So whats the damage? - SV650.org

06-12-09, 07:38 PM

At the time of writing this thread i am located at a random services on the M5 due to my sv breaking down!

So there i was enjoying a steady ride back from the NEC when i suffer from rapid power loss and no clutch! Coast to the hard shoulder to find i have no chain! It appears it had decided to vacate the bike somewhere

! A quick check over revealed a little damage to the hugger and sprocket cover. The engine runs ok however the clutch lever is acting like its completely disconnected ie no resistance when pulling in.

So i reckon i can deal with the chain but whats the score with the clutch?

Answers on a postcard....

Cheers

An upset PJ

Wideboy · 06-12-09, 07:39 PM

possibly severed the clutch cable

Mr Speirs · 06-12-09, 07:39 PM

Probably damaged the worm drive or took out the push rod when the chain came off.

Dave20046 · 06-12-09, 07:43 PM

As above, shouldn't be ridiculously expensive.

06-12-09, 08:01 PM

yeah same thing happened to me apart from engine fluid spilled everywhere... i mean EVERYWHERE! the chain had come off and snapped the "clutch rod" ( not sure on technical term but either way it left a hole in the engine where it was ment to be.) luckily my girlfriends dad is far better an engineer than i am and all i had to pay for was the parts. but as always, and maybe in your case, if the work cant be done at home it may have to me done by those who charge alot more for their time.
hope it works out.

yorkie_chris · 07-12-09, 03:59 PM

It is easy to change rod yourself

07-12-09, 04:06 PM

Sorry fella .... but it might be a write off .....

Only kidding !!!

rictus01 · 07-12-09, 04:11 PM

as said the rod has probably been taken out by the chain, of more importance is why the chain snapped, I would presume you checked it and lubbed it prior to a run like that, did it have any slack in it/ tight spots, or was it well over due for a check ?

Cheers Mark.

07-12-09, 04:26 PM

I've had a chain snap on me before. PITA tbh. heh. I was gutted to find that it was caused in manufacture. One of the posts (not sure what to call them lol) was weak in the middle and let go after just 6K miles.

Hope you can fix it easily and quick

yorkie_chris · 07-12-09, 04:39 PM

Nothing to do with playing with the ride height and the oiler not working then?

06-12-09, 07:38 PM	#1
P-J Guest Posts: n/a	So whats the damage? At the time of writing this thread i am located at a random services on the M5 due to my sv breaking down! So there i was enjoying a steady ride back from the NEC when i suffer from rapid power loss and no clutch! Coast to the hard shoulder to find i have no chain! It appears it had decided to vacate the bike somewhere ! A quick check over revealed a little damage to the hugger and sprocket cover. The engine runs ok however the clutch lever is acting like its completely disconnected ie no resistance when pulling in. So i reckon i can deal with the chain but whats the score with the clutch? Answers on a postcard.... Cheers An upset PJ Last edited by P-J; 06-12-09 at 09:28 PM.

06-12-09, 07:39 PM	#2
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: So whats the damage? possibly severed the clutch cable __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

06-12-09, 07:39 PM	#3
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: So whats the damage? Probably damaged the worm drive or took out the push rod when the chain came off. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

06-12-09, 07:43 PM	#4
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: So whats the damage? As above, shouldn't be ridiculously expensive. __________________

06-12-09, 08:01 PM	#5
malongworth Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So whats the damage? yeah same thing happened to me apart from engine fluid spilled everywhere... i mean EVERYWHERE! the chain had come off and snapped the "clutch rod" ( not sure on technical term but either way it left a hole in the engine where it was ment to be.) luckily my girlfriends dad is far better an engineer than i am and all i had to pay for was the parts. but as always, and maybe in your case, if the work cant be done at home it may have to me done by those who charge alot more for their time. hope it works out.

07-12-09, 03:59 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: So whats the damage? It is easy to change rod yourself __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

07-12-09, 04:06 PM	#7
LK-SV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So whats the damage? Sorry fella .... but it might be a write off ..... Only kidding !!!

07-12-09, 04:11 PM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: So whats the damage? as said the rod has probably been taken out by the chain, of more importance is why the chain snapped, I would presume you checked it and lubbed it prior to a run like that, did it have any slack in it/ tight spots, or was it well over due for a check ? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

07-12-09, 04:26 PM	#9
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So whats the damage? I've had a chain snap on me before. PITA tbh. heh. I was gutted to find that it was caused in manufacture. One of the posts (not sure what to call them lol) was weak in the middle and let go after just 6K miles. Hope you can fix it easily and quick

07-12-09, 04:39 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: So whats the damage? Nothing to do with playing with the ride height and the oiler not working then? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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