SV lowering update. - SV650.org

16-03-09, 12:11 PM

Right we have fitted the new dogbones and I think they are going to be ok!

I can't actually tell properly coz I can't put my legs down, the footpegs are EXACTLY where I need to put my feet! And it isn't just a case of moving my legs in front, behind or round the pegs coz I haven't got enough leg!

So next problem - I need to get the pegs moved!

I've looked up rear sets, very expensive - if this is my only choice then I'm just gonna have to!

But I've found these? Ebay link. or Another Ebay link.

Are they what I need?

the_lone_wolf · 16-03-09, 12:14 PM

would it not end up being simpler and cheaper to undergo surgery to make your legs 6 inches longer?

16-03-09, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

would it not end up being simpler and cheaper to undergo surgery to make your legs 6 inches longer?

I wish!!!!!

16-03-09, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

would it not end up being simpler and cheaper to undergo surgery to make your legs 6 inches longer?

Is that surgery available only for legs?

16-03-09, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Is that surgery available only for legs?

deary dear!

any ideas?

rictus01 · 16-03-09, 12:26 PM

Do remember those plates also shift the pegs up or down (depending on what way up you fit them) and also the gear linkage will either be further away or require a longer shift rod.

Cheers Mark.

16-03-09, 12:29 PM

A shifter rod extender comes with it! Is there a problem as to moving the pegs up or down? I personally don't mind as long as they are back!

rictus01 · 16-03-09, 12:32 PM

well as it's your riding position, only you can say whether it's an issue or not really, down will relax the knee a bit and likewise up with do the opposite.

Cheers Mark.

16-03-09, 12:34 PM

Ah ok! No thats fine, at the end of the day if i can touch the floor without bashing my legs on em thats great!

should i go for the ones with loads of holes?? The single hole takes it 1"back and up? Do you think the other would be the same with just other settings in between or would allow for more? Thank you

rictus01 · 16-03-09, 12:40 PM

The cheaper ones look to be the same as the max on the other ones to me, however if you've got a friendly metal worker handy, get some made for what you need, have to be fairly solid (take you full weight when cornering), but they are just a set of parallel off set holes.

16-03-09, 12:11 PM	#1
Ruthja2801 Guest Posts: n/a	SV lowering update. Right we have fitted the new dogbones and I think they are going to be ok! I can't actually tell properly coz I can't put my legs down, the footpegs are EXACTLY where I need to put my feet! And it isn't just a case of moving my legs in front, behind or round the pegs coz I haven't got enough leg! So next problem - I need to get the pegs moved! I've looked up rear sets, very expensive - if this is my only choice then I'm just gonna have to! But I've found these? Ebay link. or Another Ebay link. Are they what I need? Last edited by Sid Squid; 16-03-09 at 07:49 PM.

16-03-09, 12:14 PM	#2
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! would it not end up being simpler and cheaper to undergo surgery to make your legs 6 inches longer? __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

16-03-09, 12:26 PM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! Do remember those plates also shift the pegs up or down (depending on what way up you fit them) and also the gear linkage will either be further away or require a longer shift rod. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

16-03-09, 12:29 PM	#7
Ruthja2801 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! A shifter rod extender comes with it! Is there a problem as to moving the pegs up or down? I personally don't mind as long as they are back!

16-03-09, 12:32 PM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! well as it's your riding position, only you can say whether it's an issue or not really, down will relax the knee a bit and likewise up with do the opposite. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

16-03-09, 12:34 PM	#9
Ruthja2801 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! Ah ok! No thats fine, at the end of the day if i can touch the floor without bashing my legs on em thats great! should i go for the ones with loads of holes?? The single hole takes it 1"back and up? Do you think the other would be the same with just other settings in between or would allow for more? Thank you

16-03-09, 12:40 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right SV lowering update!!! The cheaper ones look to be the same as the max on the other ones to me, however if you've got a friendly metal worker handy, get some made for what you need, have to be fairly solid (take you full weight when cornering), but they are just a set of parallel off set holes. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Lowering my ass!	phil24_7	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	6	08-01-08 10:53 AM
Lowering	sweepdoggydog	Bikes - Talk & Issues	7	14-07-06 07:43 PM
SV-650 Peg Lowering Kit?	Denny Lee	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	16-05-06 07:12 PM
Lowering an SVS...	Aaron_T	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	11	08-08-05 06:03 PM
lowering........again (sorry)	jenni	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	27-06-05 08:35 AM