VTR Firestorms - Page 2 - SV650.org

kaivalagi · 10-02-11, 08:02 PM

There was discussion on the VTR not so long back here: http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...postcount=2753

Something dodgy about cam chain tensioners no doing their job which needs looking out for!

Maybe the more knowledgeable can post further details on this?

maviczap · 10-02-11, 08:06 PM

Some issues with Camchain tensioners, which make engine go bang in a big way.

10-02-11, 08:06 PM

Thanks

I know of that problem. The one I am looking at has had the chain and tensioners changed for revised versions

maviczap · 10-02-11, 08:10 PM

Suspension is a bit basic too I understand. But you have an Sv, so nothing new there.

Pity Honda didn't fit it with gear driven cams, then it would probably have been a blinding bike.

But they tried to compete with Ducati and lost, unless you buy an Sp1 or Sp2, but thats a totally different beast altogether

yorkie_chris · 10-02-11, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flak monkey

I dont ride like that much of a loony, so hopefully they arent that thirsty!

So what's the point of having a thou? You just got more expense.

10-02-11, 08:44 PM

the voice of reason speaks again.

Its obvious isn't it? the thou will sound better, handle worse due to weight increase and vibrate itself to bits. At least thats what my last suzuki thou did.

10-02-11, 08:50 PM

Then again I a building a 2.1 twin...

So a thou is small in comparison....

10-02-11, 08:55 PM

that will be awesome. Makes sense that you want a thou as your everyday bike then.

andrewsmith · 10-02-11, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flak monkey

Then again I a building a 2.1 twin...

So a thou is small in comparison....

you must have the controlling stake in Shell.

I think Lozzo has had one in the past

10-02-11, 09:33 PM

Nope, just more money than sense apparently!

10-02-11, 08:02 PM	#11
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: VTR Firestorms There was discussion on the VTR not so long back here: http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...postcount=2753 Something dodgy about cam chain tensioners no doing their job which needs looking out for! Maybe the more knowledgeable can post further details on this? __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner

10-02-11, 08:06 PM	#12
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: VTR Firestorms Some issues with Camchain tensioners, which make engine go bang in a big way. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-02-11, 08:06 PM	#13
flak monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms Thanks I know of that problem. The one I am looking at has had the chain and tensioners changed for revised versions

10-02-11, 08:10 PM	#14
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: VTR Firestorms Suspension is a bit basic too I understand. But you have an Sv, so nothing new there. Pity Honda didn't fit it with gear driven cams, then it would probably have been a blinding bike. But they tried to compete with Ducati and lost, unless you buy an Sp1 or Sp2, but thats a totally different beast altogether __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-02-11, 08:44 PM	#16
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms the voice of reason speaks again. Its obvious isn't it? the thou will sound better, handle worse due to weight increase and vibrate itself to bits. At least thats what my last suzuki thou did.

10-02-11, 08:50 PM	#17
flak monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms Then again I a building a 2.1 twin... So a thou is small in comparison....

10-02-11, 08:55 PM	#18
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms that will be awesome. Makes sense that you want a thou as your everyday bike then.

10-02-11, 09:33 PM	#20
flak monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms Nope, just more money than sense apparently!