Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650? - SV650.org

09-02-09, 02:43 PM

any one know if sv1000 k3 will fit sv650 03

Sid Squid · 09-02-09, 04:06 PM

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.

09-02-09, 04:33 PM

what is the advantage over a GSXR swap?

Sid Squid · 09-02-09, 04:41 PM

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

09-02-09, 04:56 PM

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

northwind · 09-02-09, 05:14 PM

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).

yorkie_chris · 09-02-09, 05:26 PM

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.

fizzwheel · 09-02-09, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I have no idea what internals the SV1k uses

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

yorkie_chris · 09-02-09, 05:34 PM

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?

northwind · 09-02-09, 06:14 PM

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

09-02-09, 02:43 PM	#1
cowboy racing Guest Posts: n/a	Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650? any one know if sv1000 k3 will fit sv650 03

09-02-09, 04:06 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-02-09, 04:33 PM	#3
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650? what is the advantage over a GSXR swap?

09-02-09, 04:41 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-02-09, 04:56 PM	#5
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650? okay. GSXR's being more common too i guess helps for getting hold of bits.

09-02-09, 05:14 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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). __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

09-02-09, 05:26 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

09-02-09, 05:34 PM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	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? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

09-02-09, 06:14 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Do SV1000 forks fit pointy 650? I've read somewhere that the forks are KYB, but don't know if that's true. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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