Forum: Idle Banter
Today, 10:18 AM
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Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
That's good to know :D
It's the one part of changing a rear tyre I really dislike. As one of my early jobs in my youth was as a Tyre-Fitter I enjoy doing my own tyres.
Also another tricky bit...
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Forum: Idle Banter
Today, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 6,440
Views: 2,897,774
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
I love old stuff that still works :)
A recent post on another forum I'm on asked about things we still have and are old and of value so I posted my 33 Year old Remington Hairdryer still working!!!...
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Forum: Idle Banter
Yesterday, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6,440
Views: 2,897,774
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Used it on my Bicycle and SV and it works a treat. Used about 1 charge bar so far from full charge. Uses the USB C type charge cables ( comes with a short one) which I prefer. Fits under SV's rear...
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Forum: Idle Banter
Yesterday, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 6,440
Views: 2,897,774
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
I've only got the one vehicle and my SV Insurance was about the same as last year. My 25 year old SV650 just sailed through M.O.T with a couple of minor advisories e.g. Rear tyre about 1.5 mm from...
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Forum: Idle Banter
25-05-24, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 11,295
Views: 16,924,416
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Forum: Idle Banter
25-05-24, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 11,295
Views: 16,924,416
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Glad you got your money back and got onto it fast. I'm always fearful of this but in saying that I get instant messages when any transaction happens on any of my cards. Do your banking apps allow...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-05-24, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Cam chain tensioner - no slot??
All I can say is from what I've read and that is to make sure you triple check your work because many an SV650 engine has been ruined by getting this job wrong so be really really vigilante :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-05-24, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 689
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-05-24, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Now they tell me...
I had seen that on ,"Look North" . I don't use the place a lot but when I do I usually come in from the other way but thanks for the reminder :)
I prefer ,"Jenny's" at Hibaldstow ( Bike friendly)...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-04-24, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
Great :) You can at least start to fine tune and shake out the cobwebs :D
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-04-24, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Re: Gearbox question
Ditto. Once I found Andy's,"Clutch Mantra" and then serviced/replaced my Clutch lifter I get similar to above. No biggy.
I made a page to help,
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-04-24, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11,295
Views: 16,924,416
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I've been testing a Lyca Sim as a spare/alternate for my GiffGaff account. I won't be renewing the monthly deal when it runs out :/
I've been with GiffGaff years and even though there are bigger...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 579,106
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
As it's my own Ex-Council house I fitted it myself. Just used a small flexi-hose ( Important) from the copper pipe to the tap,
Flexible tap hoses Screwfix...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2,795
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: It's HMRC gripe time again
As I was basically self-employed for a lot of my working life me and lads always knew HMRC as the Horrible Monkeys Ripping-off Contractors <grin> :D
PS
9 mins is nothing. See my ,"Gripe" with...
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11,295
Views: 16,924,416
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Just renewed my M/C insurance. Got the reminder off Hastings ( I never have insurance on auto-renewal=rip-off )
Pretty much same price as last year but still had a look at a comparison site....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-03-24, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes
I could give you a few things to worry about but will resist<grin> ;-)
BTW.
I used to like going to Cleethorpes when it had the Motorcycle bay on the front and get a bag of chips and a cup of...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-03-24, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
Once you can get the carbs balanced it does no harm to run some fuel/petrol cleaner. I put a couple of egg-cup fulls in every few tanks. I always keep my eyes out in ASDA as they sometimes have a...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-03-24, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Front right caliper
I've tried a few Calliper service kits over the years and they never lasted for me. Same for Master Cylinder kits. I replace the whole units now. Even a good 2nd hand one is usually a better deal...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-03-24, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
Great news :)
I've been servicing CV carbs for around 20 years now 1st on my old Hondas and now my SV. Icing on the cake when all good is the ,"Carb Balance",
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-02-24, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 579,106
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
I pay my Road Tax monthly. I don't feel so much then :)
I've changed to using dielectric grease as an anti-seize on bolts as recommended by Boat builders and Aircraft mechs . Anywhere where...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-02-24, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
I had to drill out a couple. I ended up using a left hand drill bit. Don't use easi-outs. I had to replace one with a small nut and bolt.
A cheap kit like this did the job fine,
Left hand drill...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
16-02-24, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
Please send for the service kit. There's no point in putting the old Float Needle Valve back in. The base-filter unit can be cleaned but they come with the kit so put the new one in. The Float Needle...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-02-24, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Re: running on one
I'd check the float height in that carb and reset it if required.
I would replace the float needle valve/s as well and the base and filter that are included in these kits. A lot of the stuff in...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-02-24, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Re: This here lovely SV650s....
I use my SV650 all year round as it's my only Automotive transport. How come if I go to the shops on it,which are say a couple of miles away ,when I get home me fully working trip meter says I've...
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