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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 28-04-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By jwray4422
Re: not another chain lube thread...

That great knowledge, interesting video thanks for sharing
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 13-01-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By jwray4422
Re: K5 cracked exhaust repair?

My K8 seems to have steel pipes, a weld would be your best and cheapest bet I would say. You could even have a good steel worker cut the bad off and weld in a new piece to have it for like new.

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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Accessing rear side spark plug (K8)

Take off the seat, then swing the gas tank up, there is a small notch in the side of the reservoir on the back side that will allow you to get a deep well socket and an extension down there, just put...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Braided lines

I can’t speak for what you need for the SV as mine is stock minus a set Pirelli Corsa 2s and some CL XB5K pads up front.

HEL braided brake lines. They are priced right and came with everything I...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-07-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Tyre width advice needed

Yes a 120/70/17 would have much better turn it, tends to “fall” much easier. I have done some reading on this forum and others and most swap the 120/60 for the 120/70 depending on their riding style....
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-07-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By jwray4422
Re: New bike help! What constitutes high mileage? Query about servicing too.

Yes that being said most people don’t run their bikes that high all the time but some have been run harder than others, again the key is has it been taken care of.

Good luck buying!


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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-07-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By jwray4422
Re: New bike help! What constitutes high mileage? Query about servicing too.

Not always the case, more the issue is has it been ran 11k rpm all its life or was it a joy ride and spend its life at 5k rpm. Or if it’s been “Abused” as someone stated earlier.


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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-07-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By jwray4422
Re: New bike help! What constitutes high mileage? Query about servicing too.

I can’t speak for GSXRs but I will answer what some people say of getting rid of a bike at 25k is total BS unless you don’t want to have to keep up after your motorcycle.

I have a 92 cbr600f2...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-06-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By jwray4422
Re: 2008 SV650 Fuel Cap/Fuel Pump

UPDATE: I finally got the gas cap off, I had to get the drill out and use my trusty screwdriver.

Next I must get the surface rust out of the tank, get the fuel pump back together and wait for my...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 23-06-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By jwray4422
Re: 2008 SV650 Fuel Cap/Fuel Pump

I tried that for gas cap, it hasn’t worked I get about an 1/8 of a turn. I’ve soaked it several times with wd-40 from the key to the inside from where the fuel pump is. Thinking about giving up on it...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 22-06-18, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By jwray4422
2008 SV650 Fuel Cap/Fuel Pump

Hi All!

I recently bought a 2008 SV650, battery was dead when I went to buy it but I jumped it started up, revved it a bit. It probably ran for about 10-15 minutes then I took it up the street and...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 21-06-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Thank you, I will be order parts in a week or two.


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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 21-06-18, 12:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

I want to say thanks for everyone’s input! It apparently has less than 1000 miles on it but the speedo is off and reading high, I need to work on that, everything else looks new except the chain as...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Good looking bike!


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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Thanks for the suggestion, I bought a 2010 CBR1000RR in 2016 and it only had 2900 miles. Everything works great the only difference is that it ran at the time, I’m trying to get the lady to send me a...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

I believe it was, the lady had said in storage and from most of the items from the pictures it doesn’t appear to have a ton of rust on any parts.

I might take a gas can with me to try and get it...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Thanks for the info good to know! I will be sure to check the tire age and I like the color as well.


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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

From my understanding you are saying to buy then do all that? Would trying to crank it over before doing that really result in great damage?


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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 03:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Re: Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Some pictures of the motorcycle...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-06-18, 03:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,466
Posted By jwray4422
Looking into buying a 2008 SV650, concerns

Hi I’m new to the forum to try to gather info. I’m looking into buying a 2008 SV650 with about 2500 miles for under $2k. It’s been sitting for two years the lady feels it needs new oil and spark...
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