View Full Version : Stainless Bolts & Tank Raisers
graywok
09-09-04, 08:45 AM
Thought you guys may be interested in some stuff available for our SV's .
http://www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/
I,ve just ordered the Stainless Engine Bolts & the tanks raiser kit.
May be worth a look - this guy makes stuff himself and for others as he has an SV1000 - but has just included 650 stuff today.
Cheers
Graham
Nice one. Not too expensive if you consider hunting around for the correct bolts. Nice and lazy.
Just one prob been nagging at me for a while. The tank has two rubber feet on each side which rest on the frame. I know the tank hinge is pretty strong, but they are sureley redundant if you raise the tank?
So maybe we need to consider some spacers there too?
Silly question I'm sure, but WHY would I want to raise the tank? :oops:
Tris
graywok
09-09-04, 12:08 PM
Silly question I'm sure, but WHY would I want to raise the tank? :oops:
Tris
Hi Tris, Not a silly question at all ,and it wont be of interest to most , but here is why I am trying it just now -- the nirvana of a little more power.
Raising the tank allows a greater airflow to the airbox - thus potentially increasing the power the engine can provide - I stress this is all theory thus the emphasis on the potentially ...
It was a mod I had seen on my K1 SV650 when my Rene Airkit was installed so decided to try this for the K3 .. It is quite popular in some tuning circles - particularly for the SV1000.
I have a Power Commander installed , so have the facility to adjust the fuel injection mapping via a PC to make best use of all this potential airflow.
Its not going to make a huge difference I know - but hey - like a good many who use this forum ...I,m a fiddler ... :roll:
Cheers
Graham
I think I've bought all of Chewy's product except the tank risers.
Hes also creating a total bolt replacement pack, which I'm looking forward to, so I can remove all the furry bolts on my 10month old SV1000S
Cloggsy
09-09-04, 01:44 PM
so I can remove all the furry bolts on my 10month old SV1000S
Absolute pants isn't it :roll:
Silly question I'm sure, but WHY would I want to raise the tank? :oops:
Cos it's less effort to get the petrol nozzle into the tank. ;)
The real-world "advantage" is that you'll hear an induction roar as the air is drawn through the carbs and which is quite muffled with the tank firmly screwed down. It's an aestheitc thing again, just like the exhaust note. As for more power, well... yes I think it's a theoretical thing and in reality is pretty non-existant.
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Cloggsy
09-09-04, 05:34 PM
you'll hear an induction roar as the air is drawn through the carbs
Carbs... What are they :?: Are they what you avoid eating if on the Atkins Diet :lol: :lol: :lol:
northwind
09-09-04, 05:53 PM
Just one prob been nagging at me for a while. The tank has two rubber feet on each side which rest on the frame. I know the tank hinge is pretty strong, but they are sureley redundant if you raise the tank?
So maybe we need to consider some spacers there too?
Mine don't touch down anyway, I wouldn't worry about it...
Spacers are really only relevant if you've already modded the exhaust and filter as far as you can, i think... Personally I think it makes the bike sound crap, but it might be that I need to do it anyway to get the most out of my mods...
Carbs... What are they?
They're what real engines use. ;)
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northwind
09-09-04, 06:19 PM
Someday, when we're all riding atomic hoverbikes, our kids will ask the same question :)
I think I've bought all of Chewy's product except the tank risers.
Hes also creating a total bolt replacement pack, which I'm looking forward to, so I can remove all the furry bolts on my 10month old SV1000S :thumbsup: I aggree with AlanSv with reference to 'furry bolts'. I think that it is criminal that a manufacturer fits crap stuff just to save a few quid on the selling price. I hope Chewy includes a full replacement kit for my K1.
chewy22
12-09-04, 10:27 PM
I think I've bought all of Chewy's product except the tank risers.
Hes also creating a total bolt replacement pack, which I'm looking forward to, so I can remove all the furry bolts on my 10month old SV1000S :thumbsup: I aggree with AlanSv with reference to 'furry bolts'. I think that it is criminal that a manufacturer fits crap stuff just to save a few quid on the selling price. I hope Chewy includes a full replacement kit for my K1.
Here to help will will do one for the K1 if i can get enough interst up but i hope its the sane as the SV650S as i have allready coverd that one. I will have a SV K1 bike to find out this week for the engine bolt kit if you wish i will work on a greater extent of the furry bolts problem just let me know below.
amarko5
13-09-04, 12:48 AM
I think I've bought all of Chewy's product except the tank risers.
Hes also creating a total bolt replacement pack, which I'm looking forward to, so I can remove all the furry bolts on my 10month old SV1000S :thumbsup: I aggree with AlanSv with reference to 'furry bolts'. I think that it is criminal that a manufacturer fits crap stuff just to save a few quid on the selling price. I hope Chewy includes a full replacement kit for my K1.
Lol I know i'm :offtopic: but i ain't heard from richie in a while :?: do they not have "T" internet in the falklands :?:
svpilot
13-09-04, 12:21 PM
Here to help will will do one for the K1 if i can get enough interst up but i hope its the sane as the SV650S as i have allready coverd that one. I will have a SV K1 bike to find out this week for the engine bolt kit if you wish i will work on a greater extent of the furry bolts problem just let me know below.
Just for record, I would be interested if a kit was available for the old shape SV too.
chewy22
13-09-04, 12:33 PM
The engine replacement bolts are not a problem i will need the bike for a couple of days to sort the full kit out.
I do a 58 pice kit for the sv1000s and n will have the second kit added to my web page at the weekend or early next week the engine kits are ready just need to cost the others. By the way suzuki are offering something similar for £110 :shock:
Yes I'd be interested too for the K1.
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GSXR Carlos
14-09-04, 06:10 PM
how about the faired sk1?
Shouldn't be any different.
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chewy22
19-09-04, 09:02 PM
sorry had no time this week to work on the origanal SV650 replacment bolt kit but will get on with it asap could do with a little more responce then i will give it my upmost.
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/
BaggaZee
19-09-04, 10:30 PM
Definitely :D interested in SVS-K2 kit. I'm assuming it's the same as the K1.
simon-temple
20-09-04, 08:01 AM
:stupid:
How much would a combined kit be? Engine and bike.
chewy22
20-09-04, 08:49 AM
:stupid:
How much would a combined kit be? Engine and bike.
Take a look at my web site to give you an idea you can get a full bike kit + engine kit all stainless steal 62 bolts socket heads and 20 washers with full instructions £31.35 if you buy both at the same time for the SV1000.
www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/
northwind
20-09-04, 05:45 PM
I'd almost certainly take the bike kit for the original bike... (oh aye, if you're basing it on a K1 or K2 remember that earlier bikes had one more pinch bolt on the fork leg!) if and when you make it... (already got an anodised engine set, because I'm a tart)
chewy22
20-09-04, 06:51 PM
I'd almost certainly take the bike kit for the original bike... (oh aye, if you're basing it on a K1 or K2 remember that earlier bikes had one more pinch bolt on the fork leg!) if and when you make it... (already got an anodised engine set, because I'm a tart)
Is that yes then :D . As for getting the bolts right numbers and sizes etc i get hold of a donar bike 1st and remove one by one mesure them and log.
only need another 20 or so then i will go ahead.
northwind
20-09-04, 06:54 PM
That was supposed to be a yes, it just got a bit muddled.
Does anyone know if there's any other difference between the different years? We established that K1s and K2s have only one pinch-bolt on the front right fork, while older bikes have 2, right?
I'd definetely be interested in the kit (complete) for a SVS K2.
Cheers
Desh
chewy22
20-09-04, 08:35 PM
I'd definetely be interested in the kit (complete) for a SVS K2.
Cheers
Desh
ok will need about 20 min to do it as i need to buy the bolts in box of 100s and need 1000 bolts just to generaly get them all right but if i am lucky i can use most sizes that i have from my other kits.
If someone here can take the lead and collect all the names (20 min)in this thread then i will get it done.
You will get a comprehensive list and instructions all will be baged into areas so you cant get it wrong they will be all stainless steel grade A4 all sizes will be correct.
BaggaZee
21-09-04, 04:51 PM
20 names for the specific year, or 20 names for the SVS old (and better) shape in general? :wink:
chewy22
21-09-04, 08:23 PM
20 names for the specific year, or 20 names for the SVS old (and better) shape in general? :wink:
Are got me there BaggaZee are there many changes between both the old models i can get hold of both a new SV650 and one of the old as you say better shape in gereral but dont no the model number yet.
Lets say the 20 of each then that will keep it keep it simple.
northwind
21-09-04, 08:49 PM
A far as I'm aware, it's just the engine mods (which shouldn't affect you) and the different number of bolts on the fork, but I can't say for sure... What might work, would be if you got your bits list and we all went out and checked our bikes for variations?
chewy22
21-09-04, 09:39 PM
A far as I'm aware, it's just the engine mods (which shouldn't affect you) and the different number of bolts on the fork, but I can't say for sure... What might work, would be if you got your bits list and we all went out and checked our bikes for variations?
good point but then i do all the work then you all get them from somewere else
northwind
21-09-04, 10:57 PM
Ah, fair point :)
BaggaZee
22-09-04, 08:16 AM
We wouldn't do that! (':- Apart from anything else, have you seen the price of other people's kits?! :shock:
Ok, who know's how to set up a voting-type thing? We could have different models & just vote if you want the kit for that. Would this work?
chewy22
22-09-04, 10:29 PM
We wouldn't do that! (':- Apart from anything else, have you seen the price of other people's kits?! :shock:
Ok, who know's how to set up a voting-type thing? We could have different models & just vote if you want the kit for that. Would this work?
CAN someone do this? voting :)
will stck my neck out and sort it for you i you wish. :x
What are the prices of other kits ? stainless steel. :?:
CAN someone do this? voting :)
Just edit your original post and add a "Poll" with the options you require.
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BaggaZee
23-09-04, 09:23 AM
I'll give it a go in a new topic... 8-[
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