Maintenance - SV650.org

07-03-09, 09:40 PM

When I bought it it bucked about badly. That's what they do, though, isn't it. Then I adjusted the chain and the throttle cable - big improvement.

Some significant vibration at about 8000 which I assumed I was stuck with. But when I balanced the throttle bodies - hey presto.

Still harsh at the front but that's what they are like, isn't it. Replaced the fork oil - you could almost say it's plush. The GSXR600 shock helped that, too.

Broke the brake pedal and in fixing it I greased and re-assembled the peg and lever. Much nicer.

Today I stripped the front brakes, cleaned the winter corrosion off the pistons and the pins that the pads slide on and greased them. I cannot believe how much feel it has now.

Isn't maintenance a good thing!

yorkie_chris · 07-03-09, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill.Cross

Isn't maintenance a good thing!

Yup.

07-03-09, 09:55 PM

Yep maintenance is a brilliant thing, roll on next week for my caliper strip and rebuild!

Sid Squid · 07-03-09, 10:02 PM

It certainly is - it's amazing how much difference a small amount of effort and very little money can make.

You often don't even have to do anything special - just make sure everything works like it should and a bike feels great.

07-03-09, 09:40 PM	#1
Bill.Cross Guest Posts: n/a	Maintenance When I bought it it bucked about badly. That's what they do, though, isn't it. Then I adjusted the chain and the throttle cable - big improvement. Some significant vibration at about 8000 which I assumed I was stuck with. But when I balanced the throttle bodies - hey presto. Still harsh at the front but that's what they are like, isn't it. Replaced the fork oil - you could almost say it's plush. The GSXR600 shock helped that, too. Broke the brake pedal and in fixing it I greased and re-assembled the peg and lever. Much nicer. Today I stripped the front brakes, cleaned the winter corrosion off the pistons and the pins that the pads slide on and greased them. I cannot believe how much feel it has now. Isn't maintenance a good thing!

07-03-09, 09:55 PM	#3
SVDragRacer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Maintenance Yep maintenance is a brilliant thing, roll on next week for my caliper strip and rebuild!

07-03-09, 10:02 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Maintenance It certainly is - it's amazing how much difference a small amount of effort and very little money can make. You often don't even have to do anything special - just make sure everything works like it should and a bike feels great. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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