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sv 650 track bike question..

Discussion in 'General' started by dtrides, Nov 13, 2020.

  1. dtrides

    dtrides Active Member

    What is the purpose of the heavy rubber flap over the rear cylinder for and do I need it on my track/race bike?
    I wouldn't think so but don't want to delete it if it serves a good purpose.
    Thanks!
    DT
     
  2. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    thats the difference between "mint" & "clapped out" :D Doesnt it insulate the rear shock from the radiant exhaust heat? :D
     
  3. Waterboy

    Waterboy Rain Man

    I don't leave mine on rear cylinder and haven't seen anyone that does. The front one should be left on though, especially if you ride in the rain :)
     
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  4. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    The ruler of SV land.
     
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  5. dtrides

    dtrides Active Member

    Don't race or track ride in rain so off it comes!
    DT
     
  6. grasshopper

    grasshopper Well-Known Member

    Keep on chipping away at ounces and it turns into pounds... 8lbs frees up 1hp. Chop chop chip chip. Or you can just take a good healthy shit before you throw a leg over
     
  7. dtrides

    dtrides Active Member

    well, there's that...lol
     
  8. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    Would an 8 lb shit be unsprung weight?
     
  9. TLR67

    TLR67 Well-Known Member

    Rain guard....
     
  10. dtrides

    dtrides Active Member

    Note: I also heard from Zoran (sv whisperer) and like others that have chimed in here , noted that it was to help keep water (rain) from spark plug recess.
    Since this is my Track/race bike (and AFM doesn't race in rain) it will not be needed.
    Not so much for weight removal but for ease of servicing/ inspection.
    Thanks! DT
     
  11. kenessex

    kenessex unregistered user

    Is it still legal for SS if you remove it?
     
  12. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

  13. dtrides

    dtrides Active Member

    My bike is not SS legal anyway, I have a GSXR front forks on it...
     
  14. joec

    joec brace yourself

    Ken, I think that only makes it kinda superbikey.
     
  15. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    Is that LWTKSB?
     
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  16. RRP

    RRP Kinda Superbikey

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