Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. - SV650.org

16-03-12, 02:26 AM

Hey everyone, just picked up a 2002 black sv650 and am now working to figure out what to fix, and in what order.

It was a one owner bike that sat in a shed since 2006 without any storage prep. Needless to say the tank is pretty rusted, and the fork seals are dry rotted out.

I'm looking for some advice on what to look for while fixing it up. For the tank, I got some rust dissolver and will probably do something like POR-15 if it isn't too damaged. Otherwise I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!

muzikill · 16-03-12, 10:33 AM

post some pics up, lets see how it look first!

17-03-12, 01:09 AM

Fork seals totally gone

Pretty bad rust in the tank, I dropped it off at a shop today to be cleaned so hopefully it will be salvageable...

Carbs out for cleaning

I was actually suprised by how clean the carbs were. There was no gas in them so maybe the PO drained them out before he parked it, I dunno

17-03-12, 04:33 AM

The overall condition looks a lot better than mine

muzikill · 17-03-12, 08:18 AM

Stanchions look suprisingly fine. If you save that tank ill be amazed. Why not build yourself a proper bench?

17-03-12, 10:10 AM

Are you in the UK?. There is a company here that refurbs tanks and have had ones done in the same condition as yours and they come back as new inside. Costs around £180 though.

Geodude · 17-03-12, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Destruktor77

The overall condition looks a lot better than mine

+1 makes mine look bad

17-03-12, 11:30 AM

I'm in the US. I've got my fingers crossed for the tank, been unable to find a used one yet so may have to fork out $600 for a new one. Got the parts ordered for the forks, hopefully have those spruced up next week sometime.

squirrel_hunter · 17-03-12, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SV650Racer

Are you in the UK?. There is a company here that refurbs tanks and have had ones done in the same condition as yours and they come back as new inside. Costs around £180 though.

Details please?

17-03-12, 12:07 PM

What state is the rear suspension linkage in? See how your swingarm bearings feel too. A strip and regrease would be a good use of time. Is the rear shock moving freely and damping OK?

Check steering head bearings and a strip and regrease there would be good use of time too.

Brake fluid should definitely be changed, and a brake caliper service and fresh pads probably not a bad idea.

I assume you are doing a full service anyway, but old engine oil can get acidic, so an engine flush before putting the fresh stuff in would be a good practice, as would flushing the radiator and cooling system in both directions with a garden hose, then fresh coolant.

Fresh tyres if it's been sat on it wheels in one position for that long, the ones you have may be a bit out of shape.

Good luck with it all!

16-03-12, 02:26 AM	#1
bigtallguy Guest Posts: n/a	Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. Hey everyone, just picked up a 2002 black sv650 and am now working to figure out what to fix, and in what order. It was a one owner bike that sat in a shed since 2006 without any storage prep. Needless to say the tank is pretty rusted, and the fork seals are dry rotted out. I'm looking for some advice on what to look for while fixing it up. For the tank, I got some rust dissolver and will probably do something like POR-15 if it isn't too damaged. Otherwise I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!

16-03-12, 10:33 AM	#2
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Getting it road worthy again post some pics up, lets see how it look first! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

17-03-12, 01:09 AM	#3
bigtallguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. Fork seals totally gone Pretty bad rust in the tank, I dropped it off at a shop today to be cleaned so hopefully it will be salvageable... Carbs out for cleaning I was actually suprised by how clean the carbs were. There was no gas in them so maybe the PO drained them out before he parked it, I dunno

17-03-12, 04:33 AM	#4
Destruktor77 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. The overall condition looks a lot better than mine

17-03-12, 08:18 AM	#5
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Stanchions look suprisingly fine. If you save that tank ill be amazed. Why not build yourself a proper bench? __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

17-03-12, 10:10 AM	#6
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. Are you in the UK?. There is a company here that refurbs tanks and have had ones done in the same condition as yours and they come back as new inside. Costs around £180 though.

17-03-12, 11:30 AM	#8
bigtallguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. I'm in the US. I've got my fingers crossed for the tank, been unable to find a used one yet so may have to fork out $600 for a new one. Got the parts ordered for the forks, hopefully have those spruced up next week sometime.

17-03-12, 12:07 PM	#10
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laid up bike - what to do to run again and tank rust. What state is the rear suspension linkage in? See how your swingarm bearings feel too. A strip and regrease would be a good use of time. Is the rear shock moving freely and damping OK? Check steering head bearings and a strip and regrease there would be good use of time too. Brake fluid should definitely be changed, and a brake caliper service and fresh pads probably not a bad idea. I assume you are doing a full service anyway, but old engine oil can get acidic, so an engine flush before putting the fresh stuff in would be a good practice, as would flushing the radiator and cooling system in both directions with a garden hose, then fresh coolant. Fresh tyres if it's been sat on it wheels in one position for that long, the ones you have may be a bit out of shape. Good luck with it all! Last edited by -Ralph-; 17-03-12 at 12:09 PM.

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