Now the proud owner of an sv650 - SV650.org

22-09-15, 07:55 PM

Here she is, picked her up this evening, stood 2 years in a dry garage, but fired up straight away on jump leads. A bargain for £400 methinks. 30k on it, but well serviced. It's had ktech fork springs 6 months before it was taken off the road and the rear shock serviced. No rattles ticked over lumpy but fuel must be minging. So my plan is to get the carbs off first and give them a good clean then MOT time 👍

Craig380 · 22-09-15, 08:08 PM

Looks good! My 10p worth is, I'd change the oil & filter and coolant, change the brake fluid, and just run a premium fuel like V-Power or BP Ultimate, and see how it goes. It might not need the carbs tearing into straight away (it can be a fiddly job), it might just need a good detergent-heavy petrol running though it.

maviczap · 22-09-15, 08:15 PM

That's a bargain!

22-09-15, 08:15 PM

Ah ok mate, thanks for the advice ! Shall I just drain the tank then and get some super unleaded run through her ?

I will change all the filters/fluids and stuff mate, that's a given

22-09-15, 08:17 PM

Where's lowest point to drain coolant from ?

22-09-15, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

That's a bargain!

Cheers mate I thought so too. Was off a mate, he couldn't be arsed to sort it and sell it

Craig380 · 23-09-15, 07:04 AM

You could drain the tank, depends how much juice there is left in it. Definitely use Shell, Esso or BP super though as that is high-detergent stuff. I used to run my old 2-stroke bike on that stuff (it had a mld tune) and the carbs were as clean as a whistle inside after 15+ years, and that bike used to be laid up without use for months over winter.

For the coolant there's a drain plug on the water pump - here's a good "how to" with pics: http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54075

23-09-15, 07:42 AM

I'll second the good fuel thing.
Throw some BP Ultimate or similar in it, for the next tank or two. I run all my bikes on premium stuff, and ones that have been laid up a while it definitely helps when you put them back on the road.

23-09-15, 06:18 PM

Looks good that.

24-09-15, 06:12 AM

Cheers lads

Couple more questions:

How do you remove the rear tank bolt ?

Also can you get a bolt/screw kit for the fairings as half of them are rounded or missing

22-09-15, 07:55 PM	#1
Stinka Guest Posts: n/a	Now the proud owner of an sv650 Here she is, picked her up this evening, stood 2 years in a dry garage, but fired up straight away on jump leads. A bargain for £400 methinks. 30k on it, but well serviced. It's had ktech fork springs 6 months before it was taken off the road and the rear shock serviced. No rattles ticked over lumpy but fuel must be minging. So my plan is to get the carbs off first and give them a good clean then MOT time 👍

22-09-15, 08:08 PM	#2
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,301	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 Looks good! My 10p worth is, I'd change the oil & filter and coolant, change the brake fluid, and just run a premium fuel like V-Power or BP Ultimate, and see how it goes. It might not need the carbs tearing into straight away (it can be a fiddly job), it might just need a good detergent-heavy petrol running though it.

22-09-15, 08:15 PM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 That's a bargain! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

22-09-15, 08:15 PM	#4
Stinka Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 Ah ok mate, thanks for the advice ! Shall I just drain the tank then and get some super unleaded run through her ? I will change all the filters/fluids and stuff mate, that's a given

22-09-15, 08:17 PM	#5
Stinka Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 Where's lowest point to drain coolant from ?

23-09-15, 07:04 AM	#7
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,301	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 You could drain the tank, depends how much juice there is left in it. Definitely use Shell, Esso or BP super though as that is high-detergent stuff. I used to run my old 2-stroke bike on that stuff (it had a mld tune) and the carbs were as clean as a whistle inside after 15+ years, and that bike used to be laid up without use for months over winter. For the coolant there's a drain plug on the water pump - here's a good "how to" with pics: http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54075

23-09-15, 07:42 AM	#8
atassiedevil Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 I'll second the good fuel thing. Throw some BP Ultimate or similar in it, for the next tank or two. I run all my bikes on premium stuff, and ones that have been laid up a while it definitely helps when you put them back on the road.

23-09-15, 06:18 PM	#9
nutzboutbikes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 Looks good that.

24-09-15, 06:12 AM	#10
Stinka Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Now the proud owner of an sv650 Cheers lads Couple more questions: How do you remove the rear tank bolt ? Also can you get a bolt/screw kit for the fairings as half of them are rounded or missing

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