,broken SV650 K4 :( - Page 2 - SV650.org

29-11-05, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valleyboy

Right, my guess would be the front cylinder flooded with water.

The SV has a tendancy to let water get into the front spark plug, and thus under heavy rain, it'll cut out, making your V-Twin into a single cylinder.. which aint fun!

You need to undo the botom retaining bolt on your radiator, and hinge it forward slightly, then you should be able to see a lead going into the cylinder head, this is where the spark plug is. Pull the lead out (needs a bit of force occasionaly) then find a rag and a stick of some sort, poke the rag into the spark plug hole, and try and soak up as much water as you can, then get some WD40 and spray some into there... put the cable back in, making sure it goes in correctly (read owners manual to find out) put blt back on for the rad.. and that should cure that..

there is also a drain hole on the side of the cylinder, think its the right side as you sit on the bike.. this tends to clog... try using a pipe cleaner to free it up..

What an exellently written remedy, have ya ever thought about working for haynes, well done.

01-12-05, 02:13 AM

I had this problem for ages on my pointy K4 in the wet.

It came to a head when it nearly caused me a major accident at a junction when the power dissappeared on me and there were cars coming the other way.

I tokk the bike back to Suzuki as it was still in warranty and they said 'You need to buy a fender extender' I said 'Borrocks it is a design fault and it is your problem' They then finally admitted it was a design fault and was very common and they would take the bike in to be repaired.

I took the bike in they gave me a courtesy bike.
I had my bike returned within two days.
They fitted an extra 'o'ring and around the sparkplug and put a new spark plug on for me AT NO COST TO ME.

So they are well aware of the porblem, if it means you ain't gotta pay then do it!!

01-12-05, 05:34 AM

when my k4 started doing it suzuki denied there was any such problem!!! ******s!!!!

01-12-05, 10:39 AM

which dealer did the freebie?

01-12-05, 12:37 PM

Suzuki at West Wickham.
Very nice and friendly staff.

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01-12-05, 02:13 AM	#12
REEVESIE Guest Posts: n/a	I had this problem for ages on my pointy K4 in the wet. It came to a head when it nearly caused me a major accident at a junction when the power dissappeared on me and there were cars coming the other way. I tokk the bike back to Suzuki as it was still in warranty and they said 'You need to buy a fender extender' I said 'Borrocks it is a design fault and it is your problem' They then finally admitted it was a design fault and was very common and they would take the bike in to be repaired. I took the bike in they gave me a courtesy bike. I had my bike returned within two days. They fitted an extra 'o'ring and around the sparkplug and put a new spark plug on for me AT NO COST TO ME. So they are well aware of the porblem, if it means you ain't gotta pay then do it!!

01-12-05, 05:34 AM	#13
busasean Guest Posts: n/a	when my k4 started doing it suzuki denied there was any such problem!!! ******s!!!!

01-12-05, 10:39 AM	#14
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	which dealer did the freebie?

01-12-05, 12:37 PM	#15
REEVESIE Guest Posts: n/a	Suzuki at West Wickham. Very nice and friendly staff.