Just bought my first SV last week and am mocking up all the mods in my head on photoshop to decide what I want to do first.

 

Finished the sanding/rubbing compound/waxing of my belly pan, just need to mount it up now.

 

Received an installed Delkelvic stubby. Nice little pipe. Sounds good.. was cheap an weighs like 4.5lbs. **** goo for 150$ especially since I just plan on ruining it

Installed Cheweys pair system removal kit. Y doesn't it come with a block off for the little solenoid looking thing ? (it's under the air filter - you can get air in there.)

Mocked up a block off plate for the pair system.

 

changed the oil n filter yesterday. bought teknic chicane gloves today for $22.

 

-Got my Dunlop roadsmart tire put on.

-New sprockets by driven (44R/15F... stock "s" gearing)

-520 XSO chain.


My other chain had the red dust of death, the chain was stretched like a mother. It would go from 1/2 inch of freeplay to 5 inches in some spots! My bike was getting very loud, it vibrated much, and the pulsing in the first two gears was horrible. It was literally lurching badly. The sprockets were fine but I replaced them anyway.

It rides like a dream! I am glad I replaced bad components and I feel much safer as a result.

-The other tire.. a continental road attack, lasted 8568 miles. It had just gotten worn down to the replacement marker, though it could have gone much more if I decided to (but it would be illegal.) I had only gone to palomar mountain twice on that tire so approximately 8500 miles of straight freeway commuting. The tread on the sides was barely touched.

-My original chain lasted 13818 miles.

 

In preparation of getting the bike out next week, I got my Power Commander out of the box, hooked it up with the 9V battery connector to my computer. Proceeded to upgrade the firmware, and install the free accelerator pump expansion DynoJet provides for use with the PC3USB.

 

Put these on ;D

 

finished fitting new break lines and pads

 

Put on a new clutch cable and an R6 throttle tube.

 

Finally got her running correctly!! Went for my first ride of the season with factory exhaust put back on(Wrapping the aftermarket set currently). I'm done spending money for a little while, thank goodness.

 

I put my new (to me) ART slip-on on my bike. Thanks Raoul!!

Finally got her running correctly!!

Awesome! ccasion14:

 

Bought an 07 SV1000S and imediately was set upon switching over the rear fender delete. Having two bikes torn apart in a driveway gets some looks!

 

Took it for a good ride out to Barber Motorsports Park and AL-25 (nice set of curves). In the process I scarred up my right boot toe slider and almost the whole right side of the bike (note to self, slow into unfamiliar hairpins )

 

Went out to tighten the chain and found out I don't have sockets big enough. Thought the set I bought with the torque wrench were good. Went for a ride instead.

 

I've been reading about chain oilers lately. It's not unusual for people to get 40+K miles out of a chain with an automatic oiler. So, until I can make my mind up which one to get, I've been experimenting with a different (for me) way of lubing the chain.

I'm using 80/90wt gear oil and applying it with a toothbrush. I don't use a lot. After I've brushed all sides of the chain, I wipe it with a paper towel. The chain looks cleaner than when I used spray lube and it hasn't been any more messy than with spray lube, either.

I think that the thick and sticky spray chain lubes don't do as good of a job in keeping the o-rings wet as the gear oil. Time will tell how it works. I'm lubing the chain every 150 to 200 miles and it stays looking wet, which would seem to indicate that it's well lubed.

Saving the cost of a chain and sprocket set every year or two is a good thing. Money is about to get very, very tight for people as the economy slowly crumbles, so getting the most out of chains and tires is really important.

 

I'm interested to know what type of riders and bikes have gotten 40k out of a chain. My guess is non-sport riders, probably touring type who rarely get on it hard so the chain doesn't stretch.

 

Adjusted my TPS and my chain - and went for a 100-mile ride in the AWESOME sunny 70* weather. What a blast! That bike is hands down the best purchase I've made in my 45 years. After six years and over 20K miles, it still puts a big grin on my face EVERY time I get on it. I'm lovin' the new exhaust note from the Delkevic shorty.

My TPS was WAY out of adjustment - kicked in at 4000 RPMs instead of the 1450 it's supposed to. The adjustment made the bike significantly smoother at lower speeds/RPMs.

 

I got 20K+ miles out of the original chain using Maxima Chain Wax and occasional kerosene cleanings - so I'm sticking with that.

 

exactly what I use, it's great chain wax! Although I also degrease the chain with motorsports degreaser and a toothbrush before every waxing to keep the grime buildup washed away.

 

Tested out my new front and rear stands. Not super fun by yourself.

 

You'll get the hang of it. It's awkward at first, but the rear stand is actually pretty easy. Just don't put the bike up on the front stand without the rear; I did it and I was lucky it didn't fall.

 

Had a maintenance Day here in the Victoria.Changed the brake fluid on mine.Did a TPS adjust on Greg's(silver 03).Devlin's (yellow 05)got allot done.Adjust bars and TPS,replace bake fluid and coolant.A nice afternoon with some fellow SVers:thumbsup:

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Devlin and Greg

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Yours truly.
O yeah I made them both gutter guard rad protectors

 

Bought my first bike, my first SV. Oh, my pulse also jumped a bit. Shaky hands may have been noticed.

 

Installed my Vapor.
I dig.

 

Looked at it in the garage hoping the parts come in on Monday so I can have it out on Tuesday. **** mail is slow when you want it now!! Oh, also got a new helmet and held it up to the bike to see if it was a close enough match in color.

 

Changed coolant and thermostat, washed, waxed, cleaned and lubed chain, installed EvoTech fork sliders.

It took a few seconds to write that, but all day to do. First time doing a coolant flush, but figured out how to do it without taking the fairing off on the S. Lots of idling and pushing the bike side to side to bleed the system etc... Too bad it still gets below freezing this time of year around here. Would have just gone with water and water wetter in preparation for track school if I could have.

Tomorrow, I ride!

 

Found out my brand new bike has a dead battery... *******.

 

I fabricate industrial grade chains for living, and what I can say is, IT WEARS!!

Metal VS Metal = lots and lots of wear. Even with grease.

If your chain is STRETCHED, **** dude, got a really weak chain.

 

These aren't industrial chains. :banjo:

 

Of course the metal wears too, but the metal itself actually does stretch. Go take a molecular chemistry class and you'll understand.. factory worker jobs don't count as chemistry experience.
Here's a simple example: If you've ever bent a spoon or fork, you've seen stretched metal. It HAS to stretch, the less it stretches molecularly, the more brittle it is, and then it shatters. Has anyone seen their chain shatter? I think not. Because it stretches. (and yes, it wears too)

 

My dad insisted for a long time that vehicle suspension springs never wear out because they're made of a springy metal that always goes back to shape. Metal fatigues and stretches!