SV suspension weight capability?
 

How much weight can the SV650S(Curvy) stock suspension comfortably take? Im about 13 stone and my pillion would be about 14 stone. I would have thought it would be fine but no harm in asking.

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HAHA about 7/8 stone is what its designed to take

im 16 stone a killed my stock sv suspension could bottom it out just poping down the shops

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7/8 stone? Really? Thats seems a little light if im honest, who actually weighs 7/8 stone with gear on? Considering its also capable of taking a pilllion 7/8 stone is ridiculous, do they expect people to weigh 4 stone or something? If this is the case then I will just have to tell my pillion they cant get on.

You sure its only 7/8 stone? Doesnt seem right when my little chinese 125cc was capable of taking 150 kilos.

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twas a slight exaggeration i think, basicly the stock isn't very good, it will take it... just not very well

a common upgrade for the suspension is a rear shock from a ZX-6r, and new springs and oil in the front

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OK thanks. Dont have the money right now to upgrade anything. Not even sure what pre-load its set to tbh. Would setting the pre-load higher improve the handling with just me on it? Any adverse effects from setting pre-loads up higher or even max?

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16 stone you fb!, from yer avatar I'd pictured you as a stick insect :cool:

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Had 25 stone of rider and pillion, plus the weight of the gear last weekend. Had to jack the preload up full (though it was one of the better pointy models with the preload adjustable forks), but it managed it fine. It's not going to win any prizes, but it'll get you from A to B with no issues.

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What pre-load setting would you recommend for me? (roughly 12-13 stone) I will just put it to max when taking pillion, but not sure what to have on with just me.

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I think the stock setting is 4/7 so try this (7=hardest) but if it wallows in bends then clunk it up one. Typically a stock spring is good for about 15 stone, if you want to carry pillions a lot then you could get a stiffer one, it'll be too stiff for solo riding of course. Preload setting doesn't affect spring stiffness (really).

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Best Junck the stock one and scouer e bay for a sutable alternative.

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I have the shock at maximum and the forks one less. It still feels dodgy when getting a move on down the lanes but fine on A roads. I'm looking to progressive springs and an adjustable shock in the future. Oh, I'm about 14 stone including leather jacket. :)

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Sorry its been a while since I posted. My rear shock is set to 6, forks arnt adjustable. I find that when going over bumpy roads I tend to get shaken up quite a bit, sometimes bounce around on the seat so Im guessing I need to lower the preload setting?

I dont have the right tool for the job so Ill have to wait till I can order one before I adjust anything.

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I'm 12st, friend is 14st. Riding slowly i have no issues at all, have never gone fast with him on, hates it.

The rear is set to max.

Do you not have the tool that came with the bike?

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The tool that came with the bike? Your telling me that theres one in the tool bag? Why didnt I check there in the first place. #-oWill have a look tomorrow to see if its in there.

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Its a C Spanner if my memory serves me right.
failing that a decent gauge 2.5" (i think) C spanner will also work.

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Spooky! Just discovered the "tool that came with the bike" myself. It was about the only non-rusty tool in the still original kit under the seat! I wanted to tweak the preload up a bit because with my fairly solid 12 year old lad on the back, it always feels very soft when he gets on. The suspension had obviously never moved by the original owner because the adjuster ring needed a lot of WD40, a fair amount of welly and one barked knuckle before it shifted.

I'll see how much difference it makes tomorrow morning.[-o<

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lol, my pointys had 35stone on it, me and another orger and our gear and a rucksack, his bike was in for a service. took more effort than normal but it managed it.

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You plonker Rodney. :D

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No luck. One of the previous owners must have nabbed it as its not in the tool bag. Looks like I will have to order one then. :(

Got another probalem that needs sorting first, I now have a whirring type noise coming from rear wheel on the sprocket side. Hope its not the bearings. :mad:

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TBF i have been using my ybr125 to commute daily for the past 2 weeks with a minimum of 30 stone on the bike. My sv struggles but if you want to moan try riding my ybr 125 2 up.

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Final push to get "proper" bikes was Wifey on her VanVan and me on my NSR125, both 2 up, trying to get from Southsea back to Bognor along the A27. Horrible, scary, scary journey. The SV and Wifey's Monster were purchased within a week!