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Forum: Motorcycle Talk

02-06-2012, 03:43 PM

Replies: 13

Motorcycle Shipping/Escrow Experiences?

Views: 1,652

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Motorcycle Shipping/Escrow Experiences?

I'm in the process of using: http://motorcycleshippers.com/ .I got called Friday and my bike has actually already arrived in Cali(It was picked up either 1/20 or 1/27..can't remember). I am...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-22-2012, 10:32 PM

Replies: 15,855

What did you do to your SV today

Views: 1,176,406

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: What did you do to your SV today

Nice table.

I got mine running, it's middle of winter here. But she's being shipped out next week to the west, so got her running and went for a short drive. Cranked right up after choke and few...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-22-2012, 10:15 PM

Replies: 221

What WAS/IS (going to be) your next bike after SV

Views: 21,490

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: What WAS/IS (going to be) your next bike after SV

I've been seriously considering a gsxr 750. I haven't had an inline 4. Just three v-twins so far.

I've also seen a handful of Buel's that just look amazing.

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-22-2012, 10:06 PM

Replies: 41

What bikes have you owned

Views: 2,004

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: What bikes have you owned

1980 Honda cx500
2006 Yamaha Warrior
2001 Suzuki sv650

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-19-2012, 07:59 PM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Thanks for the input guys.

I booked my plane ticket today, reserved an apartment, and booked the shipment of my sv650! My pocket book hurts, but a relief to get those things done.

I am using jc...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-18-2012, 10:59 AM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Yea, im trying to figure out the logistics.

I could probably get 1k-1200 out of the bike as it sits here. Being freezing temps, bikes just don't move here during Winter..

I think it cost around...

Forum: Wanted...

01-17-2012, 08:41 PM

Replies: 3

1st gen headlight + front/rear turn signals. Naked.

Views: 921

Posted By jmorgan6

1st gen headlight + front/rear turn signals. Naked.

Need entire headlight assembly for a 1st gen naked bike. Also front and rear turn signals.

Please let me know if you have them:) A headlight setup with a blemish wouldn't bother me, just looking...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-17-2012, 05:21 PM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

I am seriously considering just shipping my sv650.

Is there a good list of what cali requires in a bike?

I know i'll need a headlight, dot approved.
My rear brake pedal doesn't engage the...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-13-2012, 09:37 AM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Thanks for that advice! Did not know that.

I'm planning on selling my 300zx, and my sv650 here in Missouri before moving to California. Literally selling everything, taking a 1way ticket there,...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-11-2012, 10:24 AM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Thanks for the input guys.

I received the official offer, accepted, and put notice in my current employer yesterday.

I'll be in California b mid February, time to start selling stuff here.
...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-10-2012, 03:34 PM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

I knew bout the lane sharing, didn't bout the car pool lane. I've never been in city with a carpool lane, is it really a quicker way or does it tend to get clogged up as well?

How much rain is in...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

01-10-2012, 01:53 PM

Replies: 28

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Views: 1,139

Posted By jmorgan6

Moving to Cali(San Jose area)

Just curious those in the San Jose area, what is the riding season in Cali? Is it year round? Very much rain?

Looking to move, and planning to literally sell my cars/bikes, take a plane ticket...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-19-2011, 05:27 PM

Replies: 24

symptoms of a damaged connecting rod bearing

Views: 4,521

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: symptoms of a damaged connecting rod bearing

I agree with Agrisol

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-19-2011, 09:57 AM

Replies: 31

First bike. Craigslist. 12000 miles

Views: 3,822

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: First bike. Craigslist. 12000 miles

has anyone mentioned to take an MSF course?

=)

I think all the biggies have been mentioned, if it's been sitting or you feel you have some performance issues you might need to check out the...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-15-2011, 10:55 AM

Replies: 24

sv650 won't start - fairly detailed

Views: 27,509

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: sv650 won't start - fairly detailed

O'Reilly should of been able to do a load test on the battery, did they not?

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

09-09-2011, 02:41 PM

Replies: 27

Newbie Mistake Made = Learning Experience / Insight Appreciated

Views: 1,502

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Newbie Mistake Made = Learning Experience / Insight Appreciated

Maybe i'm the crazy one, but I rarely brake while downshifting.. I match rev let off and let the engine brake.

Only time I apply brake is when im at the final gear I intend to downshift to. If...

Forum: Motorcycle Talk

09-09-2011, 10:31 AM

Replies: 1

Closest call thus far.. turning lane paint = bad for braking=)

Views: 482

Posted By jmorgan6

Closest call thus far.. turning lane paint = bad for braking=)

I've had a few close calls over the past few years of riding, but today was the closest!

Normal commute to work, and I tend to change lanes through traffic, nothing crazy, just going the speed...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-07-2011, 11:36 AM

Replies: 8

Fuel Pump on K1?

Views: 1,992

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Fuel Pump on K1?

shim the needles!

http://adamarp.com/other/catpoopman/shim.html

on down towards bottom half.. easy to do

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-07-2011, 11:00 AM

Replies: 11

Help. Key not turning

Views: 621

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Help. Key not turning

is that how she likes it?

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-02-2011, 09:22 AM

Replies: 15

99 the sat for five years!!!!!! where to start

Views: 1,626

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: 99 the sat for five years!!!!!! where to start

Wooderson pointed out something I forgot. check the gas tank. Make sure you don't have a complete rust bucket of a tank.

I got lucky, mine didn't have any. If it's got rust in the tank, you'll...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

09-01-2011, 09:02 AM

Replies: 15

99 the sat for five years!!!!!! where to start

Views: 1,626

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: 99 the sat for five years!!!!!! where to start

get it running first before you do all that other stuff.

I bought a 2001 naked that had been sitting for 5 years. I ride it daily now and done several lengthy rides without an issue. I gave 1,000...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

08-29-2011, 11:30 AM

Replies: 15

From stock to not

Views: 1,047

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: From stock to not

Shimming the needles on the carbs.
Possible rejet depending on other mods.

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

08-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Replies: 9

Draining the carbs on 2002

Views: 1,471

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Draining the carbs on 2002

How is the water getting in to the fuel system(assuming it actually is water in the fuel).

My bike sits outside and has been in many many storms unprotected. I've never had a water in the gas...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

08-23-2011, 12:14 PM

Replies: 3

Storing on incline, oil concerns?

Views: 480

Posted By jmorgan6

Storing on incline, oil concerns?

My apartment complex has the worst parking lot you can imagine. Where I store my bike, when on it's kick stand has a decent tilt to it. Infact, pretty much anywhere I park it I will have a decent...

Forum: SV650 Gen1 (99-02) Tech

08-18-2011, 03:17 PM

Replies: 42

Help requested! Max speed ~85 mph

Views: 2,960

Posted By jmorgan6

Re: Help requested! Max speed ~85 mph

I wasn't trying to say the sv was fine.. I had similar issues with mine after rebuilding the carbs, and since it accelerated smoothly and didn't die, misidle, etc didn't know it was just how the...

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