SV Track Bike Note Log
2003 Suzuki SV650S
Property of lkosewsk.
Added Nov 19 2017
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Jun 16 2020
Replaced right side radiator hose with Suzuki OEM as last (polyurethane) one was sliced. Lost left side front fairing screw, used spares from spares box to put it back. Cleaned front rotors. They are glazed. And close to wear. And this is the pads' last track day. That means after this track day, front pads and front rotors for sure. Maybe 1 more track day before valves maybe 2. Tires? We'll see.
Added by lkosewsk on Jun 16 2020 at 8:05 pm
Apr 10 2020
Added sta-bil and harness for battery tender with 7.5 A fuse. Tires to 31/24.
Added by lkosewsk on Apr 10 2020 at 7:50 pm
Mar 12 2020
Tires set to 30/24 as some sites suggest. Carbs basically synced. Check again at track. Chain cleaned. Oil good. Coolant topped off 8 oz of 50% engine ice and 50% water + water wetter.
Added by lkosewsk on Mar 12 2020 at 9:27 pm
Dec 8 2019
- tried to sync carbs and didn't succeed. Need to figure out what to do there. - Torqued all chassis, fairing, etc. bolts. - clean and lube and align and set chain tension. - put exhaust all back together - tires at 27/27 for the track - added ~150 mL of oil - coolant top-off but reservoir is empty, need more - noticed left coolant hose to radiator might be leaking pressure. Needs replacement as a precautionary measure - adjusted clutch lever position and tension and throttle slack
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 9 2019 at 12:57 am
Dec 6 2019
Changed oil (2.2 L in it currently, need to top off) and filter. Tightened up and replaced Motion Pro 45 throttle adapter with 40. Tightened up top fork pinch bolts. Clutch wouldn't disengage. Fixed this (?) by transporting Yoyodyne clutch from spare track SV. Now that one is inoperable, but this seems to work. I didn't have a clutch holding tool so the clutch nut is blasted on with an impact electric tool. I have no clue what the torque is. Very iffy, to be honest. Shifter attached but not torqued. Need sleep.
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 7 2019 at 6:57 am
Dec 5 2019
Aligned the front-end and tightened up all the fork, handlebar (except left horizontal position), front brake caliper, etc. bolts. Front plastic is on the wheel but no bolts. Properly set clutch cable position and clutch adjustment. Began rebuilding Motion Pro throttle adapter.
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 6 2019 at 2:24 am
HeliCoiled both camshaft journal holders on rear cylinder. One came out great, the other not so much (rear-most right bolt). Only torqued to 60 in lbs. instead of 120. Maybe not enough threads high enough to hold it. Let's hope it holds. Spark plugs replaced (CR9E, 1 higher heat range). Rear plug might be cross-threaded but hand-tightening didn't suggest that, torque wrench did though. Only torqued to 78 in. lbs. instead of 96 (for both, to keep it even, though front felt fine). Coolant refilled with 50% engine ice (which is itself 50/50) and 50% water+water wetter. 1.5 qts filled, let's see tomorrow how much extra we can put in (manual says 1.7 is full).
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 5 2019 at 12:40 am
Dec 4 2019
Checked valves on rear cylinder - they are miraculously good enough. Exhaust is at 0.23 each, Intakes are R 0.10 and L 0.15. Good enough to do a track day... however... I then stripped or discovered both of the large valve cover bolts go into stripped holes. Can't torque 'em. Ordered a helicoil. Will have to get camshaft covers out but at least no cam chain tensioner removal
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 4 2019 at 12:52 am
Dec 3 2019
Valve adjustment on front cyl. Intakes went from R .13 -> .18 (160 -> 155), L .10 -> .13 (?? -> 150) Exhausts went from R .20 -> .23 (155 -> 150), L .20 -> .23 (155 -> 150). Drained coolant, need to refill. Cut the zip tie connecting crank breather; need a new one. Note a lack of replacement gaskets for cam chain tensioners and valve covers, need to order.
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 3 2019 at 2:41 am
Dec 2 2019
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 2 2019 at 12:32 am
Nov 30 2019
Added by lkosewsk on Dec 2 2019 at 12:30 am
Popped off rear carb and changed main jet from 168 to 165 per Dan. Need to do same for front. Intake manifold on rear is still loose. Noticed fuel lines might be old... if they leak, replace immediately. Adjusted clutch cable at the engine to give it a lot of slack. Needs adjuster nuts tightened and proper play calibrated. What to do about rearsets? Popped on new ones from svrp and they turn out to have the same problem as the old ones. As for a gen 1 replacement for Motoko?
Added by lkosewsk on Nov 30 2019 at 1:48 am
Nov 23 2019
Despite being on tender old battery couldn’t start bike. New battery it is.
Added by lkosewsk on Nov 24 2019 at 11:59 pm
Nov 19 2017
Flushed coolant, pure engine ice now
Added by lkosewsk on Nov 19 2017 at 9:42 pm
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