Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-08-20, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624
Re: ZXR400 Rev counter wiring anyone??
Unfortunately just too big to fit inside the race fairings. I also asked a similar question to someone else before trying and they also said they didn’t want to see how fast they were going ��
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-08-20, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-08-20, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624
ZXR400 Rev counter wiring anyone??
Hi, I am converting me road bike into a track bike and just about finished. I have bought a zxr400 set of clocks and want to use the Rev counter on me bike. I understand you require a live, ground...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-04-20, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 655
Re: Calipers
Cheers Dave, it’s an old bike I have just bought. Plenty of thickness just a bit unsightly and wanted to clean them up. I will also be checking for any warp with a DTI
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-04-20, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 655
Calipers
Hi guys, couple of questions regarding calipers.
1) anyone used Deox concentrate to get rid of surface rust on the bobbins? I saw a you tube video which gave fantastic results.
2) I know you are...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-04-20, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
11-04-20, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Re: Rear shock change over problem
Thanks Adam, went with bolt and nut supplied by the tool room at work to see how it works. They did say it was high tensile but will get a correct one as you suggested or piece of mind. Definitely...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-04-20, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-04-20, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Rear shock change over problem
Hi, I have an old curvy and got a YSS shock second hand, looked in very good nick. Followed the instructions and all was going well. Torqued the top bolt on the suspension fine (50Nm), but either I...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-11-19, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Caliper service kit??
Looks like the dust seal was missing, just doing one Caliper at a time as seals arriving tomorrow. Bodies seem ok so went with 4 new pistons. Fingers crossed ��
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-11-19, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Caliper service kit??
Ok had a bit of a nightmare. Couldn’t release pistons last weekend, saw a you tube clip using a bicycle pump on the bleed nipple and just tried and it worked! However there was only one seal on each...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-11-19, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Caliper service kit??
Red rubber grease ordered, seems to be mentioned a lot. Oil and filter change and will strip the brakes down this weekend to see what they are like. Probably be on asking more questions :p
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-11-19, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-11-19, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Caliper service kit??
Just noticed they don’t have the pistons but they are All Balls and about £35. Probably double the price with pistons
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-11-19, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Caliper service kit??
Thanks, yea will probably do what your suggesting. The bikes not being used so no desperate need to get done quickly. First time doing a service so what should I be looking for wear wise?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-11-19, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Caliper service kit??
Hi, bought an old (2000) Sv curvy with 30k miles, very little service history. Bought Hel cables and new oil and want to give the callipers a good clean as well. Thinking about a service kit and...
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Forum: Stuff Wanted
14-10-19, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,031
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
14-10-19, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Re: DIY or pro suspension
Hi, thanks for the messages. Not really questioning the qte I thought that was a good price. I have only been riding about 8 years and apart from my first bike where I did the basic servicing, I have...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-10-19, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Re: DIY or pro suspension
Yea thought it was a good price, all they do is suspension and race prep bikes. Just keen to learn as much as I can
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-10-19, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,996
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-10-19, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
DIY or pro suspension
Hi, currently looking to convert a 2000 650S from road to track. I have done basic servicing but wondering if I should do the suspension or pay an expert. Been advised £90 emulators and £80 for...
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Forum: Idle Banter
01-10-19, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Re: Newbie saying hello
Thanks guys, didn’t really have a good luck at the bike when I got it last weekend and been busy since. However just had a brain wave today and realised it has a manual choke...... this could be a...
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Forum: Idle Banter
29-09-19, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Newbie saying hello
Hi, just picked up a 1999 curvy model I believe from reading people’s posts. The idea is to learn some bike maintenance over the winter and turn it into a track bike. Not sure weather to go modern or...
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