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.
What did you do to your SV today? (mods, farkles, maintenance, etc)
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Wait, did you just insult Jewish people? :nana:
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Went for a 60 mile ride today. Glad to see my thermostat replacement resulted in no more coolant leaks!
Also did a lot of practice throttle-blipping while downshifting under braking. Was prompted to try after reading a Keith Code article in Motorcyclist about it. I can do basics of it pretty well most of the time now, (plus it's fun!) Just need to go out there and apply it to corners and finish the equation with smooth brake release and progressive throttle application for corner exit drive.
Good thing track school is coming up!
Also did a lot of practice throttle-blipping while downshifting under braking. Was prompted to try after reading a Keith Code article in Motorcyclist about it. I can do basics of it pretty well most of the time now, (plus it's fun!) Just need to go out there and apply it to corners and finish the equation with smooth brake release and progressive throttle application for corner exit drive.
Good thing track school is coming up!
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finished painting still got to fix a couple drips...
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yay!
~Chris
yay!
~Chris
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Changed the oil and adjusted the height of the GSXR forks in the triple. It made a noticeable difference to riding position (front end is higher, so less weight shifted forward).
Rode it out to my new place and parked it in the garage.
I noticed the bike likes to pull left (or requires a little pressure to keep it going straight), so I need to make some adjustments. Also, I was in 1st at constant throttle and noticed the RPMs kept fluctuating- kind of hard to describe. I will do a little investigating. Ideas?
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That looks great man!
Rode it out to my new place and parked it in the garage.
I noticed the bike likes to pull left (or requires a little pressure to keep it going straight), so I need to make some adjustments. Also, I was in 1st at constant throttle and noticed the RPMs kept fluctuating- kind of hard to describe. I will do a little investigating. Ideas?
Knifemaker-
That looks great man!
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I cut down the LV SBK muffler by 6 inches - I really like the look of the shorty can, and the sound is a lot better. A little how-to article is here: http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=121763
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The stickers.....they hurt my eyes!I cut down the LV SBK muffler by 6 inches - I really like the look of the shorty can, and the sound is a lot better. A little how-to article is here: http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=121763
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Obviously it's your bike, but it's soooo clean and that's the best color...the stickers just kill me.
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Anyone know the size sockets I need to loosen the rear axle for adjusting the chain? 20mm is the biggest I have an it's too small for the right side of the bike, 7/8" is too big on standard for that side of the bike. Castle nut on the other side is even bigger.
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Longer throttle cable, Bar risers and SS brake lines.
....also ordered stompgrip for tank ($43.99)
http://www.newenough.com/parts/acce...protectors__traction_pads/stomp_grip/universal_traction_pad_sportbike_tank.html
but am having a tough time finding a seat cowl to fit my bike
2002 SV650S (blue). Someone said Kneedraggers had it
but they say they have only to fit the non "S" model.
Has anyone found a source for the
correct 2002 "S" seat cowl
http://www.newenough.com/parts/acce...protectors__traction_pads/stomp_grip/universal_traction_pad_sportbike_tank.html
but am having a tough time finding a seat cowl to fit my bike
2002 SV650S (blue). Someone said Kneedraggers had it
but they say they have only to fit the non "S" model.
Has anyone found a source for the
correct 2002 "S" seat cowl
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The wrench you need is in your tool kit if you still have it. Not as nice as a socket but works in a pinch.
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Castle nut is 24 mm. If you don't have a socket, maybe you have a Crescent wrench?
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Don't you need to apply a specific amount of torque to that castle nut that you wouldn't be able to accurately measure with a crescent wrench?
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Right so you should get a 24mm socket and use a torque wrench (72.5 ftlbs) to tighten everything down. If you want to do it right. Or you can do a good-n-tight with a crescent wrench if that's all you have.
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You can learn what that amount of torque feels like and get by without a torque wrench. I do it all the time. I'll grab the torque wrench in some cases, though I don't have any hard and fast rules.
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