SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) - Page 10 - SV650.org

17-01-11, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

He wasn't talking about yours...and he wasn't talking about female round chins...lol

DOH!!!

I did an MBK....

And Stig...shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhst!

squirrel_hunter · 22-01-11, 12:39 AM

Part 12; Almost There:

Well the engine got into the frame so it was time to start on the rest of the bike. The machine hasn't turned a wheel in anger for around a year and a half so things need to be prepared. Front and rear brakes were striped and rebuilt. The rear had seized pins, though these were removed by a local lad in an engineering company for the price of a pint. The chain was removed cleaned and rerivited back on. The swing arm and shock was cleaned, as was the rear wheel plus other bits and pieces.

So back to slightly more interesting things. The grips were Renthals but had started to wear and were quite messy. So I used this as an excuse to replace them with R6 items. The carbs were then stuck back on and then the radiator was plumbed in. I'd recommend the carbs before the rad as it gives you better access to the front cylinder. Throttle cables were attached and adjusted, and an oil filter was added to the engine followed by some strange liquid.

With the engine well oiled a battery was robbed from the Blackbird and without the plugs in we turned the engine over. Or at least we tried. We got nothing from it. So the dash was hastily reinstalled and the started motor chugged the engine round for the first time. No crunching noises so thats a good sign.

not much left now just throw some fuel in it and see if it fires up. Oh and an exhaust and air box might be useful. The MOT booking is on the horizon.

R6 grip comparison. Renthal on the left R6 on the right.

Worm drive, chain, gear change, and a bit of cleaning. More is required.

If only I did this all that time ago.

Proof.

Just a little bit left.

Some of you might remember this bike from AR09.

gruntygiggles · 22-01-11, 01:33 AM

OMG our garage looks so cramped....when are you moving out Steve?

I was most pleased to hear some mechanical mumblings coming from the garage earlier!

22-01-11, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

OMG our garage looks so cramped....

You know I was thinking exactly the same thing. And your garage is mahoosive.

22-01-11, 11:10 AM

Good work Steve!!!!

22-01-11, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Looking good mate.

Found a use for an old haynes aswel!!

Thats the one he was following !!!

andrewsmith · 22-01-11, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz650s

Thats the one he was following !!!

Well SH how many times you rebuilt SV motors now?

22-01-11, 07:58 PM

SH just so you know its a bit more vibey that before but not a lot

squirrel_hunter · 22-01-11, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Well SH how many times you rebuilt SV motors now?

This is actually the first time I've rebuilt an SV...

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

SH just so you know its a bit more vibey that before but not a lot

It been so long I doubt I'd notice a difference.

andrewsmith · 22-01-11, 08:05 PM

Fair enuf!

I do know the no of motors trashed!
Is it new year new you?

22-01-11, 12:39 AM	#92
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) Part 12; Almost There: Well the engine got into the frame so it was time to start on the rest of the bike. The machine hasn't turned a wheel in anger for around a year and a half so things need to be prepared. Front and rear brakes were striped and rebuilt. The rear had seized pins, though these were removed by a local lad in an engineering company for the price of a pint. The chain was removed cleaned and rerivited back on. The swing arm and shock was cleaned, as was the rear wheel plus other bits and pieces. So back to slightly more interesting things. The grips were Renthals but had started to wear and were quite messy. So I used this as an excuse to replace them with R6 items. The carbs were then stuck back on and then the radiator was plumbed in. I'd recommend the carbs before the rad as it gives you better access to the front cylinder. Throttle cables were attached and adjusted, and an oil filter was added to the engine followed by some strange liquid. With the engine well oiled a battery was robbed from the Blackbird and without the plugs in we turned the engine over. Or at least we tried. We got nothing from it. So the dash was hastily reinstalled and the started motor chugged the engine round for the first time. No crunching noises so thats a good sign. not much left now just throw some fuel in it and see if it fires up. Oh and an exhaust and air box might be useful. The MOT booking is on the horizon. R6 grip comparison. Renthal on the left R6 on the right. Worm drive, chain, gear change, and a bit of cleaning. More is required. If only I did this all that time ago. Proof. Just a little bit left. Some of you might remember this bike from AR09. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

22-01-11, 01:33 AM	#93
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) OMG our garage looks so cramped....when are you moving out Steve? I was most pleased to hear some mechanical mumblings coming from the garage earlier! __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

22-01-11, 11:10 AM	#95
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) Good work Steve!!!!

22-01-11, 07:58 PM	#98
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) SH just so you know its a bit more vibey that before but not a lot

22-01-11, 08:05 PM	#100
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: SH2: The Rebuild (Image Heavy) Fair enuf! I do know the no of motors trashed! Is it new year new you? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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