Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? - SV650.org

25-11-08, 06:02 PM

So, my bike finally works.

6 gears

4 cylinders

Brilliant.

Hole in the radiator now.

Not so brilliant.

So far replaced on the bike; shock, battery, front brakes, head bearings, engine (x2), and now radiator.

As a pre-emptive strike, what should I buy next? New wheels, carbs, fairings, forks, electrics or what?

What's gonna fail next? If you guess right you could win a Valuable Cash Prizetm* Remember: you may already be a wiener!

I still love it though. I finally understand women who stay with abusive partners

*But you probably won't

25-11-08, 06:46 PM

there, there, all better

Been there, done that as you know matey. When the I got a hole in the Ace's radiator a few months back RadWeld worked as a really good temporary fix, just don't put the whole bottle in!

25-11-08, 07:11 PM

Apparently an egg in the rad works....it was on mythbusters?

Anyway, i suppose carbs would be the next major pain in the butt thing to go.

Or the clutch cable

dizzyblonde · 25-11-08, 07:50 PM

aww poor Bear, I have your sympathy..I mean you have mine

I have replaced pretty much everything on Suzy and am on engine number two...everything was running sweet for all of a week, and then the electrics went.Haven't ridden her since, maybe me and you might get to the next AR on one of ours yet..and I imagine it'll be yours that will rather than my yellow peril

25-11-08, 07:52 PM

i'll go for fork seals, well they are a pain, but at least it's not mechanical, doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
but touch wood, you need it this side of the cold. roll on sunny riding.

Messie · 25-11-08, 08:08 PM

TLC - massage oil and scented candles should do it!

25-11-08, 08:19 PM

good job i saved you some cash on your ins renewal as looks like you need it x

26-11-08, 02:02 AM

I reckon the flanged spigot is on it's way out next.

BTW your bottom end is a bit rough.

26-11-08, 03:39 AM

Its going to be the electrickery...thats what went on my speed triple (well, more a speed nothing then a speed twin when the electrickery played up) next anyway...

26-11-08, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

As a pre-emptive strike, what should I buy next? New wheels, carbs, fairings, forks, electrics or what?

Plumbers putty. Rad weld. Antifreeze. Jobs a goodun....(?)

Disclaimer: This is the advice of a numpty and as such is not liable to any loss of life/ limb/ sanity or anything else at all. Ever.

Edit: Ah mea culpa I see you've already sorted radiatiator....OK then......erm........ Fork Seals.....errr no that's already chosen.....erm.....TYRES

View Poll Results: What's the next thing to go wrong on Frankenkwak?
Carbs	0	0%
Wheels	0	0%
Fairings	0	0%
Electrickery	7	36.84%
Frame	0	0%
Forks	1	5.26%
The big dollop what rides it	11	57.89%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

25-11-08, 06:02 PM	#1
Bear Guest Posts: n/a	Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? So, my bike finally works. 6 gears 4 cylinders Brilliant. Hole in the radiator now. Not so brilliant. So far replaced on the bike; shock, battery, front brakes, head bearings, engine (x2), and now radiator. As a pre-emptive strike, what should I buy next? New wheels, carbs, fairings, forks, electrics or what? What's gonna fail next? If you guess right you could win a Valuable Cash Prizetm* Remember: you may already be a wiener! I still love it though. I finally understand women who stay with abusive partners But you probably won't Last edited by Bear; 25-11-08 at 06:04 PM.*

25-11-08, 06:46 PM	#2
Davies Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? there, there, all better Been there, done that as you know matey. When the I got a hole in the Ace's radiator a few months back RadWeld worked as a really good temporary fix, just don't put the whole bottle in!

25-11-08, 07:11 PM	#3
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? Apparently an egg in the rad works....it was on mythbusters? Anyway, i suppose carbs would be the next major pain in the butt thing to go. Or the clutch cable

25-11-08, 07:50 PM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? aww poor Bear, I have your sympathy..I mean you have mine I have replaced pretty much everything on Suzy and am on engine number two...everything was running sweet for all of a week, and then the electrics went.Haven't ridden her since, maybe me and you might get to the next AR on one of ours yet..and I imagine it'll be yours that will rather than my yellow peril __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

25-11-08, 07:52 PM	#5
Airwolf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? i'll go for fork seals, well they are a pain, but at least it's not mechanical, doesn't cost an arm and a leg. but touch wood, you need it this side of the cold. roll on sunny riding.

25-11-08, 08:08 PM	#6
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? TLC - massage oil and scented candles should do it! __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

25-11-08, 08:19 PM	#7
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? good job i saved you some cash on your ins renewal as looks like you need it x

26-11-08, 02:02 AM	#8
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? I reckon the flanged spigot is on it's way out next. BTW your bottom end is a bit rough.

26-11-08, 03:39 AM	#9
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Frankenkwak like Trigger's broom? Its going to be the electrickery...thats what went on my speed triple (well, more a speed nothing then a speed twin when the electrickery played up) next anyway...