Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-04-14, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 853
Kriega straps: where to loop them? Pointy.
Hi all,
I've just got a new Kriega US-10 tailpack - the one with the new hook-and-loop strap system.
I've been delving about under the seat cowl of my pointy, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
23-06-13, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Re: Exhaust rattle?
Does it still have the metal guard on the link pipe at the bottom? The tabs that take the bolts can snap off pretty easily - then the bolt starts rattling around.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-03-13, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,620
Re: Changing a screen on an SV650S
Holy thread resurrection!
I was beginning to pull my hair out fitting my new screen until I saw this thread. Kudos to all for the tips - they worked like a charm! I just wanted to say cheers. :-)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-01-13, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Re: Weird Whistling noise on K8 Sport.
Just a quick update to this.
I now have new front brake discs and pads, and both calipers had a thorough going-over (one of them wasn't sliding - until the salt and cramp was Dremelled out,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-12-12, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Hiya,
Nope - it's never whistled on the...
Hiya,
Nope - it's never whistled on the stand. Quiet as a mouse (apart from the sexy V-twin roar). That was the initial thought, but it only makes the noise when it's rolling on tarmac....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-12-12, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Re: Weird Whistling noise on K8 Sport
A little update: I now have new front wheel bearings, which seemed to do the trick initially - but then the whistle returned, albeit much quieter than before.
I think that probably narrows it down...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-12-12, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-12-12, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Re: Weird Whistling noise on K8 Sport
Good suggestions - thanks! I did both of those, too.... and still he whistles. The thing is, nothing's changed since the chain and sprockets were done. If I'd been mucking about with the fairings and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-12-12, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Weird Whistling noise on K8 Sport.
Hi all,
Bit of a conundrum, this. My K8 Sport emits a whistling noise above 40mph. It sounds like a speeded-up police siren (sometimes two at the same time), and happens in any gear, with or...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-02-12, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,367
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Forum: Idle Banter
10-08-11, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,104
Re: How do you do it? First Capital Ride.
This!
In the three years since I passed my test, probably 95 percent of my riding has been in and around Town (I do a year-round, daily commute). In many ways I actually prefer it to riding around...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
22-03-11, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,521
Re: Watery eyes when riding
My visor is always down these days - ever since I had to go to Moorfields Eye Hospital to have a small piece of metal gouged out of my eyeball with a needle. :cyclopsani:
How about a pair of...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
17-03-11, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,931
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Yep, I'm definitely in the "if you don't trust your tyres, change them" camp. I went from the OEM rubber (awful) to Roadsmarts (brilliant), then to Michelin Pilot Road 2s, which I had absolutely zero...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
08-12-10, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,748
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-12-10, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 734
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-12-10, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 10,676
Re: Where is the fuel? Lifted fuel tank.
I was in the same boat the first time I lifted my tank to run the wiring for my heated grips, too.
"What the.... where does the fuel go?" Not knowing much about bike internals, I was expecting a...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
11-11-09, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,386
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
20-09-09, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,028
Re: Riding on motorways
I used to brick it on motorways until I put in a pair of earplugs (and, lately, custom-fit earphones). It's amazing how apprehensive the fatigue from wind noise can make you.
A decent pair of...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-09-09, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,020
Re: first year riding ?
I've just passed the one-year mark and racked up 14,000 miles (mostly commuting through London, but a reasonable amount of "messing about miles", too).
Each more fun than the last, too! :cool:
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Forum: Soho Massive
17-07-09, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,562
Re: Friday nights
Great to meet y'all this evening! I'll get the coffees next time.
No thanks, though, to the silly woman who stepped out right in front of me as I was leaving and nearly made me fall off. :o Boooo!
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Forum: SELKENT
17-07-09, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 217
Views: 443,823
Re: Where are you from?
I'm moving to Beckenham in a couple of weeks - does that qualify me for both SELKENT and Soho? :D
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Forum: Soho Massive
17-07-09, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,562
Re: Friday nights
I think I'll just go for it by myself this evening; I've never done the route before, so I don't want anyone to be sitting around in the rain waiting for me!
I do expect a hearty cheer and perhaps...
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Forum: Soho Massive
16-07-09, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Re: *sigh*
Try http://www.partsgateway.co.uk/
I came out to my car a while ago to find that some coward had smashed my wing mirror off, then picked it up and left it on the bonnet. No note, nothing.
I...
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Forum: Soho Massive
16-07-09, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,562
Re: Friday nights
I live in London too, don't forget - and you think I have money? Bwahaha!
Looking forward to meeting you lot.
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Forum: Soho Massive
16-07-09, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,562
Re: Friday nights
Wow, I wasn't expecting all the offers of help - what a great bunch you are! :grouphug:
Paul, I'll be passing through Twickenham at 6.00ish - so if you're up for it, an escort would be much...
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