What have you tinkered with today? - Page 70 - SV650.org

Balky001 · 26-02-16, 05:29 PM

I still have the original black ones but wanted a set for track tyres. I thought they had the Ducati Fila rear wheel look about them

However, now you got me thinking about getting them painted!!

maviczap · 27-02-16, 09:15 AM

Gold would have that classic look. Chrome silver? A shade of red?

They've got a good range at Maldon and know about bike wheels

Balky001 · 27-02-16, 09:23 AM

The R on the GSXR logo is a red/dark orange. Thinking I might match that up. Not keen on chrome since I spent a year of the HD

maviczap · 27-02-16, 09:25 AM

Chrome powder coat is nicer than you imagine. But the red or orange would tie in nicely.

Or black

DomP · 27-02-16, 07:03 PM

Cleaned up swingarm bearings and regrease them then set about giving the rear caliper a service. While I was at it I've degreased the rear of the engine and the swingarm and used the opportunity to remove the battery guard while the retaining screws were accessible ready for a shock upgrade.
New stainless exhaust studs and nuts on the front and we mikalor exhaust clamps front and rear.
Do many people decat their bikes and does it have any gains?

Sir Trev · 27-02-16, 10:19 PM

Today I have been mostly tinkering with my raised veg beds. The 8x1 treated timbers last well but have to be replaced in rotation every six years or so. Sorted two of them today and now my back aches. Feels good to be ready for the planting though which begins in just a few weeks.

dizzyblonde · 01-03-16, 11:14 PM

Today, I have mostly fitted, snazzy blue v-trec levers to the VRaptor.

They're so pretty!

02-03-16, 08:27 AM

Landlord gave me 1 side of the double garage attached to my house. Sooo, a couple of days tidying and organizing and all is well. Borrowed a mates motorbike trailer yesterday to pick my bike up from my mums garage.
Flaming car cost me another £1300 last month so work on the bike has slowed bar cleaning. Twin exhaust has been test fitted, ordered some new gaskets and clamps, engineers at work are making me a 'cap' for the second outlet for MOT time. Still looking for a cheap set of end cans, but in about 2 weeks it'll be up and running.

admin · 03-03-16, 01:14 PM

Fitted a wireless thermostat to the home boiler. Less painful than I expected

Swin · 03-03-16, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admin

Fitted a wireless thermostat to the home boiler. Less painful than I expected

With my wireless stat the most awkward bit was synching it to the receiver - supposedly it just needed the 2 battery trays to be pushed in one after the other, but I think it actually needed 5 goes and 20 profanities to allow it to connect

26-02-16, 05:29 PM	#691
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: What have you tinkered with today? I still have the original black ones but wanted a set for track tyres. I thought they had the Ducati Fila rear wheel look about them However, now you got me thinking about getting them painted!! __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

27-02-16, 09:15 AM	#692
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Gold would have that classic look. Chrome silver? A shade of red? They've got a good range at Maldon and know about bike wheels __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-02-16, 09:23 AM	#693
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: What have you tinkered with today? The R on the GSXR logo is a red/dark orange. Thinking I might match that up. Not keen on chrome since I spent a year of the HD __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

27-02-16, 09:25 AM	#694
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Chrome powder coat is nicer than you imagine. But the red or orange would tie in nicely. Or black __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-02-16, 07:03 PM	#695
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Cleaned up swingarm bearings and regrease them then set about giving the rear caliper a service. While I was at it I've degreased the rear of the engine and the swingarm and used the opportunity to remove the battery guard while the retaining screws were accessible ready for a shock upgrade. New stainless exhaust studs and nuts on the front and we mikalor exhaust clamps front and rear. Do many people decat their bikes and does it have any gains?

27-02-16, 10:19 PM	#696
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,465	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Today I have been mostly tinkering with my raised veg beds. The 8x1 treated timbers last well but have to be replaced in rotation every six years or so. Sorted two of them today and now my back aches. Feels good to be ready for the planting though which begins in just a few weeks. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

01-03-16, 11:14 PM	#697
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Today, I have mostly fitted, snazzy blue v-trec levers to the VRaptor. They're so pretty! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

02-03-16, 08:27 AM	#698
Tdi90 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Landlord gave me 1 side of the double garage attached to my house. Sooo, a couple of days tidying and organizing and all is well. Borrowed a mates motorbike trailer yesterday to pick my bike up from my mums garage. Flaming car cost me another £1300 last month so work on the bike has slowed bar cleaning. Twin exhaust has been test fitted, ordered some new gaskets and clamps, engineers at work are making me a 'cap' for the second outlet for MOT time. Still looking for a cheap set of end cans, but in about 2 weeks it'll be up and running.

03-03-16, 01:14 PM	#699
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,491	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Fitted a wireless thermostat to the home boiler. Less painful than I expected __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

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