USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? - SV650.org

10-05-11, 06:44 PM

Basically as the tittle suggests. I'm beginning my USD fork upgrade first thing tomorrow morning. Just wondering if anyone can give me any ideas if any issues I may come across.

N.B

I have a complete front end from an 07/08 GSXR 1000 (Black and Gold forks)

Front wheel is from a 06/07 GSXR 600/750

Alot of people ask why some people do this mod. Personally, for me, it's to get rid of that massive dip under heavy braking we get but mostly because it's goona looks the tits!

yorkie_chris · 10-05-11, 06:46 PM

Security bolts on ignition switch may be PITA.
May be other ignition switch based woes on installing it in new yoke.

Clipons may be too low for fairings.

DarrenSV650S · 10-05-11, 06:47 PM

Don't over tighten the stem nut

10-05-11, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Security bolts on ignition switch may be PITA.
May be other ignition switch based woes on installing it in new yoke.

Clipons may be too low for fairings.

What's PITA?

If the clipons are to low, how do you fix it. I guess by buying something like Giles Variobars right?

Cheers

maviczap · 10-05-11, 07:01 PM

Pain In The Ass

Bibio · 10-05-11, 07:03 PM

as said get the proper security torx bit for the ignition.

bars use tl1000 ones and it just so happens that there is a set for sale.
here:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=166224

be quick as they are like hens teeth.

you might also find that the ignition rubs in the steering stem.

10-05-11, 07:03 PM

Pain In The Arrseeee

10-05-11, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Pain In The Ass

For real? I was expecting something like... well, don't know what I was expecting actually.

10-05-11, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

as said get the proper security torx bit for the ignition.

bars use tl1000 ones and it just so happens that there is a set for sale.
here:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=166224

be quick as they are like hens teeth.

you might also find that the ignition rubs in the steering stem.

This upgrade has put me closer to the ropes than first thought (I'm very inpatient and impulsive so in an effort to get the kit I wanted asap I purchased from California.) Completely didn't account for the import duty VAT and clearance fees...

Rookie mistake I know, hope someone reads this before making the same mistake. So...

Before I part with anymore cash are my clip ons definitely gonna be two low and will all the Gixxer controls fit on the TL1000 clip ons?

Nobbylad · 10-05-11, 07:26 PM

You need to keep with the Sv controls as far as I know

10-05-11, 06:44 PM	#1
Chris Bird Guest Posts: n/a	USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? Basically as the tittle suggests. I'm beginning my USD fork upgrade first thing tomorrow morning. Just wondering if anyone can give me any ideas if any issues I may come across. N.B I have a complete front end from an 07/08 GSXR 1000 (Black and Gold forks) Front wheel is from a 06/07 GSXR 600/750 Alot of people ask why some people do this mod. Personally, for me, it's to get rid of that massive dip under heavy braking we get but mostly because it's goona looks the tits!

10-05-11, 06:46 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? Security bolts on ignition switch may be PITA. May be other ignition switch based woes on installing it in new yoke. Clipons may be too low for fairings. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-05-11, 06:47 PM	#3
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? Don't over tighten the stem nut

10-05-11, 07:01 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? Pain In The Ass __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-05-11, 07:03 PM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? as said get the proper security torx bit for the ignition. bars use tl1000 ones and it just so happens that there is a set for sale. here: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=166224 be quick as they are like hens teeth. you might also find that the ignition rubs in the steering stem. Last edited by Bibio; 10-05-11 at 07:05 PM.

10-05-11, 07:03 PM	#7
Mr_Chin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? Pain In The Arrseeee Last edited by Mr_Chin; 10-05-11 at 07:04 PM. Reason: TOO SLOW MAVI BEAT ME TO IT!

10-05-11, 07:26 PM	#10
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: USD UPGRADE STARTS TOMORROW!!!! Any quick heads up on issues I may come up against? You need to keep with the Sv controls as far as I know

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