Lucius Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Installed Frame and Axle sliders on the FZ-07. Have a short givi windscreen on order and am eyeing an exhaust system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeFime Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 First oil change of the 2015 season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Rode the 300 today, still need to do some work on the 250. Edited April 26, 2015 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Rode it and then washed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Rode the hell out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bled brake & clutch fluid on the Feej then a shakedown run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Properly inflated tires are a good thing. Filled 'em up, and went for a short joyride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman1 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Setup my suspension on the Fizzer! Realized my rear shock is too small based on my heavy ass. Considering changing it out. Put new registration and sticker on the bike. She is ready for the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Looks like I'm going to give in and tackle its spring oil change tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Tore back down for paint. Anyone here done a valve check/adjustment on an SV before? I'm at 24,xxx. I've read some people have gone well past 50k without any adjustment needed, but wouldn't mind checking mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Chad: Sorry to see your SV going back under the knife….mea culpa. If it's the same or similar to a Wee, lash check is pretty easy, although most folks say taking the radiator out is the way to go. Adjustment is another issue. Cams have to come out to change shims, which means pulling the cam tensioners--and I've read the rear cylinder can be a mother-- and then re-timing the valve train according to the cam timing marks. If you have to go the whole route, set your clearance to the high range of adjustment, since valves tighten over time as they recess into the valve seats. Good luck, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Rode shit out of it for 500 miles on Saturday! She is a dirty girl and likes to be ridden hard. Edited May 4, 2015 by whaler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Chad: Sorry to see your SV going back under the knife….mea culpa. If it's the same or similar to a Wee, lash check is pretty easy, although most folks say taking the radiator out is the way to go. Adjustment is another issue. Cams have to come out to change shims, which means pulling the cam tensioners--and I've read the rear cylinder can be a mother-- and then re-timing the valve train according to the cam timing marks. If you have to go the whole route, set your clearance to the high range of adjustment, since valves tighten over time as they recess into the valve seats. Good luck, dude!It's all part owning and riding, I'm fine with it. this was already planned actually (a touch up anyway [emoji6] ), just needed to get it apart and to my buddy over in indiana before I move since he's so good to me and my wallet.I'm sure the valve check is the same as the wee since they're identical motors mostly lol. Maybe someone who's done it before on here could be bribed with beer to help me out or at least supervise me so I don't mess anything up. Did read a good write up on the process and it certainly is time consuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Check out the Stromtrooper forum for excellent in-depth instructions here: http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-how/27756-dl650-valve-adjustment-notes-tips.html ….and there's many more if you want to spend some time searching. A trooper that goes by the username BlackLab has many how-to articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxkat1100 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Rode to work, Doing some fine tuning after work, and getting another set of carbs to strip and dip for a co-worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 did my first service on the Street glide, new primary, trans, and crank case oil. powder coated 90% of the chrome on it black. added the dark custom cam and derby covers, added 10" LA Choppers twin peaks bars with Harley Magnum get-a-grip grips. internally wired the bars as well. powder coated the exhaust flat black, and added bassani slip ons, decattted the head pipe. upgraded the spears to 6.5" Polk speakers and a Rockford Fosgate PBR3004X amp. got a Klockwerks 8.5" windshield coming, and gonna order some highway pegs for it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 did my first service on the Street glide, new primary, trans, and crank case oil. powder coated 90% of the chrome on it black. added the dark custom cam and derby covers, added 10" LA Choppers twin peaks bars with Harley Magnum get-a-grip grips. internally wired the bars as well. powder coated the exhaust flat black, and added bassani slip ons, decattted the head pipe. upgraded the spears to 6.5" Polk speakers and a Rockford Fosgate PBR3004X amp. got a Klockwerks 8.5" windshield coming, and gonna order some highway pegs for it soon. Decatting the head pipe on those are fun lol. Did you cut open a flap and chisel the insides out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 New brakes! Badly needed attention, put it off for too long so went all out. Braided lines, sv1000 4 piston caliper upgrade, brackets from svracingparts, new gold rotors. Haven't even broke in and they already feel amazing on test ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Nothing big, just put air in the tires... It's not like I do it each time I ride, like I'm supposed to Also put on the plates that I just got from the BMV. Went with vanity plates, like always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aforrest4 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 My race bike just got a new chain and sprockets.Have oil, filter, and crush washers for the headers to install before my next track day. Can't wait to make sure they are all doing their job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I have determined one of the three wires that goes to my brakelight has broken and as such my tail light doesn't work. So the search is on for the same connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye4Life Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Finally got my license plate off of the swingarm and on to the undertail (and got it illuminated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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