Fitting CBR600 Wheel (or probably not!)

[NedSVS]

Can I enquire as to why you'd bother to change your wheels, is it cosmetic or to be different or to see if it can be done.......or are there any advantages lower weight etc?

the SV650 puts a 160 tyre on a 4.5inch rim whilst most other manufacturers would use a 5.0inch rim for a 160 tyre. All the last generation of sports bikes using 160's ran them on 5.0inch rims (FZR600 & thundercat, ZZR600 and of course CBR600F3). For the same size tyre you have a slightly bigger contact patch and can use more of the tyre (i.e. narrower or no chiken strips). I know some of the "super heros" in the Org manage to use all the tyre on the standard 4.5inch rim, but ironically you are more likely to do it on sport/touring rubber than a full on sports tyre because the manufacturers make them a slightly less rounded shape. BT014's are the worst I've seen; on a 4.5 inch rim the ends of the tread are almost vertical - Rossi couldn't use it all!

[northwind]

Also, it looks good The F3 rear wheel and carrier's pretty damn heavy, though, if memory serves... Heavier than the Bandit wheel, but less boring.

Does the bike handle any different with a 5" rear, I can see why you would get a bigger contact patch, but with a "flatter" tyre the turn might not be as fast (extra weight, rotating forces etc and tallers tyres tip in better.

I not trying to knock anything anyone does, it's just that my bike shall be fiddled with during this winter and I'm looking for ideas and what could be the best set up for myself. USD front end (GSXR - 600 or 750), change of rear shock (ZXR 636 or GXSR) and wheels????????? are all on the cards, but I need to understand the benefits of changing what already in a great road bike before I commit my time and cash as I'm a little price sensitive. I'd sooner learn from others mistakes and not mine . I think your bike looks great, the wheels look just right (I hate 3 spokes, reminds me of boy racers in their Vauxhalls ) and the calipers front and rear look very professional, nice one.

[NedSVS]

Does the bike handle any different with a 5" rear, I can see why you would get a bigger contact patch, but with a "flatter" tyre the turn might not be as fast (extra weight, rotating forces etc and tallers tyres tip in better.

Handling doesn't feel significantly different. Some people on the forum have fitted 180's on 5.5inch rims and report that the bike still turns in quickly. The contact patch is slightly bigger in width because the tyre has an extra 1/2 inch of width at the rim, so its curve across the profile is flatter and more of it contacts the ground. Whether or not this equates to significantly more grip is debateable.

Can you tell me more about that front brake conversion?

Matt

Originally Posted by NedSVS

Handling doesn't feel significantly different. Some people on the forum have fitted 180's on 5.5inch rims and report that the bike still turns in quickly. The contact patch is slightly bigger in width because the tyre has an extra 1/2 inch of width at the rim, so its curve across the profile is flatter and more of it contacts the ground. Whether or not this equates to significantly more grip is debateable.

That would be me and Yes it does give more grip!

[NedSVS]

Can you tell me more about that front brake conversion?

Matt

Calipers are 2001 GXR750 items. The adapter plates were from High Speed assault (.com) in the USA, but they were talking about ceasing production last thing I heard. Don't panic though as Ben (21Quest) is looking into having a batch machined up soon. The brakes are significantly better.

Did you make new/other plates for your rear wheel/chain adjustment? Because they look different like mine...

Looks good!!

[NedSVS]

Did you make new/other plates for your rear wheel/chain adjustment? Because they look different like mine...

Yes, they were made from 3mm stainless. The standard SV ones are a bit thin and end up concave after tightening the spindle numerous times. These are a bit more robust and a lot more corrosion resistant.

i got a 05 gsxr 600 rear wheel can i fit that to the sv has anybody tried it. i got it with the front end i bought. and would there be any benifit to having a 180 tire on the sv