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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-10-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,155
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Petrol smell when cornering

As Mavizap has suggested, the drain tube from the filler well can leak. If you open the cap, at the front right of the well you will see a hole, this is a tube that runs right through and out of the...
Forum: Track Days 26-09-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 84,409
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: The trackday thread.

A few of us were at Brands on the 19th, all our SVs tested OK static (GP circuit - 101db) but then Jambo pinged the meter on the drive by and was obliged to fit a baffle.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-09-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,114
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: The dreaded engine swap

The engine is often wedged firmly between the centre mount's adjusters.
Forum: SELKENT 01-09-16, 08:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,809
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: The fortnightly Pied Bull thread

Only if Viney learns to count properly.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 01-09-16, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: curvy died and wont start now!

Check the tank drain isn't blocked, if it is rainwater collects in the filler well and drops into the tank when you open the cap.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-08-16, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: curvy died and wont start now!

Sounds very much like either fuel starvation or contamination. Drain the carb float bowls, it's not easy to get a container under the carb to collect the fuel such that it might be examined, but if...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-08-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,041
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Curvy rear caliper replacement

Nothing else is a straight fit, no. I haven't any doubt that there are any number of calipers that could be persuaded on, but any other caliper will be subject to the same corrosive circumstances...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 30-08-16, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,659
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Throttle pick-up jerky

Throttle bodies or carbs - balancing does exactly the same thing and by the same process. Curvies have TPS too, setting nowhere near as critical as FI bikes.
Throttle transitions on SVs can be...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 22-08-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Spark plug change and arrow on lead

You can spin the rubber bung around on the plug cap if needed.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-08-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,849
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Curvy header issue

The pipe corrodes, expands and splits the collar - not unusual.

As long as the bit of the head where the gasket seats is still (I've not seen one that isn't) it's fine - if unsightly.
Forum: Soho Massive 01-08-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: My lovely SV650 stolen...

*******s! I ****ing hate stealing.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 01-08-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,844
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Changing front master cylinder??

You can use a radial master cylinder from a GSXR, I tried one for a while and there's no question the brake action is different, but I wouldn't say it's better.

The weak spot is the calipers, I'm...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 30-07-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Low fuel light switch output

Depending on exact year, there is either one or two level switches, which are thermistors whose resistances changes depending on whether they are submerged or not. There is no 'gauge' output, i.e. a...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 30-07-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Headlamp bulb fitting

As long as the electrical system is working correctly, it will carry the new bulbs just fine.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-07-16, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Headlamp bulb fitting

You don't need to remove anything. Turn the steering to one side, crouch down and you'll see the rubber cap and bulb connector, a torch may help. The notes you read for the Pointy are essentially the...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 23-07-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: sv1000sk3 blowing main fuse

If it's only ever the main fuse that pops, check all the other fuses are the correct ones. If they are, then the fault is located in one of a few quite specific areas:
Solenoid
Black-red wire from...
Forum: SELKENT 20-07-16, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,809
Posted By Sid Squid
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-07-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Output Shaft Oil Seal

Is the seal a good fit in the case recess? What did you fit it with?
It's very easy to distort the seal when fitting in this manner, only a weeny bit off and it will pee oil out in great abundance. ...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-07-16, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Front end problem after crash & repair

Take the forks off again, check forks are straight. If they are remove the top yoke and put the forks into the bottom yoke at approximately the right height - doesn't need to be exact - nip the lower...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 18-07-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Clutch cable on curvy.

Good tip, it's often worth looking around for parts from 'cousins'. I used to use Suzuki GSX550 clutch cables on my Kawasaki GT550, the fit was good, but they were much heavier and lasted better.
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 18-07-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,400
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Calliper seals

Hugh!

If the caliper is in good nick, sliding correctly, and not all gunged up, remove the rear caliper bolt and rotate the caliper forwards and you can remove the pads. If you're lucky you can...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-07-16, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Bike won't start

What bike, exactly, do you have?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-07-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Front end problem after crash & repair

Third pic of first post shows that spindle is displaced left - should be flush with fork lower.
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 17-07-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,236
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Trumpet Chain

Tiger sprocket nut has conventional right-handed thread.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-07-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By Sid Squid
Re: Front end problem after crash & repair

Get better pictures of the spacer area and the spindle where it passes through the fork on both sides of the wheel. Are both discs equidistant from the fork slider? I suspect not.
Itmisnt a fault...
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