PreLoad for SV650s and SV1000s - SV650.org

13-06-05, 10:19 AM

Following on from an article in Mays Bike magazine on preload - I am trying to find some info out.

As you can probably guess from my login name I am no "slim jim"! As I ride an SV650s I think that the bike could be better setup for my weight, and this seems easier that giving up beer and fast food.....

The equation in the mag to work out the best settings is to use the total wheel travel, that you should find in your bike manual. I have looked in my manual and this figure is not there.

What I am asking is, does anyone know what the total wheel travel is for an SV650s K4? I presume there will be a different figure for front and back.

Also a mate of mine with an SV1000s K3 is looking for the same info if anyone knows.

Thanks

13-06-05, 03:32 PM

You can do what you want with the stocl suspension setting, but you won't have a good suspension untill you change the fork oil and springs.

13-06-05, 10:19 AM	#1
Fats25 Guest Posts: n/a	PreLoad for SV650s and SV1000s Following on from an article in Mays Bike magazine on preload - I am trying to find some info out. As you can probably guess from my login name I am no "slim jim"! As I ride an SV650s I think that the bike could be better setup for my weight, and this seems easier that giving up beer and fast food..... The equation in the mag to work out the best settings is to use the total wheel travel, that you should find in your bike manual. I have looked in my manual and this figure is not there. What I am asking is, does anyone know what the total wheel travel is for an SV650s K4? I presume there will be a different figure for front and back. Also a mate of mine with an SV1000s K3 is looking for the same info if anyone knows. Thanks

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13-06-05, 03:32 PM	#2
Stef Guest Posts: n/a	You can do what you want with the stocl suspension setting, but you won't have a good suspension untill you change the fork oil and springs.