Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-04-24, 10:47 AM
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Re: The benefits of body armour...
Haven’t checked his sources but he may be right enough. I have upgraded armour for the simple reason that some of the cheap stuff is too bulky. I don’t think it makes sense that just because the...
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Forum: Idle Banter
29-03-24, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,127
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
It’s pretty good for a 25 year old bike. Main thing was the plastics are in reasonable condition because they’re like hens teeth. All the smoky bits are still available.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-03-24, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,291
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Making some ethanol free petrol for the new two stroke. I’m fortunate to have a wife who just laughs and shakes her head. Her parting shot was “Don’t set yourself on fire. Again” [emoji23]
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-03-24, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 253
Re: SV650S project
You’ll need the bandit speedo drive too. It’s a mechanical one but fits on the SV spindle. This is late 90’s Bandit 600 I’m talking about. I don’t know about the newer ones.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-03-24, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 253
Re: SV650S project
Definitely the easiest way to do it.
However, if you’re motivated to do the work just because you want to do the work (and I can relate to that) then crack on.
Get a decent socket set.
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Forum: Idle Banter
29-03-24, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,127
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Just got this delivered yesterday [emoji3]
Aprilia RS250. Same engine as the RGV but in a better chassis. A bit more roomy too - handy for the middle aged gentleman!
It’s not a project at the...
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-02-24, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 32,982
Re: Happy Birthday TamSV
TVM. Got one of those Perfect Draft machines. On my first pint now!
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-12-23, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,291
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-12-23, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,291
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
I’ve fixed the Optimate to the garage ceiling so I don’t trip over the trailing wire two or three times a day.
Only took 10 minutes but now feeling unreasonably pleased with myself. [emoji3]
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
30-09-23, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
Re: My new bike : Fugly or Rolling Art?
It came with a matching helmet too [emoji3]
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Forum: Photos
30-09-23, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 1,232
Views: 339,617
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
30-09-23, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
My new bike : Fugly or Rolling Art?
Just swapped my R Nine T for this 2018 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen.
First of all you need to tackle the looks. It’s not like anything else and definitely not for everyone.
Personally I love the...
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Forum: Photos
28-09-23, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 1,232
Views: 339,617
Re: The random rideout pictures thread
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Forum: SV Ecosse
17-08-23, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,019
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Forum: Photos
23-06-23, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-05-23, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 639
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-05-23, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,127
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Nice. I was just reading Bike’s write up from last month and they loved it too.
They reckoned the R was a better all-rounder for the road than the RS. It has a clearer dash, that you might like,...
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Forum: Idle Banter
23-05-23, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,127
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Kia warranty.
In contrast to the main dealer post in the gripe thread, got to give credit where it’s due.
Mrs T’s Sportage developed a rattle which turned out to be a drop link needing...
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Forum: Idle Banter
20-05-23, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Re: Garage Storage
Put on a few stickers….
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-04-23, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 487
Re: Hard luggage wanted for 2002 curvy
Hepco & Becker make a side carrier for the curvy https://www.hepco-and-becker-luggage.co.uk/Sidecarrier-permanent-mounted-black-for-Suzuki-SV-650-S-1999-2002/650395-00-01
Maybe others too. If you...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-04-23, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 907
Pointy - No Brake Lights
Worth double double checking it’s not jammed on. If the white/black is the brake then shouldn’t it be zero without either of the switches activated? (I would have thought - guessing though)
Can...
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Forum: Idle Banter
16-04-23, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 371
Views: 149,909
Re: The Veg Plot.
The back of the shed door can be a handy place for a few bits and pieces.
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Forum: Idle Banter
16-04-23, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 371
Views: 149,909
Re: The Veg Plot.
Aye nothing worse than a 10 minute job and it takes 20 minutes to find your tools! [emoji3]
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Forum: Idle Banter
12-04-23, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 371
Views: 149,909
Re: The Veg Plot.
Some nice tidy tool storage there [emoji106]
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-04-23, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Re: Garage Storage
Sorted out my saw storage with these magnetic holders. According to my daughter it’s “giving major serial killer vibes” [emoji23]
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