What have you tinkered with today?

[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

...the idea of another SV and doing the GSXR fork swap.

Here's the solution? ...

[CheGuevara]

Originally Posted by svenrico

Weren't most things cheaper a decade ago ?!

True, but now these particular things are pretty old and tired - I'm a bit surprised at the prices being asked.

[Bibio]

gsxr front ends are not the be all and end all. i have had a GSXR 600/750 K4-5 front end on my K7 for over a decade and its also been properly fettled with shim stack alterations etc.etc. the difference is about 10% better over a fettled standard front end but cost a whole lot more and the price difference is not worth it.

your better spending the money on a proper rear shock like a Nitron. then properly fettle the front end with springs for your weight, proper oil viscosity (this take a while to get right) and damper rod alterations. if you can outride a properly fettled standard front end then you should have a career in racing. the only difference is the brakes but i can tell you now that radial brakes on an SV is lethal. the SV brakes when they have been serviced correctly are good enough.

[CheGuevara]

Originally Posted by Bibio

gsxr front ends are not the be all and end all. i have had a GSXR 600/750 K4-5 front end on my K7 for over a decade and its also been properly fettled with shim stack alterations etc.etc. the difference is about 10% better over a fettled standard front end but cost a whole lot more and the price difference is not worth it.

your better spending the money on a proper rear shock like a Nitron. then properly fettle the front end with springs for your weight, proper oil viscosity (this take a while to get right) and damper rod alterations. if you can outride a properly fettled standard front end then you should have a career in racing. the only difference is the brakes but i can tell you now that radial brakes on an SV is lethal. the SV brakes when they have been serviced correctly are good enough.

Cheers. I've already got a Nitron shock, and upgraded springs and oil in the forks. I did really like the feel of the GSXR front end I installed on my K5 waaay back in the day...





..and didn't find the brakes overkill at all.


I certainly appreciate and accept the comment about being able to out-ride a sorted set of original forks, but then that could be said about any performance oriented upgrade -there's always someone who could go faster on what we think we've reached the limits on. To a large extent it's just down to personal preference (feel, and aesthetics).

[gt alex]

On my K2 sv650 cafe racer. Fitted the head light in the fairing and removed my front indicator brackets which were stopping me getting the fairing low enough. also I have chopped the fairing support removing all of the part that mounts on the frame tube because it just wasn't going to work.

[Adam Ef]

Does anyone know anything about the SV1000 I posted the pic of above? Apparently it was an official GSXR tribute model with GSXR front end and slightly upped power etc. I can't find any details about them anywhere though?

[CheGuevara]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Does anyone know anything about the SV1000 I posted the pic of above? Apparently it was an official GSXR tribute model with GSXR front end and slightly upped power etc. I can't find any details about them anywhere though?

If it's not a conversion, wouldn't it have been onto radial brake calipers by then?

[garynortheast]

From Suzukicycles.org

Suzuki 2006
2006 Suzuki year code: K6
2006 Suzuki SV1000SZ - Europe Model
In the 20th anniversary year of the GSX-R series Suzuki release a special edition of the SV1000S. The SV1000SZ shares the same iconic colour as the GSX-R range and comes as standard with full fairing and a stylish looking all black frame, swingarm and wheels. Improved performance and quicker throttle response for an all round better performing machine.
Suzuki SV1000S K4Suzuki SV1000SZ 2006
Overall Length: 2,085 mm (82.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase: 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Dry Weight: 187 kg (412 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 996 cc four-stroke 90° 8 valves V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 123 hp (91.7 kW)/ 8,500 rpm, 102 Nm/ 7,000 rpm.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 2,085 mm
Overall Width: 745 mm
Overall Height: 1,170 mm
Wheelbase: 1,430 mm
Ground Clearance: 150 mm
Seat Height: 800 mm
Dry Mass: 187 kg
Fuel Capacity: 17 litres

ENGINE:
Engine Type: 90-degree 4-stroke V-twin, DOHC, liquid cooled, electronic fuel injected, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 98.0 x 66.0 mm
Max Power: 125.1 PS
Max Torque: 102 Nm @ 7,500rpm
Piston Displacement: 996cc
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Carburettor: Fuel injection 52 mm
Lubrication: Wet sump

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type: Digital electronic
Starter System: Electric

TRANSMISSION:
Clutch: Wet multi plate
Transmission: 6-speed
Drive System: Chain

CHASSIS:
Front Suspension: Conventional 46 mm telescopic. Fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable
Rake/Trail: 24.5 degrees / 99 mm
Front Brake: 4-piston calipers, 310 mm dual discs
Rear Brake: Singel-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70R15
Rear Tyre: 180/55ZR17

[admin]

You missed out the paint codes Gary

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[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by admin

You missed out the paint codes Gary

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Damn! Knew there was something else!