Dragging pegs and other parts (suspension questions) - SV650.org

16-08-05, 10:23 PM

Hey all,

I saw plenty of talk about 650 suspension, but I'm riding an 05 SV1kS out here in SoCal (I used to think England had some nice roads, but some of the canyon roads here are unreal), but I'm a lardy bugger at 17.5 stone and I've started dragging pegs and even my sidestand on some of the turns here (pegs I don't mind, sidestand = bad).

Are there any standard tweaks I can make to the 1000 suspension to stop the bike squatting so much in the corners or do I need to look at getting new parts? Like maybe having the shocks resprung or replaced ? Any recommendations for replacements?

Thanks.

16-08-05, 10:28 PM

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16-08-05, 10:33 PM

Alright smartarse :P

I could probably lose a couple of stone, but I'm 6'2" and built like a prop forward, I doubt losing another 25-30 lbs is going to make that big a difference when the bike is initially set up for some weedy 12 stone feller :P

ps. My blandit used to have the same problem, but then I was probably around 27 stone riding that

16-08-05, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyoseki

Alright smartarse :P

I could probably lose a couple of stone, but I'm 6'2" and built like a prop forward, I doubt losing another 25-30 lbs is going to make that big a difference when the bike is initially set up for some weedy 12 stone feller :P

s'ok dude...I'm no light-weight myself. I'm sure there's someone on here worth listening to who can help...

TSM · 16-08-05, 10:59 PM

possably changing the rear shock to one more siuted to your weight? I think a GSXR 1000 shock is sprung more than the SV shock. Not sure though. Also look at possably getting a Hagon or such which is done specificly for your weight, i was quoted 255 uk pounds for one.

Again same with front springs for your weight.

16-08-05, 11:04 PM

Are there any other mfrs I should look at for shocks? The exchange rate at the moment means anything I buy from the UK costs an arm and a child.

I've never done any monkeying around with suspension before so I'm not sure what questions to ask, I'll try bending the ears of some yank riders I know and see if anyone knows the right answers.

Cheers.

16-08-05, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

possably changing the rear shock to one more siuted to your weight? I think a GSXR 1000 shock is sprung more than the SV shock. Not sure though. Also look at possably getting a Hagon or such which is done specificly for your weight, i was quoted 255 uk pounds for one.

Again same with front springs for your weight.

I think that a standard gixxer thou shock has an almost identical spring rate, it's the damping that's better...could be wrong though.

17-08-05, 12:02 AM

Who would I contact about replacing the springs? Go through the local Suzuki dealer and have them strip the parts and send them off ?

Or would the dealer themselves be able to replace the parts if I brought my bike over with the springs?

Sid Squid · 17-08-05, 07:05 AM

Contact Progressive Suspension, they'll be able to advise you, they're in Hesperia, don't know how that relates to where you are.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

17-08-05, 05:12 PM

Cheers Sid,

Hesperia is about 100 miles away, so practically next door insofar as US distances go.

I'll give them a call.

Edit: Called them, their customer service droid said they don't make anything for the 1000, I called the local zuki dealer and they're going to see how much a new rear spring runs.

16-08-05, 10:23 PM	#1
Kyoseki Guest Posts: n/a	Dragging pegs and other parts (suspension questions) Hey all, I saw plenty of talk about 650 suspension, but I'm riding an 05 SV1kS out here in SoCal (I used to think England had some nice roads, but some of the canyon roads here are unreal), but I'm a lardy bugger at 17.5 stone and I've started dragging pegs and even my sidestand on some of the turns here (pegs I don't mind, sidestand = bad). Are there any standard tweaks I can make to the 1000 suspension to stop the bike squatting so much in the corners or do I need to look at getting new parts? Like maybe having the shocks resprung or replaced ? Any recommendations for replacements? Thanks.

16-08-05, 10:59 PM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	possably changing the rear shock to one more siuted to your weight? I think a GSXR 1000 shock is sprung more than the SV shock. Not sure though. Also look at possably getting a Hagon or such which is done specificly for your weight, i was quoted 255 uk pounds for one. Again same with front springs for your weight. __________________ 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

17-08-05, 07:05 AM	#9
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16-08-05, 10:28 PM	#2
chutz Guest Posts: n/a	I recomend a few salads!!!

16-08-05, 10:33 PM	#3
Kyoseki Guest Posts: n/a	Alright smartarse :P I could probably lose a couple of stone, but I'm 6'2" and built like a prop forward, I doubt losing another 25-30 lbs is going to make that big a difference when the bike is initially set up for some weedy 12 stone feller :P ps. My blandit used to have the same problem, but then I was probably around 27 stone riding that

16-08-05, 11:04 PM	#6
Kyoseki Guest Posts: n/a	Are there any other mfrs I should look at for shocks? The exchange rate at the moment means anything I buy from the UK costs an arm and a child. I've never done any monkeying around with suspension before so I'm not sure what questions to ask, I'll try bending the ears of some yank riders I know and see if anyone knows the right answers. Cheers.

17-08-05, 12:02 AM	#8
Kyoseki Guest Posts: n/a	Who would I contact about replacing the springs? Go through the local Suzuki dealer and have them strip the parts and send them off ? Or would the dealer themselves be able to replace the parts if I brought my bike over with the springs?

17-08-05, 05:12 PM	#10
Kyoseki Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers Sid, Hesperia is about 100 miles away, so practically next door insofar as US distances go. I'll give them a call. Edit: Called them, their customer service droid said they don't make anything for the 1000, I called the local zuki dealer and they're going to see how much a new rear spring runs.