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Yeah my richa rain warrior waterproofs will keep me bone dry as they did Friday night, but I hate wearing them. it's not too bad riding home as I can get changed straight away, and riding to work I dry out in an hour 2 normally. If it starts raining heavy on my euro trip though I'll get them on sharpish as I'm riding in soggy clothes for hours on end/trying to dry out in a tent.
 
I generally hate the feel of the normal boil in the bag waterproofs especially the heavier weight stuff like the rain warrior kit I've got the jacket and I think I've worn it twice.

For my sort of riding my Furygan Titan jacket and then some lightweight waterproof over trousers keeps me dry without too much cooking. Although like you if I'm coming home and there's the possibility of a bit of light rain I'll risk it as I can change as soon as I'm back but with the weather we've had the last couple of weeks it's been waterproofs every time.

I did spend my weekend washing and reproofing absolutely all of my kit though as I think I've seen at least a few months worth of commuting rain in a couple of weeks.
 
The only part that let's me down with my gear is my gloves, with the holes in the fingers they get soaked, not much of an issue as I tend to wear my winter gloves in all weather.
 
I've got the Furygan Titan jacket but it's a winter jacket really, a bit too heavy and warm for this weather. My textile Duke trousers are definitely too warm for this weather, they're both lovely in winter though.
 
How much/long would it cost to have the original dogbones back in my bike? the guy i bought the bike off was a bit short so he had it lowered. Looking to get the suspension set up for myself but before I do that I feel I should get it put back to it's proper height
 
Got a couple of rides planned for this weekend Saturday up to Hooters in Nottingham as one of the guys has got to go up there to talk to the manager about sorting an event so we thought we'd make it a ride and grab some food.
Then Sunday a 3 hour jaunt over to Boston to surprise a young boy with autism who is fanatical about bikes so there's about 50 of us heading over.

Yesterday weather was looking spot on all weekend, and now it looks like torrential rain again on Saturday :mad: Sunday is still looking ok at the moment.

JunglistE said:
How much/long would it cost to have the original dogbones back in my bike? the guy i bought the bike off was a bit short so he had it lowered. Looking to get the suspension set up for myself but before I do that I feel I should get it put back to it's proper height
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Have you got an abba stand? If so and if it's anything like mine you should be able to do it yourself in an hour.
 
tom_e said:
I arrived at work after my 40 minute commute in a downpour bone dry, it's all about having the right kit. Have the wrong kit and it's ****ing miserable.
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^This in a nutshell.


My commute in the rain Friday evening was slippery enough, with the added bonus of diesel on the roundabout and all the way along the carriageway, nice.

Clench cheek moment for a bit there.


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Gf wouldn't of been happy if I dumped her bike on it's side, oh well.. :D
 
Bit of both, it's a 600 and quite small. The wide fov from the GoPro session does distort the view and make things look a bit surreal.
 
Just put new shorties on my SV - wouldn't start. Checked the clutch sensor, took it apart, sprayed the crap out of it, still no start. 10 minutes later, went to short the clutch sensor - nada.
Turns out the engine stop switch was turned on. Doh!

However, in doing so I adjusted all my clutch cable etc...

Now the bike starts on setting 2 upwards... but setting 1 feels most comfortable. I have adjusted the cable next the the lever the furthest it will go. But the bike won't start when the lever is in position one. I know I could simply move it, but I want to do it right really.
How would I make the clutch cable tighter, so the bike will start on the lowest position on the lever? I have noticed an adjuster to the top of the gearbox - but don;t want to touch it unless i know what to do.

Any suggestions?

Also, I'm going to post up a video on my commute to see what you guys think. :)
 
It's nothing to do with the cable tension the levers don't engage the switch on the clutch perch if you have them set on certain numbers. I imagine it's one of the downsides to Chinese levers they don't quite have the tolerances.
 
Clov!s said:
When you uploading it? Don't do what I did yesterday and upload a 37 minute video :p
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Hmm, mine will be about 40 mins :o But there are a couple of bits i'll highlight. Probably not one of the better riders though - you decide. :)

Just splicing two videos together as it cut them up.

tom_e said:
It's nothing to do with the cable tension the levers don't engage the switch on the clutch perch if you have them set on certain numbers. I imagine it's one of the downsides to Chinese levers they don't quite have the tolerances.
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Hmmm, that would make sense. The switch is on a plastic runner, which I would have thought wouldn't fully engage when on the first setting.

Has anyone had experience of this?
I assume if I start it, then switch it to one, the clutch should dis-engage and work as normal?
 
Stop fiddling with the adjuster at the lever end it's not the one that does all the work, get the front sprocket cover off and do it properly. It'll be buttery smooth once you're done.

Have you got a copy of the service manual? It shows you how to do it in there. Also search on SV650.org for the clutch adjustement mantra I think it's called, it's another good walk through.

It's daunting the first time you do it but I can have it done and dusted in about ten minutes now.

The unstuck left grip that failed my MOT which the garage apparently restuck started spinning again a day or so later, so I got some cheap grip glue and tried again but again it's completely unstuck after a day or 2.
So I've used it as an excuse to get some nice new soft compound Renthal grips and a tube of their grip glue, fingers crossed they'll stay put! Not looking forward to doing the throttle tube grip though I can see that being a pain.
 
tom_e said:
Stop fiddling with the adjuster at the lever end it's not the one that does all the work, get the front sprocket cover off and do it properly. It'll be buttery smooth once you're done.

Have you got a copy of the service manual? It shows you how to do it in there. Also search on SV650.org for the clutch adjustement mantra I think it's called, it's another good walk through.

It's daunting the first time you do it but I can have it done and dusted in about ten minutes now.

The unstuck left grip that failed my MOT which the garage apparently restuck started spinning again a day or so later, so I got some cheap grip glue and tried again but again it's completely unstuck after a day or 2.
So I've used it as an excuse to get some nice new soft compound Renthal grips and a tube of their grip glue, fingers crossed they'll stay put! Not looking forward to doing the throttle tube grip though I can see that being a pain.
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I do, gave it a quick ready last night, but didn't have time to give it a go in the morning. I have found the matra, so will follow that too.
However, I'll give it a go later. I'm a little confused as to how it all works, but I'll work it out. :)
 
russell664 said:
Well rode the bike into work this morning - I really need to adjust the clutch cable, it has free play all over the place - and getting into Neutral is a chore!
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I would question if there is so much play whether the clutch cable is on it's way out? How old is the cable?
 
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