What have you tinkered with today? - Page 228 - SV650.org

Craig380 · 13-05-21, 08:49 AM

Does the VFR use different-thickness buckets to adjust the clearances, instead of shims?

My daughter's Aygo uses this method, the valve check interval is 60,000 miles, although the motor doesn't rev as high so you'd expect less wear.

Adam Ef · 13-05-21, 12:24 PM

Yes it does on the VTEC valves. The non VTEC ones are regular shims. The VTEC buckets are £25 each. Glad I managed to swap a couple around. I still spent about £350 on parts for this job in the end though.

Craig380 · 13-05-21, 12:36 PM

Ooof, no wonder a lot of people put it off, or just never do it ...

Bibio · 14-05-21, 03:02 PM

new discs and pads on the bike (again). got all my kit on to go for a ride only to get round the block due to bike running like a pile of poo..

why this bike goes through discs is anybody's guess but this is the 4 sets since i have owned the bike.

svenrico · 14-05-21, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig380

Ooof, no wonder a lot of people put it off, or just never do it ...

Think it might put me off buying the bike in the first place !

svenrico · 14-05-21, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

new discs and pads on the bike (again). got all my kit on to go for a ride only to get round the block due to bike running like a pile of poo..
why this bike goes through discs is anybody's guess but this is the 4 sets since i have owned the bike.

I had a car that seemed to eat brake discs for some unknown reason.
There must be some explanation for your bike going through so many discs.

Dave20046 · 15-05-21, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

new discs and pads on the bike (again). got all my kit on to go for a ride only to get round the block due to bike running like a pile of poo..

why this bike goes through discs is anybody's guess but this is the 4 sets since i have owned the bike.

Are the discs wearing below threshold bib or warping?

Bibio · 15-05-21, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

got all my kit on to go for a ride only to get round the block due to bike running like a pile of poo..

cleaned the rec/reg terminals which then showed that the battery was feked. voltage dropped from 12v to 10v instantly and kept dropping when the ignition was turned on. new battery and things are charging like they should. so a combo of dirty rec/reg terminals and feked battery, i hope.

Bibio · 15-05-21, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Are the discs wearing below threshold bib or warping?

warping..

redtrummy · 15-05-21, 05:11 PM

Discs wearing? Using them too much - after all they only slow you down!

13-05-21, 08:49 AM	#2271
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,273	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Does the VFR use different-thickness buckets to adjust the clearances, instead of shims? My daughter's Aygo uses this method, the valve check interval is 60,000 miles, although the motor doesn't rev as high so you'd expect less wear.

13-05-21, 12:24 PM	#2272
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Yes it does on the VTEC valves. The non VTEC ones are regular shims. The VTEC buckets are £25 each. Glad I managed to swap a couple around. I still spent about £350 on parts for this job in the end though. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

13-05-21, 12:36 PM	#2273
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,273	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Ooof, no wonder a lot of people put it off, or just never do it ...

14-05-21, 03:02 PM	#2274
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,552	Re: What have you tinkered with today? new discs and pads on the bike (again). got all my kit on to go for a ride only to get round the block due to bike running like a pile of poo.. why this bike goes through discs is anybody's guess but this is the 4 sets since i have owned the bike.

15-05-21, 05:11 PM	#2280
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 262	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Discs wearing? Using them too much - after all they only slow you down!

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