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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Well, brake lines are a must but i used stock throttle cables using clamps risers and a very high handlebar but no problems even electricals worked
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Handed over the tank to the painter, now I just need to get it back and reinstall it and I will have a bike I can photo whore.
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Well, the Michelin Pilot Road 2 front tire finally needed to be retired. I changed it out for a Shinko 011 Verge. Any time I change tires, I check bearings, lube the axle seals and clean and lube the axle.
I used my modified Harbor Freight tire changer and Mojo Lever to get the job done. Dyna Beads made short work of balancing and worked great, as usual.
I went out for a quick 60 mile ride to start the break in process. It never felt squirrelly (I respect new tires til they get several rides on them), although it got pushed to about 80% of my normal pace. The Verge is a good tire. I've got one on the back, so now I have matching rubber front and rear. It handles differently than the Road 2, with quicker turn in. If it's as good as the back tire (which is great) then I'll be a happy camper.
I used my modified Harbor Freight tire changer and Mojo Lever to get the job done. Dyna Beads made short work of balancing and worked great, as usual.
I went out for a quick 60 mile ride to start the break in process. It never felt squirrelly (I respect new tires til they get several rides on them), although it got pushed to about 80% of my normal pace. The Verge is a good tire. I've got one on the back, so now I have matching rubber front and rear. It handles differently than the Road 2, with quicker turn in. If it's as good as the back tire (which is great) then I'll be a happy camper.
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Installed tank with fresh gas.
Fired it up in my garage for the very first time. Runs rough, maybe just a fouled plug, but could also be a clogged carb jet. I'll find out tomorrow. When I pull the plugs.
Radiator flush.
Fired it up in my garage for the very first time. Runs rough, maybe just a fouled plug, but could also be a clogged carb jet. I'll find out tomorrow. When I pull the plugs.
Radiator flush.
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Much less likely to snap the ends in a tip-over, too. :thumbsup:
My cut looks like it was done by an axe-murderer.
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Made a steering stem socket.
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Today I started my GSXR front end swap. 75% Done.
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Finished tearing down the motor, replaced every bearing and seal in it, and started reassembly. Here is where I stopped for the night, too tired to continue
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Taking her to the paint shop for some polish work
No a problem. I had it like that for 10 months and not a scratch on the frame or jerkiness feeling. Now i put a gsxr front end using stock clipons but still looking for some touring option.
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CRAZY man............just crazy!!Finished tearing down the motor, replaced every bearing and seal in it, and started reassembly. Here is where I stopped for the night, too tired to continue
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How's that tank coming?Finished tearing down the motor, replaced every bearing and seal in it, and started reassembly. Here is where I stopped for the night, too tired to continue
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Rode it for the first time.
Messed up my clear coat by putting a tank bag on it before buffing and polishing.
Messed up my clear coat by putting a tank bag on it before buffing and polishing.
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