2002 SV650 Gear Selector Rod

[mikeybbike]

Evening all, I'm new to the forum after buying an '02 Curvy SV for the track.

The shift rod is bent on mine. I'm wondering whether I should replace it with a genuine SV650 one for £10, or if there is an improved design I can replace it with - poss of a GSXR? The one on my RR5 Blade is a hollow alloy rod compared to the solid mild steel one on the SV & it seems a better quality design for it.

Thanks,
Mike

[Bibio]

simple, take it off and straighten it.

[mikeybbike]

simple, take it off and straighten it.

Yeah, but it's mullered and they're never the same once they've been bent.

Like I say, I'm looking for an upgraded part so that it doesn't bend easily again - the original item looks very flimsy.

[DarrenSV650S]

You can get custom stainless steel ones made up to whatever size you want. I think I bought it from a guy on eBay

[johnnyrod]

I've crashed twice on the left and not bent the stock one. Mild steel straightens out fine, if you really want to know. At least keep it as a spare!