Owenski's Rapid Renovation Project

I planned to start putting things together tonight I did "start" I got as far as unpacking the new shock and seeing that it didn't come with the lower bolt which sucked, so then I thought as I'd start installing and sorting the linkage bearings... well then things really turned to poo.
If I thought the bearings in the linkage were bad, I had to check the haynes just to be certain that the roller bearing in the swing was actually a bearing because that thing just did not move. Once I did get the roller out I eventually it became obvious that the mechanics who have maintained this SV before I got it never introduced to anything close to grease, unless you count rust.. rust is a lubricant right? No? OH! because thats all thats fallen out since I got it apart.

So the rebuild has been replaced with a further dismantle, the swing arm has to go FORTUNATELY the worst thing that could have happened at this point didnt, meaning that the exhaust has been removed with out sheering or rounding of any bolts or nuts.

Its a BIIIIIGGGGG postponement and Im not too happy about it but feck it, it'll mean that I can be 100% on the mechanics of it all...unless I dare to go near the engine, then I may risk embedding a spanner in the breeze block walls.

[andrewsmith]

Do the valves just incase mate!!

http://www.rust.co.uk/

[yorkie_chris]

I've done the valves.

[DJ123]

Originally Posted by Owenski

I planned to start putting things together tonight I did "start" I got as far as unpacking the new shock and seeing that it didn't come with the lower bolt which sucked, so then I thought as I'd start installing and sorting the linkage bearings... well then things really turned to poo.
If I thought the bearings in the linkage were bad, I had to check the haynes just to be certain that the roller bearing in the swing was actually a bearing because that thing just did not move. Once I did get the roller out I eventually it became obvious that the mechanics who have maintained this SV before I got it never introduced to anything close to grease, unless you count rust.. rust is a lubricant right? No? OH! because thats all thats fallen out since I got it apart.

So the rebuild has been replaced with a further dismantle, the swing arm has to go FORTUNATELY the worst thing that could have happened at this point didnt, meaning that the exhaust has been removed with out sheering or rounding of any bolts or nuts.

Its a BIIIIIGGGGG postponement and Im not too happy about it but feck it, it'll mean that I can be 100% on the mechanics of it all...unless I dare to go near the engine, then I may risk embedding a spanner in the breeze block walls.

I replaced my swingarm bearings (located at the top of the dog bones) this year. Getting the swingarm off wasn't too bad, even on my K3. Had to cut the old bearings out as they bent the legs on a bearing puller straight. You can't push them through as there is a notch in between the 2 bearings. The exhaust came off pretty easy as did all bolts. I'd reccomend buying or making a proper tool for removing the swingarm lock nut. It's well worth doing and means the rear suspension, actually works

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I've done the valves.

Out by much?

sent from a phone

Yeah Chris did the valves the other week so they're ok,
Im more worried about piston ring wear after mr Chris informed me that the inside of the head look to have run a little dry at some point I'll pop a leak down tester on there before I put the tank back on.

It'll be getting new oil etc, an engine certainly isn't on my shopping list but I may do an overhaul through summer, as opposed to hiding it away for a few months I may as well dismantle and inspect it all before putting it back together, it might be lucky enough to have a some fork modification if it behaves itself and doesn't chuck up too many surprises.

Valves were all in spec although IIRC one exhaust valve was at the lowest end of tolerance.

How much do you reckon you'll need to spend on it?

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

How much do you reckon you'll need to spend on it?

Can give you exact figures when I'm in work and have my geek sheet to hand but I've got 3 lists of figures.
One is what I've bought for the front end (choice mod) and other choice mods (heated grips etc). The second is all the knackerd stuff I've had to replace and The third is all the service items I'd bought based on it been stationary for over 18month.
If you ignore the front end naked modification and other choice mods I don't think I've spent a grand yet (tha includes buying the bike).

[yorkie_chris]

Full dealer service hi.... AHAHAHAHAHA

lol aye, like I said if anyone needs to see proof that a dealer service history is actually a BAD thing then I have the pictures to prove just how bad dealers "maintain" a motorcycle.
I think it was you Chris who said the condition of much of these moving parts had reached dangerous, it surpasses poor maintenance when they get into this sate.

James (former owner) inst mechanically minded and relied entirely on the dealer to maintain this bike and IMO he needs a refund. They may not have charged him for work they haven't done but they certainly haven't done the maintenance they must have lead them to believe they had.
Hopefully to those of you who DO rely soley on a dealer to maintain your bike then I hope the pictures (when I post them) can open your eyes a bit to the extent of the damage.