minitwin suspension advice

Moving from f400 to minitwins sv650 next year and could do with a bit of advice on suspension etc.

Ist up is the rear shock. What works best on a 2006 SV650 ? Ive heard of some guys using zx6 zx10 gsxr rear shocks do they work? Or if i go for an after market shock
which is the most cost efective option.

Secondly front forks. What is the best Fork upgrade options. Again ive heard of changing the springs and something like welding the cartridges up and re drilling
them is a cost efective option. Is this true.

Hitting false neutrals. I heard of a modification that can be done to prevent hitting false neutrals, what is this.

Any advice on the above or other worthy advice will spot on.

http://www.minitwinracing.co.uk/rules.html#suspension

When i started last year i started here, click above

i have Ohlins shocks, with Race Tec Emulators

Elka Rear Shock, not to expensive

all set up by Steve Jordan

http://www.stevejordanmotorcycles.co.uk/

They are happy to talk tips and advice,

[andrewsmith]

well this maybe of interest aswel

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=153136

Originally Posted by jacknell

Moving from f400 to minitwins sv650 next year and could do with a bit of advice on suspension etc.

Ist up is the rear shock. What works best on a 2006 SV650 ? Ive heard of some guys using zx6 zx10 gsxr rear shocks do they work? Or if i go for an after market shock
which is the most cost efective option.

Secondly front forks. What is the best Fork upgrade options. Again ive heard of changing the springs and something like welding the cartridges up and re drilling
them is a cost efective option. Is this true.

Hitting false neutrals. I heard of a modification that can be done to prevent hitting false neutrals, what is this.

Any advice on the above or other worthy advice will spot on.

Forget using a GSXR, ZX10 etc shock as they dont work that well on the road and for racing are nowhere anywhere close to being any good.

Nitron shocks are very good value for money from £450 upwards.

Fork wise - Racetec emmulators, springs, oil and air gap to suit you. Dont weld anything!.

False neutrals - shouldnt happen on K5 onwards but if it does then look at rearsets as poor quality ones can stick making it hard to shift gear.

TBH if your racing dont cut corners on suspension. The SV650 handles like a dream when well setup and is the main modification that you can do that will turn the bike into a bike capable of winning races.

If you need anymore info drop me a PM

Originally Posted by UKPrincess

http://www.minitwinracing.co.uk/rules.html#suspension

When i started last year i started here, click above

i have Ohlins shocks, with Race Tec Emulators

Elka Rear Shock, not to expensive

all set up by Steve Jordan

http://www.stevejordanmotorcycles.co.uk/

They are happy to talk tips and advice,

Hi, Thanks for the recommendation. Glad you got sorted with the bike, I bet you cant wait to get out on it!

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

Hi, Thanks for the recommendation. Glad you got sorted with the bike, I bet you cant wait to get out on it!

Yes youre right, i am out on it at silverstone this friday testing and racing saturday, be good if i didnt come last this time

Just go a tiny bit faster than the guy in front and you'll be fine

i am going to try, thats for sure

Originally Posted by UKPrincess

Yes youre right, i am out on it at silverstone this friday testing and racing saturday, be good if i didnt come last this time

Good luck - wish we were there too, its much better there now, flowing corners etc Pack your wets for Saturday by looks of......................

Originally Posted by coxxy

Good luck - wish we were there too, its much better there now, flowing corners etc Pack your wets for Saturday by looks of......................

got me wets loaded and fingers crossed, i dont mind the wet actually

thanks for the tips