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Posted this in the other bike thread but since this is the sv650 related one, what is the average cost of replacing the broken bits on this bike? eBay didnt have much of what I was looking for on either the headlight or instrument cluster. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/1064084180.html Few other bikes in the 07 range that are about 4000-4500, but if it costs under a grand to make it pretty again it might be a decent deal. If it is the same area I am in it should only be about a minute or 2 away to get a full inspection of the bike.
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Ahahaha, just got an email back, damage is a bit more than I had expected. Handlebar is bent, tank is smashed in, cluster LCD is hosed. Unless I find parts for that super cheap it just went over the average used price for my area. http://home.fuse.net/edge/racersedge/bike41.htm EDIT: Salvage title too, weeee
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Mar 9, 2009 07:26
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Captain Apollo posted:What do you have right now? Nothing? I have an 88 zx600. Ohio isnt the best for dealing with salvage titles, and it would basically destroy all resale value. I just want a 2nd bike so when I am tearing apart one for something (carbs, fork seals, tires, breaking 20 year old bolt on instrument panel) I have something else I can ride. 
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Mar 9, 2009 14:37
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Shot this over to him, can't wait for a reply back  "Since the bike has a salvage title and would need considerable repairs to register and make road worthy, would you consider anything lower (1500-2000)?"What is a reasonable price for an 07 in good condition?
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Mar 9, 2009 18:35
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Z3n posted:4-5k. Nice, that means this area is on par. A few spotless 07 sv650s are around here for about 4k. Since 07 was the first year to go dual spark plug with the different head, was there any problems associated with that? Also what sort of cylinder liners are on the sv650 models? Is it iron or the newer nickle plating that is seen on almost every other Suzuki bike?
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Mar 9, 2009 18:48
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Z3n posted:No problems with the dual spark heads as far as I'm aware. I'm 90% sure that they're iron. That new Gladius engine has that newer coating instead of liners. They dont mention that on the sv650sf, wonky.
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Mar 9, 2009 18:56
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Z3n posted:Yeah. I'm pretty sure they're iron because I know people have done bores on the SV650, but it looks like that may be out on the gladius engine? It looks like it should fit the same mounts, so I wonder how long it'll be before some racer (or Zoran) ends up with a gladius engine and will see how much power it can take... Was the new engine supposed to be better (stronger) or just cheaper to make?
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Mar 9, 2009 19:11
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Z3n posted:Who knows. The 2nd gen engine was supposed to be better (FI, blah blah blah) but it turns out that it'll snap the crank if you push over 80rwhp with mods. Gladius could have fixed that, could have not fixed that, but with the coating you can't hone to fit busa pistons (increased compression) and who knows if the cam swap will work anymore... In stock engine configurations are there any problems or is it just when you start pushing it?
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Mar 9, 2009 20:27
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Got an email back from the guy with the salvage sv650quote:it doesn't need that much So he appears to be all 
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Mar 10, 2009 14:42
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TheUltimateCool posted:Loosened my clutch cable at both ends, took it out of the lever, and lubed it with a pressure cable luber. Reinstalled and adjusted back to correct engagement - BUT! Clutch on my ZX600 will make a tapping noise if the cable is too tight.
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Mar 20, 2009 16:29
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http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/1189154315.html 2000 sv650, cracked frame that was rewelded near an engine attachment point. If the frame isnt bent and it was welded by a shop that specializes in welding frames, is this still a "oh god run away" situation? I can't tell from the picture, but is the location of that weld in a super important spot?
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May 26, 2009 17:24
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Z3n posted:I race a bike with a welded frame at the upper headstock. As long as it was done by a decent welder, it's not a problem. I'd buy that as a spares bike/commuter in a heartbeat. Obviously, the bike's been crashed, so I'd check everything very, very carefully, but if it's still straight and everything's in good shape, it's a very good deal. It is hard to tell from the small picture not knowing the bike frame, but could that bend/flex/crack be caused by a hard front end collision that was hard enough to bend the frame through the force transmitted through the forks?
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May 26, 2009 17:52
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Z3n posted:These frames are really tough. Mine was Tboned in a 35mph accident and the frame is not significantly tweaked, I just had the geometry checked at the race weekend by GP frame and wheel. Sounds like a plan then. Will a riding novice be able to notice a tweaked frame in a normal testdrive? I was already planning on dumping 3-6k on a newer bike, so I have all the cash ready and 1600 would be a steal leaving more cash for other things.
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May 26, 2009 17:57
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Z3n posted:See my edit, but if it's a problem, just swap frames. Not the end of the world, probably around a weekend or 2 of work, depending on how quickly you work. Well swapping frames is fine and all but I need one with a clear title for registration and whatnot. Info after talking with the guy: Original sv650 was totaled, forks bent, etc. The impact he guesses was from the previous rider crashing it into a culvert or parking stop and have the energy of the moving bike transmit into that small spot bending/cracking it. Besides the welding no alignment inspection was made. No gauge cluster, he is using a bicycle computer for speed. He has been riding it for 3 years and guesses he added about 8-9k to the bike which originally had 4k. Guessing this is a mixture of wrecking the original stuff and not having mounting points for a replacement with the front end swap. I really want oil pressure and neutral lights, what are my options? Will one of those supermoto computer units mount to the bike for this stuff? With the custom front and rear end are there any things to watch out for? He said he had to modify the swingarm by grinding to fit the shock to mount to the sv650 frame. He agreed to a test drive, so I will be stopping by home tonight after work to grab all my riding gear. He is close to the highway, which my work buddy said would be wise to test it on for higher speed stability looking for odd stuff with the frame. Going with cash in hand, but will probably mull over it for a day and grab some high resolution shots of the bike so one of you can inspect them and give yay/nay. So exciting 
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May 26, 2009 18:23
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echomadman posted:that is not an 01 gsxr 750 front end, they've been USD since the 80's, maybe a 600. but in any case the guy isn't well informed on his own frankenbike. This included a few more pictures http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/1173673311.html What exactly makes it stand out as not a 750 front end?
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May 26, 2009 20:33
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Ok picture and video time. Checked it out the bike looked pretty good for a Franken bike compared to other hackjobs I have seen. All of the welding (cracked frame and modified swingarm) were done by a local welding shop that deals in modifying bikes in the Cincinnati area. One part that stuck out at me as making me nervous were the rewelded steering stops which make the lock to lock movement less. The pictures of the bike in the garage show the bike at full lock, kinda rough for making tight turns. Why did this have to be done? Also notice the steering dampener under the cluster area, guess it is something from the 600 or 750. The front headlight is from a Nighthawk 750. He is somewhat negotiable on the price, going to start at 1400 and see what he says. Engine sounded great going from a cold start, shifter was kinda funny though. Pressing down locked it into neutral, up put it in gear. Is this the motogp style or whatever of shifting? Images linked because they are big. The past two pictures I left fullsize, since they are of the bent/welded area. http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260001.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260002.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260003.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260004.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260005.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260006.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260007.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260008.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260009.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260010.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260012.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260013.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260014.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260015.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260016.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260017.jpg http://www.t3flange.com/sv650/P5260018.jpg VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_AIyb_s5Q So what do you guys think? dietcokefiend fucked around with this message at 23:50 on May 26, 2009 |
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May 26, 2009 23:47
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echomadman posted:looks tidy enough apart from the horrendous headlight, sounds good too, its amazing how quiet a stock one is. Yea the shifter was pretty odd. At a stop my kawasaki can go one down into first and pressing up locks it into neutral. This bike I kept going back and forth and down locked it in neutral and up put it in gear. Correct on the weld. Looks poorly prepped with some dirt in the weld area or not enough shielding. Was kind of odd for a professional welding shop.
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May 27, 2009 01:14
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The bike was off at the time, could that have caused it? I was making sure it was in N before I started it, since I didnt want to look like a jackass ramming his bike into the wall as I let off the clutch to walk around the bike idling 
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May 27, 2009 01:20
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Damnit I don't know what to do. There are non-crashed virgin sv650's in the 2500-3000 range with similar miles around my area. What is finding replacement parts like on a bike cobbled together? Is it nearly impossible?
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May 27, 2009 02:10
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Z3n posted:Listen to this post, as it strikes at the real core of things. If you want a cheap project, this SV is perfect with a lot of potential, but it could need a lot of work to see that potential. Well I was referring to the new front and rear end. Depending on how much stuff changes through model years locating crap for the forks/bearings might be a pain if he doesnt even know what the donor bike was. Another thing was the "custom" steering head bearings he used for the new front end. I think I am going to pass on this one. EAch time I went into my garage tonight I kept thinking of my ZX as a nicer bike condition wise. Buying this particular sv650 would probably be little to no gain in reliability over my current bike. Going to checkout more sv's this week though 
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May 27, 2009 04:53
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http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/1177446673.html So what do you guys think  Scorpian slipon muffler, 50 year old dude who bought it for his wife, she never rode it. Old motorcycle racer/saleman. Only issue is the drat thing is lowered for a 5' 3" 115lb woman :-/ dietcokefiend fucked around with this message at 00:16 on May 28, 2009 |
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May 28, 2009 00:07
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Z3n posted:If it was lowered via lowering links, it's not a big deal. He's got it priced over high blue book, though, and it's definantly not worth that. I'd offer 3500 and walk if he doesn't take it. It's not worth 4500, high blue book is 4300, and low is 3000. Plus the fact that it's lowered and you have to deal with raising it again means there's no way that it's even worth high blue book to you. Scorpion exhausts are one step above generic chinese slipon. Awww drat well when you put it like that 8 hours of driving today (2 each way, 2 trips) it makes it sound less tempting  PITA to fine decent sv650's out here
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May 28, 2009 00:28
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Ok what about this one http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=102701 Year: 2007 Make: Suzuki Model: SV650A (THIS MODEL HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ABS!!!) Miles: 11,100 Location: Indianapolis, IN (north side) General Description: This one owner SV has been adult owned and ridden. Mostly commuting on I-65. I get 52-57mpg in the city or on the highway. It has always been garaged. Each winter it has been winterized per the Suzuki owners manual in a temperature controlled (55 degrees Fahrenheit) garage under a cover that is included. The battery is connected to a Battery Tender when not in use for more than 1 week. I have waxed the bike at least three times per year, hand washed it as needed, and detailed it after each ride. There are no scratches on the bike bigger than the tip of a needle. It has NEVER been down, crashed, or wrecked in any way. The SV has been meticulously maintained. All of the scheduled factory maintenance has been done, the oil has been changed religiously with Suzuki factory oil and filters. Has Continental Road Attack tires with 1400 miles that were mounted at Indy Ducati last fall. The bike has a few additional items: -Jardine 3/4 full exhaust system with titanium muffler WITH O2 sensor (bolt on, no modifications necessary) -Xsighting Lighting XE7 bi-function HID headlamp (bolt on) (DOT compliant) see xsightinglighting.com for details on the XE7. I have an extra HID bulb as well. They last for at least 3500 hours! The picture below shows what just the LOW beam looks like. -Suzuki factory clear turn signals and amber bulbs Included with the sale: -Original muffler -Original headlamp -Battery Tender (charger), the harness is connected to the bike -Black vented nylon cover It is an awesome bike, but I am getting married and have to sell it. Price: 4,100 OBO, make me an offer!
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Called him up, going to paypal him tonight and work out a title transfer with his friend over the weekend. God I am so excited I think I need to take a break and think about it. Is there anything possibly bad about that bike in any way? I need to put doubt in my head damnit
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May 28, 2009 00:53
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Z3n posted:You don't want an SV? That's a great deal on a much newer bike. I'd go check it out and make sure that everything is exactly as he says, but if it's really like he says (and it appears to be) then you should have a very nice SV. Yea I will hopefully have high resolution pictures in about 30 minutes when he gets back, then after that I will paypal him a deposit to hold the bike for the weekend. Is that HID kit DOT legal like he says? Also considering I will be riding 3 hours on the bike for the first rider ever on another bike, what might be different handling wise with the sv650 over my zx600? You mentioned higher lowend power before. Will the brakes act much different with the ABS under normal conditions?
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May 28, 2009 01:21
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waptang posted:Be prepared for strong engine braking. That's one of the things that caught me off guard the first time I rode my SV. Odd I would have thought my i4 might have stronger engine braking than a twin. Are we talking "drat my butt is slipping forward more than I would like" or "holy poo poo gently caress I am over the front tire i am going to die ahhh" if your hand slips off the throttle in top gear at highway speeds.
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May 28, 2009 01:28
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http://www.t3flange.com/PICT0032.zip pics of the bike as promised, oh god oh god i want it NOW
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May 28, 2009 01:50
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Ok well it is up to 4200 then with 2 other buyers... I have no problem going that high but should I?
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May 28, 2009 02:49
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Z3n posted:How do you verify that he has 2 other buyers? He mentioned the buyer beforehand, and the HID really makes the bike for me. ~500 bucks it seems for it, with spare bulb as well. EDIT: I am such a dirty dirty consumer whore  , payment awayEDIT EDIT: Getting it Saturday morning, adding it to my Geico policy now. Holy poo poo no impulse control dietcokefiend fucked around with this message at 03:40 on May 28, 2009 |
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Z3n posted:Ahh, well, it's still a good bike, just a slightly less good deal. Post up when you get it Damnit why does everyone with a sv650 have to race people and crash it or something. Getting some insurance quotes for it have been surprising to say the least.  So with 11-12k what am I looking at in regards to maintenance off the bat? I have seen quite a few CL sv650's at ~10k with people replacing the clutch among other things. Anything to watch out for? Should I be looking at spark plugs or valve adjustments this early, or wait until after this riding season and do them in offtime?
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May 28, 2009 05:11
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Z3n posted:Valve adjustments are due every 12k. I'd do plugs as well. Yea the clutch ones all did seem odd. 07 models have the dual plugs per cylinder correct? Also my insurance rate crying was after I was looking at rates for the Kawasaki 650r and V-strom brand new at 450 or so per year, it was a bit of a sticker shock to see the 07 sv650 with ABS at 640 by itself. Progressive seems to be kinder though, going by CC's only, and insurance on both of my bikes total would only be $612.
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echomadman posted:piece of piss, i got the bus across the (admittedly quite small) country to get my sv and rode it home, having previously only ridden 250cc I4 sportsbikes. Yay 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms here and in Indy. Riding home in the pouring rain is going to be AWESOME
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May 28, 2009 18:49
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waptang posted:Friday and Sunday it's supposed to be nice in Indy if you can pick it up either of those days. Saturday is supposed to rain like you said. Yea my friend is limited to the weekend to drive up, and I am limited to Saturday for the title transfer at the bank. I have been through some short downpours while riding before, but nothing for an entire trip. I think the worst part is the fine mist after the rain has stopped from car tires. That poo poo doesnt want to bead off the visor as much.
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T minus 24 hours  Got my cash from the bank, he has the title dealt with through his bank, everything is going peachy. EDIT: What should I check over on the bike before I ride off? Obviously going to check air pressure, oil and gas level before I go anywhere, but are there any sv650 specific things that might need checking? Shouldn't have to worry about fairings or the like considering it is a naked style. When I do the initial inspection of the engine and transmission, what is the normal 1st gear lurch like? On my zx600 I have some play in the cush drive and it kinda does a small lurch going into gear while stopped. Will almost new sv650 do anything like this? dietcokefiend fucked around with this message at 16:03 on May 29, 2009 |
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May 29, 2009 14:56
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I really hope the Jardine full-exhaust isn't too loud. I really dont want my neighbors to hate me :-/
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May 29, 2009 16:22
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Jack the Smack posted:Try holding the clutch in for longer, then shifting to first. From what I heard is that a sprocket inside the Transmission is spinning when the clutch is engaged in Neutral, and shifting to first stops it really quick. On higher performance bikes this sprocket is much larger and causes the bike to jolt. I think you might be referring to the clutch plates sticking to the friction plates when the motor is cold. As the engine warms up they have more play when the clutch is engaged, but still transmitting some power through fluid friction. On cold motors though the plates can be stuck together when first taking off.
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Welp, anyone want my Jardine exhaust? Really loud, especially under heavy throttle input at lower RPM. Blapblapblapblapblap basically Overall the trip back from Indy was pretty interesting. I thought my zx600 had a small windshield and barely any wind protection. This thing is like I am going all Titanic into the wind on the freeway. Suspension is nice and soft compared to my ZX which is a nice thing, less jarring on the road. Only complaint is the drat seat of rear end rapage. I can't stand it. I thought it felt nice at first, but the shape forces all of the pressure right into my rear end on the lower edge of my pubic area. I need something aftermarket or I am going to go crazy, lol. Overall I love the thing. Good power control, not too jerky, seating position is EXCELLENT with the upright bars. Once I get the seat itself worked out I imagine this bike will be perfect for long distance cruising. Also the HID light is awesome. According to my friend it is annoyingly bright as the bike bounces up and down, and painful when the shutter is up for brights mode. Cutoff beam is a perfect bar going across from the projector, can't wait to take it out on the road tonight. Few questions: Seat, seat, seat... who sells one that is comfortable for someone that is 6' 2" and 240lbs What brand of sliders are the best for price/performance I am at 11.7k, can the valve job wait +/- 2k? Is the kickstand supposed to be impossible to move in one fluid foot motion? EDIT: Almost forgot the pictures :iamafag:  HID lighting is the best thing EVER! 
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ranathari posted:HIDs piss me the gently caress off because I've never seen anyone adjust the drat things properly, so they end up blinding me when they approach from the opposite direction. Osram Nightbreakers are a massive improvement over the stock bulbs without being as anti-social as HIDs. No kidding. I wonder if anyone makes a self leveler that reacts fast enough for a motorcycle. first thing tonight is getting the light aligned a bit lower so it won't clip small sedans in the rear view mirror as much 
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`Nemesis posted:Anyways, I've heard the Suzuki gel seat is total crap. I have heard the same, worse than the stock seat.
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Sounds like a decent method, might try that out if my rear end doesnt adjust to the seat after a week or so. Chain related question. Just checked the chain tension on my new sv and it was pretty darn tight. Maybe .5-.8 range. I loosened it back into the specification range of about 1.1. I see no indication of abnormal wear on the front or rear sprocket. Should I worry about my drat countershaft bearing now  ?
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