Which GSXR front end for Pointy? - SV650.org

23-10-10, 11:18 PM

Hi guys and gals

I'm new here and am looking for some advice.

I was looking to do a front end conversion on my 2004 Sv 650s, with gsxr forks, brakes etc. However I'm not sure which year and spec gsxr I need to source the parts from.

Also would this converstion require any modication to the speedometer? if so what parts would i need to complete this also.

I would also appeciate any opinions as to how this conversion would compare to say fitting progressive springs and changing fork oils, as my set-up is completly standard at the moment.

Many thanks
Kirk

DarrenSV650S · 23-10-10, 11:22 PM

tada!!!

http://www.gregoryli.com/search/label/DIY

23-10-10, 11:33 PM

Cheers thats exactly what I was looking for

Sid Squid · 23-10-10, 11:41 PM

You can use a Hall effect pickup on the front wheel and magnets, often in the disc buttons, to drive the speedo.

Despite the fact that some have described this as a messy solution to the problem, if you take the slightest time and effort it can be perfectly well hidden. I have made a bracket to place the pickup inside the mudguard and thus it looks very neat. A far better solution than messing about with speedo drives on the rear wheel and the other horrendous lash ups I've seen done.

yorkie_chris · 23-10-10, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copper650s

would compare to say fitting progressive springs and changing fork oils,

no comparison

24-10-10, 08:03 AM

I thought progressives were the best thing ever until I got my front end fettled.

Nobbylad · 24-10-10, 09:18 AM

Use the search facility on here and look for threads with 20+ posts in them. Using that in conjunction with the gregoryli link should tell you everything you need to know about what bits fit with what.

Take your time, read everything, re-read everything and then once you get the bits sorted, you'll be able to get loads of help on here with specific questions.

24-10-10, 03:53 PM

Start with these...

Phil 24_7's K3 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=101256

Rich's K6 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=103758

My K6 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=113203

26-10-10, 08:04 PM

Cheers for all the info guys lots to digest before I start mine

Nobbylad · 27-10-10, 10:40 AM

Take your time reading through it all and draw up a list of bits you need/think will work. Then ask on here about anything you're not sure about. From my experience, you have to get really immersed in it to understand what you're doing and what bits will fit with what. After that, it's dead easy to put together. Preparation is the key!

23-10-10, 11:18 PM	#1
Copper650s Guest Posts: n/a	Which GSXR front end for Pointy? Hi guys and gals I'm new here and am looking for some advice. I was looking to do a front end conversion on my 2004 Sv 650s, with gsxr forks, brakes etc. However I'm not sure which year and spec gsxr I need to source the parts from. Also would this converstion require any modication to the speedometer? if so what parts would i need to complete this also. I would also appeciate any opinions as to how this conversion would compare to say fitting progressive springs and changing fork oils, as my set-up is completly standard at the moment. Many thanks Kirk

23-10-10, 11:22 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Front end conversion tada!!! http://www.gregoryli.com/search/label/DIY

23-10-10, 11:33 PM	#3
Copper650s Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Front end conversion Cheers thats exactly what I was looking for

23-10-10, 11:41 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? You can use a Hall effect pickup on the front wheel and magnets, often in the disc buttons, to drive the speedo. Despite the fact that some have described this as a messy solution to the problem, if you take the slightest time and effort it can be perfectly well hidden. I have made a bracket to place the pickup inside the mudguard and thus it looks very neat. A far better solution than messing about with speedo drives on the rear wheel and the other horrendous lash ups I've seen done. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

24-10-10, 08:03 AM	#6
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? I thought progressives were the best thing ever until I got my front end fettled.

24-10-10, 09:18 AM	#7
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? Use the search facility on here and look for threads with 20+ posts in them. Using that in conjunction with the gregoryli link should tell you everything you need to know about what bits fit with what. Take your time, read everything, re-read everything and then once you get the bits sorted, you'll be able to get loads of help on here with specific questions.

24-10-10, 03:53 PM	#8
amnesia Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? Start with these... Phil 24_7's K3 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=101256 Rich's K6 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=103758 My K6 conversion thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=113203

26-10-10, 08:04 PM	#9
Copper650s Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? Cheers for all the info guys lots to digest before I start mine

27-10-10, 10:40 AM	#10
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Which GSXR front end for Pointy? Take your time reading through it all and draw up a list of bits you need/think will work. Then ask on here about anything you're not sure about. From my experience, you have to get really immersed in it to understand what you're doing and what bits will fit with what. After that, it's dead easy to put together. Preparation is the key!

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