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
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Repaired my tank from a drop and a couple crashes last and this year.
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Changed the oil, cleaned the lenses and mirrors In case it's above 40 when I have to go to work tomorrow morning. Winter is coming quickly, doubt I'll get much more commuting in on her.
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Adjusted the chain. Cleaned off the bugs. Checked the rear tire for weirdness (cuts and stuff). Checked the tire pressure.
I put the baffle back in the Delkevic. It's been out for a couple of weeks. I felt like a teenage terrorist making so much racket with the baffle out. It was a little loose, so I drilled two 1/8" holes in the baffle that line up with the supports in the muffler. I put two pop rivets in the holes to tighten up the fit to the inside of the can. It's nice and tight, now.
So, now when I commute to work on the canyon road all my neighbors take to get to the main highway, I won't feel so self conscious passing them because I won't be blowing their eardrums out.
I put the baffle back in the Delkevic. It's been out for a couple of weeks. I felt like a teenage terrorist making so much racket with the baffle out. It was a little loose, so I drilled two 1/8" holes in the baffle that line up with the supports in the muffler. I put two pop rivets in the holes to tighten up the fit to the inside of the can. It's nice and tight, now.
So, now when I commute to work on the canyon road all my neighbors take to get to the main highway, I won't feel so self conscious passing them because I won't be blowing their eardrums out.
Jeopardy... that is a nice looking tank you got now... post some pics when you get it on, I'd love to see the final product. How much did the carbon fiber run you?
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Repaired my tank from a drop and a couple crashes last and this year.
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yesterday- but I didn't get back till today....
Friend helped me do change out the fork oil (stiffer oil yeah me) and bleed my brakes and adjust the clip ons a little bit.
THANK GOD- made a huge difference- even with those little things. very happy with the hundred mile spin we took today.
slab back was boring- so that 150 doesn't count.
Friend helped me do change out the fork oil (stiffer oil yeah me) and bleed my brakes and adjust the clip ons a little bit.
THANK GOD- made a huge difference- even with those little things. very happy with the hundred mile spin we took today.
slab back was boring- so that 150 doesn't count.
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I bought a 50" wide x 36" long piece for $26 and paid $30 for the resin and hardener. The carbon is nice 2x2 twill. Good quality stuff. About 2 hours to prep the tank, bondo the dents and scratches and resin the fiber, lay the carbon, and throw some more resin on top. I just need to wet sand the resin and then I will put it back on. After I run it for a bit I will throw a clear coat over top of it just to enhance it. I cannot take all the credit as I did have some help from a board member on here.
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Good reason why I'm glad I live where I do. Don't think I could handle not riding her for a whole season. Last time I went for four days I had the shakes...lol. Withdrawals suck!
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I put my rear axle in and adjusted the chain and then proceeded to put 300 miles on it this weekend.
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filled it up for the second time since I balanced my carbs and my mileage is 40mpg gain instead of my usual 46-50. Not sure if it's cuz I'm enjoying the smoothness so much I'm goosing it more or what...gonna TRY to ride normally for this next tank...lol Could also be because I'm on disability so it doesn't see the freeway more than once every 2 weeks.
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Fresh Oil Monday, New rear tire yesterday, wash and wax today.
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Armor all the entire frame, shiny and perfect.
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