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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-08-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,398
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Advice on front fork springs

Thanks Bibio!
That all makes perfect sense. I appreciate your effort and patience.
Cheers Ryan
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-08-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,398
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Advice on front fork springs

Hi Bibio.
Can you explain this last paragraph please? I am not sure what you mean.
Cheers Ryan
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-08-21, 04:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Curvy rear shock replacement. Cheap options.

Thanks for the feedback regarding the Nitron shocks. I think that is what i will go for.
Sorry squirrel hunter i will keep the oem shock just in case.
Cheers everyone.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 12-08-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Curvy rear shock replacement. Cheap options.

The other more expensive option is to get a new bike.
I would love to get a ktm 890 duke r.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 12-08-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Curvy rear shock replacement. Cheap options.

Thanks for that. I have thought of the zx10 zx6r 04 06 or GSXR shock swap but I prefer to get something made to fit the bike. I realise your option is a lot cheaper it's just a personal preference at...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 12-08-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By coldtyres
Curvy rear shock replacement. Cheap options.

Hello everyone.
I am looking for feedback from anyone who has ridden an sv 650 with one of the cheaper replacements rear shocks eg : Yss, Hagon, Nitron or any others that you would like to...
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 20-07-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,839
Posted By coldtyres
Re: 2001 Curvy SV650S For Sale

Is the shock sold? if not can you let me know how much you want for it.
Cheers Ryan
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 17-07-16, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,839
Posted By coldtyres
Re: 2001 Curvy SV650S For Sale

Hi, how much for the rear shock?
Cheers Ryan
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 14-06-16, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 778
Posted By coldtyres
elka shock question?

Would a pointy elka shock fit a curvy. I understand that the spring and valving would be all wrong out of the box. However as the shock is rebuildable those things could be fixed if it fitted.
...
Forum: Stuff Wanted 09-06-16, 01:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 633
Posted By coldtyres
Talking Curvy Rear Shock, ohlins, penske, elka etc wanted

I am keen to purchase a rear shock for my 2000 curvy preferably one that is set up for a 11stone rider.
let me know what you have and how much you want.
Cheers Ryan
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 05-06-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By coldtyres
Re: What is this shock?

The seller measured it as 345mm shock eye to eye so I guess it is an srad.
Seems expensive for an old shock
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 05-06-16, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By coldtyres
Re: What is this shock?

Thanks for the reply. I did read the title but I did not recognise it as a sv shock. Hence the question.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-06-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By coldtyres
Re: K5 Front Suspension Upgrade

What about doing a cartridge kit for the front. I am looking into this myself and the price is steep approx. 350 pounds for the kit but you get to keep all your other bits. I dunno what it would cost...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-06-16, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By coldtyres
What is this shock?

I am looking for an improvement for my stock curvy rear shocker and I found this on ebay. I am not sure what type of shock it is. Anyone?
Cheers Ryan
...
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 01-06-16, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,843
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Nitron race/track shock

does anyone know for sure if it fits a curvy also, if it does i would be keen
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-11-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Which tank bag - curvy.

I am very happy with my Bagster. It is 6 years old and used every weekday in all weathers and still going strong.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 07-11-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Intermittent starting problem

thanks guys.
It sounds like a similar thing to what happens to your kwak biggles.
Fingers crossed the rocking it in gear thing keeps working
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 07-11-11, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By coldtyres
Intermittent starting problem

Hi guys,

The curvy has been a bit fickle starting recently.
Today it wouldnt turn over at all. I live on a hill so attempted crash starting it about four times with no luck then i pressed the...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 01-11-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

Cheers Coxxy,

I would have loved to take you up on that offer but i have indeed moved to oz.
I need to update my details.
When you say pirelli's do you mean supercorsa's?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 30-10-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Talking Re: Lack of front end grip

Yeah i think you might be right about the tyres pressure and temperature.
I set them cold to 30psi front and back and then never checked them again.

I am in sunny australia at the moment and on...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 29-10-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

Yeah it is tempting to get a new bike. I am always searching track bikes on ebay hoping for a great deal.

But I do like the sv. So I think i will get a set of those dunlop sportsmart or roadsmarts...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-10-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

Definitely sounds like the same thing Geese.

Compared to my mates superduke the sv wallows a bit on the track.
I might look into doing the suspension mods. I know there are loads of posts on...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-10-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

Yeah the shed has a concrete floor.
Time for new tyres then it seems.
I think new tyres would give me some fresh confidence for another track day.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-10-11, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

Cheers Guys.

The tyres are four and a bit years old. I left the bike in the shed for two and a half years. When i got it out earlier this year the fork seals were gone so I got the bike shop to...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-10-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By coldtyres
Re: Lack of front end grip

My tyres are michelin pilot road 2's. I deflated them to 30psi for the day and didnt have tyre warmers. It was a quiet track day so they mixed the novices and the inters. I was matching most people...
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