Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-09-16, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: K3 Side Stand - Specific to this model?
Finally got round to sorting this. Got a newer model side stand and its identical in fit and length and angle to the frame. Only difference is the single foot bar as opposed to the u shaped foot bar...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-06-16, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 221
Views: 83,811
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-02-16, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,071
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-02-16, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,071
K3 Side Stand - Specific to this model?
I have a K3 with a side stand that is rusting through and become very shakey around its pivot.
Are all the stands the same geometry/length?
I know the K3 has a different/higher rear but...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-08-15, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: K3 burning/loosing oil
Just posting back up as its been a few months now since I did and engine flush using Wynns and then filled with the elf stuff I bought.
Not had a drop of oil vanish since. Problem solved.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-05-15, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Re: Broke down this morning
Went to fit a new loom over the past week and in the process of removing the existing loom, quite a bit of water came out of many different connector blocks. Not sure if this was the source of the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-05-15, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,069
Re: Pointy Swingarm Play Reduction Shims
Couple of months too late for me but they look the job for sure.
Its a job worth doing. Might be just placebo but my K3 feels much better in corners since removing the play.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-05-15, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: gear indicator
I have one and yes the only value is not looking for 7th.
They do look nice though lol
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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
14-05-15, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 743
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-04-15, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Re: Broke down this morning
So I finally got a chance to take a look this evening and thankfully one of the first things I checked was fuses. Ignition fuse had blown. Nice and simple.
So I'm thankful for the advice and hope...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-04-15, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Re: Broke down this morning
K, I like the idea of the tip over. Had a quick look this morning and its certainly loose in its mount. Ill check it later and post back.
I have a loom and ignition switch that I was planning to...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-04-15, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-04-15, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Re: Broke down this morning
Right, cheers lads.
Green block is an issue I had long ago. Its been removed and cables soldered but when that happened to me last it was a total electrical power loss. This time, electric stayed...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-04-15, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,880
Broke down this morning
Hi folks,
Looking for some assistance as I have read a bunch of threads so far related to my current condition of solid FI light and CHEC showing but none are similar to my circumstances.
On...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-04-15, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,208
Re: Oil Cooler Lines
Pirtek here in Dublin ripped me off for mine and there gone rust at the banjo seal as that bit must not be stainless. €96 after vat and they were wrongly fitting as a result of the guy crimping...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-03-15, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: K3 burning/loosing oil
Cheers Bib and devil. Only reason I dont use halfords is cost. I can get the other oil for much cheaper.
Lets not turn this thead into the finer details of what oil does what. That has raised too...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-03-15, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-03-15, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: K3 burning/loosing oil
Holy crap, really?
I'll be so ashamed if it was that. My pockets might be thankful though. Its lashing rain here at the mo but as soon as I get an evening clear, ill whip the plugs to get an idea...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-03-15, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-03-15, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: K3 burning/loosing oil
Actually, I like your engine flush idea. Last year when i had the clutch cover off to fit a new detent star, I was amazed by the sticky yellow slick that was all over the inside of the engine. Would...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-03-15, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
K3 burning/loosing oil
OK, so Im looking for some guidance with my understading of why my K3 is loosing oil and running rich.
I know the bike is running rich because I can smell fuel coming from the exhaust
Oil level...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-03-15, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Re: SV650s Electrical Problems
Dont do anything until you have ruled out the battery. This used to happed to me a lot because the battery I had was rubbish.
You could always try a car battery if you had access to one and connect...
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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
23-03-15, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,010
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-03-15, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 26,280
Re: Pointy swing arm side play.
All done up to torque spec and no more play at all. There is a very light bind but the swingarm still falls under its own weight so I assume this negligible.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
19-03-15, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 26,280
Re: Pointy swing arm side play.
While replacing the bearings today I decided to file the spacer to reduce the side play in my swinger.
Have it down the .2mm before refitting to frame. Might have taken a little too much off but I...
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