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14-09-15, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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SV1000: Things to do.
So I've got this SV1000, and I have a list of things to do, but does anyone else have experience of this or something they think I should be doing?
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14-09-15, 03:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: SV1000: Things to do.
strip and service the brakes
service the forks and shock check the headstock bearings check the swingarm bearings |
14-09-15, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: SV1000: Things to do.
Ask Skip, but one of his mods was to fit a Power Commander and get it mapped.
Smooths out the power delivery and makes it a much more pleasant bike to ride. don't know if a custom map would achieve the same, for less money?
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15-09-15, 10:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: SV1000: Things to do.
I've seen a plug in mod that smooths out the power delivery - http://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/xtre/
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15-09-15, 03:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: SV1000: Things to do.
Power Commander is nice but not really a must - I was just used to a Honda Blackbird so after than the SV1000 felt a bit lacking lol
In my grand old age now I would channel my funds into nice suspension
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PLUS Balance your throttles, then balance them again then once more for luck. Runs like a 3 legged donkey if they are out. A bloody quick donkey but still lumpy. Balance around the interestign moment you get around 3k. As for all the other stuff, I've never had to do any of it. Maybe it'll go up in flames next time I ride it but I'd recommend spending your time riding it and balancing your bodies instead.
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16-09-15, 10:42 AM | #7 |
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Re: SV1000: Things to do.
Wondering if I can find a Power Commander anywhere for a keen price.
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16-09-15, 05:53 PM | #8 |
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17-09-15, 09:04 AM | #9 |
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Yep, seen them on there, about 300 is the best I can see for the latest model. About half that for a second hand or salvaged one, though they all seem to be from the states.
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I bought my Z750 Power Commander from the States second-hand - worked a treat and much cheaper than I could get one in the UK.
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