The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

frozenfrozen · 14-05-2018 01:25PM

zubair wrote: »

I had an SV650 on PR4s and could almost say 100% I never locked the rear once. This is a torquey bike though with lots of engine braking so be careful not to hammer down through the gears, coming off the throttle gives lots of braking alone, maybe you need to blip on decel more and downshift less.

Check your pressures, I found there was a huge difference in a couple of PSI with this bike and tyre combo. The tyre would feel like it was squirming if PSI was even a little low and the feedback was all wrong, I checked the pressures weekly when I had the SV. I used to go one or 2 over the recommended.

Thanks
I check pressure a lot and do 33 36r which has always been grand

I don't think ive have a problem with the engine braking it's always under acceleration I'm losing traction. Nearly always on bad road surface so I think I'll try a different rear shock. I'm constantly getting bounced out of the seat anyway so a different shock can't make it any worse

zubair · 15-05-2018 09:33AM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Thanks
I check pressure a lot and do 33 36r which has always been grand

I don't think ive have a problem with the engine braking it's always under acceleration I'm losing traction. Nearly always on bad road surface so I think I'll try a different rear shock. I'm constantly getting bounced out of the seat anyway so a different shock can't make it any worse

Sorry, you're description made me think it was on decel you were getting the slides. Well again, it is a torquey bike so can be easy to spin up the back on a greasy spot exiting corners and turns if powering down too much but I imagine you've considered this already.

Before you change the shock, play with the preload, this is probably why you're bouncing and also losing traction. That or the shock is a goner but adjust it before changing it.

frozenfrozen · 15-05-2018 03:58PM

zubair wrote: »

Sorry, you're description made me think it was on decel you were getting the slides. Well again, it is a torquey bike so can be easy to spin up the back on a greasy spot exiting corners and turns if powering down too much but I imagine you've considered this already.

Before you change the shock, play with the preload, this is probably why you're bouncing and also losing traction. That or the shock is a goner but adjust it before changing it.

Took all the preload out this morning and there was still no static sag and there is nearly no rebound, takes a very long time to get back up to fully returned. Think the shock is definitely dead. Not sure what to replace it with that would suit my weight

CJhaughey · 15-05-2018 06:55PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Took all the preload out this morning and there was still no static sag and there is nearly no rebound, takes a very long time to get back up to fully returned. Think the shock is definitely dead. Not sure what to replace it with that would suit my weight

Lots of options new, YSS, etc. The Shock factory will build a custom one for 350 stg. Wilbers and Hyperpro.
If you don't want to spend on a shock it might be worth lookig for a secondhand one but that could be like yours.
Its a lottery with secondhand suspension stuff unless its been serviced.
servicing might be a better bet
https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/suzuki-sv650-shock-absorber-rebuild-repair-service.html

cadete · 15-05-2018 07:35PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Took all the preload out this morning and there was still no static sag and there is nearly no rebound, takes a very long time to get back up to fully returned. Think the shock is definitely dead. Not sure what to replace it with that would suit my weight

The conversion chart is below, gsxr 750 k6/k7 looks like a decent swap and not much messing to fit, cheap on fleabay too

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IIrxmjyvwgXI-tWVbi4f0P5GhcMPC7CxXQCZ6dYVad0/edit#gid=1

Hu Deman · 18-05-2018 10:47PM

Replaced Standard number plate holder with R&G Tail tidy and replaced exhaust with a stainless Slip on,

scotchy · 24-05-2018 05:06PM

Changed brush plate in my KTM starter motor, cant believe the difference.

The starter had stopped working last week.

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Lumen · 25-05-2018 07:59AM

Picked up a puncture in my rear stock Pirelli Phantom after 17k kms. Yes! Finally a weak excuse to fit some new tyres. I thought the Phantoms would never die.

Searched this forum for recommendations and went with Pirelli Angels. First impressions excellent, pushed it a bit after 50k of easy riding and they feel great.

cadete · 25-05-2018 05:51PM

anyone fitted carbon frame protectors in the past? any tips? fitting ones monday/tuesday

stewygriffin · 25-05-2018 11:55PM

cadete wrote: »

anyone fitted carbon frame protectors in the past? any tips? fitting ones monday/tuesday

Use some tec7.
Don't use much. You want to let rain water get out so don't just run a constant bead around them.

A few dabs here and there is all you need.

Then once in place use cable ties to secure and leave over night.

That's how I did the R1 and S1000rr.

cadete · 26-05-2018 11:00AM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Use some tec7.
Don't use much. You want to let rain water get out so don't just run a constant bead around them.

A few dabs here and there is all you need.

Then once in place use cable ties to secure and leave over night.

That's how I did the R1 and S1000rr.

Nice one! Photos incoming!

Hotblack Desiato · 30-05-2018 03:52PM

I'd be wary of those if buying a secondhand bike, good way to hide dings in the frame...

Zipppy · 30-05-2018 06:59PM

Ordered lots of parts for the bike...updates as the work commences...

cadete · 31-05-2018 09:36PM

So finally finished my fairings, rattle can and stickers, looks ok from a distance, up close is a bit ropey

Fitted upgraded ohlins rear shock, new front goodridge lines, upgraded k-tech springs, brembo m/c, quick shifter and pc3, can’t wait to see how she handles now

Jackdaw89 · 02-06-2018 08:45PM

Iv been getting a rattling noise from my bike for the last few days, I thought maybe my cam chain tensioner or clutch was giving up but lucky enough it was just the disk in the Leo Vence slip on rattling. So while the spanners were out I put in new chain and sprockets, oil and filter and a coolant flush and change. Lube and adjusted clutch and throttle cables to. All sorted for another year of neglect:)

Max Headroom · 07-07-2018 07:34AM

..and a €2 toggle switch.....oh the shame of it.....:P

I washed my bikes today and got 6 months.................

Hotblack Desiato · 07-07-2018 08:05PM

My front brakes were gone to shit and I didn't have time last weekend for a full strip and clean, thought doing one side would be enough to get me out of jail for a while

so I unbolted one caliper and freed up the pistons, unfortunately (aftermarket very small master cylinder) I uncovered the brake fluid inlet and drew air into the system. Bled the side I was working on, the right hand side closest to the master cylinder, got a couple of small bubbles out but the lever feel was still shyte. So I bled the other side, which I hadn't disturbed and by gravity no air should have entered, and got a shitload of bubbles out, go figure, but the lever feel is now rock solid. Still need to strip the other side, put new pads in on both sides and put the fabled red rubber grease in, but in the meantime I'm slightly less likely to kill myself

Hotblack Desiato · 07-07-2018 08:13PM

I'm a strong believer in the protective powers of a layer of dirt! That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it

frozenfrozen · 08-07-2018 12:15PM

any recommendations on what rear tyre to go for next

have a pilot road 4 front on with plenty of life left

pilot road 4 rear which is properly down to next to no tread in the centre but plenty left on the sides however I was doing a good bit of dual carriageway stuff which I don't do anymore so a super hard centre isn't really too high on my list

options seem to be
PR4: 138 euro
PR5: 148 euro
Metzler m7 rr: 147 euro
Michelin Power RS: 149 euro

anything else worth looking at?

160/60 size on an sv650s

blade1 · 08-07-2018 12:30PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

any recommendations on what rear tyre to go for next

have a pilot road 4 front on with plenty of life left

pilot road 4 rear which is properly down to next to no tread in the centre but plenty left on the sides however I was doing a good bit of dual carriageway stuff which I don't do anymore so a super hard centre isn't really too high on my list

options seem to be
PR4: 138 euro
PR5: 148 euro
Metzler m7 rr: 147 euro
Michelin Power RS: 149 euro

anything else worth looking at?

160/60 size on an sv650s

A lad down the road from me got the Michelin RS' a few weeks ago.
He told me they are unreal.

Max Headroom · 08-07-2018 12:56PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

I'm a strong believer in the protective powers of a layer of dirt! That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it

I use the same analogy with my neck....................:P

frozenfrozen · 09-07-2018 12:14PM

ordered pilot power RS front and rear

160/60 R and 120/70 F. I had a 120/70 profile front before and way preferred it to my current 120/60 that I have as a pilot road 4

tempted to just take off the pilot road 4 front for the summer and put it back on later in the year

it is expensive but not worth saving 30 euro for something per corner that lasts a year for me and makes such a big difference to the handling of the bike IMO

I need to replace a fork seal and sort out my rear shock, it's way too hard there is zero static sag with the bike and it's generally just bouncing me out of the seat. Also need to do engine oil change, might do that today.

since I'll be holding onto the sv for another year at least I am tempted to put a gsxr front end on it or get cartridge inserts for my standard forks etc. Front end is expensive but it's new brakes too

jamescd · 09-07-2018 04:09PM

Hi, Im taking apart my K1200S. Anyone know how to remove this or what tool is needed?

D3V!L · 09-07-2018 04:11PM

jamescd wrote: »

Hi, Im taking apart my K1200S. Anyone know how to remove this or what tool is needed?

It's a special tool, either available from a bmw dealer or modify a socket to put 4 teeth on it

blade1 · 09-07-2018 04:48PM

This looks like it would do
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F121061626647

mopi · 10-07-2018 11:20PM

Today I tested my new Silverline torque wrench supplied by Amazon. I managed to shear the final drive shaft oil filler cover on my deauville 700.
Tomorrow I will search around for the deauville oil cover OR a c50-90 tappet cover OR a cbr500 etc etc ... It's widely used it seems. But I need bike running on Friday.
I'm in Limerick and the nearest one I've found is 90km away.
I'm sending the wrench back.

listermint · 11-07-2018 12:33PM

mopi wrote: »

Today I tested my new Silverline torque wrench supplied by Amazon. I managed to shear the final drive shaft oil filler cover on my deauville 700.
Tomorrow I will search around for the deauville oil cover OR a c50-90 tappet cover OR a cbr500 etc etc ... It's widely used it seems. But I need bike running on Friday.
I'm in Limerick and the nearest one I've found is 90km away.
I'm sending the wrench back.

Are you confident the Torque values you have are accurate. There is alot of nonsense on the Internet.

spiggotpaddy · 11-07-2018 01:01PM

mopi wrote: »

Today I tested my new Silverline torque wrench supplied by Amazon. I managed to shear the final drive shaft oil filler cover on my deauville 700.
Tomorrow I will search around for the deauville oil cover OR a c50-90 tappet cover OR a cbr500 etc etc ... It's widely used it seems. But I need bike running on Friday.
I'm in Limerick and the nearest one I've found is 90km away.
I'm sending the wrench back.

The oil filler cap has an O ring, I wouldn't bother with a torque wrench on it. Just nip it up, check for leaks.

Hotblack Desiato · 11-07-2018 01:06PM

If you're using a big torque wrench at the bottom end of its range, it's very easy to not feel the click. You need a small torque wrench for small jobs (if you really need one for small / non-critical fasteners at all...)

11-07-2018 09:52PM

mopi wrote: »

Today I tested my new Silverline torque wrench supplied by Amazon. I managed to shear the final drive shaft oil filler cover on my deauville 700.
Tomorrow I will search around for the deauville oil cover OR a c50-90 tappet cover OR a cbr500 etc etc ... It's widely used it seems. But I need bike running on Friday.
I'm in Limerick and the nearest one I've found is 90km away.
I'm sending the wrench back.

I would hazard a guess that you didn't set the torque correctly, you dont need torque wrench for what you did. You need a torque wrench for internal engine parts and wheels, everything else should be common sense

Put up a link of the wrench you bought and what NM you set it to..

When I google silverline torque wrench it says the minimum NM it will do is 22 which is way too high for a bolt on oil cover

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