Recent content by TrainingWheels

3rd year on an SV650. The community/forum on svrider-com is great, not the most active, but if you can think of it someone on there has done it and written/documented enough for you to know exactly what you're getting into. Thinking about a complete F4i/GSX/etc. swap? Clear clutch window...

I assume you were being sarcastic, but this would be an easy job for a cobbler ("shoe repair man"). Just avoid the ones you find at the mall, quality suffers when you have to put up with kids who don't want to pay for labour. Most (experienced) are quite capable and understand the abuse leather...

Any place that handles leather, especially if they can also make custom leather motorcycle bags, should be able to do that for you. Although, because velcro doesn't last forever and nor does that headset, it may be more comfortable (velcro rash is uncomfortable if for whatever reason your...

For comparison the GoPro angel is 170 degrees. I'm sure 135 is ample but bring a protractor out with you and see if where you mount it is appropriate. Just be warned that vibrating video footage is.... useless for editing. Yes adobes warp stabilizer is amazing but you still want to start...

As someone who rides with a 90-100g out rear and ~10g out front....I wouldn't bother investing in a tire balancer unless you're very track competitive and know that it isn't your skill interfering with the bikes stability. For street aggressive to novice track, you should be confident just using...

Lead acid batteries only freeze in the cold if they're discharged, say near half capacity. E.g. A lead acid at ~40% will freeze at just under -20 C. On the other hand, a topped off lead acid won't freeze until -60C (+/- for different lead acid technologies). So if you find your battery is 'dead'...

Any stereo that runs off batteries (e.g. portable iPod docks, dollarama pocket speakers) can be easily made to run off your scooters DC power, it'll just need a DC power converter (<$10-50) to match the voltages. Making the entire system function easily (change settings) and look good is the...

VRLA just means that the electrolyte is soaked in a mat, which makes spillage upon puncture minimal (compared to regular flooded), and the batteries internal reactions 'recycle' themselves, therefore can be sealed. Just don't open the battery unless you have experience, as it will expose it to...

Re: Plasti dip experience, anyone used this stuff on fairings? Did mine in black (fender, nose, tank, tail, grab bar) in May of this season. After 1-1.5 months I noticed the first signs of wear (with a tank pad) on the tank which has gradually progressed to today (October). In hindsight I...

Bahaha. There isn't anything improper in the original video worth mentioning. He maintained proper 'blocking position' (well within tolerance given his surroundings) and maneuvered with either plenty of room or at a pace more than reasonable to assess future hazards. @bunmanchi If you're...

If you haven't explored the few riding groups in London let me know and next time a few of us get together for a ride I can send you a message (PM me your cell #). Depending on what you're looking for, the scenery, the gatherings, spirited, 'aggressive,' mix of whatever, there are always people...

Based off past forum experience I, in my right mind, believe the only way resolve such a situation is to take a poll. +1 To ban Slick_Steveo and any future children he may have (I got your back hpvchewy) :happy1:

Just noticed the photo, figured you had clip-ons whoops. Regardless, since the front end went down follow those instructions anyways.

I don't feel like trouble shooting your idle, but just a thought since you did put enough force on your bar to bend it (not sure how your front end impacted but same logic): there's a fair chance you tweaked your forks (laterally twisted your upper fork tube between your triples). If you loosen...

Way to play down walking away from a high speed collision I once found a loaf of bread scattered over the on-ramp. How things play out in the moment isn't always ideal.