Help Me Please

Hi,
my sv has been in garage for a few months, i got it out and had to use jump leads to start her, this was fine but my speedo jumped around numbers whilst stationary, then when i pulled off, the speedo was staying on 'zero' any ideas?

also my front brakes felt a bit stiff, like the pads were holding onto disc...
*i know, i know.... i tried to be a real all weather biker, but it was too cold last few months* .... time to get back on, any other tips for getting bike out after a while laid up...

Richie

no... no body out there... i looked through book, any other suggestions

[flymo]

Originally Posted by richie95

no... no body out there... i looked through book, any other suggestions

Well, if you had to jump start it then the first port of call might be the battery

You might need to give it a proper charge on something like an Optimate charger, or worse, replace the battery.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by richie95

Hi,
my sv has been in garage for a few months, i got it out and had to use jump leads to start her, this was fine but my speedo jumped around numbers whilst stationary, then when i pulled off, the speedo was staying on 'zero' any ideas?

also my front brakes felt a bit stiff, like the pads were holding onto disc...
*i know, i know.... i tried to be a real all weather biker, but it was too cold last few months* .... time to get back on, any other tips for getting bike out after a while laid up...

Richie

thinking about it you have two options really, book it in for a proper service if you arent happy doing the work.

or...

crack on and do it yourself. The front brakes sound like they could do with a clean. As a minimum I'ld remove the front wheel and give the caliper pistons a clean. If you are going to attempt it shout back here and we can talk you through it if you need help.

[yorkie_chris]

I'd start with battery, and definately strip the calipers all the way and clean all the corrosion from the seal recesses. Rubber grease when you put them back together.

For some reason when I got a rebuild kit for rear caliper I got a little tub of some pink stuff. Anyone know what it is, it looks completely different to the castrol rubber grease I use.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

For some reason when I got a rebuild kit for rear caliper I got a little tub of some pink stuff. Anyone know what it is, it looks completely different to the castrol rubber grease I use.

Isnt the pink stuff for Curvy's

Originally Posted by flymo_racer

Isnt the pink stuff for Curvy's

OI !

It's for cleaning your hands with after YC. Keeps em soft.

Guy had a similar problem with his pointy on here re the speedo. Turned out his leads were loose on the top of the battery.

[yorkie_chris]

Huh? Isn't that what brillo pad and nitromors is for?

Originally Posted by richie95

Hi,
my sv has been in garage for a few months, i got it out and had to use jump leads to start her, this was fine but my speedo jumped around numbers whilst stationary, then when i pulled off, the speedo was staying on 'zero' any ideas?

also my front brakes felt a bit stiff, like the pads were holding onto disc...
*i know, i know.... i tried to be a real all weather biker, but it was too cold last few months* .... time to get back on, any other tips for getting bike out after a while laid up...

Richie

Strip the brakes, and check your speedo sensor is attached and that the magnets are still in it.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I'd start with battery, and definately strip the calipers all the way and clean all the corrosion from the seal recesses. Rubber grease when you put them back together.

For some reason when I got a rebuild kit for rear caliper I got a little tub of some pink stuff. Anyone know what it is, it looks completely different to the castrol rubber grease I use.

Sounds like Girling rubber grease. Great stuff all round if it is the same grease.