Forum: Idle Banter
10-12-18, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Re: DPD
Good morning all.
I've found that with all the delivery services, it's totally dependent on how switched on the driver is.
A lot of my deliveries come via DPD. When my regular driver is...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-12-18, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Re: fuel tank removal 2014 sfv 650
No worries, I'm glad it worked.
Often it's not obvious how panels come off. I'm sure the Jap's have meetings on how to make mainrenance downright awkward! :D
Cheers.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-12-18, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Re: fuel tank removal 2014 sfv 650
Good afternoon.
The side panel comes off attached to the other plastic panel that covers the swinging arm pivots.
From memory it's a couple of screws on each side, a plastic w@nker...
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-12-18, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,640
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-12-18, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,640
Re: 1 million versus 1 billion
Those bloody colonials really pushed it when they started inventing their own screw thread forms!.....Joseph Whitworth must be turning in his grave!
Look up! You mean you didn't remember that...
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-12-18, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,640
Re: 1 million versus 1 billion
Good morning all.
We've adopted a lot of things over the years, to comply with the rest of the world.
If you were 6 foot tall before 1963, you would be 10.2 millionths of an inch...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-06-15, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 830
Re: Headstock bearing
Good morning.
For your information. Koyo taper bearings are about the best that I've found. The Koyo Bearing code you need is; 32006JRRS. This has a built in seal.
If you have a curvy model the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-09-14, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Re: Fork seal advice.
By my reckoning Honda part number 51490 MN8 305 should be the correct size, but I haven't tried it on a K5 specifically.
I did do a set of upside downers on a GSXR track bike some months ago, the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-09-14, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Re: Fork seal advice.
Good afternoon all.
We've had a busy spring & summer so far, which is why I haven't been on. Too blinking old for spannering during the day, & keyboard bashing at other times :)
I haven't...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-09-14, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Fork seal advice.
Good morning all.
As some of you know, genuine fork seals are better than any pattern option, & dust seals are usually a genuine option only. However Suzuki are a bit excessive when it comes to...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
25-03-14, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,449
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
20-02-14, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,809
Re: Activ8 friction reducer?
Good morning all.
Yet another wonder product it seems. There have been many of these appear over the years. Molyslip, Slick 50, Lubron & so on.
They may have a slight effect on engines that...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-02-14, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,844
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-02-14, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Re: Oil leak on my V-Strom... with pictures
Good morning all.
I've seen plenty of oil hoses go the same way over the years. I don't think the sleeving helps, as it traps moisture, & salt etc, & causes the pipe to rust.
As said, they're...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-02-14, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,406
Re: Insurance database errors?
Good morning all.
I guess you must have been unlucky to have received a letter from the MID.
A few years ago my Insurance broker had a blonde moment, & forgot to enter my details on the MID. It...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-12-13, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
08-11-13, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,991
Re: Head stock bearing life expectancy?
Good morning all.
When it comes to taper roller bearings you can't beat Koyo bearings.
You will need a 32006JRRS beaaring for the bottom, & a 32006JR for the top.
The JRRS bearing has a built...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-10-13, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
Re: Checking for rust in fuel tank? Pointy.
Good morning all.
We see a lot of rusty fuel tanks ever since flush fitting fuel caps became the norm, & get plenty of water in the fuel issues.
Only last week we had an immaculate curvy in....
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Forum: Idle Banter
11-09-13, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,643
Re: Auto welding masks?
Good morning all.
I've used an automatic mask for over 20 years. One with variable shade is preferable to a non adjustable one.
They're a lot cheaper now than they used to be. Mine cost around...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
12-08-13, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,305
Re: Wemoto replacement fork stanchions?
Good morning all.
I've used ABE stanchions for many years. They're excellent quality, hard chromed, & will outlive the bike in most cases.
The only hassle is that the old stanchions will have...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
12-07-13, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-06-13, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Re: Curvy cam chain tensioners
Good morning all.
Being a rack & pawl type. The Tensioners from the K3 are indeed worth fitting. Make sure you order the end caps, as they don't come with the tensioners themselves.
Cheers.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-05-13, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,438
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
08-05-13, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Re: How long to strip/rebuild calipers?
Good morning all.
Caliper pistons are very easily scratched. Here's a tip that may be of use; After unbolting the calipers, & removing the pads, pump the pistons out on the bike on both...
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