SV650 Questions

[Super_KC124]

What about  running a reworked GSXR600 shock?

[Nate R]

You might as well get the penske.

I had a non-reworked shock, and I was pushing it's limits at BHF with a 1:28 lap time. Reworking it wouldn't have helped. I needed more ride height.

[Mark Bernard]

As usual, I find myself destroying equipment, spending vast (at least to me) sums of money, and suffering great bodily harm purely for the amusement of others...
:-[ :'( ;) ;D

Thank you Chris...we enjoy each and every  one! :) :D ;D ;)

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Thank you Chris...we enjoy each and every  one! :) :D ;D ;)

Next year I'm going to sell tickets to Team Stumpy!  Wherever they watch, therefore I crash...

[speedy619]

Sean,

I have research and riden the SV suspension options at great length.  Email me if you like with specific question at speedy619@aol.com  I will try to answer your questions

1. What kind of work would need to be done to the SV to make it really ready.
how much money do you have and do you want to stay supersport legal?
I'm guessing very little money like the rest of us and yes that is one more race to run.
HP- pipe, air filter jet kit (you will need tank raisers)
suspension, tires (shock & forks)
bodywork bracket, tach, dampener
I'm guessing about 3000 after you have the bike unless you get one set up (short answer)

2. Which ,GSXR forks will work on the SV?  Do you have to switch to a Gixxer wheel/rotors
any front end could be made to work, but the right side up front ends from suzuki have the potential to bolt on with modifications ie 2001 GSXR600 but you must take the whole assembly.  I have converted a cartridge internal to fit my stock SV forks as an effective cheap fix.  You will want the rear end of the bike jacked up quite a bit.

3. What classes can the SV run in.  GT Lights and what others.
you should be competitive in GT lights, lightweight supersport, lightweight GP, lightweight superbike and thunderbike, possibly in supertwins depending on your ability the track and the competition

4.  Think I would like going from a 600 4 to a 650 twin?
absolutely, I love it and I used to race a 4 and it is a hel$ of a lot cheaper.

5. How well do other SV riders like the SV's?
 see answer to #4

Thanks for any input.

[ahastings]

which cartridge internals fit an SV?

[speedy619]

which cartridge internals fit an SV?

none fit straight away, it takes a gentle shove, a dremel tool and a beer or two