SV650 front fork specs - SV650.org

26-09-06, 04:33 PM

Everyone who has taken a ride on the sv650 knows the supension is top notch. This is why I am wanting to add the suspension to a restored '79 cafe racer I am working on. This is the best sv650 forum around. I was hoping someone here would be kind enough to give the tech specs on the front and rear ends. The standard meausrements would be very nice. Cheers.

TSM · 26-09-06, 04:54 PM

Its poo, 41mm forks. Most peeps upgrade with better springs etc. I would just go and get some GSXR stuff and is USD is not the look you want then look at the SRAD 600 GSXR stuff as its RWU.

26-09-06, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mohow

Everyone who has taken a ride on the sv650 knows the supension is top notch.

26-09-06, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mohow

Everyone who has taken a ride on the sv650 knows the suspension is most definitely positively with out a doubt NOT top notch. This is why I am wanting to add the suspension to a restored '79 cafe racer I am working on. This is the best sv650 forum around. I was hoping someone here would be kind enough to give the tech specs on the front and rear ends. The standard meausrements would be very nice. Cheers.

Well you got that part right. However with some better springs and oil you can make them better.

21QUEST · 26-09-06, 07:32 PM

How is the suspension poo

Cheers
Ben

26-09-06, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 21QUEST

How is the suspension poo

Cheers
Ben

Compared to modern kit it is poo, but compared to 70s technology, not bad!!

BillyC · 27-09-06, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

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Originally Posted by 21QUEST

How is the suspension poo

Cheers
Ben

Compared to modern kit it is poo, but compared to 70s technology, not bad!!

It is 70's technology!

northwind · 27-09-06, 10:24 AM

70s door-closer technology

But Ben's right, it's not crap, it's just not very good.

Mohow, how heavy's that caff racer? And how heavy's it's pilot?

As TSM says there's other fork options that look traditional, such as SRAD GSXRs and the version straight after, and work far better. More adustable too, which is good when you're doing swaps- SV forks have only external preload adjustment at best, none at worst, so unless they're spot on for your bike (which they won't be) it'll be a bit of a fight to get them working well. Can be expensive too.

28-09-06, 03:13 PM

I'm not going for a tradional look so styling isn't that much of a hang-up. I am looking to possibly put on a usd set as well. The front suspension would also be newer than the 70's. My brother has a 2004 sv650. I really like the supsension there. I was looking for something in the same family to go on my 79 cb 650. The frame and engine are from a cb 650 most the rest is not.
Here is a similar end of where I am headed. Mine will be a bit more...nostalgic.

http://www.caferacermotorcycle.com/s...ndaCB750a.html

northwind · 28-09-06, 06:09 PM

That's brilliant, that one... Tail's maybe a little out of proportion, but still ace.

Another thing to consider is that SV bits aren't that cheap either- A lot of SVs get crashed, so the bits are in demand. I sold my SV front end for more than I paid for my 2002 GSXR front end...

26-09-06, 04:33 PM	#1
mohow Guest Posts: n/a	SV650 front fork specs Everyone who has taken a ride on the sv650 knows the supension is top notch. This is why I am wanting to add the suspension to a restored '79 cafe racer I am working on. This is the best sv650 forum around. I was hoping someone here would be kind enough to give the tech specs on the front and rear ends. The standard meausrements would be very nice. Cheers.

26-09-06, 04:54 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Its poo, 41mm forks. Most peeps upgrade with better springs etc. I would just go and get some GSXR stuff and is USD is not the look you want then look at the SRAD 600 GSXR stuff as its RWU. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

27-09-06, 10:24 AM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	70s door-closer technology But Ben's right, it's not crap, it's just not very good. Mohow, how heavy's that caff racer? And how heavy's it's pilot? As TSM says there's other fork options that look traditional, such as SRAD GSXRs and the version straight after, and work far better. More adustable too, which is good when you're doing swaps- SV forks have only external preload adjustment at best, none at worst, so unless they're spot on for your bike (which they won't be) it'll be a bit of a fight to get them working well. Can be expensive too. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

28-09-06, 06:09 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	That's brilliant, that one... Tail's maybe a little out of proportion, but still ace. Another thing to consider is that SV bits aren't that cheap either- A lot of SVs get crashed, so the bits are in demand. I sold my SV front end for more than I paid for my 2002 GSXR front end... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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28-09-06, 03:13 PM	#9
mohow Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not going for a tradional look so styling isn't that much of a hang-up. I am looking to possibly put on a usd set as well. The front suspension would also be newer than the 70's. My brother has a 2004 sv650. I really like the supsension there. I was looking for something in the same family to go on my 79 cb 650. The frame and engine are from a cb 650 most the rest is not. Here is a similar end of where I am headed. Mine will be a bit more...nostalgic. http://www.caferacermotorcycle.com/s...ndaCB750a.html