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What did you do to your SV today? (mods, farkles, maintenance, etc)

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#1 ·
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.
 
#10,095 ·
Rode it to work, while at work was thinking what should my next mod be?
 
#10,099 ·
removed 8900e penske from 2000 sv.
swapped springs on 8900e and 8981 penskes (8900e originally 650-7 spring and 8981 had a 7-500 spring)
installed 8981 on 2000 sv:
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then installed 8900e on SVK6S. this was stupid easy esp compared to the other sv!
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#10,102 ·
Picked it up from the shop after getting a new rear tire installed (always forget just how **** slick they are at first) and the promptly ran out of gas 7 miles down the road going to look at new beds, I swear there was 1/4 tank in it when I dropped it off. Oh well, all good now. Also new chain in the mail going on this weekend.


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#10,104 ·
Changed spark plugs. After riding for a few miles my SV started to hesitate. Got some NGKS and swapped them. One of the old ones had paper, oil, and a fly on it?. Got the bike a month ago, guess I should have changed them when I got the bike! Oh well, you live and you learn!


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#10,105 ·
Changed spark plugs. After riding for a few miles my SV started to hesitate. Got some NGKS and swapped them. One of the old ones had paper, oil, and a fly on it��. Got the bike a month ago, guess I should have changed them when I got the bike! Oh well, you live and you learn!


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LOL

The front cylinder spark plug on mine was rusted like my Mazda. Watch for the rubber boot to be pushed all in!


And I had a dirty look from a cute girl 20 minutes ago. :D
 
#10,108 ·
On my way to work this morning it drove like i hit a brick wall. All was fine going about 60mph it then bogged way down spit and sputtered until i got to work. After work she ran fine all the way home. So I need to find out why its running so inconsistent. That is what I will being to it today.
 
#10,110 ·
In one month's time, LSL Superbike Conversion, New Pilot Road 3's, New Plugs (Iridium), New Oil and Filter, New Coolant, New Carbone Lorraine Pads, Installed Front and Rear Speigler SS Lines, New Levers from 434 (Black with Red), and New Vario MRA windscreen. Taking a break for a bit ($$), next is a Two Bros Carbon Black Slip-on, 12V Distribution and USB Charger, Buell Pegs, Corbin Seat.
 
#10,116 ·
Ordered a sprocket/chain kit from SVracing, pulled the tank and opened the headlight to find where I'll connect my gauges. My dad bought and installed those Instaglow or Indiglow gauge faces that light up but you have to hard wire them to your electrical system...without asking...and I really liked my blue gauge faces :( Oh well...

now I need to buy some carb rebuild kits. Suggestions where?
 
#10,117 ·
picked up (with sv650y) and installed (on svk6s) gsxr wheel spacer. feels much better now! :p

ordered rearsets and galfer pads for svk6s! ;D

adjusted throttle cables on sv650y
 
#10,118 · (Edited)
and then fixed rear brake on the K6. it wasn't working at all, so i bled it a bunch until it did work. :)

EDIT:

so started taking K6 around block and turns out my front brakes are complete $H!t! tried bleeding but to no avail yet. gonna have to bleed a lot tomorrow. :(