Brakes: CBR600RR Vs SV650

Originally Posted by northwind

It's the divey front end that causes the most problems IMO-

Absoutely right. If you want better braking, fit some emulators.

[quote="Flamin_Squirrel"]

Originally Posted by northwind

Absoutely right. If you want better braking, fit some emulators.

Or get a Hornet. *takes anotehr £100 for plugging Honda.

Ahem.

Okay I'm going now.

I guess thicker fork oil and progressive springs might be a cheap way to help solve the diving?

Yes the SV's brakes and front suspension are poo - but only in comparison to an SS600.

Try riding my old CD175 for a few days and after that the SV's front brakes and suspension feel like something off a MotoGP bike.

It is all relative.

Originally Posted by Toypop

Yes the SV's brakes and front suspension are poo - but only in comparison to an SS600.

Well sort of. My old 1996 Zephyr's brakes were a lot more effective than the SV's. Although the suspension on the Zephyr was made from playdough I'm sure.

like ive said before ive owned about 10 diff bikes crappolla ones to sports 600s and i cant see anything wrong with the sv brakes? front suspension yes but brakes no.

Originally Posted by sv_dan

Or get a Hornet. *takes anotehr £100 for plugging Honda.

Ahem.

Okay I'm going now.

I guess thicker fork oil and progressive springs might be a cheap way to help solve the diving?

BAN HIM!

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

BAN HIM!

What I say!?

Is this the Hornet forum?

Honda? Nice lawnmowers

[lukemillar]

Originally Posted by sv_dan

Hehe, no I'm just amazed at how much of a better bike it is overall than my new SV was. Like you say though the SV is a much cheaper machine. I think the SV does look rather good, but I am loving the look of the Hornet too. Has a really aggresive look to it. Can't beat the SV on engine sound though, V twins always win!

But just the difference in braking is astounding. So much more bite to them, the SV's lacked any kind of feel and just felt spongy all the time. And on a brand new 06 plate SV, that isn't just dodgy pads!

Only the naked Horent looks agressive mind you, the faired one ooks like a chipmunk from the front. Fact.

http://iktp.tu-dresden.de/~goepfert/...5.05_test2.jpg

[quote=lukemillar]

Originally Posted by "sv_dan

Only the naked Horent looks agressive mind you, the faired one ooks like a chipmunk from the front. Fact.

Now that I agree with!

Hence why I bought a naked one.

Sorry, I just really love my new bike. Don't worry I'll be bored in 3 months.