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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-08-20, 04:59 PM
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Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Yep, you’re absolutely right, it’s the petcock, sorry, I’m a complete newbie at this....

In most images I’ve found it’s originally a white plastic or rubber tube that inserts into the tank. Mine...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-08-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Thank you. Hoping to get the bike started this weekend, will sort the brakes shortly after.

One thing IÂ’ve noticed on the fuel pump is thereÂ’s a rubber teat on the fuel pump that sits inside...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 11-08-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Right, making some progress as have had a couple of hours free. Decided to go for the vinegar treatment on the fuel tank as it was easily accessible. Have removed sparks and just waiting for...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 01-08-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Nice one, thanks all.

Will leave cosmetic stuff until I’m sure I can get it running but any tips on refurbing the forks, frame, exhaust etc. would be good.

Had POR-15 recommended for the tank...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-07-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Ok, making a start. Actually quite excited about this but there's a lot of advice out there and not sure what to follow:

Couple of quick questions.

I've got the fuel tank off and drained. ...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-07-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Will give it a go. I'll start with a shopping list this afternoon and get everything ready to go
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-07-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
Re: 2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Awesome, thanks, gives me a good checklist to work through. There seems to be some decent youtube video's on doing a lot of the work so hoping I'll be able to make a decent start.

The bike has...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 31-07-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ludwig-von
2001 SV650 - Tips on getting road worthy

Hi,

I've had a 2001 SV650 in storage for the last few years, turns out my ex turned off the trickle charger some time ago so everything is dead, seized up or starting to rust. I think it's got...
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