Ktech springs - spacers? - SV650.org

12-12-13, 06:37 PM

Just a quick question for you guys, just received my ktech 8.5 springs today and all there was in the box was a set of springs, is this right as the maxton springs I used to have came with a longer spacer. I'm hoping ktech just use the standard spacer but I wanted to check first.

Thanks

Sid Squid · 12-12-13, 09:16 PM

Check the length of the new springs versus the present ones, if they are a similar length, (within reason - a few mm either way), then they are intended to be used with the present spacers.
PS. What is the bike in question?

12-12-13, 09:27 PM

It's a 2006 sv650s I haven't had chance to measure the springs yet

13-12-13, 06:41 PM

Just got an answer back from ktech and they use the stock spacers. All is well with the world

JulesW · 23-12-13, 09:42 PM

Chris, please let us know what you think of the Ktech springs once they're fitted.

24-12-13, 10:34 AM

Will do, but I'm also fitting emulators at the same time so might not be a true reflection on the springs on there own. My initial thoughts are positive as the have reduce the spring length with a bigger spacer.

12-12-13, 06:37 PM	#1
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Ktech springs - spacers? Just a quick question for you guys, just received my ktech 8.5 springs today and all there was in the box was a set of springs, is this right as the maxton springs I used to have came with a longer spacer. I'm hoping ktech just use the standard spacer but I wanted to check first. Thanks

12-12-13, 09:16 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Ktech springs - spacers? Check the length of the new springs versus the present ones, if they are a similar length, (within reason - a few mm either way), then they are intended to be used with the present spacers. PS. What is the bike in question? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" Last edited by Sid Squid; 13-12-13 at 12:22 AM.

12-12-13, 09:27 PM	#3
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ktech springs - spacers? It's a 2006 sv650s I haven't had chance to measure the springs yet

13-12-13, 06:41 PM	#4
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ktech springs - spacers? Just got an answer back from ktech and they use the stock spacers. All is well with the world

23-12-13, 09:42 PM	#5
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Re: Ktech springs - spacers? Chris, please let us know what you think of the Ktech springs once they're fitted. __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

24-12-13, 10:34 AM	#6
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ktech springs - spacers? Will do, but I'm also fitting emulators at the same time so might not be a true reflection on the springs on there own. My initial thoughts are positive as the have reduce the spring length with a bigger spacer.

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