Found play in the swing arm bearings - Page 2 - SV650.org

21-11-11, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

i still think that it's responsable for the mysterious mid corner head shake that has been on both my bikes.

Never thought about that. My bike was a terror for it on the road over past Knockhill. The Wibbly Wobbly and the Kinlochleven Loop could get it upset too, but I think that'd be the case on any bike. I always blamed an inadequate rear shock for my weight.

21-11-11, 05:25 PM

I love my curvy

yorkie_chris · 21-11-11, 05:27 PM

Curvy gets a proper, linear rear link too [/smug]

maviczap · 21-11-11, 05:29 PM

Another smug curvy owner here

21-11-11, 05:33 PM

Wow! What a sack of crap this bike is turning out to be.

Have already fitted Maxton front springs and thicker oil in an attempt to cure the handling issues. The only reason I bought an SV was because of the supposedly decent handling and low insurance group.

I guess I'll just sell the bloody thing.

21-11-11, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca

supposedly decent handling

Who told you that?

maviczap · 21-11-11, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orca

Wow! What a sack of crap this bike is turning out to be.

Have already fitted Maxton front springs and thicker oil in an attempt to cure the handling issues. The only reason I bought an SV was because of the supposedly decent handling and low insurance group.

I guess I'll just sell the bloody thing.

The OEM shock on my curvy was pretty shot when I got it. Changed it and transformed the handling.

CodeJACK · 21-11-11, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orca

Wow! What a sack of crap this bike is turning out to be.

Have already fitted Maxton front springs and thicker oil in an attempt to cure the handling issues. The only reason I bought an SV was because of the supposedly decent handling and low insurance group.

I guess I'll just sell the bloody thing.

There a great bike fella, dont sell it yet.

Why not give try and sort the play with what YC was saying?

Many Suzuki and other manufacturers have the same issue. Maybe this is not your issue at all?

23-11-11, 08:13 AM

Calmed down now. Collected all of my toys back in me pram and my dummy is back where it should be.

Going to try and rectify the problem as suggested. Probably go the shimming route as it gives me some adjustment.

I agree that swing arm play may not be the source of my handling issues but it certainly isn't helping. For minimal cost I can sort it. Then I know it isn't an issue

After that, I'll more than likely replace the rear shock. I'll get this thing to handle one way or the other. lol

21-11-11, 05:25 PM	#12
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Found play in the swing arm bearings I love my curvy

21-11-11, 05:27 PM	#13
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Found play in the swing arm bearings Curvy gets a proper, linear rear link too [/smug] __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-11-11, 05:29 PM	#14
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Found play in the swing arm bearings Another smug curvy owner here __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

21-11-11, 05:33 PM	#15
Orca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Found play in the swing arm bearings Wow! What a sack of crap this bike is turning out to be. Have already fitted Maxton front springs and thicker oil in an attempt to cure the handling issues. The only reason I bought an SV was because of the supposedly decent handling and low insurance group. I guess I'll just sell the bloody thing.

23-11-11, 08:13 AM	#19
Orca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Found play in the swing arm bearings Calmed down now. Collected all of my toys back in me pram and my dummy is back where it should be. Going to try and rectify the problem as suggested. Probably go the shimming route as it gives me some adjustment. I agree that swing arm play may not be the source of my handling issues but it certainly isn't helping. For minimal cost I can sort it. Then I know it isn't an issue After that, I'll more than likely replace the rear shock. I'll get this thing to handle one way or the other. lol

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