I'd say it was due for a change...

I also installed a TRE

 

I put the stock grab bar and rear seat back on for now in order to avoid paint scratches while using it as a grocery getter.

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I got my SV back today! I left the fold for a couple months for a Kawi Z750s, but the Zed just didn't fit right. I got lucky in that I help out at the shop I trade with and was able to get my bike even trade. Everything is right in the world once again.


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well the other day but finally changed the rear tire.

 

Cleaned up the rear wheel and chain. Refilled the Scottoiler. Removed bugs gathered on the last ride.

 

I went for a ride to a cool park outside of the city.
Oh yeah, I wore my new Spidi X-ultra boots too!

 

Bump started the track bike today because the battery was low and my brother in law has my charger.

 

I ordered the wrong size tire.

 

Installed MotoSliders from SVRacing.

 

Adjusted throttle cables. After a full season last year and partial one this year they finally needed it.

 

Changed the oil. Rotella T6.

My 06 just turned over 47,000 miles and runs great. I had to replace the short hose between the TBs and the gas line, but that's all it's needed, besides routine maintenance.

 

Modified clutch lever and got it mounted, ordered some bars, and the new key came in the mail. One of them $3 blue Suzuki deals off eBay. But it's different, and I like different!

 

Went to Backfire Moto Night.

Anyone recognize this SV?

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Took her on a local poker run. Got horrible cards but had a great time. I did win some Cleveland Indians tickets though.

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Note to newbs: riding your bike isn't considered "doing something to your SV".

Do some mods or maintenance. That qualifies as something you DO to your SV.

Carry on, newbs.

 

I don't care. I have a build thread that I guess I could copy into here, or people could just go look at it to see what I've done to my sv over the past year. Today I rode it and that's that. If it has to be item related, I took it off of my brand new SVRP stands before the ride

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today my bike remain in garage because I have too much to do...sigh

 

Here's pictures of what I did the other day!!

Painted windshield:

Installed grip puppies and shorty brake/clutch levers:

Also washed and lubed chain

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For the past two days been hitting the maintenance and box of mods I have stored pretty hard.

1) Valve check- all in spec!!
2) Stainless clutch line install while the tanks off the bike-completed last night
3) Rear stainless brake line install - still working on it.
4) Chewy's PAIR delete- completed last night.
5) STV's removed!!!

Hopefully I will get her all buttoned back up and fluids back in tonight. If all goes well and I have enough brake fluid left over I will bleed the fronts as well.

And I agree with Rock Dodger, riding your bike doesn't constitute as "doing something." No need to be arrogant about it. You newbs will get to turn a wrench eventually ;-)

 

Then maybe this thread should be moved to the Mods and Maintenance section, not the general forum mods and maintenance wise I did nothing yesterday. You see my point?

Getting back on topic though, what did you think after the STV removal?

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Balance charged my Ballistic battery

 

How long have you had that thing and how's it working out for you?


I may have a skill set for killing bike batteries.

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Installed Traxxion drop-in kit up front with 10w oil and .975 springs, zx-14 shock in the rear, adjusted sag, and aTRE last night. Tank grips coming tomorrow.

 

Pulled the 6000k hid and switched to a 3000k hid

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I resprung the racebike's Penske to suit my fat ass. Does that count?

 

Painted the exhaust with high temp paint.


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Had a long discussion about spark plug torque settings so I went back and checked the plugs. Glad I did.

got the rad installed, cut out the green connector entirely and soldered the lines together, heat shrink for each and then wrapped them in electric tape for added peace of mind. Gas tank re-installed, all fuel lines connected.

Got the rear brake SS line installed, fluid now in both clutch and rear brake. Folks get a Mitty Vac if you haven't already. Best brake bleeding tool period.

Also finally got the rear preload adjusters freed up. Finally going to set the sag in the rear.

All I should have left now is add coolant, re-install lower fairings and frame sliders.