Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) - SV650.org

26-03-15, 06:45 AM

Hi all,

I bought my SV 4 years ago and it came with the heli bars. Recently (yes I know it has taken me this long...) I have discovered that the bars are not level. The left lock has about an inch gap from the tank whereas the right lock is like a cm.

The problem is, the right side can't be put back level with the left side as the brake fluid cable catches the fairing/screen. I'd like to get both bars level, preferably without putting the left side closer to the tank (as on full lock your thumb gets caught).

I used to think my steering was wonky as the bike always felt like it veered off to the right. Having checked the steering - I now realise what the culprit is!

Anybody got any ideas on how I can resolve this?

Many thanks

maviczap · 26-03-15, 07:29 AM

The curvy S is even harder to get this clearance right. I got a smaller resevior and moved the position so it doesn't foul the fairing, whilst keeping it higher than the master cylinder

ophic · 26-03-15, 10:17 AM

Can you post a pic of the offending cable near the fairing?

Bibio · 26-03-15, 01:15 PM

i had the same problem on the last bike with my gilles. i had to cut the banjo stop off the MC to be able to get the line going straight down

26-03-15, 04:54 PM

All pictures:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/81ziox...1/IMAG0225.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v7sr3...5/IMAG0224.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/9shga5...7/IMAG0226.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/vk2uxu...0/IMAG0228.jpg
http://www.mediafire.com/view/2lvl3u...8/IMAG0227.jpg

maviczap · 26-03-15, 04:55 PM

Pictures no worky

26-03-15, 05:54 PM

Any other suggestions on where to put them?

maviczap · 26-03-15, 06:08 PM

You can turn the spigot for the master cylinder and get a longer reservior hose and move the reservior using a longer bracket, to give you enough clearance.

I'll see if i can find the nice bracket i used on mine

26-03-15, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

You can turn the spigot for the master cylinder and get a longer reservior hose and move the reservior using a longer bracket, to give you enough clearance.

I'll see if i can find the nice bracket i used on mine

Cool I also meant any idea on where to put the pictures! But yeah I'll need to move the reservoir, the cable and the heated controller...

maviczap · 26-03-15, 06:12 PM

I can see your pics on my tablet, but not on my pc

26-03-15, 06:45 AM	#1
F4LL3N Guest Posts: n/a	Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) Hi all, I bought my SV 4 years ago and it came with the heli bars. Recently (yes I know it has taken me this long...) I have discovered that the bars are not level. The left lock has about an inch gap from the tank whereas the right lock is like a cm. The problem is, the right side can't be put back level with the left side as the brake fluid cable catches the fairing/screen. I'd like to get both bars level, preferably without putting the left side closer to the tank (as on full lock your thumb gets caught). I used to think my steering was wonky as the bike always felt like it veered off to the right. Having checked the steering - I now realise what the culprit is! Anybody got any ideas on how I can resolve this? Many thanks

26-03-15, 07:29 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) The curvy S is even harder to get this clearance right. I got a smaller resevior and moved the position so it doesn't foul the fairing, whilst keeping it higher than the master cylinder __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

26-03-15, 10:17 AM	#3
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) Can you post a pic of the offending cable near the fairing? __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

26-03-15, 01:15 PM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) i had the same problem on the last bike with my gilles. i had to cut the banjo stop off the MC to be able to get the line going straight down

26-03-15, 04:54 PM	#5
F4LL3N Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) All pictures: http://www.mediafire.com/view/81ziox...1/IMAG0225.jpg http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v7sr3...5/IMAG0224.jpg http://www.mediafire.com/view/9shga5...7/IMAG0226.jpg http://www.mediafire.com/view/vk2uxu...0/IMAG0228.jpg http://www.mediafire.com/view/2lvl3u...8/IMAG0227.jpg

26-03-15, 04:55 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) Pictures no worky __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

26-03-15, 05:54 PM	#7
F4LL3N Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) Any other suggestions on where to put them?

26-03-15, 06:08 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) You can turn the spigot for the master cylinder and get a longer reservior hose and move the reservior using a longer bracket, to give you enough clearance. I'll see if i can find the nice bracket i used on mine __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

26-03-15, 06:12 PM	#10
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Heli Bars on SV650S (2008) I can see your pics on my tablet, but not on my pc __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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