SV Advice

[EM JAY]

  Ok, I'm more than likely picking up a 99 Sv soon.  It has a Hyperpro rear shock, not sure on the forks as of now but I believe they have been done pretty close to my weight (or what I hope to be down to) ;)
 
  What else do you guys recomend doing and what kind?  I've seen advice scatterd thru other posts but would like to see a good listing, from top to bottom.  Also what kind of engine work would you suggest or suggest not?  :-/

[Nate R]

Leave the engine alone. Rock Solid in Stock form.

Other than that, does it have gauges? If not, I can help.

If so, I would just do rearsets and clip-ons if not already done. Make sure the mixture is about right, or rejet if need be. (Woodcraft all the way on RS and CO)

Other than that, if you've got bodywork on it (I love the sharkskinz, BTW) then you're set. The SV doesn't need much.

Oh, wait, one more thing: FRAME SLIDERS.

And I love the ones at www.motosliders.com  ;) :D

[EM JAY]

 Nate, thanks, I've heard that it is best to leave the engine alone also, frame sliders...check your E-mail boy!   :o

[Nate R]

Umm, I dont see an email from you? Which Addy? Motosliders or ninja250nate?

er, do you mean the older email with your addy and stuff for that video?

(Which BTW, I just got my other VCR back, so I can have 2 again, so I can make your copy tonight or tomorrow)

[EM JAY]

  Ninja250, I sent it awhile back actually.  Just asking if you had ever gotten around to making sliders for the MZ?  Also about a video you were going to record :o ;)

[Pudge]

Nate, what are you using for a tach?  I bought an sv that still had the stock clip ons and gauges.  I don't see any way to make the stock gauges fit using aftermarket clip ons and sharkskinz.  

Thanks

[Pudge]

Oh yes, I'm using a gp tech fairing stay if that makes a difference.

[Nate R]

I used a tach from an 87 Katana 750, I believe. Refaced it by removing the face, scanning it in, and recoloring the redline. Printed it out on sticker paper, cut and mounted it. Then, I set the needle so that it was at 10.5K when the rev limiter kicked in, and put it all back together. Cost me $125 from a salvage place, and easy, 3 wire connection.



MJ: Read my edit about that video. :-D  I'll let you know when it goes out.

[dylanfan53]

Oh yes, I'm using a gp tech fairing stay if that makes a difference.

I'll jump in here, Pudge.  Stock gauges won't fit on a race fairing stay.  You need to make your own little dash panel. You can use '95 RF900, or early '90s GSXR1100 tachs.  The latter are easier to find on Ebay if you're patient.  Mount it in rubber to dampen vibration.
E-mail when you want helpful wiring instructions that I got off the web with good results.

[Pudge]

Thanks guys, I'll have to look into those.  It's definitely cheaper than the spa and daytona tachs I was looking at.  dylanfan53, I'll email you for the wiring if I go that route.  Probably will since it will save me alot of money.

Thanks

[EM JAY]

Hey Pudge you stealin' my thread?  >:(    J/K ;D
  Naa, I hadn't even thought of using a tach, I haven't used one before :o I jsut kinda went by "sound" on my MZ... ;D ;)

[Nate R]

I did too, at first. Found I was a bit faster with the tach. But, that's me.  :)