SV650 race mods

[GSVR]

what available racetyres though...i just want to get something today, and cant seem to find anything...no racetecs, not raceattacks..only the normal road tires like sporteck or sport attacks.

Why the rush thought you couldn't race until August. Generally you can get whatever you want overnight. What is your first choice of tyre. Then do you know what the most popular compounds are for people running SVs. If you buy something to soft for the back it wont last. Fronts last for ages so you can go for the softest compound on there.

[Darkman]

Why the rush thought you couldn't race until August. Generally you can get whatever you want overnight. What is your first choice of tyre. Then do you know what the most popular compounds are for people running SVs. If you buy something to soft for the back it wont last. Fronts last for ages so you can go for the softest compound on there.

i have no idea on what should go on a Sv ;thats the point of the tread, trying to get as much info as i can. yeah wont be racing until july/august maybe, but want to fit the tires so i can get a feel for the bike and the tires .

[Possum41]

Ultimately though, it's the rider that's quicker...

Good answer Glen Williams is untouchable on his SV and garry said Glens bike is not that good to ride so it does come down to the rider.
DM don't waste your money trying to get a bike to go fast just spend your money on time riding the bike at track days, then start developing the bike.
My offer still stands, i'll build you a hyosung that'll be faster and it will still be cheaper than an SV!!!!

[GSVR]

i have no idea on what should go on a Sv ;thats the point of the tread, trying to get as much info as i can. yeah wont be racing until july/august maybe, but want to fit the tires so i can get a feel for the bike and the tires .

Getting along to as many trackdays as possible is your best option. With the weather the way it is I'd be tempted to go for a good road tyre. Pilot Powers are cheap and they last a long time even on the track. I get the impression Racetecs and Supercorsa's aren't as good in the wet judging by what I seen on wet rides.

Ride the bike in Clubmans. First meeting I did on my bog stock SV I rode it to the track.

[Possum41]

I get the impression Racetecs and Supercorsa's aren't as good in the wet judging by what I seen on wet rides.

I have supercorsa's on my Hyosung and i think they stick like shit to a blanket. I get them for $585 fitted per set so i'm not to sure how that compares to other brands.
Rnd 1 at Taupo was slippery according to everyone else but i had no probs and finished 3rd in F2, so they must be doing the bizo.
But like Garry said just do a few track days and you'll come to find out for youeself what works and what doesn't.

[Tim 39]

Anthony runs Metzeler rennsports on his SV and likes them, but hes got wets also though. if you're looking for a tyre for wet and dry it will always be a compromise

[Darkman]

I have supercorsa's on my Hyosung and i think they stick like shit to a blanket. I get them for $585 fitted per set so i'm not to sure how that compares to other brands.
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mmm..i asked for supercorsa's today and was told they don't make them in a 160/60 rear..what does the hyosung have at the rear? So have decided to just go with metzeller sportec M3s for now.

[Keystone19]

mmm..i asked for supercorsa's today and was told they don't make them in a 160/60 rear..what does the hyosung have at the rear? So have decided to just go with metzeller sportec M3s for now.

Good choice. I ran pilot powers (similar tyre) last year through winter. Was a good platform for the colder, wetter tracks.

[GSVR]

mmm..i asked for supercorsa's today and was told they don't make them in a 160/60 rear..what does the hyosung have at the rear? So have decided to just go with metzeller sportec M3s for now.

Sounds like your not going to the right bike shop Darkman. They may have tolf you that they don't make a 120/60 front but not many run 60 profile fronts anyway. 160/60 is the size supercorsa's are for the SV and they are easy as to get.

BTW I just brought a set of Pilot Powers today from Turnbulls for $485 and thats the normal price fitted to anyone. Will be running them at Manfield as I think they will work great in these conditions ie a cold damp day.

[GSVR]

Oh another thing with Supercorsa'a there are the cheaper Supercorsa street tyres that come in one compound and there are the proper race tyres called Supercorsa Pros in compounds of 0, 1, and 2. 0's are good for the front and 2's for the back. 1's on the back wear out pretty quick and rip up badly.

[FROSTY:Me]

My advice for a newbee racer
1) tyres --I run a rennie 160/60/17 med compound rear and a racetec front or Pirelli slicks front and rear, Ive only had grip issues where it was the track not the tyres .I agree with KS and garry H -re the michelins though--iffn ya gonna race in winter --so theres 3 options
2)first "mod"--buy the crash bungs off gary H and if you can fit a set of swingarm bungs
3)Haul the front end out and send to rob taylor. Get the oil/spring emmulator job done on them -it'll cost about $600 but will be the single biggest "performance" enhancement you will need to start with.You WILL NOT need usd forks for a lil while even if you go the full on F3 route --and even if ya do -you will have a ready market for your old tele's
4)Rear shock--start on the factory shock and buy a decent shock as soon as you can afford it -- going the gixxer 600 shock route really is false economy.
5)Exhaust--I reccomend a FULL M4 system but to be honest to startout with I think just don't bother.
6) other stuff people forget--Buy 2 spare brake and clutch levers and a spare gear shifter.Work out what pegs will fit your bike from the wreckers-or maybee those alloy accessory pegs. -If you're real keen a set of aftermarket bars

From there on The skys the limit mods wise--I know for a FACT I could have a 90hp beast with a 180 rear/slipper clutch etc etc -but WHY??

MOST IMPORTANT --Do the stuff I've suggested-NO MORE
Use the money you've saved to go to as many track days as you posssibly can ---that will give you by far the greatest gains in "performance" you can ask for

[Darkman]

My advice for a newbee racer
1) tyres --I run a rennie 160/60/17 med compound rear and a racetec front or Pirelli slicks front and rear, Ive only had grip issues where it was the track not the tyres .I agree with KS and garry H -re the michelins though--iffn ya gonna race in winter --so theres 3 options
2)first "mod"--buy the crash bungs off gary H and if you can fit a set of swingarm bungs
3)Haul the front end out and send to rob taylor. Get the oil/spring emmulator job done on them -it'll cost about $600 but will be the single biggest "performance" enhancement you will need to start with.You WILL NOT need usd forks for a lil while even if you go the full on F3 route --and even if ya do -you will have a ready market for your old tele's
4)Rear shock--start on the factory shock and buy a decent shock as soon as you can afford it -- going the gixxer 600 shock route really is false economy.
5)Exhaust--I reccomend a FULL M4 system but to be honest to startout with I think just don't bother.
6) other stuff people forget--Buy 2 spare brake and clutch levers and a spare gear shifter.Work out what pegs will fit your bike from the wreckers-or maybee those alloy accessory pegs. -If you're real keen a set of aftermarket bars

From there on The skys the limit mods wise--I know for a FACT I could have a 90hp beast with a 180 rear/slipper clutch etc etc -but WHY??

MOST IMPORTANT --Do the stuff I've suggested-NO MORE
Use the money you've saved to go to as many track days as you posssibly can ---that will give you by far the greatest gains in "performance" you can ask for

sweet.....yip, getting shortie levers fitted(on the way)..got tires ordered(not slicks though, but Sportec M3s), The front forks will be taken up to Robert on the 16th when he is at manfield($800 he quoted me), will get adjustable ohlins rear and steering damper of him too...not doing the exhaust yet..(thats just a power thing..there is enough there for the moment)..yip, will get some crash protectors and need new rear brake lever..getting new brakelines fitted with new pads...so really all thats left is to get fairings i think and time to do it all.

cheers everyone..got heeps of info of ya..now just got to go and do it!!!!

[AllanB]

jump on the interwebb thingy and check out some american sites - they have been racing SV650's for years and there are heaps of bits available - also our dollars is good! Plus parts etc on e-bay will be worth a look.

[Pussy]

jump on the interwebb thingy and check out some american sites - they have been racing SV650's for years and there are heaps of bits available - also our dollars is good! Plus parts etc on e-bay will be worth a look.

Yep, that's all fine and dandy.....if you don't want an ounce of support. Robert has done the suspension on two SV650s for my wife( a K1 and a K5). He took into account Annie's riding style/requirements, and NZ road conditions, and set the forks up accordingly. Ditto for the Ohlins shocks that Annie had on both her bikes(both shocks custom built). He traded the K1 shock on the K5 shock..... get ebay to do that! I bought a set of AK20 cartridges for my K4 1000 from Robert( before he had his suspension dyno). The rebound damping stack was allegedly set up perfect from Traxxion Dynamics....yeah right.I found in a very short time that the high speed rebound was dangerously fast. A phone call to Hawera, an explanation of the fault, and the next thing I knew Robert sorted the problem.
My best advice is to deal with the guy who is setting everything up for local conditions, actually listens to your concerns, and will solve any short comings.
I would like to stress that I aint no expert rider, but I do enjoy the security of properly performing suspension. We have done mods on the suspension to every bike we have had over the last few years, and have found RT to be helpful eg. trading shocks/components from one bike to upgrade to the next.
I've spent FAR too much money on it! Bikes have felt good though.
You don't have to say I sent you, I don't need the brownie points

[Darkman]

You don't have to say I sent you, I don't need the brownie points

Thank goodness...might sound a bit weird if i told him "Pussy " sent me..
but yeah, I only spoke to him on the phone and he was very helpfull, sent me emails with pics and info while on the phone. i also enquired about front ohlins for my R1..the guy contacted stockholm and got back to me within the hour...that sort of service is hard to find in NZ!!