GSXR front end on naked K8? - SV650.org

17-10-13, 04:51 PM

Hi Guys

I have a 2008 Naked 650 and am looking in to how possible it is to change the front shocks to upside down gsxr shocks and keeping the same handle bars? any info would be great.

Thanks Jon

maviczap · 17-10-13, 05:06 PM

Easy peasy, just do a search on here for GSRX front end

Bibio · 17-10-13, 05:14 PM

you will have to change the top and bottom yokes so you will need to get a comfort bar yoke at £160 and a lower stem yoke £50-150.

you also need.. wheel, spindle+nut, mudguard, brakes, headlight barcket and various bolts.

you also need to sort out something to drive your speedo.

good news is that naked yokes are like rocking horse poo so you should get a good price for the ones you have.

17-10-13, 06:05 PM

Thanks Bibio
I had done a few searches on here but couldn't find much to do with Naked 650 staying with the same handle bars. Can you tell me the best places to get the top and bottom yokes?
I am hoping to find a full gsxr front end and taking what I can from that.

Thanks again

maviczap · 17-10-13, 07:42 PM

Ebay usually

The front end I've got on mine now came from the USA, so look on EBAY USA.

You'll probably pay Import duty on something like this though.

Bibio · 18-10-13, 11:38 AM

also remember that if you do the front then the rear will be out of balance. if the rear shock is less that 10,000 then it should be ok'ish and this also depends on your weight. anything over 10st and the shock spring is starting to get to it's limits.

18-10-13, 08:53 PM

Nice one, Thanks a lot for the info. if i'm honest, I hadn't thought about the rear shock. I will do a few searches on here and see if there is any other shocker upgrades I can do on the front end without getting too in depth (and costly) any ideas?

Thanks

Bibio · 19-10-13, 12:26 PM

first thing's first. you need to tell us what you weigh.

20-10-13, 07:21 PM

Sorry for the delay Bibio, been working away.

11s 10lb ?

Nobbylad · 21-10-13, 02:14 PM

Shock => http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=204658

17-10-13, 04:51 PM	#1
JGSV650S Guest Posts: n/a	GSXR front end on naked K8? Hi Guys I have a 2008 Naked 650 and am looking in to how possible it is to change the front shocks to upside down gsxr shocks and keeping the same handle bars? any info would be great. Thanks Jon

17-10-13, 05:06 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: gsxr front shocks Easy peasy, just do a search on here for GSRX front end __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

17-10-13, 05:14 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: gsxr front shocks you will have to change the top and bottom yokes so you will need to get a comfort bar yoke at £160 and a lower stem yoke £50-150. you also need.. wheel, spindle+nut, mudguard, brakes, headlight barcket and various bolts. you also need to sort out something to drive your speedo. good news is that naked yokes are like rocking horse poo so you should get a good price for the ones you have.

17-10-13, 06:05 PM	#4
JGSV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gsxr front shocks Thanks Bibio I had done a few searches on here but couldn't find much to do with Naked 650 staying with the same handle bars. Can you tell me the best places to get the top and bottom yokes? I am hoping to find a full gsxr front end and taking what I can from that. Thanks again

17-10-13, 07:42 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? Ebay usually The front end I've got on mine now came from the USA, so look on EBAY USA. You'll probably pay Import duty on something like this though. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

18-10-13, 11:38 AM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? also remember that if you do the front then the rear will be out of balance. if the rear shock is less that 10,000 then it should be ok'ish and this also depends on your weight. anything over 10st and the shock spring is starting to get to it's limits.

18-10-13, 08:53 PM	#7
JGSV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? Nice one, Thanks a lot for the info. if i'm honest, I hadn't thought about the rear shock. I will do a few searches on here and see if there is any other shocker upgrades I can do on the front end without getting too in depth (and costly) any ideas? Thanks

19-10-13, 12:26 PM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? first thing's first. you need to tell us what you weigh.

20-10-13, 07:21 PM	#9
JGSV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? Sorry for the delay Bibio, been working away. 11s 10lb ?

21-10-13, 02:14 PM	#10
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: GSXR front end on naked K8? Shock => http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=204658

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
GSXR rear shocks?	MG#43	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	10	12-06-09 10:23 PM
Differences in K4> K8 GSXR 1000 shocks	Miles	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	2	30-09-08 10:32 AM
Assorted GSXR Shocks For Sale	Mike1234	For Sale - SV's and SV related items	4	30-07-07 11:52 AM
GSXR Shocks	M65	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	10	29-06-05 01:45 PM
front shocks	goldengraemes	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	1	18-05-05 09:57 PM