Forum: Idle Banter
13-04-24, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11,283
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I've been testing a Lyca Sim as a spare/alternate for my GiffGaff account. I won't be renewing the monthly deal when it runs out :/
I've been with GiffGaff years and even though there are bigger...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,520
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
As it's my own Ex-Council house I fitted it myself. Just used a small flexi-hose ( Important) from the copper pipe to the tap,
Flexible tap hoses Screwfix...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-04-24, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,520
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: It's HMRC gripe time again
As I was basically self-employed for a lot of my working life me and lads always knew HMRC as the Horrible Monkeys Ripping-off Contractors <grin> :D
PS
9 mins is nothing. See my ,"Gripe" with...
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,124
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Just renewed my M/C insurance. Got the reminder off Hastings ( I never have insurance on auto-renewal=rip-off )
Pretty much same price as last year but still had a look at a comparison site....
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-03-24, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes
I could give you a few things to worry about but will resist<grin> ;-)
BTW.
I used to like going to Cleethorpes when it had the Motorcycle bay on the front and get a bag of chips and a cup of...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-03-24, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
Once you can get the carbs balanced it does no harm to run some fuel/petrol cleaner. I put a couple of egg-cup fulls in every few tanks. I always keep my eyes out in ASDA as they sometimes have a...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-03-24, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Front right caliper
I've tried a few Calliper service kits over the years and they never lasted for me. Same for Master Cylinder kits. I replace the whole units now. Even a good 2nd hand one is usually a better deal...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
02-03-24, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
Great news :)
I've been servicing CV carbs for around 20 years now 1st on my old Hondas and now my SV. Icing on the cake when all good is the ,"Carb Balance",
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-02-24, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,520
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
I pay my Road Tax monthly. I don't feel so much then :)
I've changed to using dielectric grease as an anti-seize on bolts as recommended by Boat builders and Aircraft mechs . Anywhere where...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
27-02-24, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
I had to drill out a couple. I ended up using a left hand drill bit. Don't use easi-outs. I had to replace one with a small nut and bolt.
A cheap kit like this did the job fine,
Left hand drill...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
16-02-24, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
Please send for the service kit. There's no point in putting the old Float Needle Valve back in. The base-filter unit can be cleaned but they come with the kit so put the new one in. The Float Needle...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-02-24, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
I'd check the float height in that carb and reset it if required.
I would replace the float needle valve/s as well and the base and filter that are included in these kits. A lot of the stuff in...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-02-24, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: This here lovely SV650s....
I use my SV650 all year round as it's my only Automotive transport. How come if I go to the shops on it,which are say a couple of miles away ,when I get home me fully working trip meter says I've...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-01-24, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,239
Re: 25 years
I'm sorry you had that grey one nicked. I'm not usually a fan of faired Motorcycles but that Grey one is beautiful IMHO but they are both great :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-01-24, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,239
Re: 25 years
Thanks for that and it sill feels and rides like a much younger bike. Still nippy and good MPG :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-01-24, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,239
Re: 25 years
I've only had my 99 since 2017 but happy Birthday to me 99 :D
https://i.imgur.com/cXgiP0D.jpg
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Forum: Idle Banter
19-01-24, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,124
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Best of luck. It took best part of 3 years on-and-off and Cortisone injections and Physio to get my shoulder back to half decent after an industrial accident years ago :/
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Forum: Idle Banter
15-01-24, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,620
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-01-24, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak
That's what I have seen in posts. The SV650 has been the perfect fit for me. I have some shoulder/neck and muscle problems so a heavier bike could well be a chore at my age. I love the ease with...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
09-01-24, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak
Same here. Every now and then I keep thinking of getting an SV1000 as the SV650 is the biggest bike I've owned but then I get on the SV650 and that smooth torque and sheer ,"Throwabailty" and the...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
07-01-24, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
06-01-24, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,128
Re: running on one
Yes. Failing or failed Petcock and float heights incorrect/stuck. Has happened to me on one of my old Hondas with CV carbs when the bike was left on the side-stand. The fuel also got past the inlet...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
05-01-24, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,520
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-12-23, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 514,520
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Do yourself a favour and secure the wire near the unit as per the picture below using a tie-wrap otherwise the wire will flex and wear and then short. It's a design flaw in this type of unit,
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