2000 Curvy suspension refresh

[DickP]

Hi

I am planning to refresh the suspension on my SV650 Curvy over the winter.

Who are the suggested retailers for the ktech for springs which appear recommended?

I weigh roughly 82kg so suggestion on spring rate and oil thickness welcome.

I also saw a chart some time ago indicating alternative rear shocks that fit the SV650, rather than keeping stock. Has anyone got this to hand and have any recommendations?

Thanks,

[wsmc549]

Ebay is a good place to start. 10 or 15 weight depending on your weight riding style. ZX6/10 shock is common for Gen2 because the shocks are the same length. 330mm. I believe Gen 1 had a longer shock. 345mm or so but you could always lower the front to match the rear.

[embee]

I have purchased springs directly from k-tech. Try their "store" on the website, or there are stockists shown. Give them a ring to confirm what you need.
https://www.ktechsuspension.com/
I am about 12st or 76kg and have 0.85kg/mm (8.5N/mm) springs which are comfy, you might feel 0.9kg/mm would suit you better.
Similarly I use Fuchs/Silkolene Maintain RSF 7.5W which is comfy, for a stiffer spring and more weight you might prefer the 10W.
The RSF 7.5W is pretty much the same viscosity as many commercial 10W oils at 35cSt here http://peterverdone.com/wiki/?title=Suspension_Fluid
(it used to be called Silkolene PRO RSF, now called "Maintain" RSF, I usually use https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/mot...ontent_cat/809 )

[DickP]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help. Will take a look at the link.

[DickP]

Hi,

Just coming back to this, for the rear suspension what options are there for the first generation SV650?

Thanks,

[gadget]

Originally Posted by DickP

Hi,

Just coming back to this, for the rear suspension what options are there for the first generation SV650?

Thanks,

For the rear suspension, you have three or four choices, a slab of Victoria sponge, plasticine, foam rubber, or the spring from a parker pen. Each one has it's own merits and are a good cheap alternative but all are a vast improvement over the oem shock !

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by DickP

Hi,

Just coming back to this, for the rear suspension what options are there for the first generation SV650?

Thanks,

Nitron were very popular 'int day' weren't they? If you can find a second hand one and have it serviced that would be a good move.

If looking for something cheaper , you'd have to do a bit of searching for conversions. Think the kwak zx6r and some gsxr shocks were popular.