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04-07-06, 10:38 AM

Does anyone have any ideas on uprating the forks on my 2001 SV650S? Do any other Suzi adjustable forks slot in without too much hassle?

TSM · 04-07-06, 10:39 AM

no replacement forks that are just a swap, best route is better springs and oil, or get cartridge emulators or go for a full GSXR front end swap.

04-07-06, 10:49 AM

Cheers for that. On 11/6/06 I had an altercation with a Next 7.5 ton truck which left the front end being held on by only the brake lines!

And me with a broken scaphoid which has now been pinned!! BEWARE OF THE CAMBER ON CORCKSCREW HILL IN WINCHGATE HILL!! It nearly took my mate out as well!

jambo · 04-07-06, 10:59 AM

Yep, funny how static road surfaces and corners can almost destroy bikes being ridden sensibly....

Do a search, front end conversions have been done to death.....

northwind · 04-07-06, 03:41 PM

CBR600F? ISTR they fit relatively easily, apart from being about 2 and a half inches too long.

Myself, if I had an SV with no front, I'd probably GSXRise it- but that would depend, to some extent, on what bits are reusable.

TSM · 04-07-06, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

CBR600F? ISTR they fit relatively easily, apart from being about 2 and a half inches too long.

Myself, if I had an SV with no front, I'd probably GSXRise it- but that would depend, to some extent, on what bits are reusable.

Yep but would the CBR conversion not also need a new wheel/calipers/axle/speedo/front mud guard etc....???

04-07-06, 03:49 PM

I'm doing the SRAD 750 front end conversion here's a list of what I'm using!!!

1998 SRAD 750 forks
SRAD 4 pot tokico calipers
SRAD upper & lower yokes with sv stem pressed in
TL1000 front wheel and discs
TL1000 mudguard
TL1000 spindle
TLS1000 clip-ons

Got all this from mr and mrs sv off the forum for sale section, But if you have a look on EBAY you can get all the bits you need on there!!!!!

ps also fitting a BANDIT1200 rear wheel to give me a 180 section rear

TSM · 04-07-06, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLY

I'm doing the SRAD 750 front end conversion here's a list of what I'm using!!!

1998 SRAD 750 forks
SRAD 4 pot tokico calipers
SRAD upper & lower yokes with sv stem pressed in
TL1000 front wheel and discs
TL1000 mudguard
TL1000 spindle
TLS1000 clip-ons

Got all this from mr and mrs sv off the forum for sale section, But if you have a look on EBAY you can get all the bits you need on there!!!!!

ps also fitting a BANDIT1200 rear wheel to give me a 180 section rear

Why bother with the SV stem changeover, just change the top bearing, the stem is lighter on the SRAD yokes.

04-07-06, 03:52 PM

the yokes where already done when I bought them!!!!

northwind · 04-07-06, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

CBR600F? ISTR they fit relatively easily, apart from being about 2 and a half inches too long.

Myself, if I had an SV with no front, I'd probably GSXRise it- but that would depend, to some extent, on what bits are reusable.

Yep but would the CBR conversion not also need a new wheel/calipers/axle/speedo/front mud guard etc....???

I think it can be done with the SV wheel and posisbly discs. But it does save you the yokes. I wouldn't do it myself, just mentioned it for completeness.

04-07-06, 10:38 AM	#1
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Those front forks!! Does anyone have any ideas on uprating the forks on my 2001 SV650S? Do any other Suzi adjustable forks slot in without too much hassle?

04-07-06, 10:39 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	no replacement forks that are just a swap, best route is better springs and oil, or get cartridge emulators or go for a full GSXR front end swap. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

04-07-06, 10:49 AM	#3
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers Cheers for that. On 11/6/06 I had an altercation with a Next 7.5 ton truck which left the front end being held on by only the brake lines! And me with a broken scaphoid which has now been pinned!! BEWARE OF THE CAMBER ON CORCKSCREW HILL IN WINCHGATE HILL!! It nearly took my mate out as well!

04-07-06, 10:59 AM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Yep, funny how static road surfaces and corners can almost destroy bikes being ridden sensibly.... Do a search, front end conversions have been done to death..... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

04-07-06, 03:41 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	CBR600F? ISTR they fit relatively easily, apart from being about 2 and a half inches too long. Myself, if I had an SV with no front, I'd probably GSXRise it- but that would depend, to some extent, on what bits are reusable. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

04-07-06, 03:49 PM	#7
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	I'm doing the SRAD 750 front end conversion here's a list of what I'm using!!! 1998 SRAD 750 forks SRAD 4 pot tokico calipers SRAD upper & lower yokes with sv stem pressed in TL1000 front wheel and discs TL1000 mudguard TL1000 spindle TLS1000 clip-ons Got all this from mr and mrs sv off the forum for sale section, But if you have a look on EBAY you can get all the bits you need on there!!!!! ps also fitting a BANDIT1200 rear wheel to give me a 180 section rear

04-07-06, 03:52 PM	#9
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	the yokes where already done when I bought them!!!!

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