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[Geodude]

Howdoo and welcome, ride safe have fun. Dont know if you have already but check out svrider on your side of the pond too.

[Seeker]

Welcome. A few years ago I did an installation/service call in Columbus, KS - incredibly friendly people but it was the only town I ever visited where the restaurant closed for lunch. I also discovered it paid to learn the train times since the freight trains could easily be a mile long and would sometimes stop on the crossing.

I've owned 2 curvys like yours, one in CA and one here in the UK, after dabbling with a Honda and a Triumph, I'm back with an L7 SV.

[R1ffR4ff]

If the tyres are original get your MSF instructor to check them or a qualified Motorcycle Mechanic.Tyre rubber can go hard/crack with age.As they are the only thing between you and the road you want them fit-for-purpose.
Same goes for brake pads.Just because they have a lot of meat on them does not always means they are good.

This is just one link,
http://moto.michelin.co.uk/GB/en/saf...-my-tyres.html

but most tyre makers will tell you the same.

HTH

[SV650rules]

Really need to check the brake hoses as well, if those are original rubber ones they will be well past their use by date, I would put braided ones on.

[Jharty95]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

If the tyres are original get your MSF instructor to check them or a qualified Motorcycle Mechanic.Tyre rubber can go hard/crack with age.As they are the only thing between you and the road you want them fit-for-purpose.
Same goes for brake pads.Just because they have a lot of meat on them does not always means they are good.

This is just one link,
http://moto.michelin.co.uk/GB/en/saf...-my-tyres.html

but most tyre makers will tell you the same.

HTH

Thanks for that. I'm looking into some sport touring tires right now

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[Jharty95]

Originally Posted by SV650rules

Really need to check the brake hoses as well, if those are original rubber ones they will be well past their use by date, I would put braided ones on.

Didn't really think about that. The lines look awesome all the way from front to back. But I'll look into some braided ones. Any specific brand?

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[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Jharty95

Didn't really think about that. The lines look awesome all the way from front to back. But I'll look into some braided ones. Any specific brand?

plenty of threads on this site, here is just one

seem to be mixed feelings about braided lines, rubber ones do age faster than braided though, and probably braided better
in hot climate as the rubber ones will get softer and bulge more anyway, even new ones.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=226707

[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by Jharty95

Thanks for that. I'm looking into some sport touring tires right now

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Whatever brand you go for many moons ago I was a tyre fitter so I can give you some tips.I have Metzeler Z6s on my SV and they are fine.They have been superseded by the Z8s I believe but check out reviews of any tyres you fancy.


1:Wherever you get them fitted they should be balanced as well.

2:Check the rim and tyre line to make sure they have fitted them correctly and that the line is even all the way round the rim so the tyre is not,"Oval" and check the security of all the nuts after their work just in case.It's,"Your" bike/life,not theirs.


3:Make sure they have fitted them using the correct direction arrow orientation.The tyres are designed to run in only one direction.If fitted the other way round they put undo and incorrect stress on the Tyre carcass which can lead to tread slip and and ripping.

4;NO heavy cornering or braking for at least 100 miles if at all possible.The tyres need to be,"Scrubbed-in".

5:Once a week check the tyre pressure.

I'm glad you are taking the proper Motorcycling course

Check out this guy.He knows what he is talking about.I've been riding for over 40 years and still learn from the best/knowledgeable,

[DougieG]

Get new tyres asap 15yr old rubber will not be good

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Superb example. I hope you don't make it into a street fighter. I've got one just the same except not as nice as yours. They're great bikes , I think it's time for a brake overhaul on mine too as it doesn't stop as quickly as I'd like. Well done, great purchase.