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isutty5

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About isutty5

  • Birthday 15/12/1993

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    SV650 SY '99
  • Location
    Bury, UK

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    Technology, motorcycles, computers, electronics.

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  1. Hi Guys, TLDR Version: -Speedo working for 6k miles (My ownership period) - Front tyre changed by mechanic - Went over hard bump a day later and speedo and odometer stopped. Tacho still works. - took front wheel off, replaced the plastic speedo rotor with new oem as old one had 1 of the 4 plastic lugs missing. (Speedo is electronic rather than shaft driven) - Speedo still not working. Tacho still working. I think you guys get the jist there. This leads me to believe that it may be a cable or connection issue. Anyone who has owned an sv 99-02 or who may be a mechanic, do you have any advice? There are so many cables, none of them seem obviously damaged. I don't have a volt meter to check voltages. Any ideas? Thank You
  2. Hi Guys, So I wanted to find the other YouTubers/Motovloggers on this forum, because this is a growing community that I think should come together on a larger scale. Post your Channels/Videos below and start sharing your rides!
  3. isutty5

    Pre-MOT Check?

    Hi Guys, Since upgrading to my SV650, my 2012 YBR125 is no longer in use and am planning to MOT (First MOT) and sell. Metal has rusted in some areas since I have not been using it, so I plan to sand that off and repaint where necessary. But that is just cosmetics. What should I be checking before the MOT? How do I pick up any faults myself before taking the bike? I would like to note I have always serviced the bike myself so MOT will be first official check. Brakes are fine, back one squeaks a little but works just fine. Recently replaced brake shoes/pads. Fluid levels are fine. No binding on brakes. Chain has a couple thousand miles on and has about that remaining, well lubed and conditioned. Steering stem rotates freely from lock to lock, no snagging cables. Oil replaced, no leaking. Engine runs fine, starts instantly, no problems. tyres are fairly new, plenty of tread. all lights working correctly. Is there anything I have missed? Not a lot to a single cylinder 125. Thanks in advance for any replies
  4. Brilliant, I've ordered some NikiWax glove solution so I will give that a go and post back Thanks Guys.
  5. Not treated them apart from cleaning and a mist of febreeze haha. What's the best course of treatment? Was never aware that they should be treated?
  6. Hi Guys, I have been riding for a few years, all-year rider. Gone through torrential rain, freezing temps, stupidly strong winds, ice, snow, and maybe a few days of some actual summer here in britain. I have had 3 sets of gloves, all "Waterproof". First set was a cheap £20 set. 2nd was about the same. Then I got sick of them as they were not waterproofing at all after anything more than a light drizzle. So I eventually thought F*** this, I'm going to spend some decent money on a good set. Found a pair that cost £100! (Wolf Titanium WaterProof Outlast Gloves) Absolutely loved them, I even tested them out when they were new, ran a sink of water, put on the gloves and put my hand underwater and left it there for a few minutes. Dry as a bone inside! However, maybe a month or so later, after a few long soaks in some stupidly heavy rain, and the gloves lost their waterproof ability. Had them for a good 8 months now, and they seem to get completely soaked in any type of rain! Outlast technology developed for NASA? Does absolutely nothing. Hipora breathable waterproof membrane? temporarily worked, but not made to last! To be honest, I don't think I will spend £100 on a set of gloves ever again unless there is some serious proof they are worth it. I'm just looking for a pair of gloves that actually do the job they are supposed to, along with offering great protection, and thermal regulation. Looks are not so important but a set that looks nice is always something I look for. Can anyone offer some advice? Is there an actual good solution I can spray these current gloves with to waterproof them? Or is there a set of gloves anyone can recommend? Apologies for the cynicism, I'm sure there are many of us in the same boat Thanks Again.
  7. Hi Guys, After owning this SV650 for 2 months now, I am finding myself wanting to bring it's looks back. It's not in bad condition to start with for a 16 year old bike, but could be better. (Will post pictures below) Since getting it, I clean it and polish and wax it every few weeks to maintain its shine, and water resistance on the paintwork. However, since it is a 16 year old bike, I feel that the paint is not at the quality/standard it was at when it was new, I'm not sure weather the paint on the plastic fairings should appear darker than the paint on the metal tank, though i would expect some difference, the tank paint looks so much more shiny and metallic in comparison to the fairing paint.(is this how it should be?) I think the paint is Metallic light Jay blue. My only option would seem to be getting it resprayed, but this would cost a lot of £'s which I cannot justify for just bringing back some metallic and wet shine. I also have some small areas where paint has worn/bubbled slightly on the plastic. and an area on the tank (Maybe 1 Sq.in) where is is showing bare metal. To ensure this post isn't long here are some quick things I'd like to improve: Engine Paint has peeled in some places (Not a lot) (don't want to powder coat due to £'s) Touchup? Some Nuts/bolts are rusty e.g. faring,frame,disc bolts. Top yoke brushed metal finish has corroded slightly. (No rust) Fairing/tank paint as explained above front fork metal finish slightly corroded (No rust) So that is my list. Now I don't expect anyone to guide me on each one, but I would greatly appreciate any advice you have to offer on any of these. I do not have specialist tools but plan to purchase some over time. I do not have any experience in any bike cosmetic restoration, however, I am a guy who prefers to learn how to do it rather than just pay someone else to do it for me and not learn. I am sure many of you understand this proud feeling and wanting to make a bike look its best, and the frustrations in not knowing where to start, and not having the right tools or £'s. I am also planning to get a blue Double bubble windscreen, new clutch/brake levers to improve looks. Here are two high-res photos I took after a clean and polish and wax. http://img.pixady.com/2015/03/303405_bike_1.jpg http://img.pixady.com/2015/03/303405_bike_2.jpg
  8. Thanks for all of the advice guys. I have come to the conclusion that I shouldn't worry about it. It isn't causing any performance issues, and have now learnt from many sources that this is a common thing with SVs and V-twins. The problem doesn't go away in neutral/pulling in clutch but I don't think I need to worry about it. Thank You!
  9. My money is on clutch, and on it being nothing to worry about Will definitely give the clutch a try. If it is the clutch, what would be the reason behind it? is it common in v-twins? P.S updated the video on first post, tried to enhance audio a little on the sections where I am not talking. Cheers.
  10. Will certainly give that a try in the morning and feed back on that. Yeah the microphone doesn't do the best job, can hear it clearly with my own ears. may just need to raise the volume enough to bring out the noise. otherwise I can try to enhance the audio and repost it.
  11. Hi Guys, Passed my A2 Test recently and bought an SV650s '99 with 16.5K miles on the clock. It is restricted to 47bhp with Carb Fuel/air restrictor washers (seated correctly) Was running absolutely perfectly when I bought it from my very trustworthy colleague who also fitted the restrictor for me while he was showing me how to take the bike apart for maintenance/cleaning. I have had it for 3 weeks and put 600 miles on it, and maintained it well. However, recently I have noticed a noise coming from the engine, sounds closer to the front cylinder head and maybe slightly more audible on the right but not too sure. Checked the Cam chain tensioner with my colleague and saw no issues, free to move, no sticking, springs are all fine. I have uploaded a short video so that you can hear the noise for yourself and possibly identify what it could be. I only hear this at idle, there are no problems while riding and it goes as smooth as butter. here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaoX_B4W310&feature=youtu.be Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank You in advance! Jordan.
  12. Hi Guys, I was wondering if someone has some experience with the issues of heated grips? I installed these Oxford Hot Grips on to my 2012 YBR 125 http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/101832 I found them to be an issue at first when wired directly to my battery, as they flattened it overnight even when off, perhaps drawing current for some reason. Anyway, I wired the positive wire to my back brake light with inline fuse and negative to battery, they now come on when i turn the bike on, and stay on at both brake light states. the lights don't dim when switching the grips on and off, which to me suggests I'm not pulling too much current, maybe not enough current! I find the heat to be sufficient at low speeds, but when I am at high speeds, they loose their heat pretty quickly, especially in this cold weather, my hands feel no better off, and the pain just kills me with the cold. at the low setting, there is almost no heat even when stationary. When I turn them on from cold, at stationary and high setting, I'd say they are taking around 10-15 mins to heat up to a good temp, but I have a feeling they should get much hotter as i can still comfortably fully grip them with bare hands. Everyone else seems to say even these mid-range grips provide heat that can sometimes be too hot on high setting, whereas i see the opposite. So I have to find out why, Unfortunately I dont have a voltmeter, so I can't tell what current is available at the brake light. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I wire them elsewhere on the bike for better current draw? Any help is greatly appreciated, even if anyone has additional suggestions for warmer hands in winter? I couldn't bare the painful hands again. Kind Regards, Jordan
  13. Hi guys, I'm buying a new DID chain and sporcket set for my 2012 YBR 125, but I would also like to know what tools I need to buy in order to do the job myself. I don't have a lot of tools so I would like to purchase the tools that will do the job. Don't want expensive tools though. Just need something that will allow me to remove the chain and sprockets and put a new one back on. I have tools to remove the wheel so that shouldn't be an issue. Any help will be appreciated Thank You.
  14. Thanks Guys, In my opinion, looking at those images, it looks like my spark plug is closer to normal. But maybe you guys see an issue with mine? Here are some pictures I have just taken of mine. Also, it's just the bulb behind the tacho that's flickering every now and then.
  15. Thanks DreamytimeEscorts, But I need to know how to tell a worn plug from a good plug. As I'd always expect a plug to start looking used after a few miles with all those sparks they put out. The air filter is clean as I regularly maintain my bike and the air filter is one I clean out/check once a month.
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