Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 - SV650.org

aesmith · 20-12-14, 11:24 AM

Hi,

I think I know the answer to this, but I believe in giving the benefit of the doubt where possible.

The question is .. should K-Tech 8.5 springs look visibly different from normal Pointy fork springs? For example different wire diameter, free length, or type of wind (standard springs have a touch of progression with closer winding at the lower end).

Would appreciate any confirmation, can post photos if it helps.

Tony S

embee · 20-12-14, 11:28 AM

I have k-tech .85 springs in my curvey and they are linear and look linear, the OE springs had a mild progressive wind. I'd guess it's the same for the pointies, but a guess.

aesmith · 20-12-14, 12:36 PM

Close ups of the ends, two standard pointy, one supposedly a K-Tech .85 ...

One standard and one "K-Tech" full length ...

I'm struggling to believe they are indeed K-Tech, are they? Same type of wind, wire is actually very slightly thinner, free length about 4mm longer. Standard springs off a different year SV maybe?

jambo · 20-12-14, 10:31 PM

I have K-Tech .85's in the curvy track bike. They have a uniform wind all the way down and, I believe a 0.85 etched into the top.

Those look like standard springs to me.

Jambo.

aesmith · 29-01-15, 01:39 PM

Well no response from the seller, which is pretty disappointing. Should I name them?

20-12-14, 11:24 AM	#1
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 Hi, I think I know the answer to this, but I believe in giving the benefit of the doubt where possible. The question is .. should K-Tech 8.5 springs look visibly different from normal Pointy fork springs? For example different wire diameter, free length, or type of wind (standard springs have a touch of progression with closer winding at the lower end). Would appreciate any confirmation, can post photos if it helps. Tony S

20-12-14, 11:28 AM	#2
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 I have k-tech .85 springs in my curvey and they are linear and look linear, the OE springs had a mild progressive wind. I'd guess it's the same for the pointies, but a guess. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

20-12-14, 12:36 PM	#3
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Re: Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 Close ups of the ends, two standard pointy, one supposedly a K-Tech .85 ... One standard and one "K-Tech" full length ... I'm struggling to believe they are indeed K-Tech, are they? Same type of wind, wire is actually very slightly thinner, free length about 4mm longer. Standard springs off a different year SV maybe?

20-12-14, 10:31 PM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 I have K-Tech .85's in the curvy track bike. They have a uniform wind all the way down and, I believe a 0.85 etched into the top. Those look like standard springs to me. Jambo. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

29-01-15, 01:39 PM	#5
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Re: Fork Spring Identification - SV650S K6 Well no response from the seller, which is pretty disappointing. Should I name them?

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