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02-03-08, 05:05 PM | #1 |
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New SV650S Owner , Brakes & Oil Leak
Further to my last post
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=105666 I did the deal on the SV650S for the sum of ?1350 i pick the bike up tomorrow. The bike has a couple of issues 1.) An oil leak which i believe is due to the drain plug leaking the oil may becoming from some ware else where i am not sure. A new washer may solve this? Can anyone advise where i can get a washer from online as i have a very busy week next week and doubt ill have time to make it to a dealer. I am currently placing my order at bikebitzuk for oil & filter combo & a Stormax cover. Do hiflo filters come with the washer i know the OE ones normaly do? 2.) the front brakes where very poor i feel the discs may be warped or at best the callipers may just require taking of and a good clean through. I had no confidence braking in the wet. This may be due to my previous bike having outstanding brembo front brakes whatver the reason something has to be done about them. Last edited by TheShadow; 02-03-08 at 06:27 PM. |
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02-03-08, 08:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: New SV650S Owner , some issues
The brake discs condition wise looked ok , no cracks or anything where they are drilled.
Pads have plenty of life left. I think taking the callipers of and giving them a clean & bleeding the system will be my first port of call. I will report back when done!. |
03-03-08, 12:12 AM | #5 |
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Re: New SV650S Owner , some issues
Is it spongy? Or just lack of bite or what?
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Re: New SV650S Owner , some issues
If the bike has been used through the winter then i would check to see if the calipers are siezed. I was cleaning mine about once a week because of road crud.
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03-03-08, 09:54 AM | #7 |
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Re: New SV650S Owner , some issues
Lack of bite when pulling on the brake lever is the main sympton.
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