Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

any one know if sv1000 k3 will fit sv650 03

Re: forks
 

No, not the forks alone.

Although the entire front end will go on, quite easily in fact - they even share the same size bearings - and be a much better option than trendy USD GSXR forks as they're a better length. Would need a speedo workaround like the usual F/E swaps.

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

what is the advantage over a GSXR swap?

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

GSXR USDs are shorter - by quite a degree - than std forks. SV1000 forks are rather closer to the original length.

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

okay. GSXR's being more common too i guess helps for getting hold of bits.

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

Yup. Also, maybe worth mentioning that with the 120/70 front tyre the front ride height difference isn't very great at all, and certainly not problematic in my experience (I had my SV's nose lowered anyway, I think that with the GSXR front end and the taller tyre I've ended up with almost the same front ride height).

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

IMO the shorter forks is not a bad thing.

I have no idea what internals the SV1k uses, but they are almost certainly a cartridge setup. And it doesn't take much to be an improvement over stock!

As for GSXR parts being more common... most of it is interchangeable anyway with various years.

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

They're from a GSXR-750 IIRC, but I cant remember the exact model year.

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

No surprise there. Perhaps the showa units from the SRAD, or maybe same as K1-K3 years...

The SV1k will probably be a good swap as it will keep the looks of the 650, but still be an increase in performance.

what is spring rate in stock SV1k forks?

Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650?
 

I've read somewhere that the forks are KYB, but don't know if that's true.