Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter (Post 1928860)

The 4 engines where due to oil starvation three times and me not being happy with one. The final engine covered some 40,000 miles without an oil change, on the original plugs, and having never adjusted the valves.

Originally Posted by Grinch (Post 1928442)

That's right, Helga has finally made it to seventy thousand miles. A little cause for calibration I think, so a toast to Helga, my faithful stead who I regularly abuse.
So here's a little list of the things she's had done since I got here off Scoob's at 28k in March 2006 after its first little accident.

Replaced foot hanger.
Replaced brake leaver.
Fitted heated grips.
Fitted Scottoiler.
Put on lowered seat.
Longer dog-bones.
ZX636 B1H shock fitted.
Forks dropped 10mm.
V-storm hand-guards fitted.
2 reg/rec's replaced.
1 signal generator replaced.
'Corroded' loom replaced.
2 starter relay's replaced.
1 battery cooked by faulty reg/rec.
Hel brake lines fitted.
Accessory socket fitted.
Right disc replaced due to warping.
2nd Chain and sprocket set.
Replaced clutch basket cover due to warping from first-off.
Second foot peg hanger replaced after off.
Screen replaced after off.
Clutch basket replaced at 60K with a 'repaired' 40ker,
then plates warped and replaced at 69k with a 28ker.

Plus oil replaced at every 4k, oil filter at 8k. I'm only on my second air filter.

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter (Post 1928860)

I parked my first SV650 shortly after reaching 70,000 miles. Then I bought another. Over the time I rode it this is what I did to it:

Replaced the engine 4 times.
Used 2 Renegade Carbon cans.
Replaced the left rider and pillion footrest.
Replaced the presumed original fork seals at 60,000 miles.
Replaced the reg/ rec.
Replaced the clutch worm.
Replaced the right switch gear.
Replaced riders seat.
Replaced the clutch leaver 3 times.
Replaced number plate.

The 4 engines where due to oil starvation three times and me not being happy with one. The final engine covered some 40,000 miles without an oil change, on the original plugs, and having never adjusted the valves.

At the end all panels including the petrol tank required replacement.
The brakes needed new pads (presumed originals still in there) and a rebuild/ piston and seals.
Wiring loom was modified and showing signs of wear.
Indicator lense held on with gaffer tape.
Number plate light hadn't worked for 3 years.
Exhaust was mainly rust.
Carbs needed rebuilding.
Front wheel bearing required replacement.
Both wheels showed signs of wear.
Reg/ rec needed replacement along with the battery.
Left switch gear needed replacement.
Head bearings required replacement.
Rear brake required a rebuild.
Rear sub frame mainly rust.
Rear shock required replacement.
Front tyre beyond the legal limit.
Front sub frame twisted.
Clutch cable and worm required replacement.
Side stand broken.
Side stand switch bypassed.
New engine required (cam chain worn).

There might have been one or two other things but I can't remember right now. It was the engine that pushed me over the edge, couldn't bring myself to go though another change over with all the other faults. Not bad for a bike that wasn't really serviced and hadn't been washed for 4 years. But the worse thing was I still had 9 months on the MOT.

Originally Posted by Wideboy (Post 1928447)

pics of the mighty steed?

Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 1928767)

Seventy thousand - is that all? You lightweight.

Several already have - I know two personally that are well over 100,000 miles.