Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-06-19, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 775
Re: Paint code help
my 2005 black is YAY ... not sure if yours will be the same but i shouldnt think they would use too many variants of black
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-06-19, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Re: Tapered bearing dilemma
The advantage of tapered bearings over balls isnt a motorcycle question, its a standard industry bearing thing and tapered are preferred over balls in most applications, so the translation to the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-05-19, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Re: Tapered bearing dilemma
I looked at the all balls kit and the top seal doesn't look right, just looks like a standard seal when it should be a covering dust seal for the top of the head, not sure if it was just default...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-05-19, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Re: Tapered bearing dilemma
Well if a single comment from spanner man is correct then the genuine seal would foul the tapered bearing anyway so i guess its the one with the built on seal.
thanks for your lil search and nice...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-05-19, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Tapered bearing dilemma
not sure how many people will have a view on this but i thought id throw it to you guys to get some input.
im changing the steering head bearings to tapered and wondered what the best option for...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
16-05-19, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 925
Re: air filter AND
everything Craig said is spot on, however there are other options, upgrades for instance, if you decide to upgrade your air filter to a serviceable item then K&N do a good filter and service kit...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-05-19, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Re: rounded and corroded airbox screw
I did finally, luckily it was a corner screw so after breaking the tabs off i was able to get a good angle to hacksaw a decent line into the head, once done i used a flat headed bit with an impact...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-05-19, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Re: rounded and corroded airbox screw
its one of the first things i did invest in, a large refill bottle and a refillable spray bottle so yeah everything thats come off so far with be either treated or replaced and treated
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-05-19, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Re: rounded and corroded airbox screw
crosshead is completey rounded after me butchering it a lil (ooopsie) iv taken the whole airbox off the bike anyway as i needed it off to get to the green ignition plug, i guess clipping the plastic...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-05-19, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
rounded and corroded airbox screw
i have a badly corroded screw on the SK5's airbox just one out of the 7 keeping me from opening the airbox, any suggestions on how to remove it?
im a bit worried about drilling it out as its into...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-19, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Nah can only really get to one side at a time, i took it off its frame clip so i can pull it up a lil to get so wiggle room but its still pretty tight, just gonna be a poke and hope job i guess, just...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-19, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
OK!!!! so after a half hearted attempt at undoing the bolts i decided to go with the ignition unplugging instead, so i have the airbox off and found the green connector BUT i cant for the life of me...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-19, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Yeah im guessing someone at Suzuki thought putting security torx heads wasnt enough and decided to weld them in with a **** tone of loctite lol
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-19, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Sweet, il try the bolts first as my socket adapter came this morning, but if i get even a minor sweat on trying to budge them, il leave them in and disconnect the ignition instead, thanks guys
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-04-19, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Is there a way of un plugging the ignition and taking it off the bike still attached to the top yoke? im gonna spray the top yoke but i could easily just mask off the ignition barrel, anything to not...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-04-19, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Well i have a Draper multi head screwdriver set with security torx bits in it, but being a screwdriver i just cant get the purchase to undo the bolt, so a couple of quid for a socket that fits...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-19, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Cool, might be better off doin that then, that is as soon as i actually get this bloody top yolk off, the 2 T40 security torx bolts that Haynes neglected to mention have got in the way for now,...
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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
29-04-19, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,725
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-19, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
I wish i had "the right people to know" too lol, i feel like im typing more than tinkering at the minute just trying to get answers :rolleyes:
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-19, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-04-19, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Angle Grinder!! [-X Yikes... im getting more and more put off this idea LOL im not gonna order any bearings until iv takien it all off and inspected, i hope to god they look good enough to keep now...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-04-19, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Not bad, i watched the dude with the CBR first and thats quite detailed altho he doesnt actually show himself doing most of the tricky bits, just cuts to it being done. Then i watched delboys garage...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-04-19, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Re: Steering stem installation
Ok after reading a lot of the bearing posts here im kinda decided to go for the KOYO tapered rollers, but like so many times when searching i get myself in a muddle and cant figure a few things.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-19, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Steering stem installation
So most of the front end is already off the bike as im in the middle of overhauling the forks, im gonna take the top yolk off and spray it plus i bought a new steering stem dust/grease seal as the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-04-19, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,739
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