K-Tech Springs for Curvy - opinions?

[olisak]

Hi,

I have a curvy and I'm after the orgers views on K-tech springs - are they any good? Worth upgrading to? If so where is the best place to get them and I take it linear is the way to go? Any advice much appreciated - I did a search but couldnt find alot of info....

Cheers

[toby_smith]

Hi,

I have a curvy and I'm after the orgers views on K-tech springs - are they any good? Worth upgrading to? If so where is the best place to get them and I take it linear is the way to go? Any advice much appreciated - I did a search but couldnt find alot of info....

Cheers

I've got K-Tech springs in my front forks and it's made a world of difference, that and the new fork oil

[punyXpress]

+1

[Mr Speirs]

Definately worth upgrading....I would go as far to say it is probably one of the most worthwhile mods for a normal sized person....do it :)

[LankyIanB]

The general view seems to be positive -

See http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=153596&highlight=k-tech

and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=148928&highlight=k-tech

and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=145829&highlight=k-tech

I've just had K-tech springs installed in the forks of my SV (02 curvy S) along with a couple of other suspension mods (Nitron Track Shock, Cartridge Emulators). I haven't had a chance to do a major test yet, but the bike I rode home from Steve Jordan Motorcycles yesterday was VERY different to the one that I left there a couple of days before.

The back end is now controlled, rather than a wallowy bouncy mess and the front is so much more planted!! Braking confidence has shot up, braking points for familiar roundabouts have moved significantly! I also have no doubt that having the bike set up properly for my weight is a major part of this difference (big thanks to Steve and Sarah!!).

Ian

[SV650Racer]

The general view seems to be positive -

See http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=153596&highlight=k-tech

and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=148928&highlight=k-tech

and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=145829&highlight=k-tech

I've just had K-tech springs installed in the forks of my SV (02 curvy S) along with a couple of other suspension mods (Nitron Track Shock, Cartridge Emulators). I haven't had a chance to do a major test yet, but the bike I rode home from Steve Jordan Motorcycles yesterday was VERY different to the one that I left there a couple of days before.

The back end is now controlled, rather than a wallowy bouncy mess and the front is so much more planted!! Braking confidence has shot up, braking points for familiar roundabouts have moved significantly! I also have no doubt that having the bike set up properly for my weight is a major part of this difference (big thanks to Steve and Sarah!!).

Ian

Superb news Ian. Glad you liked it!. :cool:

[yorkie_chris]

Hi,

I have a curvy and I'm after the orgers views on K-tech springs - are they any good? Worth upgrading to? If so where is the best place to get them and I take it linear is the way to go? Any advice much appreciated - I did a search but couldnt find alot of info....

Cheers

A spring is a spring, make sure you get right rate to suit you and it will be a different bike.

Within reason it does not matter what colour the box is:smt040

[TheShadow]

I am looking to change the fork oil on my Curvy SV. standard forks with K-TECH springs , the prevous owner (Suicidesam) had used 15W oil. Can anyone recomend oil for an 11 Stone 10 rider?

Cheers

[olisak]

Fair play looks like a definate mod then ;) Wheres best to get them?

[embee]

Go direct, k-tech store (http://www.k-tech.uk.com/store.php)
I dropped into their place since it's not all that far from me. Give them a ring first to check what they have in stock, they only had 0.85kg/mm when I got mine, fortunately they suit my weight pretty well, slightly stiffer than I need but I prefer it that way anyway.

[radicalry00]

I know I'm digging up a year old thread here but where do people buy their K-tech springs from? Can't seem to find any retailers that sell them? Tried emailing K-tech with no reply and their online store doesn't seem to be working at all. Won't let me go to the checkout.

[olisak]

Hey dude,

Sarah (svracer) from Steve jordans sorted me out plus an org discount.

Ol

[radicalry00]

Nice one. Will get in touch. Appreciate it Ol :)

[radicalry00]

Am I right in thinking her new username is SV650Racer? Can't find her by the username SVRacer.

[andrewsmith]

Am I right in thinking her new username is SV650Racer? Can't find her by the username SVRacer.

Yep.
Even give the parts dept a ring at the shop

[yorkie_chris]

I've got a K tech account if anyone needs parts.

[radicalry00]

I'm just after a set of 9.0N springs for my curvy Chris if you're able to order them?

[andrewsmith]

I've got a K tech account if anyone needs parts.

PM'd