Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-06-23, 01:15 PM
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-06-23, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Re: Coolant
Yeah that's what the vid showed. Tissue into the radiator to see the coolant type, or a dribble out the drain.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-06-23, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Re: Coolant
Thanks, don't think I've seen any in it, but pointed a youtube vid at her.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-06-23, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Coolant
Asking for a friend, honest!
A check's going to done on bike cooling system, so she'd like some coolant, but doesn't know what's in it.
Where is the most accessible point on a K1 to get a...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-05-23, 06:30 PM
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-03-23, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-03-23, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-03-23, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Petcock.....maybe? It's just occurred that if I apply a vacuum, I can check the outlet.
I did have fuel in the oil before, but since buying the carb bits & getting the float heights set, that's...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-03-23, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Yes on the sidestand, but a piece of wood under the stand. Before I took the hose off, it looked like it was leaking at the tank output. Re-fitting, running bike, couldn't stop the leak. It's not...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
31-03-23, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Resurrecting this, - not specifically for vacuum this time. I bought the petcock last year, got the float heights set, & the bike was fine. The bike was unused October to Feb, but partner wanted MOT...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-07-22, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Thanks very much. Expanding the image above makes it much clearer. Download done. Cheers.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-07-22, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Carbs are very clean inside. Someone's been in them as the float bowl screws are slightly mangled.
The plunger on the float needle valve repair kit are significantly stiffer. ??
I watched a vid on...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-07-22, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Thanks R1ffR4ff (http://forums.sv650.org/member.php?u=24610)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-07-22, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
......a lot of bits in the rebuild kit. Is it all easy to replace, therefore should I replace everthing, including the rear carb, which seems to be ok.
Should the main needle be changed....the bike...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
I have a Carbtune too.....used once when I had a curvy 20 years ago. ;)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Ok.....been wondering about getting JIS..... can you recommend a source, or just ebay it?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Thanks R1ffR4ff (http://forums.sv650.org/member.php?u=24610). It's my partner's bike & kept at my place, & did notice the oil level was high, & have since changed it again after it flooded the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-07-22, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
As you posted this I was finishing reassembling the tank 'tap'. It was seeping with the new vacuum bits in it.
After taking the airbox off again last night, the front carb was flooded. What...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-07-22, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xegAAOxyOalTYj-v/s-l1600.jpg
We got this. Not a great success....it leaks. I've nipped-up the four screws today & it's still seeping.
I mentioned above, fuel...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-07-22, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Thanks for the diagram. Can you elaborate on "If you take the pipe off the Petcock does fuel flow.?"
Can you explain why when main pipe from tank is disconnected, the tank only empties at a...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-07-22, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Re: Carb vacuum
Yep, thought so, the o ring in the valve had become cone shape. It's been replaced, & seems better, but with a full tank of fuel there's a leak......suspect it's the carbs. But if the vacuum's...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-06-22, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,148
Carb vacuum
I posted in another thread about finding fuel in front cylinder intake & it was hydrolocked.
I've read about the vacuum from the rear carb working the 'tap' on the tank.
Engine stopped or running,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-06-22, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Re: Engine won't turn - stuck.
I didn't use as high as 6th. I was familiar with doing it on a 1000cc Ducati, which was relatively easy. Now that the cylinder is clear of fuel I tried it again, & it's more difficult to do it with...
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