What have you tinkered with today? - Page 143 - SV650.org

shiftin_gear98 · 07-08-18, 06:48 PM

Fitted new oil cooler hoses. The 4 rusty bolts came out first attempt. (phew)

DarrenSV650S · 07-08-18, 07:27 PM

Changed the oil, tightened the chain and had a trial fit of my kriega bag. I've got a tank bag converter kit but there's no way to attach it without rubbing the crap out of my frame and paint. I don't know what they were thinking with the straps that come with this bag. Big thick metal clips that don't fit through anything and don't attach to each other. I'd rather just have big strap that can go under the seat. That is basically what I've done, but because those big metal clips need to go past each other then hook on to the other strap there isn't much length left, so it's restricting how big I can have the bag.

garynortheast · 07-08-18, 07:55 PM

Darren, I use that Halfords anti slip rubber mesh stuff under my tank bag. I wonder if you can use some of that to help protect the paintwork?

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...n-non-slip-mat

DarrenSV650S · 07-08-18, 08:07 PM

Cheers but the straps would still rub the frame. And it is supposed to velcro under the seat but because my seat comes so far up the tank it just doesn't fit.

It should be ok where I have it now

maviczap · 07-08-18, 08:47 PM

Bit of clear helicopter tape in the right places might be helpful Darren?

I use it on my pushbikes to prevent cable rub etc

DarrenSV650S · 07-08-18, 08:51 PM

Yeah if I had more time I'd probably do that. At least having it on the seat keeps the tank free

andrewsmith · 07-08-18, 09:39 PM

Darren buy the webbing and make them under seat straps
https://www.empressmills.co.uk/shop/.../webbing-40mm/

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DarrenSV650S · 07-08-18, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Darren buy the webbing and make them under seat straps
https://www.empressmills.co.uk/shop/.../webbing-40mm/

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That's a good shout. That's what should come with the bag. Rather than heavy metal clips that will be causing damage as they move about

andrewsmith · 07-08-18, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

That's a good shout. That's what should come with the bag. Rather than heavy metal clips that will be causing damage as they move about

Used to come with the webbing. Frame straps are stronger and needed for the gs brigade

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DarrenSV650S · 08-08-18, 09:57 PM

Fitted a phone mount for satnav and bluetooth speakers in my helmet

07-08-18, 06:48 PM	#1421
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Fitted new oil cooler hoses. The 4 rusty bolts came out first attempt. (phew)

07-08-18, 07:27 PM	#1422
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Changed the oil, tightened the chain and had a trial fit of my kriega bag. I've got a tank bag converter kit but there's no way to attach it without rubbing the crap out of my frame and paint. I don't know what they were thinking with the straps that come with this bag. Big thick metal clips that don't fit through anything and don't attach to each other. I'd rather just have big strap that can go under the seat. That is basically what I've done, but because those big metal clips need to go past each other then hook on to the other strap there isn't much length left, so it's restricting how big I can have the bag.

07-08-18, 07:55 PM	#1423
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,487	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Darren, I use that Halfords anti slip rubber mesh stuff under my tank bag. I wonder if you can use some of that to help protect the paintwork? https://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...n-non-slip-mat __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

07-08-18, 08:07 PM	#1424
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Cheers but the straps would still rub the frame. And it is supposed to velcro under the seat but because my seat comes so far up the tank it just doesn't fit. It should be ok where I have it now

07-08-18, 08:47 PM	#1425
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Bit of clear helicopter tape in the right places might be helpful Darren? I use it on my pushbikes to prevent cable rub etc __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-08-18, 08:51 PM	#1426
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Yeah if I had more time I'd probably do that. At least having it on the seat keeps the tank free

07-08-18, 09:39 PM	#1427
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? Darren buy the webbing and make them under seat straps https://www.empressmills.co.uk/shop/.../webbing-40mm/ Sent from my PRA-LX1 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

08-08-18, 09:57 PM	#1430
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Fitted a phone mount for satnav and bluetooth speakers in my helmet

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