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)
On1wheel01
15,161 - 15,180 of 15,883 Posts
Joined
·
71 Posts
Will do. Thanks for the tip. My home-brewed warning lights are more likely to blame though.
Joined
·
412 Posts
So I've dealt with a sticky throttle for a long time. Makes the bike a ***** to ride.
Tried all kinds of lubing and adjusting, and new cables with no luck. Disconnected the return cable today like I read on some other threads.
DAMN!!! This thing snaps shut like a freaking bear trap!
Tried all kinds of lubing and adjusting, and new cables with no luck. Disconnected the return cable today like I read on some other threads.
DAMN!!! This thing snaps shut like a freaking bear trap!
Joined
·
596 Posts
Picked it up from the shop. Got new Michelin Pilot Road 4's front and rear and a matching metal valve stem for the rear wheel. Front was already done because the rubber one broke and caused me to ride home on a flat tire. Hopefully these tires are as good as everyone says.
Flushed the brake fluid front and rear yesterday, it was pretty nasty, you could feel it in the brake lever, feels smooth now. Also adjusted the chain slack, was loose enough where the backlash when letting on and off the throttle was jerky.
Today, I flushed out the coolant with some Honda Type 2.
Today, I flushed out the coolant with some Honda Type 2.
Joined
·
7,186 Posts
Just found out the the rear subframe cracked up under the rear latch point (where the grab bar mounts). I think it's stress fractures from 30k miles of commuting with the small rack I have mounted vibrating. Dammit. Looking for a new subframe.
Joined
·
1,411 Posts
Finally heard it running again after starting an engine tear down in December and having constant delays during the rebuild.
Still need to top up the oil, bleed the coolant system, reset the TPS, check the TB balance, PUT the body back on, and go for a ride. Later I'll clean the rear brake and bleed them all.
Still need to top up the oil, bleed the coolant system, reset the TPS, check the TB balance, PUT the body back on, and go for a ride. Later I'll clean the rear brake and bleed them all.
Joined
·
412 Posts
That sucks.
Someone on here was selling one not long ago.
Joined
·
828 Posts
Don't they have welders out there or is it against the law to weld in California
Joined
·
828 Posts
A good tig welder would probably fix it for a good 6 pack if it was off the bike
Joined
·
7,168 Posts
Ya - I'd replace it.
There are too many cracks running too many directions to repair from what I can tell.
Joined
·
7,186 Posts
My thoughts too. The cracks run all the way past and around the bolt holes, so that centerpiece is basically floating. When this comes apart I would be surprised if it doesn't come out in multiple pieces.
Being that this is my main form of transportation, replacing is the best option, and I have a replacement on the way thanks to Mad8. :worship: It'll be faster to swap than to weld as well. Hopefully I'll be able to tear it down and reassemble over the upcoming holiday weekend.
My thoughts on why it failed: That rack vibrates (it's not exactly light weight.) It's been there for over 30k miles (probably closer to 40k), and has been used on a freeway that undulates sharply on a daily basis for 2 years solid - about 15 miles of harsh pavement each way. I think that this, over time, work-hardened the aluminum until it finally failed.
Joined
·
11,502 Posts
as sam and i figured out today, i'm just the useful kind of crazy.
Joined
·
1,411 Posts
If you aren't using a rack that's cantilevered like the Givi unit, then your assessment is pretty well spot on.
Leverage is a b!tch.
15,161 - 15,180 of 15,883 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
