Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-04-21, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,214
Re: Carb issues
Got one stuck on my 600 Monster, possibly an age thing. Soaked the slow jet for a day in wd40, then carefully drilled with a small left hand drill bit. Came out after going up one size. It would be...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-02-21, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,589
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
23-12-20, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,630
Re: Handlebar conversion
https://ibb.co/6gYMkr3
Did this on the cheap, second hand top yoke from fleabay £25 ( kept my original untouched ), pair of clamps £7 and second hand jota bars £30.
Carefully drilled the yoke,...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-05-20, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 521,923
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
11-04-20, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 985
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-06-19, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 903
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-06-19, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,311
Re: Lowering Footpegs
You have a few options, I have a standard set of K3 GSXR 750 rearsets on my K6 and on the lowest setting they are lower than standard pegs. You can fit a set of naked pegs , they should be lower. Or...
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-03-19, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,201
Re: EU regulations in the pipeline
Just as well this is under "Idle Banter " otherwise we might take it all too seriously. What happened to the manufacturers voluntary 186 mph limit, done to avoid regulation. Not that it would have...
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Forum: Idle Banter
27-03-19, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,201
Re: EU regulations in the pipeline
2 years to buy a car without a speed restriction, bikes next. All those worthless Ferrari's , might as well have a simple electric box on wheels. Doesn't bare thinking about. I will keep the SV and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-03-19, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Re: removing acumen cat1
You will probably have to open up the loom, find the coloured wires that have been split and rejoin them. If there is no slack you can use the black wires as a patch, just don't get them mixed up. If...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
13-03-19, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 521,923
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Used Harpic on my Triumph Dolomite stainless tail pipe yesterday. Worked brilliantly, could have managed with the finish, but used some solvo and now have a very shiny exhaust. 2 quid in Asda...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-01-19, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,679
Re: sv1000's are now ULEZ exempt
Thankfully it will never cause me an issue, but it's all interesting stuff. It only takes some cretin of a Mayor who want's to make a name for himself or herself to cause havoc. I wonder if they will...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-01-19, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,679
Re: sv1000's are now ULEZ exempt
My 650 k6 on the V5 is ok for CO2 and NOX figures, however it fails on the HC figure when compared with Euro3. Are they only concerned with NOX ? The twin plug has a cleaner burn and was probably...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
30-12-18, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 855
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-12-18, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Re: Oxford Hot Grips controller placement?
Mine is on the clutch lever and is easy to reach and operate. If you try to hide it away, then operation may prove difficult. I set it on low, right at the start of a journey, better than waiting for...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-11-18, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,459
Re: SV650S Headlight Upgrade Opinions
Fitted a couple of Osram " nightbreaker silver " bulbs to my K6 pointy, noticeably brighter than standard. They came in at around £12.75 for the pair. If you are on a tight budget then wait for Aldi,...
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Forum: The Good The Bad and The Ugly Pub and Cafe guide
06-10-08, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,408
Re: west end cafe llandovery
Here is a tip to all who travel to the West End cafe. As I can be found in the cafe most Sunday mornings all year round at about 8am ( this provides a fairly plod free run to start the day ) , I feel...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-10-08, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,568
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-09-08, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Re: GSXR back on ebay, SV wanted
Am I mental? Most probably. Either way if I dont sell the GSXR I will be buying an SV. It is unlikely to see the road again, just thrashed at hillclimbs once a month and then chucked in the shed...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-09-08, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Re: I've bought a Triumph........it's a triple!
You wont get pulled with the triumph ones, on tickover they sound the same as the originals, when you get going they sound sublime, not like your average crap can. Also Triumph stamp not for highway...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-09-08, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-09-08, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Re: I've bought a Triumph........it's a triple!
£300 should buy you brand new loud Triumph exhausts which look exactly like the standard ones. Nothing else looks right on one of these. Dont bother with the pipes they look **** within a week from...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-09-08, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
GSXR back on ebay, SV wanted
I have just put my k6 GSXR 750 back on ebay for sale. Last time I offered to take an SV650 in P/X . I was offered everything from battered non Suzuki race bikes to nearly new Harleys. I have removed...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
22-08-08, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
22-08-08, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,161
Re: Suzuki GSXR750 K6-7 vs Suzuki Daytona 675
I have a k6 750 at the moment, its an awsome bike, its speed and handling are difficult to beat. You will not go wrong with this one. A mate of mine bought a Triumph mainly for track days. It ran and...
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