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Paul the 6th 24-01-08 09:24 AM
S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
found a rear hugger on fleabay in the states, it's listed as SV650 2003 03 HUGGER BLUE - will it fit my k5 (only reason I ask is because many bolt on accessories are usually listed as 2003 onwards ('98-02' and '03+'). thanks in advance pt6 :)

SoulKiss 24-01-08 09:34 AM
Re: S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
No it wont.

The K3 is not compatible with anything but K3's

The K3 has a higher seat height, and after many people complained, they redesigned the back of the SV, making the K4 onwards lower.

To do this they moved the battery down a bit and due to lack of space under the seat, put the toolkit holder under the battery.

This means where there is nothing between the wheel and the shock on a K3, the battery box fouls the K3 hugger when put on a K4.

It will probably fit, but 1st big bump will crack it

Paul the 6th 24-01-08 09:38 AM
Re: S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
nice one cheers buddy - I need to read up on the changes made each year so I don't have to report back here everytime I find somethin on ebay lol...

also, v quickly, I'm assuming k3 screens should fit all 03 onwards SV's then? Since the rear end changes shouldn't really affect the screen/front end mountings etc?

thanks again

Quote:
Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 1395578)
No it wont.

The K3 is not compatible with anything but K3's

The K3 has a higher seat height, and after many people complained, they redesigned the back of the SV, making the K4 onwards lower.

To do this they moved the battery down a bit and due to lack of space under the seat, put the toolkit holder under the battery.

This means where there is nothing between the wheel and the shock on a K3, the battery box fouls the K3 hugger when put on a K4.

It will probably fit, but 1st big bump will crack it

phil24_7 25-01-08 11:30 PM
Re: S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
Screen is the same.

Lozzo 26-01-08 05:28 PM
Re: S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
It will physically fit the swingarm, but you have to chop the whole of the toolbox off the bottom of the battery box to give the hugger clearance. I did this with my K5 because I was too pikey to buy a new hugger and liked the shape of my old K3 one. I never used the toolbox thing anyway and it looked ugly.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/...dec8b7.jpg?v=0


And yes, it is painted satin black and looks gorgeous.

blingking 27-01-08 06:19 PM
Re: S k3 rear hugger - will it fit an S k5?
 
I fitted a k3 model hugger to my k4 with a bit of fiddling. The tool box has touched but to be honest it has not damaged it. The suspension is standard and i weigh 13 stone and its ok


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