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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 18-04-22, 05:47 PM
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Posted By kolu
2005 Sporty Bronze SV650S K3, 26k miles, London

For sale SV650 S K3 (first year of second generation production). Rather unique colour scheme (Burning Copper Metallic). I have bought this bike almost 2 years ago from Superbikefactory at the first...
Forum: Tyres 01-09-21, 11:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 73,730
Posted By kolu
Re: Michelin Road 5

dude...


https://imgur.com/a/EWrNVfY


https://i.imgur.com/RE05n4u.jpg
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 01-05-21, 10:23 PM
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Views: 772
Posted By kolu
K-Tech Linear Fork Springs 2gen 8.5 N/mm

I have a set of barely used K-Tech linear springs for 03-12 SV (35-425 mm), 8.5 N/mm rate, that I would like to sell (I'm just too light for them but the confidence in corners and predictability of...
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 28-03-21, 02:15 PM
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Views: 756
Posted By kolu
Pointy K3 Bronze metallic rear seat cowl

Hi all, I have rear seat cowl from Bronze SK3 for sale. Fairly unique colour I'd guess. In very good shape (just two spots where the paint got down, about 1 mm in size, from my backpack). I prefer...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 25-03-21, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,169
Posted By kolu
Re: Washing my car and bike - am I doing it right?

gentle wash on 40 C with pre-wash using mild detergent, spin on lowest setting, hang and let dry in shade.
Forum: For Sale - Other Bikes and General biking items 19-03-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By kolu
Re: Knox Hanbury MK2 gloves size M brand new

£40 incl. postage for SV members
Forum: For Sale - Other Bikes and General biking items 15-03-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By kolu
Knox Hanbury MK2 gloves size M brand new

Hi all, I would like to sell a pair of brand new Knox Hanbury MK2 gloves in M size, black

you can check my listing on ebay:...
Forum: Stuff Wanted 11-03-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,818
Posted By kolu
Re: Exhaust System Recommendation

£120 for cheapest long Black Widow. Also, I don't think the edgy design of GR moto would fit with my SK3...
Forum: Stuff Wanted 09-03-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,818
Posted By kolu
Re: Exhaust System Recommendation

Does anyone tried the Black Widow 400 mm stainless exhaust? I'm quite thinking about getting it as it seems to be the cheapest road legal replacement exhaust and I'm kind of hoping it might be just a...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 27-02-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By kolu
Re: E10 petrol

should I figure out how to make my fuel mixture a little bit richer on K3 (fuel injected but without O2/lambda sensor so running just a predefined map)?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-02-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,479
Posted By kolu
Re: Better fuel injectors?

the better injectors were put into SV from K7 and above. same as Gladius. I did ended up getting them for my K3, looking at them they are HDA250E - you can easily get them new aftermarket as the type...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-01-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,618
Posted By kolu
Re: Suzuki sv650 2018

are you sure they need replacement at 7600 miles?
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 26-11-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,259
Posted By kolu
Re: 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ Poll: New LOGO - Opinions Please

the whole problem is I think that transforming the GR outline into two lines you create little dissonant middle section especially on the R letter compared to simple and neat G and also the G due to...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 26-11-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,259
Posted By kolu
Re: 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ Poll: New LOGO - Opinions Please

nr 2 has wrong kerning in the word "moto"
nr 3 is okay but the sharp edges on the logo GR doesn't feel in line with the rest of the types (being rounded)
nr 1 is best of all of them


I would...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 24-10-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,833
Views: 1,185,896
Posted By kolu
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I have put YSS PD valves (cartridge emulators) in my front forks with stock springs, shorter spacers made out of PVC drain pipe, Silkolene RSF 7.5W.
Rebound holes sealed up with Loctite 3471 (cured...
Forum: Idle Banter 14-09-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By kolu
Re: Rule of six

yeah, the law from today will for sure make you group in 25 groups, each one consisting of 6 riders, keeping in mind your social distance to other riders (at least 1 meter) and also keeping distance...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 13-09-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,835
Posted By kolu
Re: SK3 fork oil level, weight and general confusion

good, oil and dust seals replaced yesterday, together with Silkolene RSF 7.5W oil, 120 mm oil level. so smooth and plush!


easy to set front sag as well (and I still have a bit of preload left)....
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-09-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,835
Posted By kolu
Re: SK3 fork oil level, weight and general confusion

Hmm, so my right fork oil seal began weeping today, what a lovely coincidence!
OEM seals ordered...


Can it kill me by riding it or just get oil on my brake pads in the worst case scenario?

...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 02-09-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,835
Posted By kolu
Re: SK3 fork oil level, weight and general confusion

Thanks for all the input from you, especially Bibio (I checked my sag and adjusted front preload - it feels already better)!






What is you oil level with RSF 7.5W? Its viscosity is very...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-08-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,835
Posted By kolu
SK3 fork oil level, weight and general confusion

Hi all,
I understand this theme has been discussed ad nausea but there isn't many recommendations for tall and light riders out there for just street riding. I've read all I could and also seen...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-07-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By kolu
Re: Front end (forks, yokes, stem) reassembly and alignment

Hi everybody,
thanks again for the advice, I did follow the steps - secured the forks to the top yoke that was just snug, bounced on the front a lot with brakes and then also without (it seemed to...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 28-07-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By kolu
Re: Front end (forks, yokes, stem) reassembly and alignment

Thanks Adam, hope it goes easy this time.
Manual calls for 90 Nm for K3 if I remember correctly.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-07-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By kolu
Re: Front end (forks, yokes, stem) reassembly and alignment

Thanks Adam for the guide!
I still have a question though -should I lift the front wheel off the ground again to tighten the top nut on headstock? The first time I was doing this I think I have kept...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 27-07-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By kolu
Front end (forks, yokes, stem) reassembly and alignment

Hi everybody, I have tried searching but can’t find any definitive step-by-step answer/guide: what would be the ideal sequence of reassembling the front end back onto bike? I have taken the top yoke...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 25-07-20, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By kolu
Re: pointy radiator fan switch meddling

Coolant was brand new, Halfords OAT premix (as advised by several users here), cooling system was thoroughly flushed. That is the first thing I do with anything used. New oil, new coolant, new...
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