Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-09-24, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
So, the Sv has passed it's MOT with flying colours, no advisories & even got told by the tester that it was "ok". This will be the final video for a while as I don't know what to do with it moving...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-09-24, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Re: Tyre pressure discrepancy
I've always ran 36/42 on every bike I've owned. I was quite shocked when somebody said what the manufacturers recommend.
The only time that I've ever strayed away from 36/42 was on my track bikes...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-09-24, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,998
Re: Engine Noisy, died and wont start
I agree with Seeker. Drop the oil, look for any metal glitter, but, I would also whip the head off & see if there is anything untoward going on. It does definitely sound mechanical & not electrical....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-08-24, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm off for a couple of days now, so might get round to finishing it off. I was going to paint it a different colour, but, my original tank started to leak from a pinhole...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-08-24, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Sorry that I've not posted for such a long time, but life & family issues have taken precedent over the SV. I have been messing around with it in the background & today she has been treated to a coat...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-04-24, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
My wife has said the same thing John, so probably will [emoji106]
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-04-24, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
I used to make the music, then edit & narrate. It used to be quite good to do, but I just started to find it a chore. The spannering seemed to take a back seat for a while too, but I'm getting back...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-04-24, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Sorry I've been a bit quiet, but, as usual, life has got in the way.
The SV has taken a different turn, I didn't like my attempt at a single seat, so have gone back to the oe seat & I've fitted a...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-02-24, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Yes, it'll be good to see how they compare.
I've had a chest infection for the last 10 days so haven't made any progress with it yet
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-01-24, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,038
Re: 25 years
It's a shame that it gets such a bad rap from the "real" bikers, classing it as a girl's bike. They've obviously never ridden one & seen how much fun these little bikes can be in the real world.
I...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-01-24, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,282
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Forum: Idle Banter
16-01-24, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 29,138
Re: bit sad today
Sorry to hear that mate. Memories are always a nice thing to hold onto.
My 2024 has started badly too. My step daughter has Breast cancer, my daughter has pneumonia & my dad passed away, but, I...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
09-01-24, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,282
Re: Bike cuts out after revving
This hole has a pipe that goes inside your tank & should exit at the rear. They sometimes get blocked, or the rubber drain hose that's attached to it gets crimped which then allows water to build up...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
08-01-24, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,282
Re: Bike cuts out after revving
Is the bike stored outside? I had an issue where the tank drain tube was blocked which allowed rain to make its way into the fuel causing issues on my gen 1 bike. Could be worth draining the tank...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
07-01-24, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,920
Re: Windchill
I used to ride every day in all weathers as I didn't own a car as I couldn't afford one (Still don't strangely). The worst chill factor I suffered was riding around 20 miles to work in temperatures...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-12-23, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Or it could be that I'm going senile and I've done it & can't remember [emoji1787]
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-12-23, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
But it was sat up on the stand when I walked in & noticed it & there isn't anything on the floor. It is very strange
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-12-23, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
I'm baffled as to how it's happened. Maybe have some sort of animal living in there during the night time
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-08-23, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,268
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
21-07-23, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Re: A ride in the rain
Have to agree 100 % I tried everything from a cloth between my legs (to reach down & use to clear the visor), washing up liquid, Bob Heath Visor spray etc. etc., But nothing compared to my 1st...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-07-23, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Yet another quick update. I'm waiting on my bearing from TWF Racing in the States, but had to chuck the forks on to see what it looks like. I'm quite liking it now [emoji16]I have some clip ons...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-07-23, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Re: A ride in the rain
I used to ride every day as I didn't own a car & there were times when I enjoyed riding in some atrocious weather, I wouldn't dream of it now. My old boss used to say that he wouldn't get the bike...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-06-23, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Cheers John. It keeps me out of the wife's way [emoji3]
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-05-23, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,290
Re: Rebuild update.
Ok, a quick update on where I'm up to at the moment.
I'm having a go at building my own seat unit just to make the bike look different. It could just be one of those "waste of money" things that I...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-05-23, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 658
Re: TT Anyone?
I love the Isle Of Man, in fact, before Covid, we were supposed to have moved there, but my wife had the usual "I can't leave my family behind" feeling & we never went after selling my bikes, giving...
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