Replaced the air filter and changed the coolant.

 

Took it apart.

Wired up a new Regulator.
Pulled out the HID setup, added extension wires and Im rewiring everything so my ballasts will be under the seat instead of on the engine/frame/falling into the fan/etc, and the ignitor boxes wont interfere w/ the forks turning to full lock.

I'll hopefully finish this weekend.

 

Why anodized and not powder coated?

 

1. After painting them last year, I noticed that the passenger pegs didn't function as smoothly as before. Possibly do to a crappy paint job that started to chip almost instantly.

2. Just thought I would give it a try. I'm hoping it will be at least as durable or maybe more so than powdercoat.

 

Installed no-cut Motosliders. The fit is phenomenal.

 

Finally got the frontend put on my SV. Still waiting for some more parts though.

 

ssweetbro that does look really good! nice job!!!!

 

[inspector clouseau] Not anymore [/inspector clouseau]

http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=139411

 

More like, "what did my SV do to me today"....it stranded me. Battery decided to go on strike. Had to get towed when I was maybe 5 miles away...$116! I think my battery is old and needs to be replaced. I did have a load on it (heated gloves and jacket liner, along with a PCIII), but I've been riding with those for awhile now...those shouldn't have been issues.

So, what did I do today? troubleshooting. Checked the charging system (it is OK), then got enough of a charge (using th trickle charger) to see it crank on its own. The battery acted like it was totally drained, yet it was fully charged within 6 hours...yeah, that doesn't sound right. Gonna go ahead and get a new battery...

 

Get a Made in USA or Made in Japan YUASA battery.. they are well worth the extra $10 or $20 it costs to get them.. I swear by YUASA.. none of that made in china crap every chinese battery I've had lasted less than 2 years.. and that was with the appropriate maintenance and monthly charging to keep it over 12.5 volts


Batteries do die quickly if you've had a couple really bad discharges and left it stay low for a while... that and sulfation...

a new YUASA battery charged up properly before using it (many shops give them out part charged and the battery is never the same as a properly charged battery... it has do be done right(check yuasa's instructions)

I have noticed that cheap chinese batteries don't come back from a deep discharge nearly as easy as a YUASA battery... YUASA is the way to go I believe


I thought my Marauder had bad eclectrics but it was a crap chinese battery.. less than 2 years old... and never frozen. either.. I just had 1 or 2 bad discharges and didn't get it topped up right away... I thought bike batteries and charging systems and cars were similar... but I was wrong... funny though when I kept YUASA batteries on my bike before I never had that problem and I neglected the hell out of them... even froze them a few times...

Now I make sure to charge it monthly over the winter even though it stays 20c all the time in my condo parkade.. if not the battery dies an early death.. granted not as easily with YUASA but if you have a cheap chinese battery you may be asking for trouble.
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I live in canada and don't need heated stuff.. just dress in more layers and you're good... hell I've driven in -30 c temps... for more than 50 minutes...

the worst part of winter is snow and ice and gravel.... I can deal with gravel but ice and snow is evil.. unless you are set up with ice racing gear.

cold is nothing... just wear a base layer under a wool layer under a wind proof layer and you're golden...

hands can be an issue.. but just get hand wind guards.. or wear good thin gloves under big snow mobile mits and you're fine.


do that and you don't need electronics.

I found the SV to actually be better than may other bikes with starting in much colder than freezing temps... maybe I was lucky with my SV bikes or my older bikes had more problems due to age..oh... and get a good synthetic oil too.. that helps when starting in cold cold temps... as soon as I switched to synth my winter starting was much much easier even though the bike sat all day at -15C temps at work.... (-15c is about 5 f if you don't know)

More like, "what did my SV do to me today"....it stranded me. Battery decided to go on strike. Had to get towed him when I was maybe 5 miles away...$116! I think my battery is old and needs to be replaced. I did have a load on it (heated gloves and jacket liner, along with a PCIII), but I've been riding with those for awhile now...those shouldn't have been issues.

So, what did I do today? troubleshooting. Checked the charging system (it is OK), then got enough of a charge (using th trickle charger) to see it crank on its own. The battery acted like it was totally drained, yet it was fully charged within 6 hours...yeah, that doesn't sound right. Gonna go ahead and get a new battery...

 

Thanks for the tips, Zokambaa. The guys at SVPortal pretty much said the same thing.

I gotta say that I do love the heated gear, though. I've done the layer thing before. Heated gear is a different type of warmth. And, cold is relative. I've never been to Canada but down here, cold is cold. If I stop feeling my fingers because it's 20 degrees, 15 deg or even 10 won't really make a difference, IMO...it's only a matter of how much sooner you lose feeling in your fingers and toes. I've ridden in the cold without heated gear, but it's actually nice to be able to ride without feeling like you can't bend at the joints (due to the thickness of layers). Plus, I didn't factor in thick layers when I bought my jacket. The better choice is to just get a new and recommended battery. Cold season is almost over, so I won't have to worry about freezing much longer.

 

The better choice is to just get a new and recommended battery.

For what it's worth, when you get that new battery add some extra padding underneath it. Vibration kills batteries. I use dense black rubber and shoe gel pads. (I have a '93 CBR with orig Yuasa battery.)

 

Gave it a bath, performed rear wheel alignment + chain adjustment, cleaned the chain with kerosene, lubed it... and....

******* tipped it over in my driveway... Luckily only the sliders got tiny scratches and nothing else... My poor baby

I feel like **** after hurting it.

 

Washed the bike, then began to put on wheel stripes. Got the rear wheel done before it began to get cold and dark. Stickers don't stick too well when it's cold.

I'll do the front when I can get the front wheel off the ground (or maybe I could just roll it a bit).

I'm loving the red...there aren't many colors that'll match this bike's color (and the rims are painted black).

 

cleaned and lubed the chain. Wanted to bath her but its gonna rain i wont bother

 

Cleaned and lubed chain. Washed bike. Then the missus and I headed out for a leisurely 80 mile ride on a fantastic sunny 70F day.

Bay City General Store made famous in the movie US Marshals

 

Changed the oil and filter. Getting ready for spring

 

Took it from this:

To this:

Plenty more to do!! Bring on the warm weather!

 

Installed an 04 636 shock (cut the battery box).

Installed a Two Brothers high mount slip on I bought on this forum from Lucent.

 

I actually got to ride my new to me SV650s! I bought it back in November and it has sat in my garage all winter. I did use the down time to make some necessary modifications. I really enjoyed the bike and can't wait to get out on it again.

 

I put on my anodized parts. They are definitely more grey than black when viewed in comparison to the frame etc. I think they are going to be okay. I'm no stylist, but the rad plates, motosliders, and pegs are all in about the same line and sort of play off each other.

Also started installing the rearsets and Rizoma signals. I ran into a couple of issues with the rearsets, and won't be able to finish them tomorrow, but I will finish the signals, and put my GSXR calipers.

 

Rode up to Daytona Beach with my stepdad to enjoy Bike Week 2011. All I can say is "GOD BLESS half naked biker chicks and low morales....

 

Today was my third day with my new Napoleon bar-ends. I can't even begin to describe how amazing these are. I know there are threads discussing them. Take it from me. Awesome.

 

Delkevic Carbon Fiber, trioval stubby install, could not believe the weight difference and cannot wait to start it!

 

Finished my wheel trim...looks awesome, especially in the sunlight. I see that the red is reflective and appears as orange with strong light. It complements the copper.

The trim isn't perfect...that tape is very difficult align perfectly and the plastic guide is difficult to use. I ended up putting the guide aside and doing it by hand instead.

I've no idea what it looks like as I'm riding...I'd be ****** if it looked weebly-wobbly, but honestly, I don't know how I'm going to avoid that.

Went out riding, too...went to Middleburg and took the pics. Passed a streetfightered sv650 on the way back home...almost turned around to follow so I could have a chance to chat (that bike looked GOOD). Weather was a lot colder than yesterday, but I can't complain (mid 50s...wind was cold, though).

 

The trim isn't perfect...that tape is very difficult align perfectly and the plastic guide is difficult to use. I ended up putting the guide aside and doing it by hand instead.

I've no idea what it looks like as I'm riding...I'd be ****** if it looked weebly-wobbly, but honestly, I don't know how I'm going to avoid that.

Yeah, don't sweat it too much. It's very hard to get it all perfect, tool or not. It will look just fine as you are moving at speed.

Looks good, nice compliment to the bike IMO.

 

Lesson Learned: Nothing is ever as easy at it seems.

I went to reassemble my GSXR calipers today, and when I opened the packages for the new seals, I noticed there were 2 missing. All the piston seals were there, but there should have been 4 seals for the passages between the two halves, but there where only 2. I had to dig through the trash to find the old ones. They looked serviceable, so I reinstalled them.

I also tried to finish my rearsets as well, but in addition to forgetting to check my mailbox for the pressure switch before I left work, I discovered the shift rod end bearing they sent me was right-hand thread - I need left hand. I got on the phone and the proper one is being sent.

So, my weekend of alteration has had the effect of making my bike unrideable. No matter, I leave for a work trip tomorrow, and can't ride it anyway.

On the upside, the new to me calipers feel great in the garage. The lever is nice and firm. Also, although I'm still not sure if I like clear lenses on turnsignals, the Rizomas went on easily enough and are plenty bright.

When I get back and get it all buttoned up and cleaned up, I'll get some pictures. It's now pretty much in it's final form.

 

Finally got to ride, 255 miles and was it beautiful today. Come on summer.

 

Dropped in a new battery. The old one didna survive the winter. I blame global warming. :magpie:

 

I feel ya on that battery issue.. had to do the same to mine. Had the battery tested, only had 1 cranking amp...