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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i recovered my seat (because spencer wouldn't do it for me).
First I carved down the OEM seat so it was a more comfortable shape (photo shown is a rough version before I whipped out my dremel and made it smooth). I put under it a stiff liner, and on top of it I put down some dense foam. I then covered it with a 4 way stretch vinyl. This was the first time I've done anything like it, and it came out pretty nicely
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First I carved down the OEM seat so it was a more comfortable shape (photo shown is a rough version before I whipped out my dremel and made it smooth). I put under it a stiff liner, and on top of it I put down some dense foam. I then covered it with a 4 way stretch vinyl. This was the first time I've done anything like it, and it came out pretty nicely
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Another exciting oil change. I got some Mobil Delvac 1300 for $6.50/gallon about 9 months ago. I decided I had to use it; I have been using Rotella Synthetic T6, and I really think it's the ultimate, but can't let the Delvac just sit on the shelf....
I put a cobalt samarium magnet inside the filter. I did that on the previous filter, too and used it for 6500 miles. (I haven't pulled it out to see what's stuck to it; I'll post when I do.) I was happy to see that the magnet I put in last time was still exactly where I put it and hadn't deteriorated or anything.
I've read that like 70% of engine wear is from iron/steel particles that are too small for the filter to catch; they just keep recirculating through the motor. A killer strong magnet like a samarium cobalt will for sure get 'em. They are unaffected by temperatures up to 572*F.
Oh yea, I got to use a new Blitz funnel I got at Kmart and a 1000ml polyethylene beaker to measure oil in. No guessing on when the right amount of oil is in; measure and dump it in. Sweet!
I put a cobalt samarium magnet inside the filter. I did that on the previous filter, too and used it for 6500 miles. (I haven't pulled it out to see what's stuck to it; I'll post when I do.) I was happy to see that the magnet I put in last time was still exactly where I put it and hadn't deteriorated or anything.
I've read that like 70% of engine wear is from iron/steel particles that are too small for the filter to catch; they just keep recirculating through the motor. A killer strong magnet like a samarium cobalt will for sure get 'em. They are unaffected by temperatures up to 572*F.
Oh yea, I got to use a new Blitz funnel I got at Kmart and a 1000ml polyethylene beaker to measure oil in. No guessing on when the right amount of oil is in; measure and dump it in. Sweet!
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Suburban Machinery type-2 bars, R6 throttle tube (which, unfortunately involved a full adjustment of throttle cables on the throttle body-end. No R6 tube plug and play on mine. *sigh*), and TPS adjustment. I'd tried to adjust the TPS before but it moved a lot when I tightened the bolts back up, and I ran out of time, so I let it be. TPS Round 2 was much more successful
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Yes, it's got a magnet. It's small and relatively weak.
I checked out the used filter that has the magnet on the inside this evening. I was very surprised to see a light deposit of metal on the top of the magnet. Bear in mind that this metal was caught from filtered oil.
When I changed the oil I made sure to check the drain plug magnet; it had a very small amount of fine metal, nothing compared to what the magnet inside the filter caught. It was just enough to leave a dark smear on a paper towel.
The information I read about steel particles too small to be caught by the filter is true. If they really do cause the majority of wear in an engine, putting a magnet in the filter probably does some good in cutting wear.
I'll post a pic or two as soon as I can get some good shots.
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Are we still arguing over what is and isn't acceptable material for this thread?
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Only when people stop complaining about it... then I'll join the rest and either:
1: dry hump it
2: fart on it
3: look at it longingly
4: sit on it in my garage and make Vroooom Vroooom Vrooom noises...
or 5: all of the above....
1: dry hump it
2: fart on it
3: look at it longingly
4: sit on it in my garage and make Vroooom Vroooom Vrooom noises...
or 5: all of the above....
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hehe. I really was asking. I hadn't been on this forum in some time, and one of the last things I remember was a huge to-do about what the spirit or intention of this thread was.
Me personally, I'm of the opinion that not every day is a "gotta work on the bike day", and taking it out and flogging it like a SE Asian sex worker is acceptable input.
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Yeah... abuse it as you see fit... however acceptable it may be...
but I'd suggest getting creative with it though... makes for better reading.
but I'd suggest getting creative with it though... makes for better reading.
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Found 2 new Q2's waiting at my door tonight...:headbang:
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cleaned up the rear seat cowl. while i had the seat off i decided to clean up some of the wires. rerouted them, wrapped them in conduit. it really cleaned it up. also i had 2 loaded tool kits in there too which i could occasionally hear bouncing around so i poured them out and figured out what i would really actually use and narrowed it down to 1 bag. good enough i guess.
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Had my seat refoamed and recovered. The stock seat was killing me. I took it to a guy who does restorations, mostly, but also does seats. He built up the back corners to make it flat across the back 1/3 of the seat. He covered it with a non-skid fabric (usually used for dirt enduro bikes).
Took it for a 100+ miles and am really pleased.
Oh yeah, I also put on some black reflective tape on the frame.
Took it for a 100+ miles and am really pleased.
Oh yeah, I also put on some black reflective tape on the frame.
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I washed and waxed my sv. Then I slaped a Tank pad on. It was 4 dollars with free shipping on ebay. That beats the hell out of 20.00 out of parts unlimited. Then did a little bit of ridding before work.
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