Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-08-24, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,047
Re: Engine Noisy, died and wont start
I agree with Seeker, this sounds more mechanical than electrical. The starter could be just clicking because the motor has seized solid due to cam timing going out, hence the tappet noise and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-08-24, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Re: SV650 clutch levers
Yeah, I used the wrong term there, there are separate sidestand and clutch switches to stop it being started in gear. The switch on the pointy is on the underside of the lever mount and there is a...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-08-24, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Re: SV650 clutch levers
Found the answer now by watching Tamsen Coopers video on fitting new levers to her curvy 650S - nope, they don't have the switch! ********. Time for a return.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-08-24, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
SV650 clutch levers
Quick question on clutch levers for SV650's pre2010 models - do they not have the side stand cutout switch on them? I've just got a replacement lever for my 2014 SL2 only to find it has no noggin to...
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Forum: Stuff Wanted
04-08-24, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,365
Fork damper rods
I'm after a set of fork damper rods for a 2014 SL2, so I can mod them (weld up the holes) and then swap out to compare with stock.
TIA
Ric
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-04-24, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,641
Re: Gearbox question
"It sounds like you're trying to shift when the bike isn't rolling, which won't work on a motorcycle"
WTF do they mean by that? How do they ever manage to get their bike moving the first time they...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-12-23, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 23,981
Re: Front fork Springs help
If you need spacers let me know, I have plenty spare from when I did my springs and was trying different lengths. Or buy yourself some PVC pipe and make your own (but then like me you'll still have...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-06-23, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,752
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
07-04-23, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 858,218
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Absolutely. I'd hard it SORN'd since January to move the tax/MOT costs away from the new year/xmas period. It was great to be back on two wheels this week!
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-04-23, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 858,218
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-04-23, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 34,612
Re: Rebuild update.
If it's only small, it would probably end up as an advisory. My SV had an advisory down as swinging arm play on the last MOT it had before I bought it.
As it turned out, the swinging arm was...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-03-23, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,666
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-03-23, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,666
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-03-23, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,666
Re: Rubber cushioned front sprockets
Excellent, thanks for the feedback Gary. That's what I was hoping for regarding smoothing things out, give the chain a little less stress from the power pulses.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-03-23, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,666
Rubber cushioned front sprockets
Has anyone tried these rubber cushioned front sprockets that now* seem to be available?
https://chainsandsprockets.co.uk/collections/jt-front-rubber-cushioned-sprockets
Wondering whether...
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Forum: Idle Banter
27-11-22, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 11,361
Views: 37,705,516
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I thought you programmed in your budget in to the little box yourself? Have no clue really since I told em to naff off, perfectly happy with my existing meter. Just that every time I see my Dad's one...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-11-22, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 34,612
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
21-11-22, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Re: New GSX-8S announced
Another one here who thinks it (and it's brethren from other manu's) looks pig ugly. WTF is this trend for giving half a pillion seat at a ridiculous height? Looks like the forgot to finish drawing...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-10-22, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,103
Re: Floppy clutch lever?
What plates did you put in there? Suzuki or aftermarket? I've had issues in the past on other bikes with certain brands of clutch plates.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
27-09-22, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,309
Re: Metalwork
Many many years back he was set a challenge to build a 6 cylinder engine across the weekend of the Stafford Classic Bike show. Loads of people scoffed as he set about sawing up cases with a hacksaw...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-09-22, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Re: Observant?
Same here. Have got used to it a bit more now, but was a real pain at first. I think I've also managed to accidentally hit the full beam too.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-08-22, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,100
Re: Tyres for 1999 SV650 for first time rider
I can give you a what's not good, IMO - Michelin Pilot Road 4's. My bike came shod with a very unworn set of these. I took it up to a bike Rally in Derbyshire in July but I found the tyres lacking....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-07-22, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-05-22, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,998
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-05-22, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 388
Views: 503,502
Re: The Veg Plot.
I got very into growing chillis a few years back. Superhots really need sowing in January (in fact all types benefit from this). I germinated them in a propagator and then had them under a 125W CFL...
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