Suspension and Braking - SV650.org

26-03-10, 05:06 PM

I have to admit that I am quite impressed with the suspension on my new model SV. After reading all the posts on here I expected it to be rubbish, but I have found it ok so far. The front end doesn't feel soggy at all and it quite firm.

The brakes however are a different story. After having the RSV previously, has anyone else found the brakes to be a little on the weak side? If so what can be done to improve them a bit.

rowdy · 26-03-10, 05:11 PM

Yep, if coming from something like an rsv the brakes will feel weak.
Try replacing the standard pads for HH sintered items, that will improve things, then if your still not happy get some braided brake lines.HTH

26-03-10, 05:19 PM

Yeah that's the route I was going to take. I will give the standard one's a bit more bedding in time, but will defo look into HH sintered pads if things don't improve.

26-03-10, 05:06 PM	#1
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Suspension and Braking I have to admit that I am quite impressed with the suspension on my new model SV. After reading all the posts on here I expected it to be rubbish, but I have found it ok so far. The front end doesn't feel soggy at all and it quite firm. The brakes however are a different story. After having the RSV previously, has anyone else found the brakes to be a little on the weak side? If so what can be done to improve them a bit.

26-03-10, 05:11 PM	#2
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: Suspension and Braking Yep, if coming from something like an rsv the brakes will feel weak. Try replacing the standard pads for HH sintered items, that will improve things, then if your still not happy get some braided brake lines.HTH __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

26-03-10, 05:19 PM	#3
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspension and Braking Yeah that's the route I was going to take. I will give the standard one's a bit more bedding in time, but will defo look into HH sintered pads if things don't improve.

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