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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Not to today but rode it for the first time yesterday. Only have had it for a week or so but it was missing bolts, needed a new chain etc. still needs some more just waiting on UPS to bring them this week. Glad to be part of svriders.
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Oh, and yesterday I found out that I'm still fighting an intermittent ignition problem. Sorry, Mad8, but it looks like that regulator you sent might also have had issues. New regulator on order. Let me know how much shipping and value of part was and I'll PP you some $$.
Pulled plugs to check them for carbon, did a fuel pump volume test.
Quart jar, 3 key-on squirts:
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Figured out an easy way to hold the radiator out of the way:
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Front plug, a little over 10k miles:
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Rear plug:
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Pulled plugs to check them for carbon, did a fuel pump volume test.
Quart jar, 3 key-on squirts:
Figured out an easy way to hold the radiator out of the way:
Front plug, a little over 10k miles:
Rear plug:
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New lever day!
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Just took mine for a ride today. It took me to a river close by my house and I loved every minute of it. Is the bike perfect? Hell no! Is it fun though and very cheap (1000 dollar bike)!
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The fuel volume looks OK...so that's good. Of course...it IS an intermittent problem so this could be fooling you...but that's not likely as the pumps are pretty darn reliable...unless they get hot.Oh, and yesterday I found out that I'm still fighting an intermittent ignition problem. Sorry, Mad8, but it looks like that regulator you sent might also have had issues. New regulator on order. Let me know how much shipping and value of part was and I'll PP you some $$.
Pulled plugs to check them for carbon, did a fuel pump volume test.
Quart jar, 3 key-on squirts:
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Do you have a spare TPS laying around? When they get flaky the problems can be really tough to pinpoint and we've had a couple where they tested fine every time but ended up being the gremlin...and the only real way to be sure is to 'replace with known good part'. That's straight from the GM car diagnostic chart: Check voltage at xxx, if over 12...replace Y with known good part. That's great when you have another one laying around, or a spare machine you can rob for diagnostic purposes.
Have you got a spare set of TB's? The first thing I bought for mine came after scouring Ebay for a few weeks until a nice set came up cheap...snagged!
That way you've got the TPS and injectors to substitute down the road for troubleshooting. Do you have another thread on your running problem? If so...see you there.
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I put a brand new regulator in it, and am waiting to see if the issue occurs again. If it doesn't I'll start looking for the next culprit. But so far so good. Thanks for the additional ideas! I do have another thread over in the 03+ 650 maintenance forum.The fuel volume looks OK...so that's good. Of course...it IS an intermittent problem so this could be fooling you...but that's not likely as the pumps are pretty darn reliable...unless they get hot.
Do you have a spare TPS laying around? When they get flaky the problems can be really tough to pinpoint and we've had a couple where they tested fine every time but ended up being the gremlin...and the only real way to be sure is to 'replace with known good part'. That's straight from the GM car diagnostic chart: Check voltage at xxx, if over 12...replace Y with known good part. That's great when you have another one laying around, or a spare machine you can rob for diagnostic purposes.
Have you got a spare set of TB's? The first thing I bought for mine came after scouring Ebay for a few weeks until a nice set came up cheap...snagged!
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Ripped out the air box to do the vapor gauge mod, thinking it would make it easier ton access the thermostat. Then I learned I could've accessed the thermostat without ripping out the air box. GRRRR.
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Do already have a replacement, or something lined up?
I'll be riding a Ninja 250 for a few weeks while I get my vehicles sorted. I am glad to be selling my bike to a close friend though.. I'll still be able to see her at the track.
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I checked my value clearance today.
Check my comments out at http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=258241
Check my comments out at http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=258241
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Those look pretty ok to me, r0ckrat
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