Correct forks distance through upper yoke. - SV650.org

Patricko2 · 09-08-21, 10:14 AM

Hi all

SV650N 2002, K1, naked.

Can anyone tell how much the forks should protrude through the upper yoke.

On mine it is 5/8 of an inch measured excluding the hexagonal section. The previous owner did a lot of changes so it is likely not standard.

I want to put the bike back to it's original geometry.

Thanks

admin · 09-08-21, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Patricko2

Hi all

SV650N 2002, K1, naked.

Can anyone tell how much the forks should protrude through the upper yoke.

On mine it is 5/8 of an inch measured excluding the hexagonal section. The previous owner did a lot of changes so it is likely not standard.

I want to put the bike back to it's original geometry.

Thanks

This was my curvy from way back. Ignore the handlebars.
http://www.sv650.org/SV_restore/img_3234.jpg

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Patricko2 · 09-08-21, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by admin

This was my curvy from way back. Ignore the handlebars.
http://www.sv650.org/SV_restore/img_3234.jpg

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Thanks. Looks like mine has been lowered at the front.

admin · 09-08-21, 10:37 AM

I would guess so. I never thought my SV was particularly slow to steer so I'm surprised that your previous owner lowered the front and raised the back. Must be quite twitchy.

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Patricko2 · 09-08-21, 10:43 AM

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I would guess so. I never thought my SV was particularly slow to steer so I'm surprised that your previous owner lowered the front and raised the back. Must be quite twitchy.

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My only ride so far has been about 90 minutes to bring it home. I was riding cautiously so not really a good test. I want to put everything back to original factory and then can make changes if anything is needed.

Biker Biggles · 09-08-21, 12:15 PM

I think IIRC the naked forks were flush with the yokes and on the faired bike the forks protruded by 1cm. The naked swingarm is also 1cm longer than the faired bike.

Patricko2 · 09-08-21, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

I think IIRC the naked forks were flush with the yokes and on the faired bike the forks protruded by 1cm. The naked swingarm is also 1cm longer than the faired bike.

Thanks. I've been looking at loads of old pics online. Majority the forks are flush or protruding by about half a cm

redtrummy · 09-08-21, 01:07 PM

mine is standard - they are flush on a 99er

Bibio · 09-08-21, 01:22 PM

the stanchion top excluding the cap should be 6mm from the top of the yoke. for some reason the US ones are 3mm. as far as i know this is for the N and the S.

Adam Ef · 09-08-21, 03:15 PM

That's what my pointy was .. I had it set at 6mm.

09-08-21, 10:14 AM	#1
Patricko2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 22	Correct forks distance through upper yoke. Hi all SV650N 2002, K1, naked. Can anyone tell how much the forks should protrude through the upper yoke. On mine it is 5/8 of an inch measured excluding the hexagonal section. The previous owner did a lot of changes so it is likely not standard. I want to put the bike back to it's original geometry. Thanks

09-08-21, 10:37 AM	#4
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,464	Re: Correct forks distance through upper yoke. I would guess so. I never thought my SV was particularly slow to steer so I'm surprised that your previous owner lowered the front and raised the back. Must be quite twitchy. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

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Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,069	Re: Correct forks distance through upper yoke. I think IIRC the naked forks were flush with the yokes and on the faired bike the forks protruded by 1cm. The naked swingarm is also 1cm longer than the faired bike. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 252	Re: Correct forks distance through upper yoke. mine is standard - they are flush on a 99er

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Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Correct forks distance through upper yoke. the stanchion top excluding the cap should be 6mm from the top of the yoke. for some reason the US ones are 3mm. as far as i know this is for the N and the S.

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