What have you tinkered with today?

[admin]

My VFR was dragged out of hibernation this weekend. Did some pre MOT checks and all good. Installed new rear brake pads that I bought two years ago after the MOT tester mentioned they were getting low! Started first time too. Now to book an MOT.

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[DJ123]

Fitted new sat Nav & mount/bracket. Stripped down some other panels ready for the new accessory module to be installed, and wire up my spotlights to.

[yokohama]

Woke the bike up from it's winter hibernation and checked it over for an upcoming MOT. Disassembled and cleaned out the starter motor switchgear - the starter switch was sticking, which seems to be a common problem on the Yamaha triples. Also fitted a radiator guard and a fender extender after loose chippings on a newly resurfaced B road last year left the radiator and downpipes a bit worse for wear .

[garynortheast]

Checked the bike over ready for a ride out on Tuesday. Front offside caliper was binding so I took it off to have a look and ended up fitting the two calipers my mate had refurbed with s/s pistons and given to me.

I'll take the bike for a quick spin into town tomorrow just to make sure it's all ok.

[EssEllTwo]

Today I stuck the stock spacers back in my forks after fitting KTechs yesterday. Didn't need to make up a longer spacer after all.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by EssEllTwo

Today I stuck the stock spacers back in my forks after fitting KTechs yesterday. Didn't need to make up a longer spacer after all.

measure the length of the original springs then measure the length of the new springs then add/cut the difference for spacers. if you have the correct lb/kg rate for your weight then your sag measurements should be within spec and will only require a few turns here and there on the adjusters.

if the new springs dont fall into the correct bike sag measurement then you have been given the wrong lb/kg springs. its that simple.....

BTW believe me or not... but there should be no need to check rider sag as you cant alter it without altering the bike sag. adjusting one will adjust the other. its best to adjust for bike sag only. checking the rider sag is only to make sure that you have the correct rate springs.

springs are only there to support the weight of bike and rider its the dampening that makes the difference and with the SV its rebound that you want to concentrate on as the compression is pretty good.

[Bibio]

ignore the spacer thing i'm wrong. you need to cut the spacers to achieve the correct bike sag when the adjusters are in the middle.

[gt alex]

I have changed almost everything on my suspension, I am not a expert but as long as you can get the correct sag measurement with in you preload adjustment I wouldn't cut the spacer tubes. Mine is about 1 full turn from all the way out. I could cut maybe 1/4 inch off the tubes but why if it's correct as it is. As I said no expert.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Bibio

measure the length of the original springs then measure the length of the new springs then add/cut the difference for spacers. if you have the correct lb/kg rate for your weight then your sag measurements should be within spec and will only require a few turns here and there on the adjusters.

if the new springs dont fall into the correct bike sag measurement then you have been given the wrong lb/kg springs. its that simple.....

BTW believe me or not... but there should be no need to check rider sag as you cant alter it without altering the bike sag. adjusting one will adjust the other. its best to adjust for bike sag only. checking the rider sag is only to make sure that you have the correct rate springs.

springs are only there to support the weight of bike and rider its the dampening that makes the difference and with the SV its rebound that you want to concentrate on as the compression is pretty good.

I went to a suspension specialist for advice on suspension for a previous bike and it was basically rebound damping that was the problem. (they required around £1000 to sort out the rear and front suspension so I sold the bike ) Companies like Hagon can supply suspension units with spring to suit your weight but rebound damping is non adjustable on the cheaper shocks.
I am currently waiting for Suzuki to replace my rear shock which is shot after 12000 miles.

[EssEllTwo]

Originally Posted by svenrico

I am currently waiting for Suzuki to replace my rear shock which is shot after 12000 miles.

Checking my rear shock the other day, I found the top bushing is shot. 5860 miles on the clock.