SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak - SV650.org

glang · 26-09-23, 12:18 PM

Im really struggling to get the bottom bolt (the one that holds the internal damper tube in place) to seal. I took out both damper tubes and on one fork the bolt sealed straight away using the old copper washer. However the second has been much more difficult and now has a new washer but is still weeping fork oil even though Ive tightened it a couple of times!

garynortheast · 26-09-23, 04:18 PM

Have a look at the area in which the washer sits on the fork leg to make sure it's clean and free of rough patches or imperfections.

glang · 07-01-24, 05:22 AM

Just to close this thread, it wasnt the bottom bolt leaking but the fork seal, doh! Anyway all done (although with a cheapy replacement..) and dry again.

garynortheast · 07-01-24, 02:52 PM

Ah, good to read about,a satisfactory conclusion to this.

glang · 07-01-24, 03:39 PM

Yes my eyes keep wandering to CBR500Rs or 660 Tiger Sports but the old SV just keeps on and really does everything I need although it is looking a bit worn now especially after spending 5 days under water in my garage in 2019...

R1ffR4ff · 09-01-24, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glang

Yes my eyes keep wandering to CBR500Rs or 660 Tiger Sports but the old SV just keeps on and really does everything I need although it is looking a bit worn now especially after spending 5 days under water in my garage in 2019...

Same here. Every now and then I keep thinking of getting an SV1000 as the SV650 is the biggest bike I've owned but then I get on the SV650 and that smooth torque and sheer ,"Throwabailty" and the thoughts pass-away

glang · 10-01-24, 09:20 AM

I dont think you would find the SV1000 nearly as slick as the 650 both in terms of vibration and gearchange...

R1ffR4ff · 10-01-24, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by glang

I dont think you would find the SV1000 nearly as slick as the 650 both in terms of vibration and gearchange...

That's what I have seen in posts. The SV650 has been the perfect fit for me. I have some shoulder/neck and muscle problems so a heavier bike could well be a chore at my age. I love the ease with which I can control the SV and the engine braking coming into sweeping bends is a constant joy to me along with it's other attributes

Bibio · 10-01-24, 04:44 PM

fun fact about the SV650 weight. its heavier than the GSX-R 750 K4. its just the the SV distributes the weight a bit better.

always had a hankering for a GSXR 750 with a comfort kit

Toooldtodie · 18-03-24, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

fun fact about the SV650 weight. its heavier than the GSX-R 750 K4. its just the the SV distributes the weight a bit better.

always had a hankering for a GSXR 750 with a comfort kit

Wouldn't the GSX S750 be that kind of beast?

26-09-23, 12:18 PM	#1
glang Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 583	SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak Im really struggling to get the bottom bolt (the one that holds the internal damper tube in place) to seal. I took out both damper tubes and on one fork the bolt sealed straight away using the old copper washer. However the second has been much more difficult and now has a new washer but is still weeping fork oil even though Ive tightened it a couple of times!

26-09-23, 04:18 PM	#2
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,662	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak Have a look at the area in which the washer sits on the fork leg to make sure it's clean and free of rough patches or imperfections. __________________ https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases Blue Curvy S with over 110,000 miles and still going strong.

07-01-24, 05:22 AM	#3
glang Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 583	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak Just to close this thread, it wasnt the bottom bolt leaking but the fork seal, doh! Anyway all done (although with a cheapy replacement..) and dry again.

07-01-24, 02:52 PM	#4
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,662	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak Ah, good to read about,a satisfactory conclusion to this. __________________ https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases Blue Curvy S with over 110,000 miles and still going strong.

07-01-24, 03:39 PM	#5
glang Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 583	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak Yes my eyes keep wandering to CBR500Rs or 660 Tiger Sports but the old SV just keeps on and really does everything I need although it is looking a bit worn now especially after spending 5 days under water in my garage in 2019...

10-01-24, 09:20 AM	#7
glang Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 583	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak I dont think you would find the SV1000 nearly as slick as the 650 both in terms of vibration and gearchange...

10-01-24, 04:44 PM	#9
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,559	Re: SV650S Fork leg bottom bolt leak fun fact about the SV650 weight. its heavier than the GSX-R 750 K4. its just the the SV distributes the weight a bit better. always had a hankering for a GSXR 750 with a comfort kit

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