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14-02-06, 11:36 PM
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sv and the rain
is it just me or do all sv's have trouble in the rain
the bike seems to just loose all power and cut out alot unless the choke is on full constantly.. but only in the wet is this normal? |
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14-02-06, 11:44 PM
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Fender extender/extenda. Misfire/misfiring when wet. Etc etc.
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If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" |
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15-02-06, 07:34 AM
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Like Sid said fit an extender, or a reverse gear that would work too!
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15-02-06, 11:57 PM
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Never had any indication of trouble in wet weather and I love riding in the wet on my SV650sK2. Now fitted fender extender but can't see the difference it makes. As far as I can see after my 160 miles on Sunday it makes very little difference. Probaly a fashion thing.
By the way I use Comma Cutain Cleaner for lorries. I use a pump up garden spray and it works the same way as Muck Off. Cost about £11 for 5 litres. |
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16-02-06, 09:47 PM
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as already mentioned i don't think your experience in the wet is unusual. I have been riding my svs in all weather & no problems EXCEPT in torrential downpour when i got a misfire. Guess what I don't have a fender extenda. From reading other posts over then months it does seem that fenda extendas are a must to avoid this problem in the wet.
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16-02-06, 11:12 PM
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Nah, not a must. Silicon grease- the non-conducting stuff- splatches around the plug seal is evey bit as effective. Costs £2.99 for a tuibe that'll last for years. But an extenda is still a good thing to buy, helps protect the engine casings from impact and filth. A good thing with the SV's less-than-brilliant engine paint.
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17-02-06, 07:32 AM
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If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" |
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