Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? - SV650.org

26-04-12, 08:42 PM

Hi folks, trying not to get too hung up on cosmetics before the bike is on the road but this HAS to be sorted ASAP. I've gathered that the exhaust isn't a slip on so what are the options to sort this sorry mess?

Any other tips along the lines of 'if your curvy has been out in the cold for 18 months you'll probably need to...' most massively welcome.

The bike arrives Saturday and the plan is to check fluids and jump start. Assuming (hoping) all is well then, fluids get refreshed and it's onto sort road worthiness. Expecting sticky brakes and suspension linkages, maybe perished tyres, definitely rotten chain and a dead battery. Oh, and forks that are furrier that a 70s porn star

Hope the fork seals are okay but suppose I should brace for that too. Any thoughts on the state the rear shock will be in? 2000 bike laid up since autumn 2010 so 2 winters of festering to remedy.

maviczap · 26-04-12, 08:48 PM

Chop it off and fit a slip on

Empty carbs of old fuel and change fuel in tank.

teaspoon of oil down the bores

Change shock, OEM is carp

New brake fluid & service calipers

26-04-12, 09:29 PM

Cheers chap. Hours of shock and slip on swotting ahead then

You've just got to love owner's forums.

MJC-DEV · 27-04-12, 07:35 AM

It's stainless so you could file, wet&Dry, then polish off.

muzikill · 27-04-12, 09:14 AM

Ive done forks & calipers with pics & posts. a search on this forum will come up trumps.

27-04-12, 12:17 PM

Tahsnks MJC-DEV. Didn't stop to think about refubing the can - Good call. I suspect a new can will arrive sooner rather than later but a couple of hours work on what's already there will give the beast a massive list.

I've seen your calliper threads muzikill - Good reading. And I've seen a fork thread that must have been yours too. Thanks.

27-04-12, 02:54 PM

Mine came the same way as yours but was luckily stored inside a garage (for 2 years), the calipers were well and truely siezed so did away with them and bought some off ebay at the bargain price of £30! bolted them on, changed the fluid and gave the disc's a clean with brake cleaner and there spot on.

My steering was abit notchy so wipped the forks and yokes off to reveal lots of dryed out cruddy grease so cleaned it all out and packed with new fresh grease.

26-04-12, 08:42 PM	#1
StewartR Guest Posts: n/a	Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? Hi folks, trying not to get too hung up on cosmetics before the bike is on the road but this HAS to be sorted ASAP. I've gathered that the exhaust isn't a slip on so what are the options to sort this sorry mess? Any other tips along the lines of 'if your curvy has been out in the cold for 18 months you'll probably need to...' most massively welcome. The bike arrives Saturday and the plan is to check fluids and jump start. Assuming (hoping) all is well then, fluids get refreshed and it's onto sort road worthiness. Expecting sticky brakes and suspension linkages, maybe perished tyres, definitely rotten chain and a dead battery. Oh, and forks that are furrier that a 70s porn star Hope the fork seals are okay but suppose I should brace for that too. Any thoughts on the state the rear shock will be in? 2000 bike laid up since autumn 2010 so 2 winters of festering to remedy.

26-04-12, 08:48 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner. Chop it off and fit a slip on Empty carbs of old fuel and change fuel in tank. teaspoon of oil down the bores Change shock, OEM is carp New brake fluid & service calipers __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

26-04-12, 09:29 PM	#3
StewartR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner. Cheers chap. Hours of shock and slip on swotting ahead then You've just got to love owner's forums.

27-04-12, 07:35 AM	#4
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? It's stainless so you could file, wet&Dry, then polish off. __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

27-04-12, 09:14 AM	#5
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? Ive done forks & calipers with pics & posts. a search on this forum will come up trumps. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

27-04-12, 12:17 PM	#6
StewartR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? Tahsnks MJC-DEV. Didn't stop to think about refubing the can - Good call. I suspect a new can will arrive sooner rather than later but a couple of hours work on what's already there will give the beast a massive list. I've seen your calliper threads muzikill - Good reading. And I've seen a fork thread that must have been yours too. Thanks.

27-04-12, 02:54 PM	#7
Ricky650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Exhaust replacement and tips for new curvy owner? Mine came the same way as yours but was luckily stored inside a garage (for 2 years), the calipers were well and truely siezed so did away with them and bought some off ebay at the bargain price of £30! bolted them on, changed the fluid and gave the disc's a clean with brake cleaner and there spot on. My steering was abit notchy so wipped the forks and yokes off to reveal lots of dryed out cruddy grease so cleaned it all out and packed with new fresh grease.

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