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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With my CRG (Lanesplitter) I made **** sure the bar end sticks out further than the mirror does when it's popped in. Not by much, just enough so that when I catch it on the garage door or it gets knocked over AGAIN in a parking lot, the mirror doesn't touch down.
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I had done a little custom work on mine, so I could have the CRG adapter and the stock bar end. Basically, from inboard out it goes bar, adapter and mirror, bar end. Still wasn't enough to save the mirror. Although it probably didn't help I had a death grip on the grab rail as it was falling. Now that I think about it, I really need to make sure the fairing didn't hit the ground. I don't think I'm strong enough for that to have happened, but with my luck, it probably did.
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Doin' a little dance! The engine is back in!!!!!!!!!!
Three shims replace...why not check the valve clearance while the engine is out. Only one out of spec and two right on the border. We're all in check again!!!
For those looking to do it.....looks like most of the shims needed where either 1.70 or 1.65, so buying the whole kit might not be necessary.
Found out that even if you "swap" them at the shop, they cost about $4-$4.50 plus the swap. SOunds like a rip off to me, but somehow I didn't have to pay. Might have been the sexy carpenter jeans I was wearing, or the dog fur covered flannel
Anyway...a few more days and she will be ready to fire up!
Three shims replace...why not check the valve clearance while the engine is out. Only one out of spec and two right on the border. We're all in check again!!!
For those looking to do it.....looks like most of the shims needed where either 1.70 or 1.65, so buying the whole kit might not be necessary.
Found out that even if you "swap" them at the shop, they cost about $4-$4.50 plus the swap. SOunds like a rip off to me, but somehow I didn't have to pay. Might have been the sexy carpenter jeans I was wearing, or the dog fur covered flannel
Anyway...a few more days and she will be ready to fire up!
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So what was the big problem with the motor??Doin' a little dance! The engine is back in!!!!!!!!!!
Three shims replace...why not check the valve clearance while the engine is out. Only one out of spec and two right on the border. We're all in check again!!!
For those looking to do it.....looks like most of the shims needed where either 1.70 or 1.65, so buying the whole kit might not be necessary.
Found out that even if you "swap" them at the shop, they cost about $4-$4.50 plus the swap. SOunds like a rip off to me, but somehow I didn't have to pay. Might have been the sexy carpenter jeans I was wearing, or the dog fur covered flannel
Anyway...a few more days and she will be ready to fire up!
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That my good friend.....remains a mystery even to me:dontknow:
Could definitely be a case for the ....O0.... undercover brotha! Wanna come up and take a look
I actually managed to get everything else back on except the tank and the rear wheel.
So, all new gaskets, new thermo stat, new radiator cover, all new O-rings, new oil seal and mechanic seal in the waterpump, valves have been checked and adjusted, new plugs....etc.
I guess by this weekend....I'll know if she's still having issues. Of course, she was running just fine before, so as long as I didn't mess up the timing on the cams (which I checked 3 times) I can't see it getting worse.
It's like licking a tootsy pop...we may never know;D
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no more Hover-bike?![Image]()
Sprockets and chain accomplished tonight, plus some work on routing the CB cable and helmet plug.
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What did I do to my SV today? I took it out for a 30 mile ride in the 11 degree michigan winter... hey, double-digits are better than the single ones!
I was warm enough (long underwear and flannel lined jeans, leather boots and gloves, four shirts and leather jacket, neoprene-half-face mask, scarf). Had to take a break halfway through to warm up my fingertips and toes though... maybe i should get some heated gear?
I was warm enough (long underwear and flannel lined jeans, leather boots and gloves, four shirts and leather jacket, neoprene-half-face mask, scarf). Had to take a break halfway through to warm up my fingertips and toes though... maybe i should get some heated gear?
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UPDATE:
The bike is back together!
BUT....not sure why there always seem to be a huge BUT in the mix
I can't get it to run for more then a few second....so I'm not sure if the oil and coolant are still mixing. I didn't get everything out of the center of the crank case, so I figured I'd run it for a while then change the oil out again. Looks like I'll be waiting a little longer...since now she doesn't run.
http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?p=1379664#post1379664
The bike is back together!
BUT....not sure why there always seem to be a huge BUT in the mix
I can't get it to run for more then a few second....so I'm not sure if the oil and coolant are still mixing. I didn't get everything out of the center of the crank case, so I figured I'd run it for a while then change the oil out again. Looks like I'll be waiting a little longer...since now she doesn't run.
http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?p=1379664#post1379664
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