Hi Saffy Sprocket, do not ever give up, you have had some hard times, but you have overcome them. You are an inspiration to young people. I am old enough to be your Grandad so the only thing I can tell you is that as long as you have your health nothing else matters...you will overcome everything else. I will continue to follow your channel, you are an inspiratin
As a former mechanic I would have changed the filter and here's why Oxidisation: this is the reaction of materials with oxygen. Often when oxidisation takes hold the viscosity of the fluid increases, particulate build up occurs, the additives in the fluid deplete, the oil breaks down and eventually components using the oil begin to rust and corrode
It's always valuable to hear insights from someone with a mechanical background. Worth bearing in mind I hadn't rode this bike at all since it's last service :-)
No Saffy, it is not just you. We have all done similar things. Great to see you back, looking forward to seeing your next set of Garage and Biking adventures.
I agree the old oil you drained looked very good however you can never change oil too much and remember oil is cheap compared to engine repairs which can be very very expensive. 😊
Good on you for trying it yourself, but, as a lifelong mechanic, I would strongly recommend using rubber gloves when handling used engine oil (I'm sure you had some in your previous service video) - it can do nasty things to your skin, including cancer. Another point is that it is good practice to fit a new washer to the sump plug every time, because they are designed to crush and deform to seal the gap. This means that if you try to re-use them (especially when they have been crushed to death like yours was last time), they may not have enough crushability left to seal properly. Oil change was not a waste of time or money. It should be changed annually, even if you haven't done many miles, because moisture and other contaminants build up in it and can cause internal corrosion if left.
Kerosene is best for chain cleaning as it does not damage orings ,wipe clean chain Lube will just mix with excess .I use Fuchs titanium dry gel ,And everytime i spray chain with it I wipe side and outer of chain and my chain looks like new after 30000klm ,dry gel is non sticky spray on after ride let set fling of can be wiped of wheels with dry rag brilliant stuff .
@SaffySprocket just tip kerosene on an old Tshirt or microfibre cloth ,and rub onto chain and sprockets wipe of with dry rag ,Don't even use brush ,Titanium dry gel is best for chains cause it doesn't become sticky like glue ,Then chain Lube becomes chain cleaner as well ,spray on inside of chain then at bak of sprocket and chain ,use clean rag spin wheel by hand ,and hold rag against outside chain wiping of excess on outside only let set over night ,my bikes on third set chain and sprockets 130000klm ,Titanium dry gel only since 8000klm
It's so good to have your videos back again, you are like a breath of fresh air and so amusing with your actions. Please don't change. Like AndyR, I've always used an old one gallon oil can cut out on its side to act as a drain tray.
Pulled my covers off my bike after winter, in the last few days. Good on ya for getting it done. "Wait, is this the sump plug?... no, it's the exhaust" 😆Sticky throttle issue is likely that the cable itself could do with oiling Do the new SV's not come with a tank stay any more (metal bar, used to be under the pillion seat, props the tank up while you're tinkering with the airbox)? Looking forward to your next adventure!
If the bike has been sat for a while it would probably be a good idea to check that the brake calipers aren't sticking. Personally I'd remove the calipers off their mounts and check and clean the pistons. Then push the pistons back then gently pump the brake lever and pedal to make sure that the pistons move out evenly. Then push the pistons back in, put the calipers back on and then pump the brakes until they firm up when the pads come into contact with the disks. Just to make sure that the brakes aren't binding. 😊
Saffy, I wouldn't recommend you do this personally but to give it to a competent person or garage who knows exactly what their doing. I am not knocking you but you cannot afford to make mistakes with the brakes on a motorbike. Your clearly learning as you go going by your oil change. The advice given here is very Generic and no where near detailed enough for you to take this task on.
Hi Saffy good to have you back, along with Rocket. Looking forward to your new adventures, and seeing you do some work on your bike has given me some inspiration to do the same as mine has just been liguring in the garage
Glad to see you're getting back to it Saffy. The oil that you drained looked brand new so you could probably gotten away without changing it but something to watch for with any vehicle that sits for a long time is that the petrol goes bad. Also, a tip for servicing any vehicle is to take the fill cap off 1st. Not only does it aid in draining the oil but can save the embarrassing problem of draining all the oil, then realising you can't fill it with new oil if the cap is seized. P.S. a washing up bowl was used by many for draining fluids long before there were these fancy over priced sump draining tanks.
@@SaffySprocket You still did the correct thing by changing the oil as you had used the bike twice. Condensation can get into the oil which degrades it. Even when the bike is sitting. I would recommend you change the oil every 12 months or whatever the manufacturer deems the service intervals are in miles/km if you hit that milestone before the 12 months
Throttle has 2 cables ,1 is return too closed throttle cable ,check at adjuster near throttle its not over tight this will slow return of throttle, also where cables connect too throttle bodies there is a return spring you can spray that with WD 40 or something non sticky and wipe off ,as they can get caked in grime .Also cables can be lubricated after removing from throttle housing ,whilst dismantled grease angle part of throttle cable housing ,take pics too remember wich cable goes where if it's not obvious.
Just to add to the advise on the oil pan: I use an old washing up bowl, very cheap if you lose it, and then transfer to the used oil bottle or another container. Great to see your videos again.
Nice one Saffy be yourself lol. Also Time stamp 5.00 minute mark that lower coolant pipe going to water pump end is a bit furred up also saw 1 water droplet so just check it maybe nothing :)🙂
Hi saffy, good to see you back and rocket 🚀 coming along. When i change my oil i just use an old 5 litre oil bottle and cut out a square to catch the old oil, real cheap option, I knew you would find your oil pan soon as you bought one its sods law! Take care and great to have you back! Best wishes Roy.
We all glad your back ,. I would say you need to check the fuel lines and state of the fuel in the tank before you start it up. Battery charge. Haynes manual is good option to buy next.
For very many years I used a cheap, smallish washing up bowl for my oil changes. I finally circumed this year and bought a real one. Spoiler alert, it isn't any better... Long nose pliers work well for rescuing sump plugs from the depths of the old oil... For the storage shelves. Use cheap varnish on the shelves which will stop them wrapping and also, you can spill stuff on it without it soaking in.
I am pleased you are getting back to being you. I take it you will be riding the SV now until the Honda CB500x is recovered. Get the MOT done, get riding again and will certainly feel better..😊👍🏍
Your oil was, indeed, fine, and didn't need changing but bikes don't take much oil so it's not going to break the bank. The longest I've ever left between oil and filter changes is about 5 years. However, it is best to get the oil up to temperature at least a few times every year. Richard
Just today I was talking with a neighbor about buying more tools because I do not find the one I need. He has the same problem. Welcome to the club....
Just done my oil change - used a washing up bowl covered with an inside-out black bin liner. Poured into an empty 5L container afterwards. Removed bin liner and not a spec of oil on the washing up bowl :)
20 quid 😨daylight robbery, should have asked them where the gold bar was that comes with it. It doesn't seem 5 minutes since you moved into your old garage (and house, but the garage is the important bit, thats where the fun stuff lives). When you've got cables like yours, they need a drink of oil every so often to keep them loooobed up and supple, squirt a little oil into the the top where they enter the sheath and work it for a bit.
Well you seem to have things under control Saffy, don't take it personally but life keeps throwing out these little dramas saffy and the predictable ones prove you're learning. 🤣😂 Great lil video it's lovely to see you back in the saddle Saffy 🤗😘
Well, you could go much cheaper and still quite convenient for the oil pan: just take any big container/canister (like from a liquid detergent) which is a square container. Put it on the side and, using a knife, cut out a large window on the side. Now, you have an oil pan :). To dispose of the oil conveniently, just unscrew the cap and you will be to pour out the oil easily.
That’s a clever DIY trick! Using a repurposed container can be a great way to save money and make oil changes more manageable. Just be sure the container is sturdy enough to handle the oil and has a tight-fitting cap for safe disposal. Thanks for sharing the tip! 🚀🛠
As you might have worked out Sealey don't make their own stuff. Just put their labell on things and charge a premium price. Just go old school, roasting tin from the pound shop!
Glad Rocket's nearly ready for the road again. Did you change the sump plug washer? You don't want any drips! Get yourself a few spare ones for the tool kit - then you'll always have one to hand for the next oil change. While you're in the mood for maintenance, consider flushing your brakes through with new brake fluid and also changing you coolant. Especially if you don't know when they were last done.
You know, there's a use to the oil pan situation. 🤔 When you do the maintenance yourself, it's easy to lose track of hoe many times you did what job on the bike. If you end up an oil pan per service, you always have at least a rough idea. 🤷♂🤗 Good to see you back up and going! 🤩🤗
Happy to see you back at it. To retrieve your oil plug form the pan you can get a magnet wand( looks like a ball point pen with a telescoping magnet on the end) And all bikers collect oil drain pans 😂 If your In a pinch a baking pan will work, just don't get caught by your mother or partner 😳🤣 Keep up the great work 😊
I'd recommend removing the rear mud guard when you get a moment. It collects grime on the underside (my SV1000 loved hiding all the mud in the world under there). As for the storage racks (I have far too many of them), you can replace the fiber board they come with with 3mm plywood, which is way more durable. And for the heated grip cable, get some heat shrink wrap on that to make sure it doesn't get any worse. The weather is at least starting to get better for getting out riding.
Admire the honesty in the vids, I think if I was editing, the exhaust gaff would never made the final cut! Not just oil pans that go missing, chain brushes, and all my microfibre clothes seem to have vanished... Handy having 2 bikes if one ends up taking some time off, currently down to one for me, looking for a cheap scooter just so I am not grounded.
Hello Saffy just looked at your vid again, reference your throttle play , it looks like the throttle assembly to the handle bars is loose , when you where lubing it , the throttle cable shouldn’t move around like it did , simple fix , centre the bars and tighten up assembly screws/ bolts should stop the problems with the throttle play 😊👍😊 happy riding 😊😊
Great to see you back… looking forward to the next one soon. I may have missed it, but can you tell me what happened after your Norwegian crash to you, and to your bike/possessions? See you soon i hope. 👍❤️😎✅
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Good to see another video :D I have triple of some things myself.. Best one, is that I bought the same thing at two different stores at the same day.. "lost it" in the back of the car.
Our giggling biker girl with eyes as blue as the big sky of all hopes & dreams is back, truly awesome to see your videos again Saffy!
aww, you're too sweet! 🥰 It feels so good to be back and sharing the adventures with all of you amazing folks!
An old 5L plastic oil can with the side cut out is perfect for an oil tray and its free 👍 good to ser you back
Same. Buy a bigger oil bottle. Transfer. Stamp on the bottle to use as a drain and cut a hole at the lowest point. Good to see Rocket back tho
Life wouldn't be the same without your fabulous video content. Glad you're ok. Carry on being you.
Thank you so much 😊😊😊😊
Hi Saffy Sprocket, do not ever give up, you have had some hard times, but you have overcome them. You are an inspiration to young people. I am old enough to be your Grandad so the only thing I can tell you is that as long as you have your health nothing else matters...you will overcome everything else. I will continue to follow your channel, you are an inspiratin
As a former mechanic I would have changed the filter and here's why
Oxidisation: this is the reaction of materials with oxygen. Often when oxidisation takes hold the viscosity of the fluid increases, particulate build up occurs, the additives in the fluid deplete, the oil breaks down and eventually components using the oil begin to rust and corrode
It's always valuable to hear insights from someone with a mechanical background. Worth bearing in mind I hadn't rode this bike at all since it's last service :-)
No Saffy, it is not just you. We have all done similar things. Great to see you back, looking forward to seeing your next set of Garage and Biking adventures.
I've never bought an oil pan, just improvised. Good to see you back and faithful Rocket too.
Thanks 👍
Never mind the bike, what's with the floor? Good you are back, I was missing your laugh and unique way of sorting out the chaos you created 😂
That use to be the size of my old garage 😂 now I need to order 3x the amount to fill the while garage in
@@SaffySprocket 😂 the Saffy-Saga continues.
Sprocket and Rocket.. back together.. things are looking up! Great video ☺
You got that right!
I agree the old oil you drained looked very good however you can never change oil too much and remember oil is cheap compared to engine repairs which can be very very expensive. 😊
You are not the problem, been there done that. I own three hacksaws and about 100 blades!!
Nice to see you back
Thank you 😊 I'm happy to be back!
Very nice to see Saffy back in business,doing maintenance to your lovly Suzuki.
Big hug from Norway 😊❤
For £20 I'd expect that pan to change the oil for me 😁😁
Honestly 😂
Good old Rocket... welcome back Saffy
He's happy to be free again 😂
So glad to see you Are back. Just do what you do and keep smiling 😊
Thank you, I will
Good on you for trying it yourself, but, as a lifelong mechanic, I would strongly recommend using rubber gloves when handling used engine oil (I'm sure you had some in your previous service video) - it can do nasty things to your skin, including cancer. Another point is that it is good practice to fit a new washer to the sump plug every time, because they are designed to crush and deform to seal the gap. This means that if you try to re-use them (especially when they have been crushed to death like yours was last time), they may not have enough crushability left to seal properly.
Oil change was not a waste of time or money. It should be changed annually, even if you haven't done many miles, because moisture and other contaminants build up in it and can cause internal corrosion if left.
Saffy I am glad your back and, I really wish you the best for the future and someone with your spirit I am shore you will get there. Take care
So great to see you back to being you, looking forward to more Saffy chaos 😂❤
🥰🥰🥰 chaotic as always
I’m glad you’re doing motorcycle contents but at this point, you could create contents on any topic, I’d be there. ❤
I think it awesome how you roll your sleeves up and give everything a go 👏
🥰 thank you
Great to see you back and looking good.
More to come!
Great to see you back Saffy.
Kerosene is best for chain cleaning as it does not damage orings ,wipe clean chain Lube will just mix with excess .I use Fuchs titanium dry gel ,And everytime i spray chain with it I wipe side and outer of chain and my chain looks like new after 30000klm ,dry gel is non sticky spray on after ride let set fling of can be wiped of wheels with dry rag brilliant stuff .
I've not heard that before, I'll have to investigate
@SaffySprocket just tip kerosene on an old Tshirt or microfibre cloth ,and rub onto chain and sprockets wipe of with dry rag ,Don't even use brush ,Titanium dry gel is best for chains cause it doesn't become sticky like glue ,Then chain Lube becomes chain cleaner as well ,spray on inside of chain then at bak of sprocket and chain ,use clean rag spin wheel by hand ,and hold rag against outside chain wiping of excess on outside only let set over night ,my bikes on third set chain and sprockets 130000klm ,Titanium dry gel only since 8000klm
@@SaffySprocket While you were at B&Q you could have gotten a 4L bottle of Paraffin
Good to see you back and on form 😃
Thanks! 😁
Yes a 5ltr oil can with the side cut out. This one of the best as it will be less messy to transfer to another can to take it for recycling.
It's so good to have your videos back again, you are like a breath of fresh air and so amusing with your actions. Please don't change. Like AndyR, I've always used an old one gallon oil can cut out on its side to act as a drain tray.
Great to see ye back,, good health to ye 👍
I'm glad to be back 😊😊😊
My Sunday grin has been restored Staffy! Nice to have you gack on-line girl 👍😊. Stay safe and happy cruising...
It's great to be back 😊😊😊😊
Lovely to see you back. Been here from the start and your videos really brighten my day up when I see them. 😊
It's great to be back 🥰🥰🥰
Oil., filter, chain, pump up the tyres and away. Oh! and invest in a workshop manual. The oil pan trick 😂 no it's not you, it's sods law at work.
I've finally got a workshop manual, just need to get up a workshop computer
@@SaffySprocket Work shop computer! What's the world coming to! 🫣
I just take a photo of the page I'm using with my phone,saves the book from getting all grubby n torn(and throw,n across the other side of my shed)☹😁
Personally Saffy, I’d never change the oil without changing the filter….
Pulled my covers off my bike after winter, in the last few days. Good on ya for getting it done. "Wait, is this the sump plug?... no, it's the exhaust" 😆Sticky throttle issue is likely that the cable itself could do with oiling
Do the new SV's not come with a tank stay any more (metal bar, used to be under the pillion seat, props the tank up while you're tinkering with the airbox)?
Looking forward to your next adventure!
If the bike has been sat for a while it would probably be a good idea to check that the brake calipers aren't sticking. Personally I'd remove the calipers off their mounts and check and clean the pistons. Then push the pistons back then gently pump the brake lever and pedal to make sure that the pistons move out evenly. Then push the pistons back in, put the calipers back on and then pump the brakes until they firm up when the pads come into contact with the disks. Just to make sure that the brakes aren't binding. 😊
Saffy, I wouldn't recommend you do this personally but to give it to a competent person or garage who knows exactly what their doing. I am not knocking you but you cannot afford to make mistakes with the brakes on a motorbike. Your clearly learning as you go going by your oil change. The advice given here is very Generic and no where near detailed enough for you to take this task on.
Hi Saffy good to have you back, along with Rocket. Looking forward to your new adventures, and seeing you do some work on your bike has given me some inspiration to do the same as mine has just been liguring in the garage
Glad to see you're getting back to it Saffy. The oil that you drained looked brand new so you could probably gotten away without changing it but something to watch for with any vehicle that sits for a long time is that the petrol goes bad. Also, a tip for servicing any vehicle is to take the fill cap off 1st. Not only does it aid in draining the oil but can save the embarrassing problem of draining all the oil, then realising you can't fill it with new oil if the cap is seized. P.S. a washing up bowl was used by many for draining fluids long before there were these fancy over priced sump draining tanks.
It literally was ridden twice to and from the locker after it's last full service!
@@SaffySprocket You still did the correct thing by changing the oil as you had used the bike twice. Condensation can get into the oil which degrades it. Even when the bike is sitting. I would recommend you change the oil every 12 months or whatever the manufacturer deems the service intervals are in miles/km if you hit that milestone before the 12 months
Thanks
Wow thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Hi, I hope that you're going to the ABR festival this year. See you there.
I am!
Great. It's just where you need to go.
Great to see you back Saffy !🏍
I love your "I'm going to do this" attitude, keep on smashing life and making these real life videos 💪
Thank you! Will do!
Welcome back Saffy, good to see you happy.
I'm happy to be back!
Glad to see you are back ❤Saffy
Great to see you back . I am so happy for you !!
Thank you!!
Throttle has 2 cables ,1 is return too closed throttle cable ,check at adjuster near throttle its not over tight this will slow return of throttle, also where cables connect too throttle bodies there is a return spring you can spray that with WD 40 or something non sticky and wipe off ,as they can get caked in grime .Also cables can be lubricated after removing from throttle housing ,whilst dismantled grease angle part of throttle cable housing ,take pics too remember wich cable goes where if it's not obvious.
Just to add to the advise on the oil pan: I use an old washing up bowl, very cheap if you lose it, and then transfer to the used oil bottle or another container. Great to see your videos again.
Nice one Saffy be yourself lol. Also Time stamp 5.00 minute mark that lower coolant pipe going to water pump end is a bit furred up also saw 1 water droplet so just check it maybe nothing :)🙂
On the plus side, eventually you'll have so many oil pans that it'll be impossible to not be able to find one!!! Welcome back 😊
Good point 😉😂
Washing up bowl £2
Lol 😂 yes or cut out oil container £0 😂
Wife's washing up bowl priceless 😂
I'm an idiot 😂
Old baking tray
@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider same as using the wife's toothbrush to clean the chain with 😂 not that I have one.
Yay ya back
🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi saffy, good to see you back and rocket 🚀 coming along. When i change my oil i just use an old 5 litre oil bottle and cut out a square to catch the old oil, real cheap option, I knew you would find your oil pan soon as you bought one its sods law! Take care and great to have you back! Best wishes Roy.
We all glad your back ,. I would say you need to check the fuel lines and state of the fuel in the tank before you start it up. Battery charge. Haynes manual is good option to buy next.
Nice to have you back Saffy, good luck with the MOT. 🤞
It's good to be back ,🥰🥰🥰
Always good to have spare motorcycle ready to go ❤
You got that right!
For very many years I used a cheap, smallish washing up bowl for my oil changes. I finally circumed this year and bought a real one. Spoiler alert, it isn't any better...
Long nose pliers work well for rescuing sump plugs from the depths of the old oil...
For the storage shelves. Use cheap varnish on the shelves which will stop them wrapping and also, you can spill stuff on it without it soaking in.
I didn't even think of a washing up bowl until someone mentioned it 😂😂😂😂 I'm an idiot
I am pleased you are getting back to being you. I take it you will be riding the SV now until the Honda CB500x is recovered. Get the MOT done, get riding again and will certainly feel better..😊👍🏍
back to weekly chaos, excellent and welcome back
Thank you so much 😊😊😊😊
Your oil was, indeed, fine, and didn't need changing but bikes don't take much oil so it's not going to break the bank. The longest I've ever left between oil and filter changes is about 5 years. However, it is best to get the oil up to temperature at least a few times every year.
Richard
Just today I was talking with a neighbor about buying more tools because I do not find the one I need. He has the same problem. Welcome to the club....
U are so lovely and wholesome... Greetings to ya from Tommy in Ireland
.. sending u a hug of friendship ❤
glad to see you're back, as usual the normal Saffiness when trying to do something 😂
😂😂😂 one day I'll be competent, one day 😂
Just done my oil change - used a washing up bowl covered with an inside-out black bin liner. Poured into an empty 5L container afterwards. Removed bin liner and not a spec of oil on the washing up bowl :)
Welcome back Saffy nice to see you smiling and jumping around hehe
Congrats on getting back to the ride! Looking forward to your next trip video!
More to come!
20 quid 😨daylight robbery, should have asked them where the gold bar was that comes with it. It doesn't seem 5 minutes since you moved into your old garage (and house, but the garage is the important bit, thats where the fun stuff lives). When you've got cables like yours, they need a drink of oil every so often to keep them loooobed up and supple, squirt a little oil into the the top where they enter the sheath and work it for a bit.
The bikes still looking clean, 🙂🇬🇧👍🏍
He's as clean as the day I got him repainted 😂
Great to have you back .🎉 And still rocket 🚀 is a cool bike .😊
Nice to see you Saffron.😊
Thank you! 😃
Glad to see you back, I’ve missed your videos. Hope that you are okay and looking forward to new adventures. 😎
Well you seem to have things under control Saffy, don't take it personally but life keeps throwing out these little dramas saffy and the predictable ones prove you're learning. 🤣😂
Great lil video it's lovely to see you back in the saddle Saffy 🤗😘
All part of life :-)
Well, you could go much cheaper and still quite convenient for the oil pan: just take any big container/canister (like from a liquid detergent) which is a square container. Put it on the side and, using a knife, cut out a large window on the side. Now, you have an oil pan :). To dispose of the oil conveniently, just unscrew the cap and you will be to pour out the oil easily.
That’s a clever DIY trick! Using a repurposed container can be a great way to save money and make oil changes more manageable. Just be sure the container is sturdy enough to handle the oil and has a tight-fitting cap for safe disposal. Thanks for sharing the tip! 🚀🛠
Saffy, you should have went to Euro Car Parts as they are always cheaper than Halfords 👍
That's where I got the £20 pan 🥴🥴🥴🥴
As you might have worked out Sealey don't make their own stuff. Just put their labell on things and charge a premium price. Just go old school, roasting tin from the pound shop!
This why we have 5 crash helmets😂🤪🤪🤣. Luckily I don’t have five heads 🤪🤪. Great to see your vlogs again 👍👍😊😊😊👍👍🎶
I need at least 5 more 😂
Hey, Saffy and Rocket are both back!
Yessssssss
❤you look great 👍 are on the mend now I am so happy 😊 you ❤️ are back 😊
Yes! Thank you!
I love the red and black color scheme
He looks like a whole new bike!
A tin foil turkey roasting pan is very cheap. Sold in grocery stores here. They can be had in about the same size as the black plastic pan you bought.
Glad Rocket's nearly ready for the road again. Did you change the sump plug washer? You don't want any drips! Get yourself a few spare ones for the tool kit - then you'll always have one to hand for the next oil change. While you're in the mood for maintenance, consider flushing your brakes through with new brake fluid and also changing you coolant. Especially if you don't know when they were last done.
No it's not just you, I have three bike covers and only two bikes, for the excact same reason you have three oil pans. 😊
The curse of being forgetful 😂
I use an old paint tray and use the old oil in my chainsaw.
😅 in hindsight, I could have used a lot of containers
You know, there's a use to the oil pan situation. 🤔 When you do the maintenance yourself, it's easy to lose track of hoe many times you did what job on the bike. If you end up an oil pan per service, you always have at least a rough idea. 🤷♂🤗
Good to see you back up and going! 🤩🤗
Happy to see you back at it. To retrieve your oil plug form the pan you can get a magnet wand( looks like a ball point pen with a telescoping magnet on the end) And all bikers collect oil drain pans 😂 If your In a pinch a baking pan will work, just don't get caught by your mother or partner 😳🤣 Keep up the great work 😊
always keep an old oil container or 3 cut out the side and you have a free oil pan/drip tray/solvent bath ect ect
I'd recommend removing the rear mud guard when you get a moment. It collects grime on the underside (my SV1000 loved hiding all the mud in the world under there). As for the storage racks (I have far too many of them), you can replace the fiber board they come with with 3mm plywood, which is way more durable. And for the heated grip cable, get some heat shrink wrap on that to make sure it doesn't get any worse.
The weather is at least starting to get better for getting out riding.
Admire the honesty in the vids, I think if I was editing, the exhaust gaff would never made the final cut! Not just oil pans that go missing, chain brushes, and all my microfibre clothes seem to have vanished... Handy having 2 bikes if one ends up taking some time off, currently down to one for me, looking for a cheap scooter just so I am not grounded.
I always say you can never change your oil too many times.
That's a great saying!
Tip - next time you are filling up borrow a few of the free diesel gloves to keep for jobs like this and lubeing the chain etc 👍
Great tip!
Glad to have you back, shame you got mugged on the oil drainer 👍🏻
Tell me about it
Hello Saffy just looked at your vid again, reference your throttle play , it looks like the throttle assembly to the handle bars is loose , when you where lubing it , the throttle cable shouldn’t move around like it did , simple fix , centre the bars and tighten up assembly screws/ bolts should stop the problems with the throttle play 😊👍😊 happy riding 😊😊
He's booked in for an MOT this week! I think I'm going to get the garage to take a look at it
That's the heated grip wire
You watch your hair flower it's close to every back wheel shot luv the channel and your perseverance.
Rocket looks so good 🚀
Thank you so much 😊
Welcome back. I even watched all the ads to do my little it. I'm hoping to go budget camping on my Suzuki SFV this summer
Good to see you back girly
🥰🥰🥰🥰 glad to be back !
Great to see you back… looking forward to the next one soon. I may have missed it, but can you tell me what happened after your Norwegian crash to you, and to your bike/possessions? See you soon i hope. 👍❤️😎✅
Good to see another video :D I have triple of some things myself.. Best one, is that I bought the same thing at two different stores at the same day.. "lost it" in the back of the car.
Try and invest in a abba stand...there fantastic
I really need to!
Good to see you back saffy ❤
I'm glad to be back!
Cat litter tray for about £3 or £4 works as an oil tray. Alternatively cut one side out of an old empty oil container.
I am not smart 😭🤓
Plastic washing up bowl, don't throw your one out when redecorating your kitchen. Glad your back 👌👍
Personaly I would use foil baking trays and transfer it into the old container, but sealy make good stuff so worth the money
Hey with the weather we have had its been nightmare...plastic tub is just has good...❤😂 your great girl xxx