15, 06:12 PM
I can see your pics on my tablet, but not on my pc
F4LL3N
26-03-15, 08:57 PM
I can see your pics on my tablet, but not on my pc

Ah strange :/