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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-18, 01:51 PM
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Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

Yeah I get that bit, gunna leave it as is for now, maybe do what you said and just refurb what's already there.

When I said about setting the bike up I meant the preload on the standard...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 09-10-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

I see. So an extended fender was mainly to keep the spark plug from getting water logged, with the added benefit of giving some protection to the radiator. Now it's purely radiator protection.

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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

Yeah that's fair. My thinking is though if you upset the balance abs isn't gunna stop the bike from tipping.

I haven't riden a bike with abs to have a valid opinion.

I get the idea of it for...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

That's why I hate reading reviews. One said the sv brakes we ok when new, so being 10yo now they won't be the best, especially now that bikes have abs (Think it's pointless on a bike, could be wrong...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

Well... when you put it like that. I had a quick look, seems to be loads about for a decent price. Cheers bud.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

First bike so don't really the proper services. Done little over 15k, not sure what was done before I got it but the books all stamped and it had a 21 point check, mot and oil and filter change.
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

No I don't have a fender extender. The bikes fully faired, an extended front fender might not go well with the look of the bike. Unless they serve some major be all and end all function?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Re: Trying to find parts for a K8

I've seen some people are now doing 3d printed ones, not sure if they're gunna be any good though. I saw somewhere someone said just cut the rail, I'd rather not if I can help it.

Fair one so...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By ll_Woolley_ll
Trying to find parts for a K8

Hey guys/girls,


I've recently become an owner of a decent conditioned K8. Haven't had much time on the bike yet due to work.

I have fitted a r&g tail tidy. Got some led indicators on the way....
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