Back on two wheels - SV650.org

Mr Speirs · 24-05-15, 09:25 PM

Well after a massive break in biking because of buying a house and having a kid after 2 1/2 years seeing people out on their bikes I caved in again and got myself a bike.

Only rode it the 4 miles home so far and it needed massive attention to the suspension as the previous owner was very short so had wound the preload so far down on the rear the bike handled terribly. It also needs the steering bearings replaced too as they are notchy as hell.

This is it:

Probably not going to be able to go on the day long rides I used to do before the wee man turned up and finding time between being away with work but still up for getting out and about and most likely the odd trackday.

Geodude · 25-05-15, 07:07 AM

Good to have you back, nice looking bike too

Luckypants · 25-05-15, 11:11 AM

Yay!!!

25-05-15, 06:56 PM

Nice

Mr Speirs · 25-05-15, 07:43 PM

Would be...if it bloody worked!!
Went to go out today for an hour or so and it struggled to start and the instrument cluster was flashing on and off. Metered the battery at 10v! Dammit. Bump started it and the charging system stayed at 10v. So not charging. Ordered a new alternator hopefully that'll be the cause.

I have a feeling the previous owners charged the battery when I saw it and for when I picked it up knowing there was this issue but failed to mention it.

maviczap · 25-05-15, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

I have a feeling the previous owners charged the battery when I saw it and for when I picked it up knowing there was this issue but failed to mention it.

What an utter garstard

Nice colour

Heorot · 25-05-15, 07:53 PM

When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV.

Bibio · 25-05-15, 08:12 PM

nice bike. i always liked the look of those ones.

Mr Speirs · 25-05-15, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Heorot

When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV.

Probably a fair point.

L3nny · 26-05-15, 03:31 PM

Welcome back, the campervan not quite the adrenaline rush you were hoping?

24-05-15, 09:25 PM	#1
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Back on two wheels Well after a massive break in biking because of buying a house and having a kid after 2 1/2 years seeing people out on their bikes I caved in again and got myself a bike. Only rode it the 4 miles home so far and it needed massive attention to the suspension as the previous owner was very short so had wound the preload so far down on the rear the bike handled terribly. It also needs the steering bearings replaced too as they are notchy as hell. This is it: Probably not going to be able to go on the day long rides I used to do before the wee man turned up and finding time between being away with work but still up for getting out and about and most likely the odd trackday. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f*king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower. Last edited by Mr Speirs; 24-05-15 at 09:26 PM.*

25-05-15, 07:07 AM	#2
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Back on two wheels Good to have you back, nice looking bike too __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

25-05-15, 11:11 AM	#3
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Back on two wheels Yay!!! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

25-05-15, 06:56 PM	#4
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Back on two wheels Nice

25-05-15, 07:43 PM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Back on two wheels Would be...if it bloody worked!! Went to go out today for an hour or so and it struggled to start and the instrument cluster was flashing on and off. Metered the battery at 10v! Dammit. Bump started it and the charging system stayed at 10v. So not charging. Ordered a new alternator hopefully that'll be the cause. I have a feeling the previous owners charged the battery when I saw it and for when I picked it up knowing there was this issue but failed to mention it. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

25-05-15, 07:53 PM	#7
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: Back on two wheels When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

25-05-15, 08:12 PM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Back on two wheels nice bike. i always liked the look of those ones.

26-05-15, 03:31 PM	#10
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Back on two wheels Welcome back, the campervan not quite the adrenaline rush you were hoping? __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

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