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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On1wheel01
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Just sent this to my brother who has a GSXR.Speaking of fuel systems....mine is dropping pressure again at WFO.The pump and filter were freshened back about 22K miles ago and it looks like it's getting restrictive again. I'd left the pressure gauge installed just to keep an eye on it, and especially after seeing how incredibly tiny the filter element actually is...mine is getting an automotive FI filter and bypassing the stupid thing.
Granted a motorcycle engine isn't going to need nearly the fuel volume compared to a car or truck, but when it needs the fuel it NEEDS the fuel! Mine can consume about 10 gal/hr and the stock filter is dropping pressure badly trying to supply it. Happily I've got AN braided lines and will be able to patch in a Delco GM truck filter pretty neatly ( I hope) which will solve the problem once and for all.
Every other machine on this planet has fuel filter changes as part of their PM...but not Suzuki!! Our filter costs about $250!! I do not kid! This is rediculous and once I've got it adapted the GM filters will cost about $9.00...which is more like it. Put a fresh one on every couple of riding seasons and it'll never have another problem with fuel starvation. This whole thing makes me wonder how many bikes are out there running with fuel pressure dropping? GSXR's share a similar system and now I'm going to be on the band-wagon to get everyone to bypass their filters and put on an external one.
He's having fuel problems, so this may help him?
As for my bike, nothing. Just rode it another 150
miles today. Would ride tomorrow, and Monday
but we're supposed to get hit by the tropical
depression..... Oh well, had a blast today!
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New Delkevic radiator
New temp sensor for fan
Repaired faulty clutch switch
Repaired audio system inputs
Oil change with filter
New rear tire
Cleaned and lubed. Looking and running ohhhhg so well
Reconsidering taking the 250 dual sport down to the Gap next week and taking the SV.
That's how sweet it is.
Hmmmmmm
New temp sensor for fan
Repaired faulty clutch switch
Repaired audio system inputs
Oil change with filter
New rear tire
Cleaned and lubed. Looking and running ohhhhg so well
Reconsidering taking the 250 dual sport down to the Gap next week and taking the SV.
That's how sweet it is.
Hmmmmmm
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Finally got my clamps in (didn't realize they shipped from bfe china) and installed my 2 7.5in led bars from nocturnal lighting. Rated at 5k lumen on 30v, but on 12v it's more like 2.5k each. Still gotta wire in a 12 to 24v converter so I'll have hi/lo.
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I like it!
Nice work! What kind of camera and monitor are those? Are they waterproof?
Installed a rear view camera and monitor.
I took off my DL-650 hand guards, removed the clutch and brake levers, cleaned the hinges greased em up, performed the 'clutch mantra'. Pulled the front calipers, cleaned EVERYTHING with soapy water and a toothbrush, pulled the caliper slides off, cleaned, polished, and re-greased. Put it all back together, and ended it with a brake bleed.
adjusted pre-load up because I've gained a little weight...
Been at least 2 years since I did that and man I didn't realize how stiff my clutch was getting!
adjusted pre-load up because I've gained a little weight...
Been at least 2 years since I did that and man I didn't realize how stiff my clutch was getting!
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Took it to get some whiskey and dinner yesterday. I happened to not have my ear plugs in, and noticed that after putting the engine back together my valves whirr quite loudly until the heads are hot (yes, I adjusted them while it was apart). It reminded me of a tree full of Cicadas.
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Discovered the joys of Plasti Dip. First tyy. Can peel and replace to do it better.
Before.
After.
Before.
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Is that like a grippy coating? Spray on?
I've never seen that stuff before, I had to look it up.
I've never seen that stuff before, I had to look it up.
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Local Ace Hardware was my source for a spray can of Flex Blue.
Amazon also carries it for those hard to find colors. ;D
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Washed gear. It was well over due(helmet pads and gloves).
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Me too, only now I'm looking at a cloud of smoke billowing above one of my favorite riding areas from a couple new brush fires. :'(
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