Motorbike Rear Wheel Removal SV650

How I took my rear wheel off the SV650 (curvy 2002 model). A similar procedure for many types of bikes, just watch out if you have ABS installed as you may have an extra sensor to worry about. This will form part of a series of videos as due to recent MOT failure, my rear shock needs replacing, as does the rear hugger. As always, I have included my mistakes for your amusement and hopefully so you don't do the same thing! Please drop me a comment, and if you have not already, please subscribe.

[@richiexboxlive]

Youre legitimately a life saver. New rider here I just bought an Old 02 SV650 naked version and it has been mistreated for a while before me and youre the only person who posts tutorials about things for this bike! Thank you SO much

[@mrdealx]

So glad you’re back making videos for us 😊

[@TamsenCooper]

More to come!

[@mrdealx]

@@TamsenCooper 😁👍

[@luigi7130]

@@TamsenCooper ❤️

[@jimcrossley8203]

Glad you’re back. Love your no nonsense vids and infectious smile.

[@TamsenCooper]

I appreciate that! Lovely comments like yours make my day!

[@amandaolds9802]

Great to see a female showing people how to do things. Was great to meet you yesterday.

[@TamsenCooper]

Hey Amanda!! Was so great to meet you too!! Let me know if you do decide to do your CBT, I would love to see another woman biker!!

[@trikkinikki970]

Good to see you're still making content. I hope you're doing lovely.

[@bennysbenny2]

Awesome video . I never seen any lady mechanic with smile face. You are a legend 👍🤝

[@astrobola]

Welcome back! Continue to make your great videos, please, I learn a lot

[@CrazyPanda688]

Brilliant guide. Saved me a lot of money to have a leak repaired in my rear tyre Never been confident enough to attempt anything like this before. Took me 15 minutes, now just got the pain in the ass job of putting it back on 🤣

[@rosstudorrt]

Video’s are great, good to see you back on KZbin

[@TamsenCooper]

More to come! Thanks for watching!

[@Chris-yg5vh]

Caught a flat rear tyre this last Wednesday and now I have to get a new one. Thank you for this tutorial!!!! -2002 sv650s

[@gregsoucie]

Top shelf and timely! I'm replacing my rear shock in a few weeks as soon as I get a sunny weekend. Super helpful tips as always. Thanks Tamsen. You gave me the courage to do a bunch of stuff I wouldn't have attempted otherwise. Really appreciate it.

[@TamsenCooper]

Great to hear! Its lovely comments like yours that make my day- thank you! Rear shock video coming soon, its been ordered and a new one is on its way!

[@TimHuffman-hx9xj]

Brilliant you definitely have the best video.

[@reecetaylor9518]

Girrllll im subscribing to you keep up the sv650 vids, help us keep our beautys alive

[@wayneanese6382]

Thank you for the great content and sharing your knowledge, good to see new life in a great channel

[@TamsenCooper]

Thanks Wayne, pleased you enjoyed it! More videos coming soon...

[@michaelrimmer2557]

Welcome back, your videos are just what I need as I have just aquired a GSX 750 f, thanks.

[@TamsenCooper]

Glad to help! More videos coming soon so I hope you like those too!

[@cyberkiller83]

Hi Tamsen, i love to see girls doing this kind of stuff too. I love your videos and i hope to se more in the future. Maybe you can make some videos about your hometown, rides, etc, so we people of across the world could know a little bit more of our fellows riders experiences.

[@hsxenon]

Awesome, I can't wait for the next one, your videos are very helpful!

[@TamsenCooper]

Glad you like them! Thanks for taking the time to drop a nice comment

[@matthewholmes7597]

@@TamsenCooper Hi Tamsen how are you nice motorbike can you take first time pillion riders on back of your motorbike at all

[@alanhadley9848]

Thanks tamsen got to change my rear disc soon for mot 👍🏻

[@TamsenCooper]

Glad it might come in handy- thanks for taking the time to drop me a comment!

[@speedfinder1]

I've watched a few of your videos. All the ones I have seen are well made and give clear instruction. They are a real pleasure to watch! I would say that the one thing that comes across is that with a little care and patience, it is possible for the home based mechanic to keep a motorcycle in tip top condition. I hope you will not be offended if I suggest that when un-doing / doing up anything that you push down on the socket wrench / breaker bar. I only mention this as I have seen a lot of people pull bikes off of the stand while pulling up as opposed to pushing.

[@charlieb9944]

Really good points to remember! Thanks Tamsen! X

[@TamsenCooper]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@szbalogh]

Missed you

[@TamsenCooper]

Awww thanks :)

[@RichardT2112]

Lovely to see you again! Remember gloves next time 😆

[@TamsenCooper]

I always go in with good intentions, then I 'just check something' and before you know it I am wrist deep in grease...

[@thomasende1543]

Another great video. I learned so much from your videos. Hope there comes a video on removing the rear shock absorber. Greetings from Germany!

[@TamsenCooper]

Coming soon! I have been putting some penetrating oil (plus gas) on there for the last few days to try and loosen the bolt up a bit before I tackle the removal- but for sure there will be a video!

[@johngoose1497]

I've just brought one, after having 3 inline fours. I find you don't need to rev as much, with the higher torque V's they'd rather pull away in the next gear with their V torque than be revved higher. Lovely engines to ride.

[@chloehockedy7079]

Really informational video, loved the step by step and the fact you are honest about the little mistakes you may make and tell us about them so we don’t do the same! The chain adjusters… do they always have to be that far back at notch 5/6 or is it personal preference on how tight you want the chain?

[@chloehockedy7079]

And also, could you provide a link with the chain and sprocket set you bought as there are so many and I’m not sure which one to buy! Thank you!

[@nickf2001]

Love the video! Question, how do you adjust the chain tension on this bike? I have the same and I don't want my bolts sticking out if I can help it. Must they be flush, or is it okay to leave them sticking out a bit? I'd love to see/hear about it! Thanks!

[@trkg7356]

You can actaully leave the brake caliper bolted on, no need to remove it ;)

[@TamsenCooper]

You are absolutely right (and it would have saved from dropping it too!) but I find it easier to take off for space and when putting the wheel back.

[@stephenpalmer528]

Loving the helpful videos! What chain lube do you use Tamsen?

[@TamsenCooper]

I use Wurth SaBesto high performance wax lubricant, it doesn't seem to flick about quite so much, and isn't crazy money either. I do have a tiny Castrol one under the seat, in case I notice it is not looking great during a long ride.

[@stephenpalmer528]

@@TamsenCooper ok thanks for the reply

[@Christian-ve1wi]

Great video mate, some very good tips especially supporting brake caliper and protecting brake discs.. Naughty girl not wearing gloves though especially handling old oily surfaces.. Great to see your back on the channel, question for you have you considered advanced riding at all or have you done it already.. Best wishes PastyDog

[@TamsenCooper]

As it happens, I have done my advance riding. You may see me out on the roads but on one of the Cornish Blood Bikes- I volunteer for that and ride the police spec BMW RTP around the county- challenging during the recent amber weather warnings but hugely satisfying! Give me a wave if you see me around!

[@Christian-ve1wi]

@@TamsenCooper fantastic very well done you, so you probably know a good friend of mine a Mr Polawski.. I've starting training for my advanced and I've persuaded a few to go down this road too, skills for life.. I certainly will give you a wave if I see you, happy biking...

[@TamsenCooper]

I do know Chris! Great to hear you have started your advanced riding, I learnt a lot by doing the course, particularly road positioning! Good luck and maybe I will see you waving out on the roads one day!

[@Christian-ve1wi]

@@TamsenCooper thanks and best luck of to you.. Maybe an IPSGSA or blood bike video one day 😉

[@TamsenCooper]

You never know what’s in the process of being filmed... ;)

[@terryjoslin2660]

what shock are you going for as I am thinking of upgrading my Gen1................good to see you back in the workshop x

[@TamsenCooper]

Oh I really got lost down a rabbit hole looking into this, so many options with a cost from £80-600. I will cover the options in my next video, but in the end, I went with the British firm Nitron- it is currently being built to my spec and I am so excited for it to be delivered!

[@terryjoslin2660]

@@TamsenCooper It is a mine field I keep looking at a Kwaka shock from a zx14 I haven't the funds for new. I have seen on an another you tube page, if you turn over the foot pegs you can use axle stands to hold up the rear of the bike as you can't use the paddock stand, x

[@RichardT2112]

Curious, with the side cover removed from the wheel, can I transport it with those black “shock absorbers” exposed? Will they fall out or can I drop it off like that to the tyre shop for a new tyre?

[@stylepoints973]

I have an sv650s can you do a video on petcock an fuel pump please

[@motorcyclewild5873]

My shock has just given up so iam on the look out for a first gen shock or even an upgrade

[@TamsenCooper]

Watch this space, I did so much research, and after looking at all the options have decided to go for a Nitron shock, it arrived a couple of days ago, so looking to upload a video and how I dismantled it and replaced is on its way...

[@motorcyclewild5873]

@@TamsenCooper ah nice one iam looking forward to watching that. If you have already taken your old shock off is there anyway it could be fixed and I found some bigger dog bones last night so iam going to swap them out when I change my shock

[@richardplantagenet8090]

Hey Tamsen. I have my MOT on Thursday, should be ok but, you never know.

[@TamsenCooper]

MOT today? How did it go? I hope it passed!

[@richardplantagenet8090]

@@TamsenCooper Nope. Had to reschedule due to a misunderstanding about the appointment time. It's going in next Tuesday now; I have til the 16th so np

[@TamsenCooper]

ah what a shame! Well fingers crossed for next Tuesday then!

[@richardplantagenet8090]

@@TamsenCooper passed. No advisories. So, happy now; until I see my insurance renewal quote, I suppose

[@TamsenCooper]

Great that it passed the MOT, now for some sunshine to enjoy it!!

[@mrdealx]

Tamsen , I’m going to have a job when the weather gets better of removing the front mudguard on a Suzuki bandit gsf 1200s, I’m wondering if you can do this without having to remove the front wheel? Maybe a future video on how to with your own bike if you have time please?😊

[@williamturner3157]

Removed my mudguard at Xmas to remove the forks. Thinking it would be a 2 minute job but the stainless steel bolts were stuck in the rusty bracket. Sheared them off and then had to drill the stumps out of the bracket, which wasn't easy as stainless is quite hard to drill out. Used cut down Allen bolts as a replacement and cleaned the bracket with a wire brush and covered it with waxoil,or paint if you wish. The brackets are bent back to shape easy enough as replacement are expensive from Suzuki. Always the easy jobs turn out the hardest

[@mrdealx]

@@williamturner3157 thanks , not actually looked to closely into it yet, can’t find any videos on KZbin with the mudguard removal on my bike. Seems some bikes are a simple few bolts and the whole thing comes out but then some bikes seems you gotta take the whole damn wheel off? Hopefully it’s the easier option 😁

[@TamsenCooper]

Hey, I am pretty sure you can take the front guard off without touching the wheel, once the bolts are undone, but if I remember right I had to angle it sideways and up to remove it from between the front forks, I will see if I can do a video soon!

[@mrdealx]

@@TamsenCooper thanks very much tamsen, great to see you back!😁👍

[@Sleepinglinki]

Hi, Could you give me some tipps? My 2001 sv 650 has a lot of exhaust pops. Sorry for my Bad english

[@southernrebel]

tamsen what country are you in?

[@Wayneebrum]

Where have you been?

[@TamsenCooper]

I know- there was a big gap between videos- just life got in the way a bit! Anyway, its nice to be making videos again!

[@encerwalgg]

😁 have any tips on fork seal replacement?

[@TamsenCooper]

Also on my list to do soon, I have already bought replacement seals etc. So intend to do a video soon!

[@encerwalgg]

@@TamsenCooper I finally got mine apart. Putting back together this weekend. I may have tips for you now 😁 (super excited about the reply too)

[@TamsenCooper]

Well I am looking forward to hearing how You got on, I am working on the rear shock at the moment but front forks are next!

[@encerwalgg]

@@TamsenCooper well, I'm short handed on tool selection. It took me a 1/4" hex (allen wrench), a 12mm and 14mm socket. I first I broke loose my fork caps while still on bike (set preload completely in) removed caliper, remove brake line hold downs (just did steel braided after watching your videos), took fork off axle, with fork still sealed and preload set, break lose the damper rod bolt (no damper rod holding tool needed) then open cap, drain fluid, remove inners, remove damper rod bolt, remove damper rod, slide fork out aggressively to pop out seal and bushings

[@TamsenCooper]

Wow- excellent, clear walkthrough, thanks! I am excited to work on this area soon!

[@motorcyclerefurbishment8162]

Would have grease on every bolt myself......and every where else.....stops corrosion ...xxxx

[@TamsenCooper]

For 19 years old, the bike can be difficult to remove some bolts if they have not been touched in a while that's for sure!

[@leyman94]

Hi! You're very nice to look at. Even though I'm from Russia. And I don't speak English. Do you have any messenger for communication and exchange of experience?

[@dwanmcknight6776]

i need you to fix my motorcycle.