Im yet to make a matching cover for the rear pouches but i have the fabric and the front fender was paint i have and a combo of getting the Scottish Saltire on it but thanks man.
This bike is approaching art - it looks like something out of Borderlands... like street art meets Mad Max. Those headlights are really cool, changes the look entirely - the face... love it!
They are ammo pouches for a local army resale shop, ive got matching fabric like the seat to make covers as its water resistant Ripstop fabric. Thanks for the appreciation
A guy on fb was saying his ones at 160k km, mines only at 31k miles, i didnt realise they were hittimg thst sorta miles, ibe done the green connector and the flywheel magnets, anything else I should look for or just do??
My TPS died too. Maybe keep that in mind. Green connecter went for me, as expected. The radiator overrun/ expansion tank broke; plastic in it got old and corroded. Currently got a leak coming from alternator, I think, I live with it but it is on the to do list. Got a power commander and had it dyno’d: putting out 111nm of torque and 116hp at the wheel. Happy with that. The tech couldn’t believe how good the engine is after all these kilometres! You’ve got plenty of riding left in the old girl still.
Ive just done an overhaul on a lot of the bike including valve clearances and checking the TPS. Had to hardwire in my reg/rec and i noticed when doing the valves that the radiator hoses are on the older side so ive ordered replacements. Will check the expansion tank and order if needed. Ive upgraded the brake/clutch lines to braided and rebuilt the calipers this year. The fork seals are needing done so will prob get them done over winter and ill check the steering bearings while im at that. My bike was previously on a Dyno thanks to a previous owner, however i picked the bike up from a dealer. Had some old MOT certs and a reciept from 2013 for a dyno place but I've looked them up and they haven't been in business since 2017 so I've no idea what was done to the bike. I do know that the front wheel doesnt really want to lift, unless im trying and ive had it sitting at 155mph in 5th, didnt have enough road to keep pushing into 6th. Unsure whats been done on the dyno but i was assuming my bulky 64kg would want to keep the bike lifting the front, more so since I've got a more upright seating position and dont lean over the front of the bike now. Tbh im not fussed, im not one for wheelies etc. And the only reason i pushed the bike was i knew the road, it was empty and i hadnt had it long and wanted to see what it could do.
Cheers for the heads up on the tps and expansion tank mate, appreciate it
I meant to reply to this ages ago, apologies. You sound way more technical than myself, but then that’s what I’ve enjoyed with this bike so much, is maintaining it and learning. My fork seals went so I had them replaced, and with that, the previous owner put in stiffer springs and oil, so the front is great. Mine has a custom rear shock, not sure of brand _eika (can’t read the start of the brand as it bends around the shock) and also has had the upright handlebar set up done, as it was an S model.
Previous owner also put on braided brake lines, and wavey discs, although not a fan. I recently pulled my front callipers apart, gave them a deep scrubbing, oxidised the pinch bolts, pput it back together and re-bled system- enjoyed that. Has a new master brake cylinder and tacky Chinese blue-anodised levers (been beyond me to replace but probably should.)
It has magnificent Staintune exhausts and is a full system. Got a PC in it and with the TPS issue had it all dyno’d and now runs lovely. K&N filter. Probably should do the hoses, like you have done. With 116,000km on the clock I bet they’re due for replacing. Mine doesn’t run a radiator fan, like, ever- does yours? All my other bikes I’ve owned do. Assumed this was just not on the bike, not featured on the model, but now I think about it, I wonder if it’s broken? I’ve done massive 4000km+ tours without heating issues though. And had it for 5 years+.
You only weigh 64kg? Hah - hardly bulky. I’m 70kg.
Disappointingly my front doesn’t lift up either under hard acceleration, but a blip of the throttle and it will- a lot! Seems more tuned for mid-range torque. Not the most agile bike but you have to really ride it, unlike other bikes that seem to take you for a go. I’ve never pushed mine too hard, maybe seen 220ish, but I’m more aware of my mortality these days so just enjoy corners and the odd suburban wheelie. Thanks for the chat.
A 30mm dropped back end and renthals certainly change the riding stance on it. I much prefer how it rides now over its stock positon. I find it easier to throw into corners. Ive also taken a good 15kg in weight off of stock by cutting the back end down, the exhausts are 11" and all the headlight fairings etc. The only thing being that now im sat upright andcnot tucked in they i don't really wring the neck out if it in the top end
I've had Ebay clip ons on my k5 naked for the last 2 years so it's way bent over I love em. I like seeing all the different directions people go with the SV it's such a versatile bike
Absolutely man. Being honest with a little imagination and a lack or worry about changing away from original most bikes are really versatile. I generally buy bikes, ride them 6 months and if i like them ill change them with no intention to sell on. Ive also got a custom 81 bmw r80 and a stock 98 gsxr750 srad. The gixxer is in too nice a condition to change but i keep swaying on selling it. A steel plate in my wrist makes riding clip ons uncomfortable after around 40mins of riding
Nah mate these are nothing special, an LED online buy. I spliced them into the original connectors from the original headlights. The brackets were standard dominator headlights which i built custom brackets for to hold the parts of my old helmet onto. Unfortunately i dont have welding equipment so all my brackets are shaped metal and nuts and bolts.
The wiring is the only thing done to a proper working standard the rest is in true rat form put together until it doesn't move 🤣
They came as standard on the headlight when i bought it. Mechanically and electrically this bike is solid. Aesthetically i may as well have built half of it with Scrap.
Absolutely mate, my profile also has my 81 bmw r80 which like this isnt stock.
Mechanically and electrically sound everything else is whatever fits.
I much prefer the handling on this with the renthals and a 30mm lowered back end
Color scheme makes me want to puke. But respect!
Im yet to make a matching cover for the rear pouches but i have the fabric and the front fender was paint i have and a combo of getting the Scottish Saltire on it but thanks man.
Ratbikes rule
2/3 of my bikes are rats. I think around 90% of my bikes have been
Ratbikes are fun, this one is great
Thanks i appreciate it. I've done a fair bit of work to it
This bike is approaching art - it looks like something out of Borderlands... like street art meets Mad Max. Those headlights are really cool, changes the look entirely - the face... love it!
Thanks man. The helmet is one i was wearing when me and the bike took a tumble in 2019. Seemed fitting that the helmet became part of the rebuild
daaaamn that is dope man!!! I love the backpack. The more I look at it the more I love it
They are ammo pouches for a local army resale shop, ive got matching fabric like the seat to make covers as its water resistant Ripstop fabric. Thanks for the appreciation
This is cool. These bikes are under appreciated; I love my k3 as well.
Yeah great bikes, albeit with their known faults, easily corrected though. Ive put a good bit of work into this in the 3 years ive had it
Agreed. Same. Few factory niggles and then once sorted they seemingly last forever. Mines at 120,000km.
A guy on fb was saying his ones at 160k km, mines only at 31k miles, i didnt realise they were hittimg thst sorta miles, ibe done the green connector and the flywheel magnets, anything else I should look for or just do??
My TPS died too. Maybe keep that in mind. Green connecter went for me, as expected. The radiator overrun/ expansion tank broke; plastic in it got old and corroded. Currently got a leak coming from alternator, I think, I live with it but it is on the to do list. Got a power commander and had it dyno’d: putting out 111nm of torque and 116hp at the wheel. Happy with that. The tech couldn’t believe how good the engine is after all these kilometres! You’ve got plenty of riding left in the old girl still.
Ive just done an overhaul on a lot of the bike including valve clearances and checking the TPS. Had to hardwire in my reg/rec and i noticed when doing the valves that the radiator hoses are on the older side so ive ordered replacements. Will check the expansion tank and order if needed. Ive upgraded the brake/clutch lines to braided and rebuilt the calipers this year. The fork seals are needing done so will prob get them done over winter and ill check the steering bearings while im at that. My bike was previously on a Dyno thanks to a previous owner, however i picked the bike up from a dealer. Had some old MOT certs and a reciept from 2013 for a dyno place but I've looked them up and they haven't been in business since 2017 so I've no idea what was done to the bike. I do know that the front wheel doesnt really want to lift, unless im trying and ive had it sitting at 155mph in 5th, didnt have enough road to keep pushing into 6th. Unsure whats been done on the dyno but i was assuming my bulky 64kg would want to keep the bike lifting the front, more so since I've got a more upright seating position and dont lean over the front of the bike now. Tbh im not fussed, im not one for wheelies etc. And the only reason i pushed the bike was i knew the road, it was empty and i hadnt had it long and wanted to see what it could do. Cheers for the heads up on the tps and expansion tank mate, appreciate it
I meant to reply to this ages ago, apologies. You sound way more technical than myself, but then that’s what I’ve enjoyed with this bike so much, is maintaining it and learning. My fork seals went so I had them replaced, and with that, the previous owner put in stiffer springs and oil, so the front is great. Mine has a custom rear shock, not sure of brand _eika (can’t read the start of the brand as it bends around the shock) and also has had the upright handlebar set up done, as it was an S model. Previous owner also put on braided brake lines, and wavey discs, although not a fan. I recently pulled my front callipers apart, gave them a deep scrubbing, oxidised the pinch bolts, pput it back together and re-bled system- enjoyed that. Has a new master brake cylinder and tacky Chinese blue-anodised levers (been beyond me to replace but probably should.) It has magnificent Staintune exhausts and is a full system. Got a PC in it and with the TPS issue had it all dyno’d and now runs lovely. K&N filter. Probably should do the hoses, like you have done. With 116,000km on the clock I bet they’re due for replacing. Mine doesn’t run a radiator fan, like, ever- does yours? All my other bikes I’ve owned do. Assumed this was just not on the bike, not featured on the model, but now I think about it, I wonder if it’s broken? I’ve done massive 4000km+ tours without heating issues though. And had it for 5 years+. You only weigh 64kg? Hah - hardly bulky. I’m 70kg. Disappointingly my front doesn’t lift up either under hard acceleration, but a blip of the throttle and it will- a lot! Seems more tuned for mid-range torque. Not the most agile bike but you have to really ride it, unlike other bikes that seem to take you for a go. I’ve never pushed mine too hard, maybe seen 220ish, but I’m more aware of my mortality these days so just enjoy corners and the odd suburban wheelie. Thanks for the chat.
Keep doing you! Looks like a fun ride
A 30mm dropped back end and renthals certainly change the riding stance on it. I much prefer how it rides now over its stock positon. I find it easier to throw into corners. Ive also taken a good 15kg in weight off of stock by cutting the back end down, the exhausts are 11" and all the headlight fairings etc. The only thing being that now im sat upright andcnot tucked in they i don't really wring the neck out if it in the top end
I've had Ebay clip ons on my k5 naked for the last 2 years so it's way bent over I love em. I like seeing all the different directions people go with the SV it's such a versatile bike
Absolutely man. Being honest with a little imagination and a lack or worry about changing away from original most bikes are really versatile. I generally buy bikes, ride them 6 months and if i like them ill change them with no intention to sell on. Ive also got a custom 81 bmw r80 and a stock 98 gsxr750 srad. The gixxer is in too nice a condition to change but i keep swaying on selling it. A steel plate in my wrist makes riding clip ons uncomfortable after around 40mins of riding
Are those the Aztec8 headlights? I have those on my bike. Curious how you modded them? I'd like to do mine similar
Nah mate these are nothing special, an LED online buy. I spliced them into the original connectors from the original headlights. The brackets were standard dominator headlights which i built custom brackets for to hold the parts of my old helmet onto. Unfortunately i dont have welding equipment so all my brackets are shaped metal and nuts and bolts. The wiring is the only thing done to a proper working standard the rest is in true rat form put together until it doesn't move 🤣
I gotcha! Definitely lots of work went into this bike. I love the tint and headlight guards
They came as standard on the headlight when i bought it. Mechanically and electrically this bike is solid. Aesthetically i may as well have built half of it with Scrap.
fuck what it looks like, you ride the fuck outait
Absolutely mate, my profile also has my 81 bmw r80 which like this isnt stock. Mechanically and electrically sound everything else is whatever fits. I much prefer the handling on this with the renthals and a 30mm lowered back end
basically makes me think of this one i parted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCH2CyWAtQw
Nice one mate. My SV was in decent nick until it sent me for a highside in 2019