Bent Banana - The SV resurrection.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

if you took it off in one piece it'll go back on in one piece. Don't forget to check the seat lock works before you put the seat back on...

Actually it was removed in lots of little pieces. Yeah I've attached the lock cable but it wouldn't go back so I separated them but now it's impossible to join them again lol.

[Dave20046]

Right, the time has come, I'm going to bang some mirrors on and taker her round the block.

Any tips for stuff to look out for? Hope I don't bin it.
And hope there ain't any rozzers about, forgot I don't have a headlight fitted.

[Dave20046]

That was satisfying.

I quite like the look of your yellow naked. I think I'd have one, if I didn't have mine instead.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

That was satisfying.

It run alright then?

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

It run alright then?

Spot on, front end was a bit light with the brand new tyre tyre + grit,wet/snow/ice but just took it steady. Gonna have to get used to the engine braking again too!

Filler caps still leaking and the bent handlebars was a bit annoying but meh aslong as it doesn't blow up I'm set for the hardys.

[yorkie_chris]

Bars will bend back into shape with "persuasion"

PTFE tape the cap threads if desperate. Bring some spare oil on rideout.

[Dave20046]

Think I got some of the looks you must get too. Noisy mismatched bike with no headlight, people in the posh part didn't appreciate.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Bars will bend back into shape with "persuasion"

PTFE tape the cap threads if desperate. Bring some spare oil on rideout.

They're not too out of shape but I've got some lowered bars to slam on when I can be arsed.

Bringing oil is a definite! I'll try make sure the breathers aren't blocked, I was going to see how it runs with each breather pipe disconnected.
I'll see if I can find some PTFE tape

[yorkie_chris]

It will run messily