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Hey all my name is will and i am looking into getting a sv650s (K3+) and am wondering what to look out for in the bike and how they go, stop and handle, what upgradable parts can i do, i.e exhaust, suspension, brakes, i hope to have one soon and am coming up from a fzr400, thanks all
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Croeso! Have a look around the site, there is loads of information on upgrades etc. When you have some ideas, more specific questions will be answered by some of the technical wizards we have here (I'm not one BTW!)
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Depends how sorted the FZR was - they always seemed to get tired far quicker than ZXRs & NC30s. Assuming it was mint you'll probably find the SV brakes and suspension a little slower. Engine power is greater on the SV but will probably feel slower purely because you have to really thrash the little 400/4s.
If it's more of a ratty FZR (and don't be embarrased, they seem to go downhill real quick, especially shocks) then the SV will feel perfect ![]() As for upgrades, it's mostly cosmetic and suspendies, new springs and oil in the front forks is popular, as are emulators and indeed complete front end swaps. EDIT: Also not a technical wizard ![]() ![]() |
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thanks for the replys, my fzr is a bit shabby and is old and in need of some tlc to be honest, i would ask more specific questions but not knowing what really needs to be upgraded i cant ask, i have heard about the suspension and the brake lines what can i do regarding this and i am interested in making it sound better and louder so what exhaust should i be looking at?? thanks again
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Hello Will and welcome!
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Suspension..... Ohhh a can of worms and sooooo many opinions on this one! ![]() Exhausts - look in the exhaust section. Everyone has thier own favourite. I have Renegade, which I love. Best thing is to go and listen to a few and decide which you like. Don't expect any power gains. |
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