Forum: Idle Banter
17-03-24, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Re: Caught a McLaren on my GSX yesterday
I pulled up next to one of those McLaren's at some lights a few years back.
It was summer and the driver had the roof off. So I leaned over and suggested "Race to the next lights mate?". "Na,...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
07-01-24, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 311
Re: Windchill
I remember riding back from the NEC bike show one year, Birmingham to Swindon. Once I got back and had a shower I walked to the pub. I couldn't feel my toes until closing time.
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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
09-04-23, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 487
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-03-23, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,219
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-02-23, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 413
Re: Kawasaki ZX-4R
It almost like there is a reason why the 90's 400's are commanding strong money. If it wasnt for my NC23 I'd regret not buying that RVF400...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-11-22, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,630
Re: Rebuild update.
Thats an interesting looking exhaust you have there, I'd like to know more, whats the story?
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Forum: Idle Banter
17-10-22, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 381
Re: Win10 request
Have you tried turning it off and on?
(You've not been charged for this service)
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
25-09-22, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Re: Metalwork
Its quite cool, there was one I saw the other week where a single cylinder Yamaha engine got turned into a Boxer Twin.
The only trouble with these videos is they might give you inspiration to see...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
27-07-22, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Re: Nitron's offer to me.
Thats a good deal, I would be biting their hand off.
I have a Nitron on my TZR and am very happy with it top quality. I've also seen their kit close up after its been well used and it stands up...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-06-22, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-06-22, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-06-22, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 723
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-06-22, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Re: Engine won't turn - stuck.
I've not experienced this myself but it sounds a little odd that it started and then wont turn over the following day even with the spark plugs out and turning the rear wheel. If the engine is...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
21-03-22, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,211
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-03-22, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Re: Waterless coolant.
There is a reason its not widely used...
Youtube - The Workshop - Evans (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+workshop+evans)
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
26-02-22, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,439
Re: RIP test rides
I've taken one or two bikes for a test ride before...
With new bikes the main dealers should have a demonstrator available to take out, but its not always their whole range. The bigger shop you go...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-01-22, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Re: Curvy spare fuse?
I wouldn't recommend adding anything electric onto a curvy, they can barely power their own electrics is stock form (from experience).
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-01-22, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Re: Cookstown 100 - How to make cheap SV700
It been a while since I've had a set of cases apart and then I never did compare the layout of the oil galleries, never thought to but imagine there is some difference due to the oil cooler. But I'm...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-01-22, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Re: Cookstown 100 - How to make cheap SV700
Converting from carb to FI has been done, not sure what entirely is involved in there as I've not done it but I think you're on the right lines. My only thoughts to add there is the CDI and loom etc...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-01-22, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Re: Cookstown 100 - How to make cheap SV700
There is no such thing as cheap power.
I've done the Hayabusa piston swap, so I'll start with that. It will not take you to 700cc. What it will give you is a lighter piston and a very, very small...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-08-21, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 767
Re: Pic of seat lock please. Gen 1.
For reference there is no difference between the tail unit of a S or a N apart from the graphics used on the plastics so the lock mechanism is the same on both.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-08-21, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 662
Re: What's this?
Its a HRC rear brake reservoir.
Its lighter than OEM and as said is usually fitted to track bikes or those who have modified their bike so that aesthetically the standard reservoir does not fit. I...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
14-08-21, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 857
Re: Friends special
Interesting little bike. Not my usual cup of tea but I would wonder over to it if it rocked up outside the local bike shop for a better look.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-08-21, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Re: Curvy rear shock replacement. Cheap options.
So I would recommend Nitron. Very good quality. I have one on my TZR250 and am very happy with it.
Hagon, not so pleased with the quality that I have seen, but that was mainly on chrome specials...
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Forum: Idle Banter
01-06-21, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,132
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