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squirrel_hunter · 30-12-14, 06:24 PM

Do you see the original radiator being a problem with the engine mods that you're looking at?

millemille · 30-12-14, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Do you see the original radiator being a problem with the engine mods that you're looking at?

Not sure, there's plenty of people who say the standard rad is up to the job no matter what the state of tune. There's others who don't.

It's easier to manage over-cooling with a bit of tape on the rad than it is to manage overheating....

Besides, a standard radiator is boring and dull and naff and would let the rest of the bike down....

carelesschucca · 30-12-14, 07:32 PM

How long is the wheelbase on the bike? It looks really short. Could make it fairly nimble

millemille · 30-12-14, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by carelesschucca

How long is the wheelbase on the bike? It looks really short. Could make it fairly nimble

You're eyes are playing tricks on you. That's a CBR1000RR swingarm which is a lot longer than an SV swingarm.

Wheelbase will be longer than standard, due to swingarm length so CoG will be further forward, putting more weight over the front wheel.

carelesschucca · 30-12-14, 07:44 PM

Must be just the way its sitting on the paddock stand, the front forks look really sharp and maybe the seat height accentuates the illusion. Its a nice build.

millemille · 01-02-15, 04:12 PM

Road trip with the bike to deepest, darkest Hereford to see Matt Bennett at A H Fabrications has sorted the Pace radiator out with new top mounts, a brace at the bottom, fan mounts and a lower mounting boss.

Plus adding another catch bottle mount for the rad expansion bottle on the other side of the oil cooler Matt had previously made...

Also made a battery and reg/rec and relay/fuse mounting tray that doubles as the rad lower stay..

The finished article...

Then drove up to Stockport to pick this up from a mate....

This is the standard engine, well other than injected cams and thinner head gasket and lightened flywheel and ignition advancer I've got to hand, I'll use to get the bike on the road this summer whilst I build a more powerful engine at my leisure.

maviczap · 01-02-15, 04:14 PM

Sweet update!

Redmist · 01-02-15, 05:38 PM

Looking great, some great craftsmanship right there!

01-02-15, 06:21 PM

What the new target date then? looking good.

squirrel_hunter · 05-02-15, 12:54 AM

Great progress, keep the updates coming.

Question on the oil cooler... With it being mounted higher on the bike then standard and with further to send the oil, can the pump cope? I really have no idea about what sort of pressure and load the system can cope with so its a genuine question.

Also on the subject of the oil cooler is that the standard take off points? Its been a while since I've had an injection engine in the garage and it looks like an adapter to me.

30-12-14, 06:24 PM	#131
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Do you see the original radiator being a problem with the engine mods that you're looking at? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

30-12-14, 07:32 PM	#133
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. How long is the wheelbase on the bike? It looks really short. Could make it fairly nimble __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

30-12-14, 07:44 PM	#135
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Must be just the way its sitting on the paddock stand, the front forks look really sharp and maybe the seat height accentuates the illusion. Its a nice build. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

01-02-15, 04:12 PM	#136
millemille Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 318	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Road trip with the bike to deepest, darkest Hereford to see Matt Bennett at A H Fabrications has sorted the Pace radiator out with new top mounts, a brace at the bottom, fan mounts and a lower mounting boss. Plus adding another catch bottle mount for the rad expansion bottle on the other side of the oil cooler Matt had previously made... Also made a battery and reg/rec and relay/fuse mounting tray that doubles as the rad lower stay.. The finished article... Then drove up to Stockport to pick this up from a mate.... This is the standard engine, well other than injected cams and thinner head gasket and lightened flywheel and ignition advancer I've got to hand, I'll use to get the bike on the road this summer whilst I build a more powerful engine at my leisure.

01-02-15, 04:14 PM	#137
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Sweet update! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-02-15, 05:38 PM	#138
Redmist Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 801	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Looking great, some great craftsmanship right there! __________________ http://www.pegdownracing.com/ Want a Gyrocam for your track / road / racing videos? Gyrocam here! Bikes: Minitwin SV650 '04. Click me! SV650 (Now Nekked!) '04. Pictures here!

01-02-15, 06:21 PM	#139
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. What the new target date then? looking good.

05-02-15, 12:54 AM	#140
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: SV special build - S-pokey-V. Great progress, keep the updates coming. Question on the oil cooler... With it being mounted higher on the bike then standard and with further to send the oil, can the pump cope? I really have no idea about what sort of pressure and load the system can cope with so its a genuine question. Also on the subject of the oil cooler is that the standard take off points? Its been a while since I've had an injection engine in the garage and it looks like an adapter to me. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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