Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-10-24, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,235
Re: Tyre pressure discrepancy
Is that too little or too much rebound damping that causes the cupping? I have Maxton cartridge conversions on the front and get a little cupping, but the rear, with a ZX10R shock, is more severe,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-09-24, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,235
Re: Tyre pressure discrepancy
It looks like Avon sticks with the bike manufacturers recommended pressure. I am running of Avon Spirit STs; the front I got well over 9k miles out of, and the rear is nearly worn out at,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-07-24, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,821
Re: Random carb question
I think that even on a non-CV carb, that at 4k rpm, the venturi effect would be enough to draw fuel from the needle/needle jet clearance; surely, they must have blocked pilot jets?
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-07-24, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,886
Re: Bike insurance time again
Have you checked the compulsory excess? For me; Bennettts £350, Carole Nash £50. When your bike is only worth about £1000 to £1100, this is a significant factor. I assume you have not declared any...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-05-24, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 23,158
Re: Cam chain tensioner - no slot??
Do you know anything about the bikes history? Could the tensioner have been changed for an early Gen2 tensioner.
If the tensioner looks like this it is gen1:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335245917836...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-03-24, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,161
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-03-24, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,161
Re: K3 front end
Have you tried "advanced search"? Click on search, then advanced search in the little box/window that appears. Or, try a right click on search and select "open link in new tab".
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-12-23, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 27,135
Re: Front fork Springs help
Did you try the Racetech spring rate calculator I pointed you to? It would give you a good idea of how close, or far out, the standard springs are for your weight and riding style.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-12-23, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 27,135
Re: Front fork Springs help
If you look here
https://racetech.com/ProductSearch/12/Suzuki/SV650%20A%20S%20SA/2019
you will see, under **Front Products**, that the the standard/stock spring rate is 0.71kg/mm. Just below,...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-11-23, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,152
Re: Tyres.
For those of us still running 120/60 front tyres, a good "pair deal" is more and more difficult to find and it is only going to get worse. Metzeler, for example, don't make 120/60 fronts in Roadtec...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-11-23, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,152
Re: Tyres.
Has anyone tried Mitas Touring Force tyres? Mitas, formerly Sava, made really good sticky tyres for lightweight motorcycles and I used them on my TZR125.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
14-11-23, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,152
Re: Tyres.
I have run Storm 3D-XM and they were great value and lasted over 10k. I am currently running Avon Spirit ST because I couldn't find a Storm 120/60 front. The Spirit ST rear has cupped/ledged badly at...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-10-23, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,783
Re: SV650S Headlight Upgrade Opinions
I found these cheap LED H4 bulbs far superior to the Osram Nightbreakers I took out and at only £8.00 a pair
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266381558055?var=566198474491
I have been using them for four...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-10-23, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,854
Re: Nothing on the button
It is supposed to stop when you put it in gear with the side stand down; to stop you riding off with it down. It sounds like it is just your starter solenoid, but you should check the battery voltage...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
15-04-23, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Re: GSX-8S reviews
I wouldn't rush out and buy one because Suzuki will soon have to cut the price to match the Hornet if it wants to sell more than a few.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-04-23, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,482
Re: Spark plus
Looks like you need 4 plugs to me, going by the parts fiche:
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5597597/sv650s-k8-l0-08-10-2008-2010/front-cylinder-head-k8---l0
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
24-01-23, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Re: Arai helmets
Interesting link; I've seen similar before but they always seem to be out of date information. It does illustrate that manufacturers change shape over time and from model to model. The early HJCs...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
23-01-23, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Re: Arai helmets
I've been using an Arai Axces3 helmet for about 3 or 4 years now. It cost about £250 as end of line sell off; way more than I wanted to spend but it was the best fit I could find for my round head...
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Forum: Stuff Wanted
19-08-22, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,462
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,762
Re: Carb vacuum
Even if your fuel tap is leaking the float needles in your carbs should stop the carbs flooding. The rubber tips tend to go hard with age, especially if the bike has been unused for long periods of...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-10-21, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Re: Sticky choke lever
One of my cables, after the splitter, rusted away enough that it snapped; so the choke was only actuated on one cylinder.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-10-21, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Re: Sticky choke lever
A good tip is to put some rag or kitchen roll in the mouth of the carbs as soon as the air box is off and remove it last thing before replacing it - no worries about dropping things in there then. My...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-03-21, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
14-11-20, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,664
Re: Bolts
If you do this keep the file moving as though you were filing something stationary or the file will quickly load up with the metal you have removed. If you finish off with some emery cloth you will...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
13-11-20, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,664
Re: Bolts
If you know someone with a lathe you could buy the standard capscrews in stainless, so you don't have to worry about plating/corrosion, and get the heads turned down. I'm assuming that these bolts...
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