So much nice work. So much attention to detail. That's one of the SVs that got stolen, isn't it? Man, I hope those theives died of a wasting disease that attacked their reproductive organs.... :evil:
At the risk of becoming bothersome... I poked around looking for dog bones and I easily found many that would lower the rear, but none to raise it. Any suggestions? Also, part of me says ride it like it is for awhile so I can see whats its like... and then update. One issue that I have discovered is getting back on the throttle can be quite snatchy. I have to be way more deliberate and controlled with the right wrist than I am used to. Well here she is:
That's a fine place to start. Snatchy is bad. (well, at least if we're talking about power delivery....) I'd say the slide needles are set a bit lean. Is the bike piped, and if so has it been jetted as well?
Stock pipe(it has a couple holes drilled in baffle 12" in) and stock carbs, stock airbox and filter I was thinking it was the chain... its too loose and there is no more adjustment left... are these sprockets toast? And if you really really want a close up click these: http://pawk.smugmug.com/photos/116874517-O.jpg http://pawk.smugmug.com/photos/116874505-O.jpg
that's your snatchy problem. pull that sprocket off and go cut some wood with it or something... replace and tighten chain properly...then report back if no-snatchy.
+1 on that. Definitley Gingerman would be better for first time. Grattan is an absolute rollercoaster of off camber and blind corners (you can't really get a good feel for that through a video). You'll have enough to think about your first day out without trying to figure out those lines.
Yes it is. Both bikes were actually recovered a couple months ago (after sitting in the woods for 5 months) and the person who stole them was arrested. Unfortunately, by law in PA stolen bikes are automatically given a salvage title and our insurance company didn't give us the option of buying them back. They were auctioned off early October. I had already replaced the SV with a 749S, so I really didn't have the money anyway (not that that ever stopped me from buying something before).
SV Raceshop sells them. Good idea, though upgrading the suspension (rear shock) will make a dramatic difference. The stock shock is utter junk. You definitely need new sprockets and chain. Also check with the original owner to see if the carbs have ever been adjusted. Even with the stock exhaust, the bike runs lean from the factory so you want to shim the carbs and adjust the a/f mixture. You should also synch the carbs every year. Once done, the bike will most likely run much smoother. One of our local SV owners (Zip650 on Cycleforums and SVRider) holds a maintanence day every spring. There is usually a pretty big turn out. If you attend you could get the carbs shimmed, adjusted, and synched in about 30 minutes.
MORE INFO! Was this guy a pro thief stalking the motels for the trackday crowd, or did he just see your stuff and couldn't resist it? How was he caught? Why did he steal those lovely bikes and then dump them in the woods? If they were dumped, how did the cops connect them to the guy? Most importantly, did he go to jail and have all his orifices violently violated by voraciously virile vixens? If not, can we send a fat care package of cigarettes and Viagra to his cellmate? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Local guy who bragged to some people about doing it, was seen by several people riding the bikes around town, etc. I guess he ditched the bikes in the woods because he didn't have anywhere else to hide them. He is now sitting in a small cell at the local county jail. I'm still quite pissed about the whole thing.
When does he get out ? And post the date & home address on every motorcycle related board we can find .
Oh, boy that guy stirred up a bloody hornets nest now!!! I'll pitch in on some cigarettes and viagara for the cell mate too!! :twisted: I can't stand a thief. :x
Sorry to hear about your beautiful SV.... The guys here are on the right track. This sounds promising. Any further info you could give, here or via PM would be great. Thanks again everyone, this has been very helpful.
I am starting to realize that this track riding business is going to be expensive. Not considering anything the bike might need, I will need: ~Leathers-$900 I hate buying crap or "entry" level products only to have to rebuy stuff later. I have my eye on an A* MX-1 and if this track thing doesn't work out I will sell it. (I have plenty of gear, but nothing suited for the track) I thought maybe an AeroStich Roadcrafter would work.... but I don't know. ~A trailer-$300 cheapie from Harbor Freight ~Hitch and wiring for the cage-$200 ~the actual track fees-$150 average X 6-8 days = $900-$1200 per season... Season one: $2600 ah,hmm... thats a few bucks short of what I paid for the bike.... Atleast I have a suitable Helmet and gloves. Although my boots are not track purpose specific(more motocross) they will have to work. #$@$# I need another job or something.... Ok, whine/rant done.
wow. a season for $2600? that's awfully cheap... don't forget gas, then you'll want your own ez-up, more tires, different tracks, better gear. if you're married, that'll get REALLY expensive...
Trust me I know what you mean on this one. We are all pretty much there. IMO though it's something that I truly absolutely 100% love to do. I wouldn't stop riding for the world. If you take a hit off the track pipe you will find out. Just thought you should know. :wink:
Shock, $1100 25mm kit, $1800 Slicks, $300 Wheelieing off your knee and the edge of the tire while drifting sideways at 100 mph? Priceless!
yeah, I think my track budget is more like $6-8k factoring tires & travelling. probably even more this year (if I don't have a catastorphic crash...)- I plan to do a lot more trips now that I don't have the wife to nag me about working on the house that I also don't have... sure is great to be a bachelor again! [/i]