SV650 race mods

[Clivoris]

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!!

That doesn't sound like a man who is planning on buying a Thuper Duke.

[FROSTY:Me]

Yep, that's all fine and dandy.....if you don't want an ounce of support.

think you're missing the point there dude-NO question RT is GOD in NZ for suspension--but a motorbike is more than just shocks.
The yanks have years of experience with ALL aspects of SV racing.

Ohh and darkman--try www.jhsraceing.co.uk --they have been building race SV's for a living for a few years now

[Darkman]

That doesn't sound like a man who is planning on buying a Thuper Duke.

I have always liked the look of the Sp version so just thought i ask the guy while i was on the pHone with him...

[Pussy]

If I recall correctly, RT has a bit of experience on all aspects of SV racing, too. Bruce Hansen's bike was predominantly set up at the then Hawera Motorcycles, mostly by RT

[Darkman]

Ohh and darkman--try www.jhsraceing.co.uk --they have been building race SV's for a living for a few years now

you sure thats the right link..can't get it to work?

[FROSTY:Me]

go to http//www.sv650.org ---youll finda bunch of links there

[Darkman]

mmmmmmm..i just thought i'd better ask again. Does the 70 profile front tire fit with the standard fender? was told that it does, but bike shop reckons it might be too tight(i just measured it and told them over the phone..they havent seen it yet)

[Darkman]

And another question....(race fairings for the Sv..i c that justfairings dont make them...can get some from the UK for about $1K1, but sound a bit deer to me).......what fairings do u use?

[GSVR]

Rather than ask all these questions here write them down and ask a few riders on Saturday. Your right JustFairings don't make anything but a guy who will be at the meeting who makes fairings for the SV should be there. If not you will be able to see heaps of bikes with fairings he made.Search SV650 on Trademe.

70 profile fits under the 1999-2003 SV with enough room for tyrewarmers.
If your plastics are good I'd remove the lot as they are worth alot of money and you may want to return your bike to the road after your've crashed it a few times. And don't say you won't crash as you will especially while your learning. It may not even be your fault but it will happen.

A fibreglass mudguard will have even more clearance.

Check out Sam Loves bike aparently the Ohlins shock on it is worth $3000. Could just be a rumour but he'll correct me if I'm wrong.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...83454.htm?p=14

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...83648.htm?p=15

[Keystone19]

And another question....(race fairings for the Sv..i c that justfairings dont make them...can get some from the UK for about $1K1, but sound a bit deer to me).......what fairings do u use?

Billy from ACR Fibreglass is the man you are after. He does fairings for SVs as well as front and rear subframes. His number is 07 5746747. He'll be at Manfeild next week so you can have a chat with him then.

[Pussy]

"A fibreglass mudguard will have even more clearance."

"Check out Sam Loves bike aparently the Ohlins shock on it is worth $3000. Could just be a rumour but he'll correct me if I'm wrong."

Thats an unsubstantiated rumour regarding the price of the shock! I'm pretty sure the only "$3000.00" shock that Robert has fitted was the one off you beaut shock that Craig Shirriffs tested for Robert before the TTX36 shocks became available (which incidently look VERY nice, apparently perform even better, ask Sam Smith), I read an article in Kiwi Rider about it.
The Ohlins SV650 shock retails brand new for about $1400.00, which is quite easy to find out, just involved a phone call to Hawera.
When we got the shock for our K5 650, we found that Suzuki in all their wisdom had moved the battery holder, and this interfered with the shock reservoir.....no problem, Robert advised Ohlins, and had a different cylinder head for the shock sent out from Sweden....sorted!
I would advise calling Robert and talking to him direct, and bypassing some of the "experts", some of whom would not know the difference between shit and putty until their windows fell out.
The SV1000 and SV650 use the same front guard, so clearance shouldn't be a problem

[GSVR]

"A fibreglass mudguard will have even more clearance."

"Check out Sam Loves bike aparently the Ohlins shock on it is worth $3000. Could just be a rumour but he'll correct me if I'm wrong."

Thats an unsubstantiated rumour regarding the price of the shock! I'm pretty sure the only "$3000.00" shock that Robert has fitted was the one off you beaut shock that Craig Shirriffs tested for Robert before the TTX36 shocks became available (which incidently look VERY nice, apparently perform even better, ask Sam Smith), I read an article in Kiwi Biker about it.
The Ohlins SV650 shock retails brand new for about $1400.00, which is quite easy to find out, just involved a phone call to Hawera.
When we got the shock for our K5 650, we found that Suzuki in all their wisdom had moved the battery holder, and this interfered with the shock reservoir.....no problem, Robert advised Ohlins, and had a different cylinder head for the shock sent out from Sweden....sorted!
I would advise calling Robert and talking to him direct, and bypassing some of the "experts", some of whom would not know the difference between shit and putty until their windows fell out.
The SV1000 and SV650 use the same front guard, so clearance shouldn't be a problem

If you read the thread you'll know Darkman has already rung Robert and is already getting an Ohlins shock for $1400 bucks and his forks kitted for $800.

So the SV1000 runs a 70 profile tyre but are you sure the guards are the same as the forks certainly aren't the same size. When I run 70 tyres on the road it can be an issue as stones for new seal can get caught between the guard and tyre.

A fibreglass guard most certainly will have more clearance becuase the guard it was moulded off is about 3-4mm thick and good fibreglassing is under 2mm. And you can also drill the holes off the original centers.

By bypassing some of the experts I assume you talking about me. I never claimed to be an expert and just passing on some of what I have learn't.


It may be a bit hard to swallow for Darkman if he spends all this money on the bike then goes out and gets thrashed by people like Goblin on almost 20 year old post classic bikes.

Only real advice I have is to get on the track as often as you can an ride. You can't learn any other way and the biggest gains in speed are made by the rider not the bike.

[Pussy]

The front guards are the same, and you are correct in the difference of the forks.
Nope, not a dig at you, Garry. A generalisation, perhaps.The point I'm trying to make is the information is available directly from the horse's mouth, only a phone call away. I wouldn't like to see someone put off decent suspension by a perception that it will cost moonbeams(eg.. the TTX36 shocks are well under three grand, approx 2500, and these are top of the line) No need to go offshore, when we are lucky enough to have our own competitively priced products here, with the technical knowledge and support that Robert provides
My .02c worth

[GSVR]

Ohlins is the best suspension money can buy and Robert Taylor is the man in New Zealand for providing the service and technical knowhow. Sounds like I'm stating the obvious here but just wanted to put my opionion across as plainly as a could.

Buy a SV do some trackdays. Decide what mods you want to do and whats legal for your class and go racing. Most of all enjoy it. If your not enjoying it then perhaps racing isn't for you.

[Pussy]

I reckon the bare minimum to do is the forks. The stock set up is good for conservative riding on smooth pavement. We had the emulators/damper rod mod/springs/oil done to Annie's K5, and it transformed the reasonably budget stock setup to a great performing set of forks. Very worthwhile, even for a road bike