Added one way valve to breather hose

Theory is the valve allows the crankcase to exhale out as the pistons descend then prevents air from refilling when the pistons rise. Got this one on Ebay for about $43 delivered which is WAY cheaper than others I've seen offered. It's actually for a Harley! So now my bike has something in common with all the Bad Bikers out there.

The valve actually DID work well! Only change was the valve and the idle speed increased about 200 rpms...which I slowed back down by leaning the idle mixture. And I swear...the bike runs a little better with the valve in place. Dyno testing (not on my bike) has proved this type thing to be worth upwards of 4 HP on the 1K's...which is pretty cheap horsies. I'd mentioned this on another thread, just wanted to again here in case someone who might be interested in something like this missed the other thread.

 

Re: Added one way valve to breather hose

Theory is the valve allows the crankcase to exhale out as the pistons descend then prevents air from refilling when the pistons rise. Got this one on Ebay for about $43 delivered which is WAY cheaper than others I've seen offered. It's actually for a Harley! So now my bike has something in common with all the Bad Bikers out there.

The valve actually DID work well! Only change was the valve and the idle speed increased about 200 rpms...which I slowed back down by leaning the idle mixture. And I swear...the bike runs a little better with the valve in place. Dyno testing (not on my bike) has proved this type thing to be worth upwards of 4 HP on the 1K's...which is pretty cheap horsies. I'd mentioned this on another thread, just wanted to again here in case someone who might be interested in something like this missed the other thread.

Link to the valve?

 

I would think that the volume of air in the crankcase beneath the cylinders shouldn't change significantly as it is a V twin. As one goes up, the other comes down. The air would just move back and forth. So, if this device is useful, wouldn't it be more because of piston blowby than any compression or expansion of air caused by piston movement?

 

Started install of mosfet R/R. Need some hardware to finish mounting adaptor plate.
Tore the front end off. Dismantled forks for install of Traxxion spring/emulator kit. Duct up bushing install order, need to buy long screwdriver to get bushing out. Today seemed to be full of fail, other than purchase of new Trek mountain bike.

 

New wavy rear rotor. No more on/off switch rear brake.

 

I did the brake maintenance how-to in this video.

 

Finished rebuilding the forks with Traxxion goodies. Forgot to bring home hardware for R/R install. Meh!

 

Installed fox shock and m4 exhaust, almost ready for 1st race weekend.

 

Buttoned up the installation of Convertibars, BarEnd Turn Signals, Springs and Emulators with Maxima 10W, S/S Front Brake Lines.

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Finally got my front end sorted out. Preload had to go a bit stiffer, air gap a bit smaller, and I needed to go to 15w oil for the rebound. Last week it got emulators, .95 springs, and a new ZX6R shock, so we are all good now.

VERY confidence inspiring in all areas of cornering. It also eats up every kind of bump better than before. I'm psyched!

 

Looks great set up for touring too, with the raised bars. Don't think bar end indicators would last long on my bike tho lol

 

Installed a 07 gsxr rear. Replaced the chain and sprockets.

 

@SVDank Is that rotor custom?

 

Replaced all my broken tail pieces, including a rather sweet fender eliminate. Now I just need to paint it all.

 

Repaired my cracked rear fairings and prepped them for painting.

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More pre-season prep

 

Swapped in a 06 636 rear shock and had a new set of PR4s put on. Now on to the front forks!


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Yesterday I finished rebuilding the front forks with all the Traxxion dynamics goodies.
Today I reinstalled the forks and all the bits that had come off to take the forks off, and I also installed a 1 inch raising link to the rear suspension. As for the front end, I can't believe that I actually have what you could call a suspension now! The backend looks a lot better with the 1 inch raise to it.

 

what did you do to raise the rear end?

 

Got 95% of the way through installing a dual dash cam setup.
I just need to get two slightly longer screws and a small strip of velcro

 

Lubed the chain. I've been neglecting it recently...

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I installed .95 Race tech springs and emulators today. Took for a 6 mile ride and feels much better. We'll see how to goes around NHMS on the 12th for my first track day. Then back to tuning it as neccessary.

 

Took a picture of it to post since im new

 

I'm such a sucker for that color. Welcome!


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Put on a new front tyre. Only had the SV for 2 months it had the original pilot sports.
Replaced the rear about 4 weeks ago and now done the front to match with dunlop road smart 2 tyres.
Only done 100klm so far and still scrubbing it but what a difference.

 

Rode it. It's been sitting for over a year since getting my Speed Triple. In that time frame I've checked the valve clearance, replaced the clutch cable, installed SS front brake lines, new front pads, new chain, new rear tire, replaced the air filter, replaced the spark plugs and changed the oil and filter. Feels like a new bike even though it has about 45,000 miles!

 

Finished it.

 

Whoah. Buell front end? Or just the wheel?

Love the matched color seat bolt covers...definitely gonna think about that. Nice small touch that looks super clean.

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Whole front end with billet triples.
I spent a lot of time on the litle things that are hard to notice. Tried very hard to make it look factory possible.

The grab bar cutouts have been filled in and shaped instead of using the available plastic plugs. The side covers have been color matched, the frame was reshaped where the exhaust mounts used to be to make it look like they never existed.