Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-03-24, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-10-22, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,894
Re: Tyres for 1999 SV650 for first time rider
Michelin Pilot 5s. Have a pair on mine and very stable. Lots of rubber available even at knee down levels. Wear well, resistant to squaring off, grip really well, neutral feel. Just (in my unlucky...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
10-10-22, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,384
Re: Suspension & brakes
Agree. I'm only 75kgs and went for 8.5N/mm Ohlins linear and the same mix fork oil. Plush, but doesn't dive horribly. I also went for a Nitron "street" rear shock and it is like riding a magic carpet...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
11-10-21, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 881
Re: Alkylate petrol
Alkylate is just a branched hydrocarbon fuel made from alkenes formed when cracking crude oil. Used as an additive to petrol to prevent knocking. Alcohols will absorb water, so I'm guessing without...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
24-03-21, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-03-21, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,313
Re: Updated info for 02 curvy rear shock
I went with Ohlins linear springs front and 10W oil which makes the front dive a lot less under heavy braking, gives a more planted feel in corners and almost entirely eliminates the clunk.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
06-11-20, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
06-11-20, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Re: Spontaneous Hazard Lights - GSXR1000 K3
Alarms are a PITA.
Had a Ford Scorpio that the alarm would go off when it rained heavily (pre-Met Office Yellow rain warnings?!)
Most people ignore them when they sound and they screw up your...
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Forum: Idle Banter
11-10-20, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,164,481
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
That makes some sense, as in the firewood and fruit is yours.
However, I couldn't help but notice that the website is www.problemneighbours so probably appropriate! ;)
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Forum: Idle Banter
11-10-20, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,164,481
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
That is plain aggressive!
I would calm right down and approach them later stating that you are not an unreasonable person, and had they asked you to reduce the height of the trees you would have...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-09-20, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 842
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
13-09-20, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,519
Re: 2020 Panigale vs K5 GSXR
It's engine was the basis of the powerplant for the GSX S1000 which I can assure you is a rip-snorting beast and one of the reasons I bought one. :D
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
03-09-20, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,241
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
21-08-20, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,734
Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
I thought that when I got my GSX-S, the fan kicks in even when in 1st or 2nd gear filtering through town.
I think they deliberately set the temperature low as some sort of warranty insurance...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-07-20, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,533
Re: Nightmare day
And buy replacement fasteners for everything in stainless steel and smother them in RRG when reattaching. There are very few OEM bolts/nuts, etc on my bike!
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
22-07-20, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,427
Re: no pressure In rear brakes
That was what I was thinking. Mine went at 13yrs and the kit consists of some o-rings and a spring IIRC and retails for £45 or something stoopid. My rear seized on, but I assume the opposite could...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
14-06-20, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 2,795
Views: 515,213
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-06-20, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,491,489
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-06-20, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,431
Re: Front end woes
I had an MOT garage tell me that my head bearings were worn and quoted nearly £200 for the job.
Went to my trusted garage and he checked the side to side movement of the steering stem and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
01-06-20, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,007
Re: Paint for fairings
I don't suppose you have any commercial interest in the paint shop?
If not, then share the name of the establishment as this will do us all a favour to have someone to trust with paint, etc. in...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-05-20, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,641
Re: We know this...
Is that an invitation Bibio?
I know what you mean. Just changing the rear shock and upgrading the front springs makes it feel like a different bike and having stripped and reburbed the front...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-05-20, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,641
Re: We know this...
I have a Suzuki GSXS 1000f and whilst that is an absolute hoot, every time I get the SV out on the road I come back home thinking, "That is a cracking bike". It just does so many things so damn well...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-04-20, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,149
Re: Help desperately needed!
No wonder so many people throw up their hands with electrical problems! Well done fella, and well done to have the perseverance to get to the bottom of it all.
Now then, when can we get out to...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
18-04-20, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,149
Re: Help desperately needed!
Search on here for no dipped headlights. Very common problem with block connector behind headstock under fuel tank. The corrosion for the headlights causes the high resistance. Clean or bypass the...
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Forum: Idle Banter
07-02-20, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,491,489
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Interesting.
I honestly thought it was a marketing gimmick to attract wannabe's.
I am now open to giving wardrobe space to a humped jacket (fnarr!) to go with the other 4 jackets I already have,...
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