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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 24-01-15, 07:31 AM |
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Views: 753
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ixlr8
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 02-02-14, 02:14 AM |
Replies: 17
Views: 4,515
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ixlr8
Re: Suspension upgrade worthwhile for a light rider?
At your weight, emulators and new rear unit. See Racetech site which will confirm spring rate is currently right for you. |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 14-03-13, 06:13 AM |
Replies: 31
Views: 3,650
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ixlr8
Re: Will new 'green' fuel kill bike engines?
Dear Abby, Have run my 2000 SV on E10 all its 146,000 km. When should I expect problems to show up? It still has original fuel hoses, tank, engine so far untouched, etc. Puzzled, of Melbourne. |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 15-11-12, 11:08 AM |
Replies: 10
Views: 2,289
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Forum: Idle Banter 31-08-12, 12:35 PM |
Replies: 33
Views: 2,377
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ixlr8
Re: broken bones how long to heal
If the fragments aren't touching, they can't unite. The bone ends need to be brought together by internal (surgical) or external fixation, like a sling, etc. To me, this needs surgery; no amount of... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 23-08-12, 04:44 AM |
Replies: 28
Views: 2,229
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ixlr8
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Forum: Idle Banter 10-06-12, 03:05 AM |
Replies: 46
Views: 4,378
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ixlr8
Re: OMG and 'Like' - Impact of technology on language
Context surely should determine appropriate usage, e.g. txt for phones and mates, formal for official situations. Seems an easy differentiation to make, I'd have thought but have had to "offer"... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 08-05-12, 01:52 PM |
Replies: 6
Views: 938
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ixlr8
Re: anybody tried this headlight? any good?
Yes, that one melts with bulbs of greater wattage than the one already in it. 25W is pretty ineffective. |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-05-12, 12:04 PM |
Replies: 2
Views: 683
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 23-04-12, 04:08 AM |
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
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ixlr8
Re: MOT fail = forks upgrades, but what to do?
What to do? Upgrade. In all likelihood, you'll need heavier springs, see Racetech site for a chart; the standard springs are good for a 60-65 kg rider. If you simply increase the fork oil weight,... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 23-04-12, 03:50 AM |
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
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ixlr8
Re: What fairings work on a curvy sv650?
Yes, RS 125 look good, early 00s GSXR 600 but a bit wide still good and probably the most popular full fairing conversion, see svrider FAQ, 748 very swish if you can source an affordable set, has... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 23-04-12, 03:44 AM |
Replies: 22
Views: 2,006
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Forum: Idle Banter 19-04-12, 01:14 PM |
Replies: 1,377
Views: 577,665
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ixlr8
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 19-04-12, 12:55 PM |
Replies: 6
Views: 802
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ixlr8
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Forum: Moto GP 16-04-12, 11:37 AM |
Replies: 70
Views: 9,507
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Forum: Idle Banter 08-03-12, 07:59 AM |
Replies: 30
Views: 1,739
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ixlr8
Re: anyone had to have a metal plate screwed into bone?
Had to have my tibial plate out after 2 years because of intractable pain. Easy as...and beautifully pain-free after. |
Forum: Idle Banter 04-03-12, 03:13 AM |
Replies: 75
Views: 4,076
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ixlr8
Re: Literally.
"That was surreal..." "You mean slightly unusual?" (or is that just an antipodean infection?) |
Forum: Idle Banter 01-03-12, 01:15 AM |
Replies: 40
Views: 3,707
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ixlr8
Re: Divorce tips please
Not good. been there, etc. Try to negotiate as much as possible without a solicitor but "in the manner of a solicitor", i.e. know your and the girls' rights, leave your hurt and sadness aside, and be... |
Forum: Idle Banter 19-02-12, 12:08 PM |
Replies: 75
Views: 6,081
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ixlr8
Re: seriously someone offer me a decent job.
The mines in Australia are still begging for workers, seriously big money but usually (very) remote. May be worth a look if all else fails. Visas for needed skills are fast tracked, ...powder monkey... |
Forum: Idle Banter 29-01-12, 03:07 AM |
Replies: 65
Views: 4,155
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ixlr8
Re: Having kids is NOT expensive
Interesting to note that parents of secondary school age and older have the same consistent POV, i.e. kids ARE expensive. From the perspective of a parent of 2 uni students, costs go up... |
Forum: Idle Banter 28-10-11, 08:31 AM |
Replies: 32
Views: 2,573
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ixlr8
Re: Emigration?
Really?? My inner city groovy pub, $3.50/250 ml and $4 gourmet pizza for 1, supermarket loaf of bread, $0.99-2.70 depending on taste, kilo of potatoes $1.20, $10.40 for metropolitan-wide all-day... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 15-10-11, 06:34 AM |
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
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Forum: Idle Banter 11-10-11, 09:59 AM |
Replies: 25
Views: 2,424
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ixlr8
Re: Things to do while flat on your back
Given your recent-ish history, how about the latest edition of "DIY Orthopaedics"? |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-09-11, 01:16 PM |
Replies: 3
Views: 656
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ixlr8
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 20-08-11, 10:46 AM |
Replies: 3
Views: 641
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ixlr8
Re: Zx636 rear shock bolt
You need the Kwak bolt and nut. Then trim the head of the bolt so it doesn't rub. The 636 doesn't have a thread whereas the OEM does. |
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