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30-01-05, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

I dont need one, I know I dont need one............. But they look so cool that I need one :P

I will make up some story as to why I have fitted it.

I bet they dont even fit the k2S

Why should not needing one ever be used as an excuse not to get one?

I've got half a dozen fitting kits for a SV650S K2 sitting right here. Along with a selection of dampers in various colours.

Best get working on that story...

30-01-05, 10:59 PM

GPR UK will be at the Alexandra Palace Bike Show.

In order to get the discounted price for sv650.org members you will need to order through me rather than direct from the distributor.

Obviously should someone want to collect one at the show I will be there on Tuesday and Saturday!

northwind · 31-01-05, 03:38 PM

They are very cool... Out of curiosity, how do these work out with front end swaps? I saw Zoran had used one on an old frame/GSXR front but he's a bit handy... How would the average hamfisted yokel work that out?

31-01-05, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

They are very cool... Out of curiosity, how do these work out with front end swaps? I saw Zoran had used one on an old frame/GSXR front but he's a bit handy... How would the average hamfisted yokel work that out?

Depends what you put in as the repalcement front end...

As they do fitting kits for GSXRs, R1s, etc. I'm sur we could work something out.

I've been thinking about making a SuperTwins bike to go with my MiniTwins one. I reckon a 750cc fuel injected SV650 engine in a K3 frame with GSXR1000 front end (incl. radial callipers) would be quite interesting.

northwind · 31-01-05, 05:11 PM

Can I have a go?

Why thou front end? Showas on the 750 are supposed to be better... Cheaper too! Not that I've been looking or anything you understand

31-01-05, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Can I have a go?

Why thou front end? Showas on the 750 are supposed to be better... Cheaper too! Not that I've been looking or anything you understand

Getting a bit off topic here so I'll drop in another comment on how the steering damper can be reused with a different fitting kit on another bike.

Hadn't heard that about the 750s but to be honest if it's for a race bike the standard internals will end up either in the bin or being dramatically reworked so...

02-02-05, 09:46 AM

Had a new shipment of the K3/K4 fitting kits arrive yesterday.

Prices will remain at 269 pounds until the end of February whne it will revert to 299 pounds.

Credit cards are welcome

02-02-05, 11:06 AM

One thing to note, if you have fitted a thick top yoke protector, such as the Suzuki one, then the damper mount probably won't fit. Think yoke protectors *should* be okay.

09-02-05, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

With my poor english understanding, I can't quite figure out where this goes. Do you have a picture with the damper fitted?

I understand what it does, but not how or where

Last summer I experienced a kind of wobble in high speeds. I thought it was the top box (top box haters can now comment

) catching the turbulence from my body, and slightly swinging the bike from side to side. Is the steering damper somewhat connected to this?

09-02-05, 12:30 PM

Good point. It looks like this when fitted...

This is a slightly older design damper and fitting kit but you get the idea. The short arm is is now black and the dampers body has been updated since this photo.

31-01-05, 03:38 PM	#13
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	They are very cool... Out of curiosity, how do these work out with front end swaps? I saw Zoran had used one on an old frame/GSXR front but he's a bit handy... How would the average hamfisted yokel work that out? __________________ "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"

31-01-05, 05:11 PM	#15
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Can I have a go? Why thou front end? Showas on the 750 are supposed to be better... Cheaper too! Not that I've been looking or anything you understand __________________ "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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30-01-05, 10:59 PM	#12
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	GPR UK will be at the Alexandra Palace Bike Show. In order to get the discounted price for sv650.org members you will need to order through me rather than direct from the distributor. Obviously should someone want to collect one at the show I will be there on Tuesday and Saturday!

02-02-05, 09:46 AM	#17
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Had a new shipment of the K3/K4 fitting kits arrive yesterday. Prices will remain at 269 pounds until the end of February whne it will revert to 299 pounds. Credit cards are welcome

02-02-05, 11:06 AM	#18
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	One thing to note, if you have fitted a thick top yoke protector, such as the Suzuki one, then the damper mount probably won't fit. Think yoke protectors should be okay.

09-02-05, 12:30 PM	#20
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Good point. It looks like this when fitted... This is a slightly older design damper and fitting kit but you get the idea. The short arm is is now black and the dampers body has been updated since this photo.