Upgrading the suspension on a pointy - SV650.org

02-02-09, 10:37 PM

Hi. I've only been riding my SV for a few months, the main problem i have with it is the handling.

With out a doubt its a very comfy bike and i could ride it all day every day, but i'd much prefer the back end to stay where it is, and for it to be planted in corners, insted of 'wollowing' about. Whether its because ive just come off a highly modified supermoto, and i'm still adjusting to the differences i'm not sure.

Either way im thinking of up-grading the suspension front and rear, and help or advice from anyone that has been in the same situation and has gone through with up-grades would be very apprieciated.

Thanks

02-02-09, 10:42 PM

look at the first pointy.Thats what you want

02-02-09, 10:44 PM

any idea what year the GXSR forks are off (if they are GXSR forks)

02-02-09, 10:46 PM

Phil27/7s bike.Sure he could ans your questions about the yr of the gsxr

02-02-09, 10:47 PM

Emulators, firmer springs at the front and a nitron sport shock at the back with some BT021's completely transformed the bike for me.

I found it went so fast I had to get a faster bike with an engine to match the handling!

02-02-09, 10:57 PM

Yup, GSXR front end is nice, but a properly set up front end would be better, and a little cheaper.

02-02-09, 10:59 PM

GSXR1000 K4 shock on the rear with a new bottom bolt , and some Hyperpro Springs on the front with new oil .

02-02-09, 11:01 PM

is there anny mods needed to put a k4 gsxr1000 shock on

fizzwheel · 02-02-09, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dual-power sv

any idea what year the GXSR forks are off (if they are GXSR forks)

They are, from a K5 600 IIRC, but maybe a 750.

I dont wanna sound rude, but you wont believe how many times somebodies asked the question about suspension upgrades. Have a play with the search functions theres hundreds of threads out on this subject out there.

02-02-09, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I dont wanna sound rude, but you wont believe how many times somebodies asked the question about suspension upgrades. Have a play with the search functions theres hundreds of threads out on this subject out there.

oh, good point, i'm fairly new to the site and forgot about it, thank you very muchh

02-02-09, 10:37 PM	#1
dual-power sv Guest Posts: n/a	Upgrading the suspension on a pointy Hi. I've only been riding my SV for a few months, the main problem i have with it is the handling. With out a doubt its a very comfy bike and i could ride it all day every day, but i'd much prefer the back end to stay where it is, and for it to be planted in corners, insted of 'wollowing' about. Whether its because ive just come off a highly modified supermoto, and i'm still adjusting to the differences i'm not sure. Either way im thinking of up-grading the suspension front and rear, and help or advice from anyone that has been in the same situation and has gone through with up-grades would be very apprieciated. Thanks Last edited by dual-power sv; 02-02-09 at 10:39 PM.

02-02-09, 10:42 PM	#2
Frank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy look at the first pointy.Thats what you want

02-02-09, 10:44 PM	#3
dual-power sv Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy any idea what year the GXSR forks are off (if they are GXSR forks)

02-02-09, 10:46 PM	#4
Frank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy Phil27/7s bike.Sure he could ans your questions about the yr of the gsxr

02-02-09, 10:47 PM	#5
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy Emulators, firmer springs at the front and a nitron sport shock at the back with some BT021's completely transformed the bike for me. I found it went so fast I had to get a faster bike with an engine to match the handling!

02-02-09, 10:57 PM	#6
Sideshow#36 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy Yup, GSXR front end is nice, but a properly set up front end would be better, and a little cheaper.

02-02-09, 10:59 PM	#7
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy GSXR1000 K4 shock on the rear with a new bottom bolt , and some Hyperpro Springs on the front with new oil .

02-02-09, 11:01 PM	#8
dual-power sv Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Upgrading the suspension on a pointy is there anny mods needed to put a k4 gsxr1000 shock on

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