SV with Ohlins- worthwhile?

**GSVR** · 8th October 2009, 12:01

Its rough harsh untamed country where the roads are made for riding...

And if your lucky you might get see "the best"

And who is "the best"?

Well that would have to be the "Ohlins Man"

Every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him, he is the "Ohlins Man".

Ride Ohlins today.

**Robert Taylor** · 8th October 2009, 13:01

Originally Posted by GSVR

Its rough harsh untamed country where the roads are made for riding...

And if your lucky you might get see "the best"

And who is "the best"?

Well that would have to be the "Ohlins Man"

Every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him, he is the "Ohlins Man".

Ride Ohlins today.

Sorry Gary the position of Ohlins communications manager at the factory is already taken.

**rocketman1** · 8th October 2009, 18:53

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

That is the main thing that worries me about a quality suspension package.

Which is the most fun to ride?

Steve

Steve,
I have thought about this, and to be honest, I dont really know.
On a tight twisty race track/ road, the GSXR is heaps of fun, the 86 model, you actually sit "in it", not on it, the peaky power the huge lean angles, high footpegs, raw fairing, and gauges just "bolted on", make you feel like Valentino Rossi. Yeah you need to stretch your legs after 1/2 hour.
The SV you sit more "on it" like the latter GSXRs, On more open roads that have undulating, uphill carving type corners, the SV is magic , the raw torque and engine braking, exhaust note, into corners is awesome. I just wish that I could feel the confidence that the GSXR offers on the SV.
Hey as I said before don't get me wrong the SV is a good handling bike and few would know otherwise, its just that i have the luxury of jumping of one onto the other and you then realise the difference.

OK all Ducati riders, before you comment,I know what your gonna say... No I dont have the money!!

**rocketman1** · 8th October 2009, 18:55

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

This highlights interesting points as follows and thanks guys for reinforcing some of the advantages.

PM me and I will elaborate on what we can do for the front and rear of that bike.

Thanks for this info Robert. You have got me thinking hard now.
I may get in touch.....I know what I want to do.....just $$$

**GSVR** · 8th October 2009, 19:14

... like you can put gold ear rings on a pig but it won't change the fact its still a pig!

**davebullet** · 8th October 2009, 20:46

Originally Posted by GSVR

... like you can put gold ear rings on a pig but it won't change the fact its still a pig!

But... dreams are free... and one day, we might be able to get our SV pigs to fly!

**FROSTY:Me** · 14th October 2009, 09:04

Not argueing with the above posts but what rubber are you running and has anyone actually set up your standard suspenders for you?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 14th October 2009, 09:06

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Not argueing with the above posts but what rubber are you running and has anyone actually set up your standard suspenders for you?

IIRC the standard suspension is totally nonadjustable. Spring preload in the front and rear maybe?

**imdying** · 14th October 2009, 09:46

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

IIRC the standard suspension is totally nonadjustable. Spring preload in the front and rear maybe?

650s, thou is 3 way adjustable at both ends.

**Odakyu-sen** · 15th October 2009, 00:06

Originally Posted by Pussy

There's your answer!
Yep, trust me... you WON'T regret fitting an Ohlins shock to your SV.
SVs are great bikes, but the accountants saved a few bucks on the suspension of them

I'd recommend a suspension upgrade if you're going to keep the bike for a while, on account of the expense.

It's not a simple as bolting on an Ohlins rear shock. You've got to get the correct spring for your weight as well.

Once you get your suspension upgraded, you'll have maintain the improvements through regular servicing.

It's worth it though.

**rocketman1** · 29th October 2009, 18:53

Seems to be getting more costly $$$$$ and confusing as I read.

**cs363** · 29th October 2009, 19:01

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Seems to be getting more costly $$$$$ and confusing as I read.

I believe the correct (tailored to the individual) spring rate is included in the cost of the shock.

**davebullet** · 29th October 2009, 19:09

Ohlins offer 3 spring rates with the SU 606 piggyback resevoir shock for the SV650 (03+ model). Has single compression / rebound / preload and ride height settings... although USD$920 online + freight (and probably plus NZ customs duty & GST)

Elka and Penske are other options talked about on svrider.com

Quite a few put on a Kwaka ZX10R shock. Apparently the 06-07 model has compression / rebound and similar spring rate to the stock SV shock spring rate. Same mount point distance (330mm) as stock shock too.

**Robert Taylor** · 31st October 2009, 08:41

Originally Posted by davebullet

Ohlins offer 3 spring rates with the SU 606 piggyback resevoir shock for the SV650 (03+ model). Has single compression / rebound / preload and ride height settings... although USD$920 online + freight (and probably plus NZ customs duty & GST)

Elka and Penske are other options talked about on svrider.com

Quite a few put on a Kwaka ZX10R shock. Apparently the 06-07 model has compression / rebound and similar spring rate to the stock SV shock spring rate. Same mount point distance (330mm) as stock shock too.

And it wont ( if you purchase from the US parasites ) have all the internal valving, bleed jet, compression body and end eye upgrades that I eluded to in a previous post on this thread. So that is suitable for our conditions..Those that are blinded by the cheapest possible purchase price often end up shortchanging themselves.
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