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GSXR forks on sv650, what's needed

Discussion in 'Tech' started by newbie427, Aug 31, 2010.

  1. newbie427

    newbie427 Motogpfreak

    What exactly do I need to put gsxr forks on a 2nd gen SV :rock:
     
  2. Redbird

    Redbird Well-Known Member

    Best bet is to just pick up a complete front end on ebay or wherever and bolt it on. Steering stem and bearings are the same.

    At the very least, you'll need the forks, triples, calipers and bars. Your wheel should work, but your rotors might not.
     
  3. bobbyk

    bobbyk Well-Known Member

    you need the entire front end, including the wheel, axle and fender. go to the svrider website and you'll find a sticky with all the information you'll need.
     
  4. RichDesmond

    RichDesmond Well-Known Member

    Be aware also that the length of the forks is different, and most likely the triple clamp offset too. Together they can have a major impact on your setup.
     
  5. afm199

    afm199 Well-Known Member

    Yep, GSXR forks are shorter, and remember, different model GSXR forks are DIFFERENT lengths. You will also lose your speedo, and if a naked bike, you will lose your instrument cluster unless you find a way to adapt it to the upper triple. There is a guy in CA who make top triples to adapt GSXR to SV.

    It's NOT bolt on. In the sense that the instrumentation on naked bikes can be a problem. And the other thing that happens is that people forget that a GSXR front probably will have to be resprung and revalved to meet your needs. It's not a magic cure for anything. The stock forks can be worked to handle quite well.
     
  6. Pigman

    Pigman Well-Known Member

    Got an 06 GSXR 6 Rear shock for ya too.....50$ + ship and its yours
     
  7. frekeyguy

    frekeyguy Well-Known Member

    you will need a special top bearing if you want to keep your project simple
     
  8. genosr1

    genosr1 Well-Known Member

    no need for special bearing on 2nd gen
     

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