Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy - Page 2 - SV650.org

Bibio · 14-05-16, 08:40 PM

if your going the new top yoke route then get Matt to make you one that way you can use any front end you want. you just tell Matt what forks and bottom yoke you have and what year of SV you have.

trust me the k1-2 1000 forks are ****TTTTTT keep away from them.

i personally think the silver of the srad forks would look much better with the silver frame.

Nicky S · 14-05-16, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

if your going the new top yoke route then get Matt to make you one that way you can use any front end you want. you just tell Matt what forks and bottom yoke you have and what year of SV you have.

trust me the k1-2 1000 forks are ****TTTTTT keep away from them.

i personally think the silver of the srad forks would look much better with the silver frame.

Matt who's Matt

Even after spring and oil upgrade??

Feels like I've just wasted money now.

I'm going to be doing a project bike I'm thinking of chrome or black frame so I'm happy with the gold.

So what is the best USD forks to go for and set up ??

Bibio · 14-05-16, 09:16 PM

if you already have the forks then use them. its not the springs/oil thats the problem with them its the valving. personally the K4-5 600/750 forks are the ones to go for, they have their problems as well such as the tube bushings go in them, telltale sign is them leaking. the srad are also good forks as much kinder to the teeth as the valving is much more forgiving. easy to service, they are sprung for riders up to 11st max.

dont be fooled by people saying the suspension should be stiff... its not it should be compliant for road use.

Matt is CNC yokes

Nicky S · 14-05-16, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is CNC yokes

That's the guy I just emailed about a top yoke lol

Bibio · 14-05-16, 09:49 PM

Matt is a great guy no matter what anybody says

you will wait a while for it.

Nicky S · 14-05-16, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy no matter what anybody says

you will wait a while for it.

That's ok his stuff looks smart

It's ok I have time only have forks and triple clamps ATM

DarrenSV650S · 14-05-16, 10:22 PM

Nicky I would disregard all of Bibio's opinions...

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Matt is a great guy

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy

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Originally Posted by Bibio

Matt is a great guy

Bibio · 14-05-16, 11:20 PM

he was fine with me. i think he has bucked his ideas up.

got my yoke in fairly quick time. had a problem and he sorted it in 3 days at no extra charge and it was even my fault.

Nicky S · 15-05-16, 07:45 AM

Lol I'm sure it will be fine all I have done so far is email him

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Nicky S · 15-05-16, 08:10 PM

just found this statement on a gixxer website.

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GSXR 1000 K1/K2 use six pot, non radial calipers and 320mm discs. No other calipers will fit.

is this true as i have heard people using other calipers maybe from a K3/K4 or R6 calipers

14-05-16, 08:40 PM	#11
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy if your going the new top yoke route then get Matt to make you one that way you can use any front end you want. you just tell Matt what forks and bottom yoke you have and what year of SV you have. trust me the k1-2 1000 forks are ****TTTTTT keep away from them. i personally think the silver of the srad forks would look much better with the silver frame.

14-05-16, 09:16 PM	#13
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy if you already have the forks then use them. its not the springs/oil thats the problem with them its the valving. personally the K4-5 600/750 forks are the ones to go for, they have their problems as well such as the tube bushings go in them, telltale sign is them leaking. the srad are also good forks as much kinder to the teeth as the valving is much more forgiving. easy to service, they are sprung for riders up to 11st max. dont be fooled by people saying the suspension should be stiff... its not it should be compliant for road use. Matt is CNC yokes

14-05-16, 09:49 PM	#15
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy Matt is a great guy no matter what anybody says you will wait a while for it.

14-05-16, 11:20 PM	#18
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy he was fine with me. i think he has bucked his ideas up. got my yoke in fairly quick time. had a problem and he sorted it in 3 days at no extra charge and it was even my fault.

15-05-16, 07:45 AM	#19
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Advice / information on GSXR fork swap on a curvy Lol I'm sure it will be fine all I have done so far is email him Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come Last edited by Nicky S; 15-05-16 at 07:57 AM.

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