Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-05-20, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,763
Re: Waiting on V5 / starting servicing?
As long as you have the green slip ( you said you did ) then I would have no issues getting stuck in. I once waited 2 months for a V5 , called DVLA and gave information from green slip. They sent...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-20, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Re: Tyre life
Some good information here which I have passed on. My advice to him was to point out the date of manufacture and either knock some money off the bike or the seller simply puts new tyres on the bike....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-05-20, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 854
Re: 1st outing
I got my SV with every intention of learning on a more powerful bike for a while then move her on. That was 3 years ago and still love every time I turn that key and set off!
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-04-20, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Re: Tyre life
My friends neighbour is selling a bike. He doesn’t know much about them and obviously I can’t visit just now. I asked for as many pics as possible including the dot stamp on the tyres. One tyre is...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-04-20, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Tyre life
Guys what’s the maximum life you would run a tyre, even if it still has good tread and depth.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-20, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-20, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
My apologies. It was indeed LINIER springs I used and not progressive!
I filled both forks to 100mm from top of fork ( without springs inside )
What is pack down ?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-20, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-20, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-04-20, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
That's her back together. Obviously I can't road test just now but even the basic push down rebound is night and day to what it was. Can't wait to give her a try.
Big thanks to everyone for their...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-04-20, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-20, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Happy with how these turned out
https://i.postimg.cc/cCSD2fJn/IMG-2782.jpg
This was the colour of old fork fluid
https://i.postimg.cc/7Z3LykXJ/IMG-2783.jpg
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-20, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,860
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-20, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
It’s fine. I will use masking tape to protect fork. Should have mentioned I want to paint the bottom fork. Got the damper rods out and now soaking in degrease.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-20, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Just about to start this. I just wondered, when carrying out the reassembly , is there a special tool required to seat the top bush and oil seal back into place ?
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Forum: Stuff Wanted
23-04-20, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,240
Re: 1999-2002 SV rear seat cowl
Hope everything is ok with Tom9. No reply to my PM or here.
Just to say I’m still looking for a rear seat cowl for my 2001 SVS . Not bothered about colour as I will paint it but blue or black...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-04-20, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Good to know. Might be worth a try, would save me buying a torch that I will use once. I tried local businesses but most are closed and one told me they could do it but would take a few months ( no...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-04-20, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-04-20, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-04-20, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-04-20, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Thanks. I’m going to get a braze torch and some copper rods and give that a go. I’m used to doing solder work so hopefully I won’t F up my forks :rolleyes:
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-04-20, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Thank you very much for the explanation.
Would this be the hole you mean on this diagram that I have marked in red ?
https://i.postimg.cc/B6MwLLT3/IMG-2722.jpg
I will try finding someone...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-04-20, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Thanks for the advice guys. With regards to parts, is it just the springs, oil and new dust seals to do the job or is anything else required for my gen?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-04-20, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Was enjoying reading until you said weld! :eek: never done any welding unfortunately, is that part a must? Maybe have to find someone if that’s the case
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-04-20, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,281
Re: Advice on front fork springs
Thanks. I’m a slim guy but would still be 2 stone heavier then if they are set at around 10. It’s the forks pushing into the ground I notice on Hardish breaking. I’ve heard this will solve that but...
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