F3/Protwins SV650 Questions

**phoenixgtr** · 30th October 2009, 09:24

So I'm really loving this racing thing. I wasn't planning on making a step up for another season, but:

My better half has a 2001 SV650S (the curvacious model) as a road bike. Now I'm not sure if she's serious or just teasing me in some cruel and twisted way, but she's mentioned letting me race the SV and getting another road bike.

Of course now she's got me thinking like a kid in a candy shop. My question for all you SV racers out there is; what NEEDS to be done to an SV to race it? I know there's all the legal stuff (wired sump bungs etc etc), but what do you feel is absolutely essential to get an SV going round the track? Suspension? Exhaust? Initially I'm not planning on being competitive at all.

The bike is completely stock standard

Ideally I'd like to be able to strip off all the road gear, wire the sump bung, put in a catch bottle, slap on some numbers and start racing. That way if it doesn't work out we can put the bike back on the road. If I stuck to it I'd probably make mods as I go and as I can afford them. Is this viable?

Cheers

**Buddha#81:Me** · 30th October 2009, 09:40

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

So I'm really loving this racing thing. I wasn't planning on making a step up for another season, but:

My better half has a 2001 SV650S (the curvacious model) as a road bike. Now I'm not sure if she's serious or just teasing me in some cruel and twisted way, but she's mentioned letting me race the SV and getting another road bike.

Of course now she's got me thinking like a kid in a candy shop. My question for all you SV racers out there is; what NEEDS to be done to an SV to race it? I know there's all the legal stuff (wired sump bungs etc etc), but what do you feel is absolutely essential to get an SV going round the track? Suspension? Exhaust? Initially I'm not planning on being competitive at all.

The bike is completely stock standard

Ideally I'd like to be able to strip off all the road gear, wire the sump bung, put in a catch bottle, slap on some numbers and start racing. That way if it doesn't work out we can put the bike back on the road. If I stuck to it I'd probably make mods as I go and as I can afford them. Is this viable?

Cheers

At club level (which you would be) do what you mentioned and run it in Clubmans for a start. Good tyres would be the first thing after prepping for the track. This racing lark is addictive aye!

Alternatively as GazBur and I have found a DRZ400 or DR650 etc with $200 wheels can run mid pack in motards and fooken eel its fun, and you get a dirt toy for the weekends you carn't go to the track!

**phoenixgtr** · 30th October 2009, 09:54

Yeah I'd just run it in Clubmans at the MC Canterbury meets and in F3 at Greymouth/Nelson or whatever. Not sure it's going to happen. Just playing with the idea

As for the motards that's a good point. I like the idea of having a bike I could take off road as well. It's another option

**Shaun** · 30th October 2009, 09:57

FRONT FORKS, Std is SHITE big time

**Buddha#81:Me** · 30th October 2009, 10:42

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Yeah I'd just run it in Clubmans at the MC Canterbury meets and in F3 at Greymouth/Nelson or whatever. Not sure it's going to happen. Just playing with the idea

As for the motards that's a good point. I like the idea of having a bike I could take off road as well. It's another option

At KOR RD2 take the DRZ for a squirt and you will be a convert!

**phoenixgtr** · 30th October 2009, 10:52

I'd love to. Thanks!!

**discodan** · 30th October 2009, 10:57

I did the same thing with my 1999 SV a couple of years ago.

The good thing about the SV is that it is fast straight away so you can leave it stock and beat lots of older F3 bikes.

I would recommend (in this order):
good tyres
get your forks sorted out by CKT
replace rear shock (ohlins etc)
steel brake lines & good pads

The suspension will be the most expensive cost initially but once you put grippy tyres on, the stock suspension is hopeless.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 30th October 2009, 11:36

Originally Posted by discodan

I did the same thing with my 1999 SV a couple of years ago.

The suspension will be the most expensive cost initially but once you put grippy tyres on, the stock suspension is hopeless.

Sounds like Bucket racing on a FXR only on a bigger scale, phoenixgtr will be sweet!

**oyster** · 30th October 2009, 12:22

Conact RG Racer 123 His dad races an old SV and really loves it.
I prepped it for him. New fork springs, wound by a blacksmith in Brougham St at $12.13 each, made up new tube spacers, $3.22each. Then put a brew of oil in, a mix of ATF and 20/50 motor oil. This changed the sog quite a lot
The front is great!
For the rear we got a near new R6 shock off TM for $80, a bit of adapting and stuff.
Then the good stuff. Get some good pads and braided lines. The lines come from the import people, they have boxes full of them that aren't allowed to be vinned.
Fit up Continental tyres (mediums) Well proven with a mid 39 Pro Twin time at the Nats this year. After that meeting the tyres looked liked they'd only been scrubbed in. They are the BEST.
Put in good oil (I use Mobil 1) The basic car stuff you get from Repco.

That's it, go have fun and don't forget to get a few Friday after's rides to shake you and bike down. There are usually some very good riders there
ready to help with all the advice you need, as you'll find on our race days as well

Get riding and have fun!

Oh, and reward your kind lady with arranging a Streetstock ride. She'll love it for sure.

**budda** · 30th October 2009, 13:04

like PJ says, tyres ( Bridgestones of course ) the right fork springs (and emulators if the budget will stretch that far), and a slipon noisey box. even a progressive spring helps the rear end. braided lines and good pads ( GoldFren obviously ) and knee sliders, lots of knee sliders.
oh, and a big rubber band, to stop your jaw dropping off from all the grinning you'll be doing !

**phoenixgtr** · 30th October 2009, 13:21

Cheers guys!! I knew suspension would be a biggie. I find the front end wallowy on the road so I was pretty sure it would need some work.

Do we reckon a budget limit of $1k would be reasonable to get some sticky tyres and get the suspension sorted?

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

Sounds like Bucket racing on a FXR only on a bigger scale, phoenixgtr will be sweet!

I like the sound of that cause of course this is all just to keep me busy between bucket races

**Rob Taylor** · 30th October 2009, 14:31

Dont fuck around.Before it gets anywhere near the track do the suspension.If you dont you will have more "OFFS" than the Rockstar!!!Good suspenders will have you going a lot quicker than performance upgrades any day...Take front and rear off and send them to Robert Taylor ,(the Ohlins one not me,) .He will sort you out.06 7512100 work or 021825514 ring and have a chat..See you at the track

**Rob Taylor** · 30th October 2009, 14:35

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Cheers guys!! I knew suspension would be a biggie. I find the front end wallowy on the road so I was pretty sure it would need some work.

Do we reckon a budget limit of $1k would be reasonable to get some sticky tyres and get the suspension sorted?

I like the sound of that cause of course this is all just to keep me busy between bucket races

.Good set of tyres will cost you about $500 New..Pirelli Super corsa.As i said give Robert Taylor a ring,then you will know it all....Track down Deano on Kiwi biker.He is the sv650 guru &and quick to boot.

.Good luck

**DELLORTO** · 30th October 2009, 19:48

im guesing its fuel injected? sort out a muffler or maybe a whole alloy system when your ready. If your strapped for cash, do forks, rear shock {dosnt have to a be ohlins, look into WP ect} get some $80 crash bungs, tires and your ready to race.You might not win but its a start.-Max