Tam's New Bike - Page 15 - SV650.org

yorkie_chris · 10-05-12, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TamSV

Thanks, but not really. I set myself on fire the other week.

It happens...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabteacake

Think I am gonna have to go see my aunties neighbour and learn how to make hard tail choppers and bobbers off him. I imagine welding would be a good place to start lol

It's easy, start with a perfectly good motorcycle, then make a complete c*nt of it... job bobbed.

10-05-12, 08:13 PM

Lol he makes horse trailers and things like that out of wood and metal. He has made a few trikes for people to out of the big engined kwaks not sure of the name

TamSV · 08-03-13, 12:32 PM

I had some running issues with the RGV recently. It lost all power on the way back from its MOT last week and conked out at the side of the road. The power loss occurred mid-overtake, which was nice.

It started up again after a few kicks but problems persisted the rest of the way home. At sub 7k revs it was fine, but after a minute or two in the power band above that it started to stumble and lose power.

I'd already had the expansion chambers off and checked the pistons and powervalves so I was happy that all the expensive bits were still in good order. This felt more like a fuel issue than anything else.

Before doing too much of a tear down I decided to have a look at the fuel tap as it had suddenly become very stiff. On what was a pretty thorough rebuild the fuel tap was probably the only thing I hadn't removed - no need really (I thought).

This was what I found when I removed it.

The wee net filter is missing off the reserve outlet, so when I went on to reserve for a few miles a while back, it drew all the crap straight out the bottom of the tank. The filter wasn't in the tank so someone has decided it was OK to refit like that. The instruction to never, ever use reserve has then been lost in time.

The tap itself was totally bunged up solid and the fuel lines were full of debris.

There's a couple of wee filters that sit in the carbs. They looked like this.

I pulled a pretty solid plug out of that filter.

At least it stopped all that stuff going through the carbs but it wouldn't have been doing much for efficient fuel flow

.

Geodude · 08-03-13, 07:05 PM

Its always the bit you didn't check doh, least it shouldn't be an expensive fix

squirrel_hunter · 08-03-13, 07:42 PM

How does the inside of the tank look as that debris has come from somewhere?

muzikill · 08-03-13, 07:44 PM

Could have been a hopeless strip down!

TamSV · 09-03-13, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

How does the inside of the tank look as that debris has come from somewhere?

It looks very good tbh. Most of the stuff stuck in the filter and tap wasn't metal. There was a lot of what looked like big paint chips plus the odd twig

squirrel_hunter · 09-03-13, 06:28 PM

Excluding the twig could the paint chips be some sort of tank liner?

TamSV · 09-03-13, 07:47 PM

Doesn't look like there's anything like that.

squirrel_hunter · 09-03-13, 08:03 PM

Strange, wonder what that stuff is then?

10-05-12, 08:13 PM	#142
Dabteacake Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tam's New Bike Lol he makes horse trailers and things like that out of wood and metal. He has made a few trikes for people to out of the big engined kwaks not sure of the name

08-03-13, 12:32 PM	#143
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: Tam's New Bike I had some running issues with the RGV recently. It lost all power on the way back from its MOT last week and conked out at the side of the road. The power loss occurred mid-overtake, which was nice. It started up again after a few kicks but problems persisted the rest of the way home. At sub 7k revs it was fine, but after a minute or two in the power band above that it started to stumble and lose power. I'd already had the expansion chambers off and checked the pistons and powervalves so I was happy that all the expensive bits were still in good order. This felt more like a fuel issue than anything else. Before doing too much of a tear down I decided to have a look at the fuel tap as it had suddenly become very stiff. On what was a pretty thorough rebuild the fuel tap was probably the only thing I hadn't removed - no need really (I thought). This was what I found when I removed it. The wee net filter is missing off the reserve outlet, so when I went on to reserve for a few miles a while back, it drew all the crap straight out the bottom of the tank. The filter wasn't in the tank so someone has decided it was OK to refit like that. The instruction to never, ever use reserve has then been lost in time. The tap itself was totally bunged up solid and the fuel lines were full of debris. There's a couple of wee filters that sit in the carbs. They looked like this. I pulled a pretty solid plug out of that filter. At least it stopped all that stuff going through the carbs but it wouldn't have been doing much for efficient fuel flow .

08-03-13, 07:05 PM	#144
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Tam's New Bike Its always the bit you didn't check doh, least it shouldn't be an expensive fix __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

08-03-13, 07:42 PM	#145
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Tam's New Bike How does the inside of the tank look as that debris has come from somewhere? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

08-03-13, 07:44 PM	#146
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Could have been a hopeless strip down! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

09-03-13, 06:28 PM	#148
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Tam's New Bike Excluding the twig could the paint chips be some sort of tank liner? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

09-03-13, 07:47 PM	#149
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Tam's New Bike Doesn't look like there's anything like that.

09-03-13, 08:03 PM	#150
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Tam's New Bike Strange, wonder what that stuff is then? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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