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13-09-08, 02:01 PM

But it isn't vehicle spec as it does not met manufacturer approval, Suzuki do not condone any other tyre size on the SV. You are right we do not have type approval in the UK, but if a manufacture says a certain product is not approved to be used and it is a contributing factor to an incident you are screwed.

The basics of the argument isn't what is legal, it is what the insurance companies will screw you over. Remember I had a lot of agro over my SRAD front end, even though I was stationary and hit from the side.

northwind · 13-09-08, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

But it isn't vehicle spec as it does not met manufacturer approval, Suzuki do not condone any other tyre size on the SV. You are right we do not have type approval in the UK, but if a manufacture says a certain product is not approved to be used and it is a contributing factor to an incident you are screwed.

What suzuki condone is completely irrelevant though. The manual says only to fit D220s or Z4s, but that's not an issue after a crash either.

Like you say, your problems had nothing to do with the law.

13-09-08, 02:50 PM

I need a front wheel, its got a bad 'flat' spot on it (been pot holed or something).. so was wondering if a GSXR front wheel would fit. Its the same size of wheel, just need to know if I can swap everything else across??

13-09-08, 02:51 PM

Nah... axle is bigger for a start. You'll need an SV wheel.

13-09-08, 02:53 PM

So does it have to be year/model (K6) specific? or would an SV wheel from an older SV fit?

13-09-08, 02:58 PM

All Pointys will fit for sure, you need to get the spacers to fit the Curvy wheel but I have only done this with race bikes with no speedo so I am not sure what you would need to run the speedo.

13-09-08, 03:01 PM

What a pain this is gona be

13-09-08, 03:04 PM

Hang in there and see if somebody can clarify the spacer/speedo issue.

13-09-08, 03:04 PM

£388.43 for a brand new front wheel from my local Suzuki dealer for SV650 Sport K6

northwind · 13-09-08, 05:06 PM

SV front wheels are pricey unfortunately, since a lot of people want spares and a lot of people bend them. Have you considered Hagon or Motoliners or similiar, get the old one unbent?

13-09-08, 02:01 PM	#11
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? But it isn't vehicle spec as it does not met manufacturer approval, Suzuki do not condone any other tyre size on the SV. You are right we do not have type approval in the UK, but if a manufacture says a certain product is not approved to be used and it is a contributing factor to an incident you are screwed. The basics of the argument isn't what is legal, it is what the insurance companies will screw you over. Remember I had a lot of agro over my SRAD front end, even though I was stationary and hit from the side.

13-09-08, 02:50 PM	#13
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? I need a front wheel, its got a bad 'flat' spot on it (been pot holed or something).. so was wondering if a GSXR front wheel would fit. Its the same size of wheel, just need to know if I can swap everything else across??

13-09-08, 02:51 PM	#14
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? Nah... axle is bigger for a start. You'll need an SV wheel.

13-09-08, 02:53 PM	#15
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? So does it have to be year/model (K6) specific? or would an SV wheel from an older SV fit?

13-09-08, 02:58 PM	#16
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? All Pointys will fit for sure, you need to get the spacers to fit the Curvy wheel but I have only done this with race bikes with no speedo so I am not sure what you would need to run the speedo.

13-09-08, 03:01 PM	#17
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? What a pain this is gona be

13-09-08, 03:04 PM	#18
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? Hang in there and see if somebody can clarify the spacer/speedo issue.

13-09-08, 03:04 PM	#19
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheels? £388.43 for a brand new front wheel from my local Suzuki dealer for SV650 Sport K6

13-09-08, 05:06 PM	#20
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Wheels? SV front wheels are pricey unfortunately, since a lot of people want spares and a lot of people bend them. Have you considered Hagon or Motoliners or similiar, get the old one unbent? __________________ "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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