sv650 suspension sag - SV650.org

10-10-13, 04:50 PM

Hi all,

I am about to set my suspension sag .
I don't seem to be able to find the spanner for rear shock absorber.
Should I pay £20,40 to dealer or can i get any after markets ones?

Also I know the sag depends on your weight but if you have any numbers in mind do let me know.
I am 115 kg

Thanks

Sid Squid · 10-10-13, 10:34 PM

The tool is nothing special, just a 'C' spanner, I can't off hand remember what diameter the shock collar is, make an estimation and find a spanner to suit your pocket in a tool shop or on eBay perhaps.

Set the sag so the suspension compresses approximately 30-40mm from fully extended, (so the bike's weight completely removed from the rear wheel) under the anticipated load - ie you, your sandwiches, a pillion if regularly carried etc etc.

11-10-13, 08:46 AM

sorry to clarify, is that 30-40 mm on the rear when it is fully unloaded thus i am not sitting on it ?

what about front ?

thanks

11-10-13, 08:52 AM

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10-10-13, 04:50 PM	#1
stranger12 Guest Posts: n/a	sv650 suspension sag Hi all, I am about to set my suspension sag . I don't seem to be able to find the spanner for rear shock absorber. Should I pay £20,40 to dealer or can i get any after markets ones? Also I know the sag depends on your weight but if you have any numbers in mind do let me know. I am 115 kg Thanks

10-10-13, 10:34 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	sv650 suspension sag The tool is nothing special, just a 'C' spanner, I can't off hand remember what diameter the shock collar is, make an estimation and find a spanner to suit your pocket in a tool shop or on eBay perhaps. Set the sag so the suspension compresses approximately 30-40mm from fully extended, (so the bike's weight completely removed from the rear wheel) under the anticipated load - ie you, your sandwiches, a pillion if regularly carried etc etc. __________________ 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"

11-10-13, 08:46 AM	#3
stranger12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: sv650 suspension sag sorry to clarify, is that 30-40 mm on the rear when it is fully unloaded thus i am not sitting on it ? what about front ? thanks

11-10-13, 08:52 AM	#4
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: sv650 suspension sag Read this very useful link It will help no end

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