What have you tinkered with today? - Page 93 - SV650.org

Bibio · 12-09-16, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blapper

@Bibio - Would it help if I posted a picture of mine? It's nice and comfy.

mine is a pointy but post them up if you like, i have looked at loads via google images and even read a few websites about it.

NTECUK · 13-09-16, 07:41 PM

Drained out some oil as the Saab has a few failed DPF regenerations.
Looking forward to cleaning it out....

Blapper · 14-09-16, 02:27 PM

If anybody is interested:

2016-09-14 15.06.00 by Andrew Hayes, on Flickr

2016-09-14 15.06.15 by Andrew Hayes, on Flickr

DarrenSV650S · 14-09-16, 05:51 PM

I brutally murdered a family of spiders who thought it would be a good idea to set up home in my switchgear and cover the bike in webs. Momma spider might have escaped with a couple of the tiny baby spiders, but daddy spider and the rest of the babies received death by rotating screwdriver

EVICTED!

TheRamJam · 01-10-16, 08:20 PM

Replaced the the front right wheel spacer with the correct type, replaced bearings and seals too. Gave the front calipers a good clean, removing all the crud from the pistons.

admin · 27-10-16, 11:44 AM

Fitted a relay to the VFR. Took power off the number plate circuit and connected the USB charger to output. Switching off the ignition now disconnects the USB charger to stop it draining the battery.

30-10-16, 07:09 PM

Hi Guys, couldn't find anywhere specific to introduce myself as a newby to the site so here seemed as good a place as any as I've been working on my new to me 1999 SV650S. I'm more a resurrected biker than a born again at my age... but enough of that. My last really quick machine was a 1980 Ducati 900SSD and that was in '81 so you can speculate on the amount of formalin I need for breakfast!

I recently bought my SV with just 2600 miles on the clock. Of course, nothing is ever that good in the light of day and it looks like this one had been covered down to a line just above the calipers. SO, I've spent a happy couple of days stripping them and trying to save them.

End result, I've had to buy two new pistons, a set of pads all round, 2 rear pad retaining pins and one front pin. The front pins were both corroded into the calipers. One was so bad that I had dremel it in half and then drill a 3mm hole through the blind end (in the caliper casting). I then turned up a suitably sized drift to go through that hole. Copious squirts of plus gas and some careful hammering finally got it free. The smaller hole will still allow the casting end of the pin to be retained.

Other than that, a new speedo sensor and of course two new tyres (it had it's last MOT in 2005 and the existing tyres were like wood!). She runs well though and the seller had thoughtfully fitted a new battery so I'm thinking I'm nearly ready for an mot as soon as the brake work is done.

Just in time for winter eh?

admin · 30-10-16, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petherwin Boy

Hi Guys, couldn't find anywhere specific to introduce myself as a newby to the site so here seemed as good a place as any as I've been working on my new to me 1999 SV650S. I'm more a resurrected biker than a born again at my age... but enough of that. My last really quick machine was a 1980 Ducati 900SSD and that was in '81 so you can speculate on the amount of formalin I need for breakfast!

I recently bought my SV with just 2600 miles on the clock. Of course, nothing is ever that good in the light of day and it looks like this one had been covered down to a line just above the calipers. SO, I've spent a happy couple of days stripping them and trying to save them.

End result, I've had to buy two new pistons, a set of pads all round, 2 rear pad retaining pins and one front pin. The front pins were both corroded into the calipers. One was so bad that I had dremel it in half and then drill a 3mm hole through the blind end (in the caliper casting). I then turned up a suitably sized drift to go through that hole. Copious squirts of plus gas and some careful hammering finally got it free. The smaller hole will still allow the casting end of the pin to be retained.

Other than that, a new speedo sensor and of course two new tyres (it had it's last MOT in 2005 and the existing tyres were like wood!). She runs well though and the seller had thoughtfully fitted a new battery so I'm thinking I'm nearly ready for an mot as soon as the brake work is done.

Just in time for winter eh?

Welcome to the site PB.

andrewsmith · 30-10-16, 07:49 PM

How doo PB

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maviczap · 30-10-16, 08:54 PM

El o pb

13-09-16, 07:41 PM	#922
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Drained out some oil as the Saab has a few failed DPF regenerations. Looking forward to cleaning it out.... __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

14-09-16, 02:27 PM	#923
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: What have you tinkered with today? If anybody is interested: 2016-09-14 15.06.00 by Andrew Hayes, on Flickr 2016-09-14 15.06.15 by Andrew Hayes, on Flickr

14-09-16, 05:51 PM	#924
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What have you tinkered with today? I brutally murdered a family of spiders who thought it would be a good idea to set up home in my switchgear and cover the bike in webs. Momma spider might have escaped with a couple of the tiny baby spiders, but daddy spider and the rest of the babies received death by rotating screwdriver EVICTED!

01-10-16, 08:20 PM	#925
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Replaced the the front right wheel spacer with the correct type, replaced bearings and seals too. Gave the front calipers a good clean, removing all the crud from the pistons. __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

27-10-16, 11:44 AM	#926
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Fitted a relay to the VFR. Took power off the number plate circuit and connected the USB charger to output. Switching off the ignition now disconnects the USB charger to stop it draining the battery. __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

30-10-16, 07:09 PM	#927
Petherwin Boy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Hi Guys, couldn't find anywhere specific to introduce myself as a newby to the site so here seemed as good a place as any as I've been working on my new to me 1999 SV650S. I'm more a resurrected biker than a born again at my age... but enough of that. My last really quick machine was a 1980 Ducati 900SSD and that was in '81 so you can speculate on the amount of formalin I need for breakfast! I recently bought my SV with just 2600 miles on the clock. Of course, nothing is ever that good in the light of day and it looks like this one had been covered down to a line just above the calipers. SO, I've spent a happy couple of days stripping them and trying to save them. End result, I've had to buy two new pistons, a set of pads all round, 2 rear pad retaining pins and one front pin. The front pins were both corroded into the calipers. One was so bad that I had dremel it in half and then drill a 3mm hole through the blind end (in the caliper casting). I then turned up a suitably sized drift to go through that hole. Copious squirts of plus gas and some careful hammering finally got it free. The smaller hole will still allow the casting end of the pin to be retained. Other than that, a new speedo sensor and of course two new tyres (it had it's last MOT in 2005 and the existing tyres were like wood!). She runs well though and the seller had thoughtfully fitted a new battery so I'm thinking I'm nearly ready for an mot as soon as the brake work is done. Just in time for winter eh?

30-10-16, 07:49 PM	#929
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: What have you tinkered with today? How doo PB Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

30-10-16, 08:54 PM	#930
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: What have you tinkered with today? El o pb __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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