Maintaining new SV - SV650.org

23-01-07, 01:15 PM

Hi all

Was originally thinking of selling my SV. Please see post below but have decided will keep it till test gets sorted

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?p=735743#735743

It is currently covered up with a really good Oxford cover

What else do I need to do to maintain it till I can actually ride it?

I'm expecting the battery to go flat too.

Cheers all

23-01-07, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swifty

Hi all

Was originally thinking of selling my SV. Please see post below but have decided will keep it till test gets sorted

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?p=735743#735743

It is currently covered up with a really good Oxford cover

What else do I need to do to maintain it till I can actually ride it?

I'm expecting the battery to go flat too.

Cheers all

is it outside?.......how long untill you can ride it?

i would remove battery if its a long time.

23-01-07, 01:34 PM

Or you have the option of fitting an battery optimiser, if its inside that is. If not I would strongly reccomend starting it for 10 minutes a week and maybe every 2/3 weeks a quick ride round the block to use all the systems, brakes, gearbox clutch etc. Also F+R Paddock stands would be a good idea.

23-01-07, 05:01 PM

Glad you decided to keep it mate, you won't regret that decision. Are you waiting for nice weather before riding, or how long are you keeping it wrapped up for?

24-01-07, 10:36 AM

So battery optimiser.... anything else? dont i need to spray it to keep rust at bay or something

I would prefer to keep it till warmer weather to ride to be honest as I dont want biking on ice in -8 weather to be my learning curve

24-01-07, 10:46 AM

I'd give it a liberal coat of WD40 or GT85, not the brakes or the paint work.
Rotate the wheels so the tyres don't develop a flat spot from squatting in the same place. If you got a pressure gauge and pump handy put an extra couple of psi in there to make sure they don't deform.

23-01-07, 01:15 PM	#1
swifty Guest Posts: n/a	Maintaining new SV Hi all Was originally thinking of selling my SV. Please see post below but have decided will keep it till test gets sorted http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?p=735743#735743 It is currently covered up with a really good Oxford cover What else do I need to do to maintain it till I can actually ride it? I'm expecting the battery to go flat too. Cheers all

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23-01-07, 01:34 PM	#3
Sideshow#36 Guest Posts: n/a	Or you have the option of fitting an battery optimiser, if its inside that is. If not I would strongly reccomend starting it for 10 minutes a week and maybe every 2/3 weeks a quick ride round the block to use all the systems, brakes, gearbox clutch etc. Also F+R Paddock stands would be a good idea.

23-01-07, 05:01 PM	#4
Bear Guest Posts: n/a	Glad you decided to keep it mate, you won't regret that decision. Are you waiting for nice weather before riding, or how long are you keeping it wrapped up for?

24-01-07, 10:36 AM	#5
swifty Guest Posts: n/a	So battery optimiser.... anything else? dont i need to spray it to keep rust at bay or something I would prefer to keep it till warmer weather to ride to be honest as I dont want biking on ice in -8 weather to be my learning curve

24-01-07, 10:46 AM	#6
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	I'd give it a liberal coat of WD40 or GT85, not the brakes or the paint work. Rotate the wheels so the tyres don't develop a flat spot from squatting in the same place. If you got a pressure gauge and pump handy put an extra couple of psi in there to make sure they don't deform.