wet weather problems - SV650.org

08-12-05, 03:42 PM

just out of interest, how many of us have had problems with the sv's running in wet conditions? just to prove what ******s work in suzuki who denied there is a problem!

08-12-05, 04:11 PM

No front pot problem here (touch wood). Could be because I fitted a fender extender straight away (about 600 miles in), to help deal with electrical problems I was getting in the wet

Skip · 08-12-05, 05:04 PM

Seeing as I have only ridden in the rain a handful of times in 4000 miles of riding (fair weather rider

) I can defintely say its been fine for me!

I'll get me coat....

fizzwheel · 08-12-05, 05:09 PM

Yes twice

both times after riding for about an hour in torrential rain storms, the first time the roads were flooded and in some places, the manhole covers had been lifted off due to the volume / pressure of water

Also there was a lot of standing water elsewhere and mud on the road

08-12-05, 05:15 PM

Yeah, had that problem, bought a fender extenda. Problem solved!

08-12-05, 05:24 PM

Not just yet, but there's no option for that. Only 2000 miles so far but that did include a few good downpours. I'm a sceptic though..... waiting for that experience to pounce!

Garry

08-12-05, 06:42 PM

Mine had a fender extender on when I got it and I've never had a problem.

08-12-05, 06:53 PM

I haven't got a fender extender and no problems as yet.

08-12-05, 07:01 PM

Fenda-extenda and using the little red extension regular and liberal dose of WD40 up the front righthand drain hole of No1 pot By using the red /black plastic extension you also ensure that the drain itself is kept clear Worked for me 12,000miles and a full winters riding in all sorts of weather

Biker Biggles · 08-12-05, 07:18 PM

Yes and (I hope) cured by fitting a fender extenda and changing the (rusty) plug.That has done the trick for the last two years.

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08-12-05, 03:42 PM	#1
busasean Guest Posts: n/a	wet weather problems just out of interest, how many of us have had problems with the sv's running in wet conditions? just to prove what ******s work in suzuki who denied there is a problem!

08-12-05, 05:04 PM	#3
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Seeing as I have only ridden in the rain a handful of times in 4000 miles of riding (fair weather rider ) I can defintely say its been fine for me! I'll get me coat.... __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

08-12-05, 05:09 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Yes twice both times after riding for about an hour in torrential rain storms, the first time the roads were flooded and in some places, the manhole covers had been lifted off due to the volume / pressure of water Also there was a lot of standing water elsewhere and mud on the road __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

08-12-05, 07:01 PM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	As per Fenda-extenda and using the little red extension regular and liberal dose of WD40 up the front righthand drain hole of No1 pot By using the red /black plastic extension you also ensure that the drain itself is kept clear Worked for me 12,000miles and a full winters riding in all sorts of weather

08-12-05, 04:11 PM	#2
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	No front pot problem here (touch wood). Could be because I fitted a fender extender straight away (about 600 miles in), to help deal with electrical problems I was getting in the wet

08-12-05, 05:15 PM	#5
quikstu Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, had that problem, bought a fender extenda. Problem solved!

08-12-05, 05:24 PM	#6
independentphoto Guest Posts: n/a	Not just yet, but there's no option for that. Only 2000 miles so far but that did include a few good downpours. I'm a sceptic though..... waiting for that experience to pounce! Garry

08-12-05, 06:42 PM	#7
thegibdog Guest Posts: n/a	Mine had a fender extender on when I got it and I've never had a problem.

08-12-05, 06:53 PM	#8
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	I haven't got a fender extender and no problems as yet.

08-12-05, 07:18 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Yes and (I hope) cured by fitting a fender extenda and changing the (rusty) plug.That has done the trick for the last two years. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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