Loan of an SV?

**Little Miss Trouble** · 24th August 2009, 14:17

Hey all,

I'm looking at a few options of what to do with my SV650 and have been reccommended to have racetec emulators put in to sort out the front suspension.

Does anyone in Auckland have a late model road-going SV that has had this mod done that they could possibly lend me so I can feel the difference for myself before I commit to having it done on mine?

involved for the kind person who helps

**FROSTY:Me** · 24th August 2009, 14:26

Tell you what young lady I'll do you better than that. Heres a deal for you.
YOU get Shaun/ RT to sort you with emulators/oil etc as we discussed.
If it doesn't transform the bike I WILL PAY for the work you had done.
Thats how confident I am.

**Morcs** · 24th August 2009, 14:27

Is there any point though unless you ride hard?
Waste of money otherwise.

However, money very very well spent if put to good use

**YellowDog** · 24th August 2009, 14:28

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Tell you what young lady I'll do you better than that. Heres a deal for you.
YOU get Shaun/ RT to sort you with emulators/oil etc as we discussed.
If it doesn't transform the bike I WILL PAY for the work you had done.
Thats how confident I am.

Hey Miss L, it's probably a good idea then and not much of a risk

**Morcs** · 24th August 2009, 14:36

Even springs alone make a huge difference if your forks are really poo.

**FROSTY:Me** · 24th August 2009, 14:37

Originally Posted by Morcs

Is there any point though unless you ride hard?
Waste of money otherwise.

However, money very very well spent if put to good use

Mate you need to taks a standard SV650 for a ride. As a commuter the suspenders are ok more that and they are terrible.Even with the preload cranked right down they dive like buggery.

**Slyer** · 24th August 2009, 14:48

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Tell you what young lady I'll do you better than that. Heres a deal for you.
YOU get Shaun/ RT to sort you with emulators/oil etc as we discussed.
If it doesn't transform the bike I WILL PAY for the work you had done.
Thats how confident I am.

I've bought racetech springs and emulators for the GPX and installed them myself. While that was a large improvement I'm sure they could be tuned a lot better!
Will have to see when I can get someone in the know to take a look.

**Devil** · 24th August 2009, 14:59

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Tell you what young lady I'll do you better than that. Heres a deal for you.
YOU get Shaun/ RT to sort you with emulators/oil etc as we discussed.
If it doesn't transform the bike I WILL PAY for the work you had done.
Thats how confident I am.

...and I would agree like i've said to you before, Lisa!
What do you think half the pro-twins guys use! (and plenty of F3 guys for that matter).

**slofox** · 24th August 2009, 15:07

I have had the job done - emulators and springs.
Even though I am by no means a demon rider, I would never want to be without them again. Whenever I hit rough surface in a corner, I remember how much better things work with the kit installed. As long as I let the bike do the work, all is sweet...

**megageoff76** · 24th August 2009, 15:18

A few weeks back Drew changed the standard fork oil 'water' in my SV to a 20 weight grade.

This has made a significant noticable difference to the way the front end feels, and it only cost $17 for the oil.
For my general riding and occasional spirited weekend ride, i cant say that id really need it to be any better than it is now.

Now theres no doubt that new springs and the emulators would take it to another level again, but how much better do you really need it to be?
I suggest you try this cheaper option first and see if it suits you and your budget before going further.

**CookMySock** · 24th August 2009, 15:30

Originally Posted by Morcs

Is there any point though unless you ride hard?
Waste of money otherwise.

Not so. Emulators can be set soft for lady tourers who want an opulent ride. Gone will be the bash and twitch of the mid-corner nasty bump. Finally you can relax and enjoy your bike. Just do it.

Steve

**Morcs** · 24th August 2009, 15:42

Id just throw some srad 750 forks in though, you get adjustability without having to extract the emulators and remove the oil every time...

**Pussy** · 24th August 2009, 16:47

We put emulators and Traxxion Dynamic damper rods in a K5 SV650S.
Worth every penny!
The Traxxion rods are machined, not stamped, meaning the emulator seals properly, as it is concentric with the centre.
It's not just a mod for racers, it makes your road going forks absorb sharp bumps while remaining controlled

**Little Miss Trouble** · 24th August 2009, 17:28

Thanks for the comments guys, your suggestions are much appreciated

Frosty, thats a mighty big offer there, one of many that makes you a good bastard!

I guess I just really have to make a choice on the question thats been bothering me for a while - do I still want THIS bike?