Newbie SV Advice
Hi all new to the forum, loving the SV and you all seem like a helpful bunch!
I've recently bought an SV650, and she's a lovely machine. 2002, blue, fully faired, and a nice ride.
Need to do a few things to her, and wanted some advice. I don't have the manual (have ordered it) and I actually wanted your advice on it.
Regular checks - what are the things I should be checking out on the bike every Sunday? What are the common faults and stuff? (I'm not a mechanic, but I'm getting the Haynes manual, and I figure it can't be that hard!)
Oil change - what oil would you reccomend I should be purchasing for the bike? The oil light flickers when the bike starts up, but when the engine is ticking over it goes off. I assume this is just before it begins pulling oil through the engine.
Petrol tank change - the original had a bug dent in it, so through a friend I've found a matching one. Is this a big job or not? What should I look out for/do before I attempt this...?
Any advice gratefully appreciated!
Also, are there any members here from Bristol? Don't want to be cheeky but would be great to get a hand from someone as I'm used to Vespa's and the *ahem* smaller machines.
Cheers, L
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