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.
Couple things -Changed engine oil
Cleaned and greased chain.
Discovered that the chain is loose as a pornstar.
I'll need a new chain soon.
Tried to start it, nothing.
Jumpstarted it. Came alive in 5-6 attemps.
Turned it off. Tried to turn it on again, nothing.
Charged the battery for 1½ hour at 8A.Will see tomorrow if it'll starts
I think the battery is toasted dark roast.
The missmeteo is f**** drunk since last week.
I don't know if i'll bring my SV back home tomorrow...
All the oil was in the pan, sitting there for 4 months. No biggie there.Couple things -
If you are planning to change the oil anyway, do it before storage not after.
8A is too much charge rate for a cycle battery.
Jay
That's not the only place it's sitting. It (dirty oil) is also sitting on the top-end parts like cams and bearings. You want fresh oil - without moisture and acids - coating those parts during storage.All the oil was in the pan, sitting there for 4 months. No biggie there.
Battery is toast anyway, so i tried to give it a shot at 8A.
I have a new battery coming this afternoon, i'll be ready to go!!
Yeah, dosen't harm to change oil before storing.That's not the only place it's sitting. It (dirty oil) is also sitting on the top-end parts like cams and bearings. You want fresh oil - without moisture and acids - coating those parts during storage.
As far as the battery, be careful, it may do more than just give it a shot charging at 8A for 1 1/2 hours.
Just sayin'.
Jay
What tank pads are these?Put the bike back together and rode it to work and then I got some electrical tape to cove up all those white frame stickers.
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Those are TechSpec Gripster tank pads. They are the "Snake Skin" version.What tank pads are these?
New battery, bike is finally home.
I'll ride the hell out of it!!
NOT!
Too much sand, rocks, melting snow, stupid car drivers who haven't seen a bike in 4-5 months...
So how do you like em? I haven't scraped the pegs yet, but i know I will once it warms up and stays warm.Got my new Continental Conti Motion ST tires on! Whew! It's 92 degrees right now... I'm glad I didn't have to do that in the summer!![]()
Sorry to hear that. Hope the fee isn't too much.What did I do to my sv today? I got it impounded. Apparently I never registered it last year...:facepalm: