Holding the tank up? SV650. - SV650.org

12-10-13, 07:04 PM

Need to changer the plugs as part of the service not sure when they where last done, lifted the tank earlier today expecting to find a locking pin to hold the tank up! can anyone tell me if there is one or do I need to take the tank off? also if anyone knows the best way to get the the front that would be good as well.

Cheers

Shawthing · 12-10-13, 07:18 PM

There should be a tank prop stick under the pillion seat, unless a previous owner binned it.
Releasing the bottom of the radiator and propping forward,e.g. with piece of wood, gives just enough acces for the front plug.

12-10-13, 07:26 PM

Thanks the last owner has binned it then the tool kit is also missing, will I have room to do the front with a standard plug socket?

Shawthing · 12-10-13, 07:40 PM

Youll have to find something else to prop your tank up with , I had same issue and use a fisshing pole rest which is just the right length.
Depends on your tools. The plug is quite a long way down so youl likely need an extension piece between socket and ratchet.

12-10-13, 08:16 PM

Did mine this afternoon. With the plug spanner from the tool kit it's a piece of cake. I also had to use something else to prop the tank but it's actually a very easy job and took about 20 minutes.

MJC-DEV · 13-10-13, 04:59 PM

The tool kit is under the LH panel down low not under the seat. I thought I didn't have a tool kit for a long while until I found it one day. (press black button to open)

13-10-13, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJC-DEV

The tool kit is under the LH panel down low not under the seat. I thought I didn't have a tool kit for a long while until I found it one day. (press black button to open)

?? any pics to show where

Shawthing · 13-10-13, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalerst

?? any pics to show where

14-10-13, 07:40 AM

Thanks I will be checking latter.

12-10-13, 07:04 PM	#1
Dalerst Guest Posts: n/a	Holding the tank up? SV650. Need to changer the plugs as part of the service not sure when they where last done, lifted the tank earlier today expecting to find a locking pin to hold the tank up! can anyone tell me if there is one or do I need to take the tank off? also if anyone knows the best way to get the the front that would be good as well. Cheers

12-10-13, 07:18 PM	#2
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 There should be a tank prop stick under the pillion seat, unless a previous owner binned it. Releasing the bottom of the radiator and propping forward,e.g. with piece of wood, gives just enough acces for the front plug. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

12-10-13, 07:26 PM	#3
Dalerst Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 Thanks the last owner has binned it then the tool kit is also missing, will I have room to do the front with a standard plug socket?

12-10-13, 07:40 PM	#4
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 Youll have to find something else to prop your tank up with , I had same issue and use a fisshing pole rest which is just the right length. Depends on your tools. The plug is quite a long way down so youl likely need an extension piece between socket and ratchet. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

12-10-13, 08:16 PM	#5
Ninthbike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 Did mine this afternoon. With the plug spanner from the tool kit it's a piece of cake. I also had to use something else to prop the tank but it's actually a very easy job and took about 20 minutes.

13-10-13, 04:59 PM	#6
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 The tool kit is under the LH panel down low not under the seat. I thought I didn't have a tool kit for a long while until I found it one day. (press black button to open) __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

14-10-13, 07:40 AM	#9
Dalerst Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing the spark plugs SV650 Thanks I will be checking latter.

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