Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-05-24, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 266
Re: Cam chain tensioner - no slot??
All I can say is from what I've read and that is to make sure you triple check your work because many an SV650 engine has been ruined by getting this job wrong so be really really vigilante :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-05-24, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 266
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-05-24, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 101
Re: Now they tell me...
I had seen that on ,"Look North" . I don't use the place a lot but when I do I usually come in from the other way but thanks for the reminder :)
I prefer ,"Jenny's" at Hibaldstow ( Bike friendly)...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-04-24, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
Great :) You can at least start to fine tune and shake out the cobwebs :D
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
20-04-24, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Re: Gearbox question
Ditto. Once I found Andy's,"Clutch Mantra" and then serviced/replaced my Clutch lifter I get similar to above. No biggy.
I made a page to help,
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-04-24, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11,285
Views: 6,432,568
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I've been testing a Lyca Sim as a spare/alternate for my GiffGaff account. I won't be renewing the monthly deal when it runs out :/
I've been with GiffGaff years and even though there are bigger...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 561,092
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
As it's my own Ex-Council house I fitted it myself. Just used a small flexi-hose ( Important) from the copper pipe to the tap,
Flexible tap hoses Screwfix...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 561,092
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Re: It's HMRC gripe time again
As I was basically self-employed for a lot of my working life me and lads always knew HMRC as the Horrible Monkeys Ripping-off Contractors <grin> :D
PS
9 mins is nothing. See my ,"Gripe" with...
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11,285
Views: 6,432,568
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Just renewed my M/C insurance. Got the reminder off Hastings ( I never have insurance on auto-renewal=rip-off )
Pretty much same price as last year but still had a look at a comparison site....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-03-24, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 685
Re: 60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes
I could give you a few things to worry about but will resist<grin> ;-)
BTW.
I used to like going to Cleethorpes when it had the Motorcycle bay on the front and get a bag of chips and a cup of...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-03-24, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
Once you can get the carbs balanced it does no harm to run some fuel/petrol cleaner. I put a couple of egg-cup fulls in every few tanks. I always keep my eyes out in ASDA as they sometimes have a...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-03-24, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 953
Re: Front right caliper
I've tried a few Calliper service kits over the years and they never lasted for me. Same for Master Cylinder kits. I replace the whole units now. Even a good 2nd hand one is usually a better deal...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-03-24, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
Great news :)
I've been servicing CV carbs for around 20 years now 1st on my old Hondas and now my SV. Icing on the cake when all good is the ,"Carb Balance",
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-02-24, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 561,092
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
I pay my Road Tax monthly. I don't feel so much then :)
I've changed to using dielectric grease as an anti-seize on bolts as recommended by Boat builders and Aircraft mechs . Anywhere where...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-02-24, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
I had to drill out a couple. I ended up using a left hand drill bit. Don't use easi-outs. I had to replace one with a small nut and bolt.
A cheap kit like this did the job fine,
Left hand drill...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
16-02-24, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
Please send for the service kit. There's no point in putting the old Float Needle Valve back in. The base-filter unit can be cleaned but they come with the kit so put the new one in. The Float Needle...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-02-24, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,610
Re: running on one
I'd check the float height in that carb and reset it if required.
I would replace the float needle valve/s as well and the base and filter that are included in these kits. A lot of the stuff in...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-02-24, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Re: This here lovely SV650s....
I use my SV650 all year round as it's my only Automotive transport. How come if I go to the shops on it,which are say a couple of miles away ,when I get home me fully working trip meter says I've...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-01-24, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,052
Re: 25 years
I'm sorry you had that grey one nicked. I'm not usually a fan of faired Motorcycles but that Grey one is beautiful IMHO but they are both great :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-01-24, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,052
Re: 25 years
Thanks for that and it sill feels and rides like a much younger bike. Still nippy and good MPG :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-01-24, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,052
Re: 25 years
I've only had my 99 since 2017 but happy Birthday to me 99 :D
https://i.imgur.com/cXgiP0D.jpg
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Forum: Idle Banter
19-01-24, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11,285
Views: 6,432,568
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Best of luck. It took best part of 3 years on-and-off and Cortisone injections and Physio to get my shoulder back to half decent after an industrial accident years ago :/
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Forum: Idle Banter
15-01-24, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6,409
Views: 1,580,929
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-01-24, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak
That's what I have seen in posts. The SV650 has been the perfect fit for me. I have some shoulder/neck and muscle problems so a heavier bike could well be a chore at my age. I love the ease with...
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