Forum: Tyres
08-04-25, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,585
Should I replace my tyres?
Hello, all.
I have a 2003 SV650S, bought from new and currently with 9,600 miles on the clock. I don't use the bike much, perhaps a weekend trip once a year and the odd run down the coast.
I...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
18-06-24, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,845
GoPro Hero8 helmet microphone
Hello.
I'd like to attach a microphone on the inside of my helmet chin guard but not sure what I need. The camera will sit on a bracket on the chin guard so I only need a very short lead and mic....
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
14-05-24, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,645
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
25-09-23, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
Battery issue - don't know what to think
Just had my 2003 SV650S in for a service. I don't ride it very often but it's on an Optimate in the garage 24/7. The Optimate has always shown a green status light.
When I took it out the garage...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
19-03-21, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Washing my car and bike - am I doing it right?
It was always a pain when washing the car to hose off the suds. Took ages. So for the last 20 years I've poured the car shampoo into the full bucket of water and given a very gentle stir. I've...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-02-21, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,338
Re: Gopro mount on pointy
I was thinking of mounting mine on the mirror stalk. Any good? What mount should I use? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Forum: SV Ecosse
15-11-18, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 61,566
Re: Who is still about?
Not as clean as mine!
2003 plate with 7,200 miles.
Original battery in perfect condition and not a speck of dust on it...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
11-10-16, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,129
Recommend me a padlock, please
I have an Oxford chain with no padlock (long story).
Looking to buy a decent padlock which will hold both ends of the chain.
Had a search on this forum but couldn't really see anything.
All...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
24-07-16, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,630
Re: Battery and charging
The power of the Mighty Optimate.
I have my 2003 SV connected to an Optimate 4 most of the time.
Battery is the original (13 years old!) and still holds its charge faultlessly.
The moral of...
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Forum: Idle Banter
11-10-15, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 986
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Forum: Idle Banter
24-02-15, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 965
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Forum: SV Ecosse
02-01-15, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Re: Wheel painting
Wheel Pro Scotland in Edinburgh have refurbished three sets of car wheels for me. Cracking job each time. Recommended...
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-12-14, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 11,524
Views: 43,532,972
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Parents who let their children stand inside their supermarket trolley! Other people have to put food in there, you know. Don't really want to potentially have sh1te or anything else all over my...
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Forum: SV Ecosse
23-07-14, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 906
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-07-14, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Re: Which Optimate?
I've got an Optimate 4. It's on 24/7.
Excellent piece of kit. It's on my 2003 pointy and still on the original battery. Not bad for 11 years!
It's easy to connect the short lead to the...
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Forum: Idle Banter
22-04-14, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-04-14, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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Forum: Idle Banter
09-04-14, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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Forum: Idle Banter
09-04-14, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-04-14, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
Re: Karcher K4 compact pressure washer - problem
Yes, it's connected to the mains so no problems there. You can use it connected to a water butt with no pressure.
Very frustrating.
Have looked at a Vax in the Argos catalogue which scores...
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-04-14, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
Karcher K4 compact pressure washer - problem
Bought a new pressure washer last weekend.
Using it to clean my path and monoblock, but now on my third dirtblaster lance.
The first two have failed after ten minutes. They started...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-04-14, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
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Forum: Idle Banter
14-03-14, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 567
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Forum: Idle Banter
14-03-14, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 567
Pump for garden hose
I have a garden tap and hose I use for washing the car & bike but the pressure's not great.
Can anyone recommend me an electric pump?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Forum: Idle Banter
17-02-14, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 793
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