Riser kit installed - SV650.org

DamoK4 · 28-04-21, 05:50 PM

Just got the riser kit i bought off Bibio installed and it’s amazing. Anyone thinking of doing it should do it. Hands down the best thing I’ve done to the bike. Will probably sell my clip ons, yoke and brake lines at some point. Brake lines are pretty new braided HEL. I’ll have a look at the throttle and clutch cable and see if they are in good condition. Bar ends don’t fit but will turn them down a bit on the lathe at work. It’s a top yoke kit with rental road lows and fits me perfect at 6”2. No more acheing back

Kenzie · 28-04-21, 08:24 PM

I have been thinking of doing this to my K7, would be interested to ride an N model before making the changes though.

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Adam Ef · 28-04-21, 10:00 PM

It was a massive improvement to my SV when I had it. I wish I'd done it as soon as I bought it and not waited a year.

embee · 29-04-21, 09:26 AM

I fitted higher bars to my SVS many years ago, actually modified FJ1200 items, still clip-on design but substantially higher than the OE items. As said, huge improvement in riding position, my MOT man commented on how much better it made the bike. Glad you've found your swap to your liking.

maviczap · 29-04-21, 10:47 AM

Best thing you can do IMHO, used Gillies Vario bars on mine, plus a gel seat made the SV into a long distance machine

Jayneflakes · 29-04-21, 11:18 AM

Raising the bars on the S models makes them a joy to ride, I hated the clip ons and the pain was unbearable. Happy riding with your new set up, although once you have done the bars... suspension, brakes and paint are the natural next step!

Bibio · 29-04-21, 12:18 PM

glad you like it and yes it makes the SVS much better to ride. the only other downfall of the SV is the seat but once that is sorted the SVS is a superb bike.

Adam Ef · 29-04-21, 06:18 PM

I always got on fine withe the seat on mine. Bars and suspension were essentials I'd do again if I had another one.

DamoK4 · 01-05-21, 11:22 AM

Quick update, just ran out of fuel 20 miles earlier than usual and got rescued by my dad. Remember to look down or you won’t see the light come on anymore

DamoK4 · 01-05-21, 11:27 AM

I’m not finding the seat an issue at the moment Bibio so hopefully will be ok on longer rides. Janeflakes I have already done the suspension, calipers, discs and had fairings on and painted. No more jobs now. Just need a new heated grip as the right ones just gone

28-04-21, 05:50 PM	#1
DamoK4 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lancashire Posts: 137	Riser kit installed Just got the riser kit i bought off Bibio installed and it’s amazing. Anyone thinking of doing it should do it. Hands down the best thing I’ve done to the bike. Will probably sell my clip ons, yoke and brake lines at some point. Brake lines are pretty new braided HEL. I’ll have a look at the throttle and clutch cable and see if they are in good condition. Bar ends don’t fit but will turn them down a bit on the lathe at work. It’s a top yoke kit with rental road lows and fits me perfect at 6”2. No more acheing back

28-04-21, 08:24 PM	#2
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Riser kit installed I have been thinking of doing this to my K7, would be interested to ride an N model before making the changes though. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

28-04-21, 10:00 PM	#3
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Riser kit installed It was a massive improvement to my SV when I had it. I wish I'd done it as soon as I bought it and not waited a year. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

29-04-21, 09:26 AM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: Riser kit installed I fitted higher bars to my SVS many years ago, actually modified FJ1200 items, still clip-on design but substantially higher than the OE items. As said, huge improvement in riding position, my MOT man commented on how much better it made the bike. Glad you've found your swap to your liking. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

29-04-21, 10:47 AM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Riser kit installed Best thing you can do IMHO, used Gillies Vario bars on mine, plus a gel seat made the SV into a long distance machine __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-04-21, 12:18 PM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,561	Re: Riser kit installed glad you like it and yes it makes the SVS much better to ride. the only other downfall of the SV is the seat but once that is sorted the SVS is a superb bike.

29-04-21, 06:18 PM	#8
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Riser kit installed I always got on fine withe the seat on mine. Bars and suspension were essentials I'd do again if I had another one. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

01-05-21, 11:22 AM	#9
DamoK4 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lancashire Posts: 137	Re: Riser kit installed Quick update, just ran out of fuel 20 miles earlier than usual and got rescued by my dad. Remember to look down or you won’t see the light come on anymore

01-05-21, 11:27 AM	#10
DamoK4 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lancashire Posts: 137	Re: Riser kit installed I’m not finding the seat an issue at the moment Bibio so hopefully will be ok on longer rides. Janeflakes I have already done the suspension, calipers, discs and had fairings on and painted. No more jobs now. Just need a new heated grip as the right ones just gone

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