Aftermarket wheels - SV650.org

12-04-05, 12:41 PM

Thinking of getting some of these as I've heard that the weight loss to the centrifugal aspects (I'm not that sciency) gives as good as (if not better) handling benefits than upgrading the suspension and/or brakes.

Anyone like to fill me in with the truth behind this?

Also, has anyone here had aftermarket wheels fitted who can tell me first hand what difference it makes?

And finally, what other manufacturers are there other than Oz and PVM?

Cheers,
Oaf

12-04-05, 01:04 PM

The lighter the wheels, the less weight and less inertia they have allowing faster acceleratation/braking. Less unsprung weight will allow the suspension to track the road better. Reduced gyroscopic forces will quicken steering at high speed.

I can't imagine for the price you'd have to pay on new wheels to get an appreciable improvement that it's worth doing on an SV, however. Especialy when you can make other improvements, like suspension, for little money and far better results.

northwind · 12-04-05, 06:07 PM

Dymag and Marchesini, and to a lesser extent Brembo, as well.

Unless you have a seriously modded bike or you're going racing I see little point- I'm sure the results are as massive as we're told but the cost of a set of good quality lightweight wheels is knocking on half what I paid for the whole bike

It seems you'd need to make upgrades to the suspension to get the best out of them as well. Also, they're less durable, and vulnerable to crash damage.

Certainly makes more sense than throwing £1500 at engine work, mind... I'd like a set myself but I can't justify the cost.

Sid Squid · 12-04-05, 06:14 PM

Marvic as well, problem is anything worth having 'cos it's usefully lighter is going to be about a grand fitted. I doubt anyone is offering 'off the shelf' SV wheels, so you're going to need spacers made up etc, altogether it ain't going to be cheap, and realistically of limited road use on an SV, or any other road bike for that matter.

northwind · 12-04-05, 06:20 PM

PVM do an SV rear for sure, not sure if they do a front though. Dymag, I think, have a spacer kit for the SV too.

Spiderman · 12-04-05, 06:22 PM

i saw a fantastic set of carbon wheels in some bike mag a few weeks back.
Sadly theycost more than my entire bike does

madEG · 12-04-05, 08:00 PM

They are not cheap, but there are several SV650 options listed here:

http://www.indysuperbike.com/custome....php?cat=20948

If I had to choose, I would take the Alum 10 spoke Marchesini, thank you very much

12-04-05, 08:26 PM

My bike is already very trick.

I've already got Ohlins, Brembo and Waveys all round, a custom 4 port exhaust, and more custom bodywork than you can shake a stick at.

I'm having a custom trellis swingarm built next year, so it would be nice to get a new set of wheels to go with that - I've seen a set of PVM 20 spokes that are very nice.

No engine mods yet... I want to get the rest of the bike set up first, so it can completely handle the extra power. I'm probably going to go for a 800cc re-bore about two or three years down the line.

Then comes the custom paintjob, frame polishing and powdercoating the engine casing.

I'm determined to have a show quality SV.

12-04-05, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the oaf

My bike is already very trick.

Have we seen pix

12-04-05, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Quote:

Originally Posted by the oaf

My bike is already very trick.

Have we seen pix

I posted them in the gallery about six months ago, but can't find them anymore. Do old threads get removed from that forum?

12-04-05, 12:41 PM	#1
the oaf Guest Posts: n/a	Aftermarket wheels Thinking of getting some of these as I've heard that the weight loss to the centrifugal aspects (I'm not that sciency) gives as good as (if not better) handling benefits than upgrading the suspension and/or brakes. Anyone like to fill me in with the truth behind this? Also, has anyone here had aftermarket wheels fitted who can tell me first hand what difference it makes? And finally, what other manufacturers are there other than Oz and PVM? Cheers, Oaf

12-04-05, 06:07 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Dymag and Marchesini, and to a lesser extent Brembo, as well. Unless you have a seriously modded bike or you're going racing I see little point- I'm sure the results are as massive as we're told but the cost of a set of good quality lightweight wheels is knocking on half what I paid for the whole bike It seems you'd need to make upgrades to the suspension to get the best out of them as well. Also, they're less durable, and vulnerable to crash damage. Certainly makes more sense than throwing £1500 at engine work, mind... I'd like a set myself but I can't justify the cost. __________________ "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"

12-04-05, 06:14 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Marvic as well, problem is anything worth having 'cos it's usefully lighter is going to be about a grand fitted. I doubt anyone is offering 'off the shelf' SV wheels, so you're going to need spacers made up etc, altogether it ain't going to be cheap, and realistically of limited road use on an SV, or any other road bike for that matter. __________________ 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"

12-04-05, 06:20 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	PVM do an SV rear for sure, not sure if they do a front though. Dymag, I think, have a spacer kit for the SV 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"

12-04-05, 06:22 PM	#6
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	i saw a fantastic set of carbon wheels in some bike mag a few weeks back. Sadly theycost more than my entire bike does __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

12-04-05, 01:04 PM	#2
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	The lighter the wheels, the less weight and less inertia they have allowing faster acceleratation/braking. Less unsprung weight will allow the suspension to track the road better. Reduced gyroscopic forces will quicken steering at high speed. I can't imagine for the price you'd have to pay on new wheels to get an appreciable improvement that it's worth doing on an SV, however. Especialy when you can make other improvements, like suspension, for little money and far better results.

12-04-05, 08:00 PM	#7
madEG Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arden on the Severn Posts: 71	Re: Aftermarket wheels They are not cheap, but there are several SV650 options listed here: http://www.indysuperbike.com/custome....php?cat=20948 If I had to choose, I would take the Alum 10 spoke Marchesini, thank you very much

12-04-05, 08:26 PM	#8
the oaf Guest Posts: n/a	My bike is already very trick. I've already got Ohlins, Brembo and Waveys all round, a custom 4 port exhaust, and more custom bodywork than you can shake a stick at. I'm having a custom trellis swingarm built next year, so it would be nice to get a new set of wheels to go with that - I've seen a set of PVM 20 spokes that are very nice. No engine mods yet... I want to get the rest of the bike set up first, so it can completely handle the extra power. I'm probably going to go for a 800cc re-bore about two or three years down the line. Then comes the custom paintjob, frame polishing and powdercoating the engine casing. I'm determined to have a show quality SV.

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