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29-11-05, 05:40 PM

I presently ride a BMW F650 Classic that is lowered with a factory kit. What has been developed to lower the SV650? I've heard about reversing the "dog bone". Is that safe and effective. I'm inseam challenged, but an experienced rider (40 years plus). This is my first visit to your forum. It looks good! Thanks

TSM · 29-11-05, 05:48 PM

you need to get some longer dog bones, then offset the rear being lower by dropping the forks though the yokes a tad to lower the front.

29-11-05, 05:58 PM

Hello there! *waves*

How challenged are you? I'm just under 5'2" and I've got a lowered SV. I've got the longer dogbones and the forks have been dropped. I've also got the lower seat, and have the Daytona builtup boots which are extremely good.

Its perfectly safe to have the longer links and someone with 40 years plus should have no problem with the SV

This issue has been raised quite a few times so have a search on the forum for more help.

TSM · 29-11-05, 07:39 PM

Kate's bike is the lowest SV nearly any of us have ever seen. It looks like a 400 import in height.

The only issue i can see is if you are a bit heavier, the bike may ground out expecialy if you have an aftermarket belly pan.

I have been able quite easly to ground mine out even though the bike is not lowered.

Depending on how you ride your bike you may have to raise the pegs as the lowered bike easly touches down, and an standard bike is quite easy as well.

29-11-05, 05:40 PM	#1
Russ Guest Posts: n/a	Lowering SV650 I presently ride a BMW F650 Classic that is lowered with a factory kit. What has been developed to lower the SV650? I've heard about reversing the "dog bone". Is that safe and effective. I'm inseam challenged, but an experienced rider (40 years plus). This is my first visit to your forum. It looks good! Thanks

29-11-05, 05:48 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	you need to get some longer dog bones, then offset the rear being lower by dropping the forks though the yokes a tad to lower the front. __________________ 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

29-11-05, 07:39 PM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Kate's bike is the lowest SV nearly any of us have ever seen. It looks like a 400 import in height. The only issue i can see is if you are a bit heavier, the bike may ground out expecialy if you have an aftermarket belly pan. I have been able quite easly to ground mine out even though the bike is not lowered. Depending on how you ride your bike you may have to raise the pegs as the lowered bike easly touches down, and an standard bike is quite easy as well. __________________ 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

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29-11-05, 05:58 PM	#3
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Hello there! waves How challenged are you? I'm just under 5'2" and I've got a lowered SV. I've got the longer dogbones and the forks have been dropped. I've also got the lower seat, and have the Daytona builtup boots which are extremely good. Its perfectly safe to have the longer links and someone with 40 years plus should have no problem with the SV This issue has been raised quite a few times so have a search on the forum for more help.