Just thought this would be a cool new topic. If there is already one in existence please let me know so I can delete this one, or a mod can do it. As for me I finished my under tail project and rode the crap out of it.
On1wheel01
If an angry looking dude in a skirt covered in blue paint should ring your doorbell... I would recommend you don't answer it ;D
Went on my Sunday ride, saw an old Norton, a few original Mini Coopers on PCH, the leos were out, saw a few women on cruisers and one on a sportbike. Now I'm home watching Superbike races...
Took a nice ride from Mentor Oh. to Geneva Oh. On the way home road through a 30min rain storm. Fun, Fun! Total ride way around 110mi. Came home and cleaned her up and put her to bed. Until tomorrow! Good times!
TPS adjustment and plenty of riding. Started out just a spin around town to test out 1st & 2nd gear... somehow ended up on the highway 
took a "wrong turn", got lost and eventually found my way back home ;D
took a "wrong turn", got lost and eventually found my way back home ;D
I rode it. Then I got caught in the rain. looks like I'm gonna have to spend another hour washin/waxing it tomorrow, so I'll chime in then.
Spanked it like a bad dog in the North central KY twisties......(But on Saturday: painted the rear wheel Black, installed my Star rotors wavy cut brake rotor.)
spent more time wearing parts out... took the new suspension on gravel.. its real nice. road smarts do suprisingly well on gravel too...
Rode her around for a little while.....until an old coot pulled out in front of me-almost killed us both, so I went home.
Rode to work and back, and filled it up on the way home when the fuel light started winking at me. :fiddy:
61.5 MPG HOORAY!!!
61.5 MPG HOORAY!!!
Did some throttle cable stretching on some good roads with some good-feeling weather.
Some old coots pulled out in front of me, too, but I was able to out-coot them.
Some old coots pulled out in front of me, too, but I was able to out-coot them.
2001 SV650 naked with 7300 miles.
Called insurance person to get insurance on the bike so I can register it next Thursday.
Exploded the bike for maintainance (side covers off, rear seat off, main seat off, gas tank raised).
Figured out how to get the side cover plastic button fasteners off (push in center to release,remove, push center so it sticks out, reinstall, push center to flush position to lock).
Removed air filter, blew it out with compressed air and re-installed.
Added antifreeze to proper level.
Gap spark plugs to 0.028".
Put slight amount of moly grease on threads.
Replaced spark plugs. [Front plug is a pain and you can't unplug the radiator thermal switch since there is no plug where the manual says (?).]
Number of parts left over after re-assembly: ZERO!
Now on to the dreaded chain lube issue!!!!!
Called insurance person to get insurance on the bike so I can register it next Thursday.
Exploded the bike for maintainance (side covers off, rear seat off, main seat off, gas tank raised).
Figured out how to get the side cover plastic button fasteners off (push in center to release,remove, push center so it sticks out, reinstall, push center to flush position to lock).
Removed air filter, blew it out with compressed air and re-installed.
Added antifreeze to proper level.
Gap spark plugs to 0.028".
Put slight amount of moly grease on threads.
Replaced spark plugs. [Front plug is a pain and you can't unplug the radiator thermal switch since there is no plug where the manual says (?).]
Number of parts left over after re-assembly: ZERO!
Now on to the dreaded chain lube issue!!!!!
I completed phase I of brake in. Now up to 10.5 miles. I decided to wait for phase II because I didn't make it saturday to pick up Oil and filter in time before shop closed. I also took the time to familuraize myself with the bike, Learned a few things, like there is no idle adjustment knob, I spent a few minutes searching before I realized the bike doesnt have one. I felt like an idiot. I know carberators, but this FI is a nice change. I feel spoiled =) I also removed the warning stickers.
Finally stock my Deals Gap sticker on it.......then thought about riding...and then didnt. I'm a failure
rode it home from the cottage, with Zuki following and leading also...we took turns..... it was windy as f^ck and we were tired from a fun filled weekend of drinking and good food.
(yesterday actually) I installed LSL clipons, moved my rearsets down 1/2" and relocated my ignition to the right side of the bike (thanks to donniej).
Just have to modify a bracket and I'll be remounting my gauges to the top triple via the ignition mounting holes.
Just have to modify a bracket and I'll be remounting my gauges to the top triple via the ignition mounting holes.
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