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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-05-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By sputnik
Re: Tax woes selling bike?

There’s a very good reason I don’t get many invites to parties! \\:D/
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-05-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By sputnik
Re: Tax woes selling bike?

If you want a pedantic answer, the fact that it was a gift is of little relevance here in terms of whether it is taxable on disposal. As the OP says, he acquired it for nothing (his acquisition cost)...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-05-18, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,762
Posted By sputnik
Re: AL7 tyre recommendations for large mileage?

Got well over 10k out of all of the last sets of tyres I had on my SV doing 50 mile a day commutes and a wee bit of fun stuff too. I'll leave it for other people to gauge what sort of rider I am.
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Forum: SV Ecosse 14-04-18, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,415
Posted By sputnik
Re: Borders Bimble - Next Sunday - 15th April

Cunning revised plan, in case anyone was thinking of joining this- meet up is now at Dreghorn service station (off the Edinburgh bypass) at 11am. Be there, or be... like most people!
Forum: Stuff Wanted 09-04-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By sputnik
Re: Quiet exhaust for 2010 SV650S

Probably not what you want to hear. Based in Falkirk and just got rid of my 2010 SV on trade in about 4 weeks ago. Gave them my oem exhaust along with the bike, largely cos it was just taking up room...
Forum: SV Ecosse 26-03-18, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,611
Posted By sputnik
Re: Ice Cream Run

I'm guessing not!
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 21-03-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By sputnik
Re: Dealer connector

Apologies if I gave you a bum steer there. Should have looked on a proper size screen as I'd thought your picture was the same as this one......
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 20-03-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By sputnik
Re: Dealer connector

Pretty sure the one in your first picture is the one you want. There seems to be a few online discussions suggesting that some years have a slightly different connector (or ABS models perhaps?). You...
Forum: Stuff Wanted 27-02-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By sputnik
Re: SV650 K7 Onwards Rear Mudguard

Hey Lance, did you get this sorted? Didn't spot this posting 'til now.

Pretty sure I have one sitting in the garage. No indicators etc and I can't promise all the bits are there (are there any...
Forum: SV Ecosse 08-12-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,440
Posted By sputnik
Re: Christmas With The Drinking And Such

Most of the ones these reprobates will be wearing will have been done for specific events (GM usually) so you had to be there... or, eh, be square.

Dunno about stickers but there were some...
Forum: Ancillaries 24-11-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 107,479
Posted By sputnik
Re: Bargain Alerts Thread!!!

Ok, I'll stick my neck out with a non-Redex deal!

Sidi B2 Gore-tex boots amongst the Black Friday specials at Infinity Motorcycles online.

Down from £249 (ok, that's a bit on the high side)...
Forum: Idle Banter 08-09-17, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4,021
Views: 855,155
Posted By sputnik
Talking Re: The All new Reeder Megathread

Nowt wrong with that a bit a gaffer tape couldn't sort! Get yer arze up to Applecross. A wee spot of rain will help clean it up too ...
Forum: SV Ecosse 04-09-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 165,099
Posted By sputnik
Re: GMX - The Applecross Edition 8th to 10th Sept 2017

Fecksake lads, sort it out!!

Glad you're ok, Lance. Sorry we'll not see you at the weekend. Hopefully we'll not see your hairy horned, big-arsed new 4-legged pal either though!
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 30-08-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By sputnik
Re: Fitting a USB power socket

See if Bibio still has any of his legendary boxes of Gizmology - vouched for by many on here, easy to fit (well, Bibs fitted mine but it looked easy!) and an absolute bargain. They are brilliant and...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 29-08-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,496
Posted By sputnik
Re: Buying a used SV650 - find a mechanic

You might want to factor in the cost of a new set of tyres? If the ones on it have been sitting for 6 years without much movement I can't imagine they will be at their best by now - might be worth...
Forum: SV Ecosse 27-08-17, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,714
Posted By sputnik
Re: GMX - The Applecross Edition - Details

You don't know about the Facebook group? Man, it's amazing! The laughs and crazy times we have there you would not believe.

But it's secret. I've already said too much. The first rule of GM10...
Forum: SV Ecosse 21-08-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,714
Posted By sputnik
Re: Gmx…the applecross edition - details

As above, I am co-habiting with some other punters for the Friday and Saturday night but have just booked what I think may the last hut for the Sunday night. If anyone is looking to share on the...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-08-17, 12:32 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 433,831
Posted By sputnik
Re: TPS Adjustment Step-by-Step Pictorial Guide

Doubt you'll find a better description than the one on the first page of this thread although a few people have added bits and bobs over the years.

BTW, I found a paper clip, cut to make a single...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-08-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 433,831
Posted By sputnik
Re: TPS Adjustment Step-by-Step Pictorial Guide

The pictures disappeared quite a while ago. Just follow the written instructions and you'll be fine. Google SV650 tps - in images there are a couple of pics of what are looking for if you don't know...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 06-02-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,103
Posted By sputnik
Re: OMO Recomend me my next bike

How about a BMW F800st? Starting to wonder about one of these for my next bike. No screaming sportsbike and not everyone likes the looks but a bit more power than the sv. Faired, panniers, optional...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 06-02-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By sputnik
Re: Heated Grips in Scotland - yes/no/which?

Everyone has a different ability to cope with the cold. As I got older I found fingertip pain in cold conditions got worse and worse every year. I ride all year round, in Scotland, regardless of the...
Forum: SV Ecosse 02-02-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,266
Posted By sputnik
Re: Indoor Electric Motocross

On the plus side, that means nobody will have to see the soul-destroying reality of us lot feeling like we are catching high speed air, Dave Thorpe stylee but in actual fact shuffling round the track...
Forum: SV Ecosse 30-01-17, 02:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,266
Posted By sputnik
Re: Indoor Electric Motocross

Argh, the pain, THE PAIN!! Glad the lifts weren't broken at work today, otherwise I'd have been stuck on the ground floor all day - stairs are out of the question with these thighs, and my bum-cakes...
Forum: SV Ecosse 29-01-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,266
Posted By sputnik
Re: Indoor Electric Motocross

Cracking morning, chaps, and lovely to see you all! Highly recommend this for anyone considering it. I seem to have developed an alarming gait like John Wayne - walking, standing up and sitting down...
Forum: SV Ecosse 28-01-17, 09:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,266
Posted By sputnik
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