Lowering the nose on a 99 SV650S

[sv_rider1990]

Just a question about lowering the nose on a 99 Sv650S a few mm to make the bike lean forward abit more is it safe to do so would it improve handling at all etc on stock forks etc.

[yorkie_chris]

Yes it be right.

naked has 6mm drop as standard, not sure how much you can get away with without hitting the rad though

[Razor]

I prefer to raise the rear ride height, as standard the bike always felt too low at the back.

[Bad Intentionz]

i dropped my svs 12mm (measured from fork top caps to top of yoke). I've never had any problems with clearance for the rad. Just took some getting used to how quick the bike responds when turning but holds your line so much more and haven't had any problems with stability. Probably one of the best things i've ever done to it.

[Dangerous Dave]

10mm is regarded as the best position on bog standard front suspension.

[sv_rider1990]

Sweet so its alright to do it. Whats the position as standard on the 650Sport?

[Dangerous Dave]

Flush with the fork tops (i.e. the bottom of the fork caps), not the top of the fork caps!

10mm is measured from the bottom of the fork cap too!
http://www.jhsracing.co.uk/archive/suspension_steering/images/preload_cap.jpg
But remember, you are putting more weight over the front wheel so if you feel your forks need looking at then I would recommend some progressive springs as a minimum.

[sv_rider1990]

oh right yeh!

Hey dangerous dave i was looking at the list of your SV750 sounds quite impressive you got a link to pics of it or anything would love to see some pics of it.

[Dangerous Dave]

Will post some on the here when she's back together again, currently filling some boxes in my garage at the moment (getting a good service/maintenance and the odd tinker).

[sv_rider1990]

Well good does sound impressive