t595 forks on a curvy - SV650.org

05-09-09, 03:56 AM

is this possible
an evil orger is putting bad ideas in my head (you know who you are)
also could the clock etc be transferable

rictus01 · 05-09-09, 04:52 AM

If you took the T5's front wheel the speedo drive is mechanical so that'd work, idiot lights wouldn't be a problem, not sure about temp gauge, but shouldn't be to hard, can't remember where rev counter comes off of, but as it's electrical I'm sure something could be worked out, in short yes the instrument could be made to work, however they are a very different shape (big triangular thing) so actually fitting the unit would be an issue.

The forks, well as I said I have a set not 4 feet from me, but don't have a vernier or tape to measure them here, so that'll have to wait for now.

Cheers Mark.

05-09-09, 09:31 AM

595 forks are not regarded as being that great, they are better than the SV's but there are still better ones out there.

rictus01 · 05-09-09, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

595 forks are not regarded as being that great, they are better than the SV's but there are still better ones out there.

nothing like a generalization to get things rolling is there, whilst they aren't " the best money can buy" neither are GSXR/CBR/R1 stanchions either, whether they would work on an SV, I've on idea, but for the bike they were intended they work very well, not something Triumph owners are rushing out to change anyway.

After over 600,000 road miles on them I'm well happy and for road suspension the Showa setup Triumph specify, is pretty close to ideal for the roads over here, but then I'm relying on experience rather than opinion

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 06-09-09, 03:11 PM

I have seen a few people switch them for GSXR forks but this is more for the "look at the shiny-shiny" effect.

I would not bother, I would use SRAD ones because there are more around, unless it is cheap.

But to actually fit the forks, there will be a way without much hassle. Anyone know what bearing numbers are in t5?

northwind · 06-09-09, 04:47 PM

Thing is, the GSXR swaps are so easy, and the parts pretty decent and easily found, it's pretty hard to justify anything else.

07-09-09, 02:31 AM

only justifacation i have is im building a triuki and i think i will get them for a good price (hint hint nudge nudge)

yorkie_chris · 07-09-09, 12:03 PM

Are parts near you? I could come have a look and measure up.

08-09-09, 03:34 PM

If you can get them for a good price then buy them, but consider that they may need new springs and oil to suit you weight (possibly a revalve too).

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

nothing like a generalization to get things rolling is there, whilst they aren't " the best money can buy" neither are GSXR/CBR/R1 stanchions either, whether they would work on an SV, I've on idea, but for the bike they were intended they work very well, not something Triumph owners are rushing out to change anyway.

OP stated T595, the T955 ones were revalved amd resprung and these are the ones nobody wants to swap.

08-09-09, 04:33 PM

but whats with the junior member and a post count of 12 ?!

05-09-09, 03:56 AM	#1
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	t595 forks on a curvy is this possible an evil orger is putting bad ideas in my head (you know who you are) also could the clock etc be transferable

05-09-09, 04:52 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: t595 forks on a curvy If you took the T5's front wheel the speedo drive is mechanical so that'd work, idiot lights wouldn't be a problem, not sure about temp gauge, but shouldn't be to hard, can't remember where rev counter comes off of, but as it's electrical I'm sure something could be worked out, in short yes the instrument could be made to work, however they are a very different shape (big triangular thing) so actually fitting the unit would be an issue. The forks, well as I said I have a set not 4 feet from me, but don't have a vernier or tape to measure them here, so that'll have to wait for now. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

05-09-09, 09:31 AM	#3
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: t595 forks on a curvy 595 forks are not regarded as being that great, they are better than the SV's but there are still better ones out there.

06-09-09, 03:11 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: t595 forks on a curvy I have seen a few people switch them for GSXR forks but this is more for the "look at the shiny-shiny" effect. I would not bother, I would use SRAD ones because there are more around, unless it is cheap. But to actually fit the forks, there will be a way without much hassle. Anyone know what bearing numbers are in t5? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

06-09-09, 04:47 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: t595 forks on a curvy Thing is, the GSXR swaps are so easy, and the parts pretty decent and easily found, it's pretty hard to justify anything else. __________________ "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"

07-09-09, 02:31 AM	#7
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: t595 forks on a curvy only justifacation i have is im building a triuki and i think i will get them for a good price (hint hint nudge nudge)

07-09-09, 12:03 PM	#8
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: t595 forks on a curvy Are parts near you? I could come have a look and measure up. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

08-09-09, 04:33 PM	#10
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: t595 forks on a curvy but whats with the junior member and a post count of 12 ?!

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