Where is that Nemesis - SV650.org

Jayneflakes · 21-03-10, 06:12 PM

Yesterday The Only Nemesis (Stu) popped over to see Carol and I, to have his bike sorted out a bit.

First of all it needed a basic service which is fairly easy, but it had a little issue of the throttle limiter from an old 33BHP kit.

Anyway, a quick change of corroded plugs and then a glug of fresh oil and all was well.

As for the throttle stop, it had a damaged head and in the end we had to lift the carbs to get at the screw and remove it, replacing it with a new one. Carbs were put back on and all checked out, the limiting plate was removed and the throttle now opens fully.

The poor lad then had to ride back to Bristol in pouring rain late last night.

I get a message this morning saying that the bike wont idle and sounds rough.

Any ideas what it could be folks? Sadly I have not seen or heard the bike yet, but think that maybe water or a bad connection in the HT leads?

fizzwheel · 21-03-10, 06:19 PM

As you said he had to ride through rain on the way home yesterday. I'd be inclined to think he's got water into the front spark plug.

ophic · 21-03-10, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

As you said he had to ride through rain on the way home yesterday. I'd be inclined to think he's got water into the front spark plug.

Which is often solved by a quick spray of WD40 in the drain hole.

21-03-10, 07:09 PM

All sorted now, idle needed adjusting after the removal of the throttle stop. Stretchie and Squirrel Hunter fixed it not me but i did remove the seat cause i awesome.

Jayneflakes · 21-03-10, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOnlyNemesis

All sorted now, idle needed adjusting after the removal of the throttle stop. Stretchie and Squirrel Hunter fixed it not me but i did remove the seat cause i awesome.

Glad that you got it sorted, I was not looking forwards to that ride on my battered CG125. I would have come though if you had needed it, because you are a good bloke.

I think that you need a Haynes manual though. I used to read mine when I first got my SV, not that I understood any of it, but I love my bike. As you saw.

Let us know how you get on with that new throttle stop position.

21-03-10, 06:19 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Where is that Nemesis As you said he had to ride through rain on the way home yesterday. I'd be inclined to think he's got water into the front spark plug. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

21-03-10, 07:09 PM	#4
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is that Nemesis All sorted now, idle needed adjusting after the removal of the throttle stop. Stretchie and Squirrel Hunter fixed it not me but i did remove the seat cause i awesome.