SV1000 first impressions

[flymo]

ta, will pick up some oil later and make a start

If you want an easy 24mm hex tool, pop down to local ironmongers and buy 1x m16 nut and two bolts, lock the bolts together against each other at the end of the thread with spanners, and Bob's your uncle.

Cost about £1.50 max.

[yorkie_chris]

Yup. For added brownie points weld them together, sometimes if you get a really corroded spindle they can need a couple of attempts at nipping the nut and bolt together.

Originally Posted by Nelson

If you want an easy 24mm hex tool, pop down to local ironmongers and buy 1x m16 nut and two bolts, lock the bolts together against each other at the end of the thread with spanners, and Bob's your uncle.

Cost about £1.50 max.

Think you mean 1x M16 bolt and two nuts ?

Yes, you are quite correct, I did mean that

[mattSV]

Originally Posted by custard

as far as i am aware the fairing lowers are after market and apprently make them over heat a bit.

if i am honest, going from an sv1k to a tuono i couldnt believe how poor the sv handled, and it was properly set up. horses for courses though.

I had a sv1000 for 5 years with lowers, and never had any issues with overheating

[flymo]

forks rebuilt, head bearings checked and adjusted, new Michelin PR3 fitted and balanced to front, just putting the front back together. Think I'll order braided hoses to replace the originals.

I've left the lowers off it for now, I think I prefer the look of the bike like that.

[flymo]

Now that's more like it , it corners.

welcome to sv thou land, so enjoyable with a sorted bike aint it

[Nobbylad]

Originally Posted by flymo

I've left the lowers off it for now, I think I prefer the look of the bike like that.

Less ginge that way I guess...