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22-10-08, 09:00 PM | #1 |
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Exhausts & Common faults
Hi to all
i'm new to a SV650 and would like to know from all the owners out there what "COMMON FAULTS" to keep an eye on with my bike. So please if there is something you may no of then please let me know and what was the outcome or best way to beat it too Ok next is my exhaust as this is not standard, infact its a Viper race can, but can you tell me if this leagal to use on the uk roads ????????? |
22-10-08, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
What year?
Race can is not legal but noone's too bothered.
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22-10-08, 09:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
mine's 2001
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22-10-08, 09:43 PM | #4 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
Choke plungers, siezed brakes, out of balance carbs, fuel tank drain tube, calipers siezing, chassis bearings going, wiring rubbing on subframe, regulator rectifier, water in fuel, carb ice.
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22-10-08, 09:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
Geez i'll flog it now then lol
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22-10-08, 09:46 PM | #6 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
Nah it's all easy stuff, and find me a 2001 bike that's immune to all that stuff.
Choke plungers isn't unique to SV, seized calipers are common, carbs need balancing on any motor, chassis bearings are crap on any jap bike because grease isn't fitted as standard... etc etc
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22-10-08, 09:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: Exhausts & Common faults
they rust like you wouldn't believe too, keep an eye on corroded forks, front and rear subframes rusting...the knock on the front end is normal, and your bike is a curvy which is best of all. Don't wprry about a loud can, everyone will tell you to keep it anyway...oh and yellow or black are the better of the colours for 'our' SV type....hello new person, enjoy your bike, they're brilliant
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22-10-08, 09:50 PM | #8 |
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Corroded forks and rusty subframes make sod all difference to how it rides btw
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22-10-08, 09:50 PM | #9 |
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Well been as you put it like that........i guess i could just leave her in the garage and polish her every sunday morning......bloody good ornament lol
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22-10-08, 09:51 PM | #10 |
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If you're fussed about corrosion then use ACF50, when you want to sell it just wash it off.
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