Tail Riser - SV650.org

06-11-04, 07:03 AM

Hiya,

I read in a magazine (unfortunately I cant find the magazine which covered all aspects of tuning the sv) about tail risers to make the back 15mm higher. I have a K4 and think its a bit to low so was hoping to source and fit one of these to my baby and bring the height up to that of the K3.

Any help greatly appreciated

Darryl

rictus01 · 06-11-04, 09:39 AM

"dog bones"

if you change the suspension linkage plates "dog bones" you can raise or lower as much as you like , without changing the rear suspension action.

if you're after only a small amount you maybe able to just add a bit more pre=load to the rear shock to get the same result.

Cheers Mark.

06-11-04, 04:11 PM

Thanks for replying where can i get longer dog bones then ?

cheers Darryl

06-11-04, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

"dog bones"

if you change the suspension linkage plates "dog bones" you can raise or lower as much as you like , without changing the rear suspension action.

if you're after only a small amount you maybe able to just add a bit more pre=load to the rear shock to get the same result.

Cheers Mark.

Is that like "wish bones" on cars?

06-11-04, 05:24 PM

JHS Sell them.... Some people make their own

06-11-04, 11:14 PM

is the k3 taller than the k4 then?

06-11-04, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiltshire7

is the k3 taller than the k4 then?

Yup

northwind · 06-11-04, 11:40 PM

Anyone know if it's trye that Hayabusa ones work to raise the SV by a cm or so? I've heard it a couple of times but never tried it...

07-11-04, 08:49 AM

Does fitting one of these effect the handling ??

Surely raising the tail will have the same effect as dropping the forks down the yokes and make it turn quicker? Or am I way of the mark?

rictus01 · 07-11-04, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddy_sperm

Does fitting one of these effect the handling ??

Surely raising the tail will have the same effect as dropping the forks down the yokes and make it turn quicker? Or am I way of the mark?

no you're right, but changing the dog bones has the advantage of not decreasing ground clearance.

I make my own, a couple of bit of flay bar, rounded at the ends. easy to do.
shorter = higher
Longer = lower

Never tried the Hayabusa option, but if they are shorter than the SV ones then it should work.

Cheers Mark.

06-11-04, 07:03 AM	#1
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	Tail Riser Hiya, I read in a magazine (unfortunately I cant find the magazine which covered all aspects of tuning the sv) about tail risers to make the back 15mm higher. I have a K4 and think its a bit to low so was hoping to source and fit one of these to my baby and bring the height up to that of the K3. Any help greatly appreciated Darryl

06-11-04, 09:39 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	"dog bones" if you change the suspension linkage plates "dog bones" you can raise or lower as much as you like , without changing the rear suspension action. if you're after only a small amount you maybe able to just add a bit more pre=load to the rear shock to get the same result. 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!

06-11-04, 11:40 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Anyone know if it's trye that Hayabusa ones work to raise the SV by a cm or so? I've heard it a couple of times but never tried it... __________________ "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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06-11-04, 04:11 PM	#3
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for replying where can i get longer dog bones then ? cheers Darryl

06-11-04, 05:24 PM	#5
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	JHS Sell them.... Some people make their own

06-11-04, 11:14 PM	#6
Wiltshire7 Guest Posts: n/a	is the k3 taller than the k4 then?

07-11-04, 08:49 AM	#9
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	Does fitting one of these effect the handling ?? Surely raising the tail will have the same effect as dropping the forks down the yokes and make it turn quicker? Or am I way of the mark?