Newbie and MiniTwin help

Hi all, I have just bought an SV650 K4 for minitwin racing next year, does anyone know the following

1./ do they use tyre warmers
2./ other than JHS anyone else do race fairings
3./ what fork internals and rear suspension upgrades are the best for racing

Thanking you in advance

OpsMan

Originally Posted by opsman

Hi all, I have just bought an SV650 K4 for minitwin racing next year, does anyone know the following

1./ do they use tyre warmers
2./ other than JHS anyone else do race fairings
3./ what fork internals and rear suspension upgrades are the best for racing

Thanking you in advance

OpsMan

1. Yes they do, on anytyre thats road legal so supercorsapro's or rennsports etc etc plus Wets are allowed. No slicks
2. JHS as far as i'm aware are the only SV650 specific race fairing avaliable but a GSXR fairing is a pretty straight forward fgit and a damm sight easier to get hold of cheaply but you are allowed free choice of bodywork though.
3. 20mm cartidge kits are avaliable but at a rediculous price. much better to get them sprung wiht the correct oil and a set of emulators. Bung any race shock specific on the back and away you go although ohlins is the shock of choice as steve jorndan motorcycles race with bemsee and he's the paddock's ohlins technician. If you speak to steve or sarah on 01372 453322 or click the link in my sig they will be able to sort you out. tell them Chunky sent you

Thanks for the quick reply, which GSXR fairing fits?? and which year etc as the sv ones are so expensive to buy.

Again thanks for your help

Tim jones, Minitwin Engineering does SV fairings, most Gsxr fairings fit, K5/6 fairings fit the best as they are a bit narrower around the belly, Tims are Gsxr based but narrower where needed.

Tim Jones 07702 110998

I also do setup and bike prep, Any questions call me 07966280851

Tim - you should know my number starts 01372 by now!

You can get pretty much any fairing to fit. We run GSXR1000K5 fairings and use a lightweight subframe to mount the seat. Most fairings will need some cutting to fit. Just bewary as i did run a JHS fairing on mine but the bellypan was constantly on the floor. I think they may have altered them now but the K5 thou one doesnt drag as much.

Forks wise..best speak to Steve as he can advise.

Or just get a Gixxer front end and come and do thunderbikes instead!

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

Or just get a Gixxer front end and come and do thunderbikes instead!

SHHHH He might be quick!!!!!!!



Oh and FYI sarah the 700cc kit should be here by the end of the week if either you or paul wants it?

Originally Posted by chunkytfg

SHHHH He might be quick!!!!!!!



Oh and FYI sarah the 700cc kit should be here by the end of the week if either you or paul wants it?

Cool..i could well have Martin buying it. What do ya want for it?...text me if you want and i will let him know.

Thanks for that, so where do I get a light weight frame for the seat unit, I own a GSXR1000 K5 so would be nice to use the race fairings for the SV.

Cant afford the Thunders and anyhoo am senile at 43yrs old just gonna have some fun

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

Tim - you should know my number starts 01372 by now!

You can get pretty much any fairing to fit. We run GSXR1000K5 fairings and use a lightweight subframe to mount the seat. Most fairings will need some cutting to fit. Just bewary as i did run a JHS fairing on mine but the bellypan was constantly on the floor. I think they may have altered them now but the K5 thou one doesnt drag as much.

Forks wise..best speak to Steve as he can advise.

Or just get a Gixxer front end and come and do thunderbikes instead!

Thanks to all the replys so far am quietly chuffed to have answers so quick cheers all, think I am gonna enjoy this

Originally Posted by opsman

Thanks for that, so where do I get a light weight frame for the seat unit, I own a GSXR1000 K5 so would be nice to use the race fairings for the SV.

Cant afford the Thunders and anyhoo am senile at 43yrs old just gonna have some fun

You can do Thunderbikes anyway on a stock SV..its a laugh and a fun class!. I have done minitwins for the past two years and Thunders this year..great classes and top paddock to be in. You will have to come and say hello and have a beer with us when the season starts!.

I get the subframes custom made, they are £135 and the clock brackets £85. The subframes take the standard undertray and battery box too which is useful rather than having those items exposed to the wet if it rains.

Like the one and seat unit on my bike:



Anyways..off to Jerez now testing...well working and testing..