Front forks - to GSXR or not to GSXR? - SV650.org

22-06-10, 03:23 PM

Please dont shoot me ive tried the search engine & everything seems very fragmented so here i am !!

The bike= K9 sv650sport

The rider= 16 stone with gear

ussage= daily commute about 14 mile round trip m-way & dual carridge way done in all weathers (not snow)!!
good weather love fast b-roads (dont we all)!!
& as many trackdays as i can (normally brands indy)

The Question= would £500 be best spent on a gsxr front end conversion or could u guy suggest a better return for the cash???

issues im having= feels like pogo stick on fast bumps & dives badly on brakes & feels like it gets sooo far over then feels like sudden increase in lean angle!!!

Im thinking k8 gsxr 600 forks (the black ones) !!!
any advise or links please many thanks

CheGuevara · 22-06-10, 03:36 PM

I weight a little bit more than you and did this (late model black GSXR forks on a K5). I loved it -looked fantastic, and the bike felt great. I would definitely do it again.

Dave20046 · 22-06-10, 04:34 PM

If it's a commuter (and only a commuter!) that you plan on selling in the future I'm not sure I would - I'd at least try stiffer springs first.
The gsxr front end will add little value when you sell it although selling your standard bits will recoup some of the outlay.

22-06-10, 04:47 PM

It's a daily comuter/mode of transport + weekend toy so it has a hard life !!!

Dave20046 · 22-06-10, 04:50 PM

Would probably go for it then. up to you really! (and sorry, missed you took it on the track)

yorkie_chris · 22-06-10, 08:48 PM

Go for it.

But pick some forks which have the correct spring rate for you rather than ones you like the colour of.

22-06-10, 08:52 PM

Go for it! I fitted GSXR 750 K7 forks to my Thou' and the bike is a million times better handling and looks the dogs danglies.

It is personal choice though. Many have said that well set up SV forks are very good, but, so far I have found badly set up GSXR forks are even better! As soon as I get them sorted the bike will be amazing!

Good luck dude, happy to answer any questions you may have

22-06-10, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Go for it.

But pick some forks which have the correct spring rate for you rather than ones you like the colour of.

But wheres the tart factor in that

22-06-10, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

Go for it! I fitted GSXR 750 K7 forks to my Thou' and the bike is a million times better handling and looks the dogs danglies.

Speaking of tarts...

Nobbylad · 23-06-10, 12:22 PM

Go for it, you'll recover most of your cash if you sell the stock parts.

Someone on motoforum is selling what appears to be a complete K7 600 front end.

22-06-10, 03:23 PM	#1
tom46 Guest Posts: n/a	Front forks - to GSXR or not to GSXR? Please dont shoot me ive tried the search engine & everything seems very fragmented so here i am !! The bike= K9 sv650sport The rider= 16 stone with gear ussage= daily commute about 14 mile round trip m-way & dual carridge way done in all weathers (not snow)!! good weather love fast b-roads (dont we all)!! & as many trackdays as i can (normally brands indy) The Question= would £500 be best spent on a gsxr front end conversion or could u guy suggest a better return for the cash??? issues im having= feels like pogo stick on fast bumps & dives badly on brakes & feels like it gets sooo far over then feels like sudden increase in lean angle!!! Im thinking k8 gsxr 600 forks (the black ones) !!! any advise or links please many thanks

22-06-10, 03:36 PM	#2
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	Re: Front forks to gsxr or not to gsxr ?? I weight a little bit more than you and did this (late model black GSXR forks on a K5). I loved it -looked fantastic, and the bike felt great. I would definitely do it again. __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now)

22-06-10, 04:34 PM	#3
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Front forks to gsxr or not to gsxr ?? If it's a commuter (and only a commuter!) that you plan on selling in the future I'm not sure I would - I'd at least try stiffer springs first. The gsxr front end will add little value when you sell it although selling your standard bits will recoup some of the outlay. __________________

22-06-10, 04:47 PM	#4
tom46 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Front forks to gsxr or not to gsxr ?? It's a daily comuter/mode of transport + weekend toy so it has a hard life !!!

22-06-10, 04:50 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Front forks to gsxr or not to gsxr ?? Would probably go for it then. up to you really! (and sorry, missed you took it on the track) __________________

22-06-10, 08:48 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Front forks - to GSXR or not to GSXR? Go for it. But pick some forks which have the correct spring rate for you rather than ones you like the colour of. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

22-06-10, 08:52 PM	#7
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Front forks - to GSXR or not to GSXR? Go for it! I fitted GSXR 750 K7 forks to my Thou' and the bike is a million times better handling and looks the dogs danglies. It is personal choice though. Many have said that well set up SV forks are very good, but, so far I have found badly set up GSXR forks are even better! As soon as I get them sorted the bike will be amazing! Good luck dude, happy to answer any questions you may have

23-06-10, 12:22 PM	#10
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Front forks - to GSXR or not to GSXR? Go for it, you'll recover most of your cash if you sell the stock parts. Someone on motoforum is selling what appears to be a complete K7 600 front end.

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