GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel - SV650.org

maviczap · 12-03-10, 07:19 PM

Ok, I know its yet another GSXR front end conversion, but mine uses the SV front wheel and speedo drive. No glued in magnets or other things to make the speedo function.

Here's how it was done. I can't take the credit for the spindle idea, as I have to thank the guy i bought it off EBAY for. He'd done it for his wifes SV and got a local engineer to knock up the spindle. See below

Its in 3 pieces, spacer is fixed on the speedo side, with a similar spacer to the standard one on the other side.

Here's the dimensions, although the spindle & spacer are the wrong way round. All dimensions were measured with my digital vernier gauge, but don't use this drawing as an accurate guide

Forks are 1990 or 1991 GSXR750. Old hat tech, but the headstock bearings are the same as the SV's. So I could always get later forks if I needed

Yoke had lock stops welded in place by my seller. just needed filing down a bit. Neat job

SV wheel in place, nice and neat

My nice Gilles clip ons, ignore that rusty allen bolt, it won't be there for long.

The finished article, with colour matched front mudguard

Its not quite finished yet, as I've got some lower fairings to fit, and polish up the rear wheel to match the front.

I rode it out on the EAR spring rideout with no problems, although I guess I'll have to get the forks serviced, as I have no idea if they've ever been done.

Discs will be upgraded at some point too

Kept me occupied over this winter

12-03-10, 07:22 PM

Very nice bro

maviczap · 12-03-10, 07:23 PM

Thank you, me likey very much

fastdruid · 12-03-10, 07:27 PM

Very neat.

Probably not as 'good' as a later GSX-R front end but I doubt it matters on the road, so much better than the original!

Druid

12-03-10, 07:29 PM

Definitely worth all the hours of blood, sweat and tears. Wanna do mine??

maviczap · 12-03-10, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

Very neat.

Probably not as 'good' as a later GSX-R front end but I doubt it matters on the road, so much better than the original!

Druid

Yep, your right, and I've got adjustments to fiddle with

maviczap · 12-03-10, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyjo

Definitely worth all the hours of blood, sweat and tears. Wanna do mine??

I'll be your paid advisor

Dave20046 · 12-03-10, 08:01 PM

Wish I'd bloody done that - nice work

looks good

Wideboy · 12-03-10, 08:03 PM

nice one M

DarrenSV650S · 12-03-10, 11:25 PM

Fantastic. That's a great solution and so much neater than the magnets

Wish someone would make a bunch of those for the pointy....... and then send one back in time to me about 2 years ago

12-03-10, 07:19 PM	#1
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Ok, I know its yet another GSXR front end conversion, but mine uses the SV front wheel and speedo drive. No glued in magnets or other things to make the speedo function. Here's how it was done. I can't take the credit for the spindle idea, as I have to thank the guy i bought it off EBAY for. He'd done it for his wifes SV and got a local engineer to knock up the spindle. See below Its in 3 pieces, spacer is fixed on the speedo side, with a similar spacer to the standard one on the other side. Here's the dimensions, although the spindle & spacer are the wrong way round. All dimensions were measured with my digital vernier gauge, but don't use this drawing as an accurate guide Forks are 1990 or 1991 GSXR750. Old hat tech, but the headstock bearings are the same as the SV's. So I could always get later forks if I needed Yoke had lock stops welded in place by my seller. just needed filing down a bit. Neat job SV wheel in place, nice and neat My nice Gilles clip ons, ignore that rusty allen bolt, it won't be there for long. The finished article, with colour matched front mudguard Its not quite finished yet, as I've got some lower fairings to fit, and polish up the rear wheel to match the front. I rode it out on the EAR spring rideout with no problems, although I guess I'll have to get the forks serviced, as I have no idea if they've ever been done. Discs will be upgraded at some point too Kept me occupied over this winter __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-03-10, 07:22 PM	#2
svdemon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Very nice bro

12-03-10, 07:23 PM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Thank you, me likey very much __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-03-10, 07:27 PM	#4
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Very neat. Probably not as 'good' as a later GSX-R front end but I doubt it matters on the road, so much better than the original! Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

12-03-10, 07:29 PM	#5
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Definitely worth all the hours of blood, sweat and tears. Wanna do mine??

12-03-10, 08:01 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Wish I'd bloody done that - nice work looks good __________________

12-03-10, 08:03 PM	#9
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel nice one M __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

12-03-10, 11:25 PM	#10
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: GSXR front end conversion using SV front wheel Fantastic. That's a great solution and so much neater than the magnets Wish someone would make a bunch of those for the pointy....... and then send one back in time to me about 2 years ago

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