Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-06-20, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up
Its kinda stalled at the mo. Its at a point where all the fab work is done and now i need to spend lots on components. However recently i needed a new van so money has gone to that, and now there's a...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-06-20, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up
It’s 7 x 5. Never had an issue mate. I think maybe because it looks fairly in proportion to the tail. Doesn’t look too out of place. And it’s not positioned in any way that makes it hard to read like...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-06-20, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Re: SV Lockdown Freshen Up
Thanks :)
Yeah very comfy. What you can’t see is that the foam beneath the seat covering has been shaved flat, so doesn’t push you into the tank at all.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-06-20, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
SV Lockdown Freshen Up
This lockdown situation gave me the chance to give the sv a good going over. Its just been ridden for a while and apart from the usual maintenance to keep things running I've done very little with...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-10-19, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-10-19, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
06-08-19, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
So, since finishing the exhaust I’ve done very little else! It’s been a hectic last few months and a pricey one too!
As funds are still too short to purchase any of the more important components...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-04-19, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Welding complete :) Just need to make the baffle inserts next.
https://i.imgur.com/y4vB1oIh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/t2xMyVGh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/d1w7oXTh.jpg
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-04-19, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
26-03-19, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Hi Guys, Hope all is well :)
I’ve been struggling to find time to work on my build as of late, but managed to get on in a bit more over the last couple of weeks.
I found myself a rear brake...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
11-12-18, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Bit more done to the slabby.
Fuel tank done except the breather (waiting on some stainless pipe), engine mounts made, just need to radius the corners. Seat base ready for upholstery. Next the...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-10-18, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-10-18, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Thanks all :)
Thanks. Once fully welded, I'll be treating the inside of the tank with some tank sealer. I might see if i can use the leak tester at work too. And the foam baffle cubes will...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-10-18, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
UPDATE... (It’s been awhile!)
I’ve cleaned the engine up abit (but not alot!) and have it in place so i can make the mounts.
The rear shock relocation is now complete, along with some...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-06-18, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 591
R/R fail. Replaced but no spark... help please.
Ride 1... blew a headlight bulb.
Ride 2... friend spots surging number plate bulbs.
Ride 3... a short ride but fine.
Ride 4 (attempt) 2 days later... battery completely dead.
Charged battery...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
22-03-18, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Little update. Welded and cleaned one side...
https://i.imgur.com/NvHEks9h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aeqhT9uh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cwiz1B1h.jpg
Got a bandit 1200 motor. Needs a good...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-03-18, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
I only bought the welder a few months back and ordered a few disposables with it at the time because I hadn’t sorted a larger bottle yet. Will be getting sorted soon enough!
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-03-18, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
I’ve been slacking with the build lately but finally got crackin with the mono tank/tail at the weekend.
Firstly, I dismantled and measured my cardboard mock-up to then recreate the parts in...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
12-01-18, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
I actually signed up on that forum a couple weeks back thinking it might be useful during this build.
That's a good shout, I'll start a thread on there too
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
08-01-18, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Yup, whatever works right?!
I hadn't thought about it but yeah i guess so. That's certainly a rad looking bike.
I'm thinking a 1260 kit with a nice set of carbs. Keep it N/A. Should be...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-01-18, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,365
New project... 86 GSXR 1100
Picked myself up a new project a few days after xmas.
An 86 GSXR 1100 rolling chassis with 91 gsxr1100 swingarm, srad750 forks and bandit1200 wheels. A good starting point.
Started on the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-12-17, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
05-12-17, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-11-17, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 50,669
Re: SVBMX Build Thread
So the suspension idea has yet to happen. Mainly because I'm holding off until I can purchase my own welding setup so i can adapt the exhaust system to route under seat at the same time.
But in...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-11-17, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,548
Re: Let's customise the SV650 AL7
I like it :) There's gonna be tons of these on the road, nothing wrong with 1 being a bit different.
Fuel load is obviously reduced (!) but its probably not quite as bad considering the seat and...
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