SV1000 where ya all at?

[Süsser Tod]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

600s and 750s are the same, it depends on the year. '04/'05 have 300mm discs and '06/'07 have 310mm same as SV. Here is a chart with some good info:

I was pretty close, K7/K8 GSX-R 750 has 310mm rotors

I remember that it was possible to come up with a combo that would let you use the stock SV wheel, with stock SV rotors, GSX-R forks, calipers without spacers, both triple trees and retain the ignition lock.

But I can't remember what it was...

[PeteN95]

'07 GSXR 600/750 forks don't need caliper spacer and '05 GSXR 600/750 triples fits stock ignition and stem bearings. Any radial calipers will work.

[Süsser Tod]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

'07 GSXR 600/750 forks don't need caliper spacer and '05 GSXR 600/750 triples fits stock ignition and stem bearings. Any radial calipers will work.

05 needs the upper triple tree bored, right? I know of several places in Mexico City that could do that... But I don't think a single one of them could do it right.

[williefast]

Here's my 07. 39,000 miles and counting, all pimped out.

[Jimmy the Heater]

Mine on a trip to Vashon Island WA


In touring mode....everything is wonderful except the seat....even with the airhawk on there it is still only a 200 mile per day bike. Much prefer my Ninja 250 or 500 for the long distance stuff.

[fly2low]

Williefast:

The 3rd/last picture: is it Badlands? I so wanna go there!

[williefast]

Yup thats the badlands.

[arshishb]

Originally Posted by williefast

Yup thats the badlands.

That 2 into 1 can must be LOUD! How often do you have to replace the packing?

[eatpasta]

if anyone is interested, im actually selling mine....

[PeteN95]

Originally Posted by Süsser Tod

05 needs the upper triple tree bored, right? I know of several places in Mexico City that could do that... But I don't think a single one of them could do it right.

No, the '04-05 bolts right on, I did it! I think the '06-07 needs to be bored out?

[Süsser Tod]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

No, the '04-05 bolts right on, I did it! I think the '06-07 needs to be bored out?

OK, I figured out why nothing I say seems to make sense.

04-05 front end "almost" bolts in, just needs caliper spacers, retains steering lock.

06-07 front end bolts in, but you lose the steering lock.

06-07 front end with 04-05 top triple clamp allows you to keep the steering lock and doesn't need spacers for the calipers, but the top triple clamp has to be bored as the 06-07 steering stem is wider.

06-07 with 04-05 triple clamps must have the lower triple clamp shimmed, as the 06-07 forks are 1mm thinner in the lower triple, but then you don't have to bore out the top triple.


When I looked into it I was dead set on the 06-07 + 04-05 top triple.

[williefast]

Originally Posted by arshishb

That 2 into 1 can must be LOUD! How often do you have to replace the packing?

Its not too loud. I've never repacked it.

Susser: wow you did a lot of research. I picked up my 05 front forks/lower triple on craigslist. Bolted right on with the top triple I had in the garage off of my 03 1000. Calipers spaced with washers. No problems for the 30000 miles I've had it. Looking for a gsxr wheel to rid the spacers someday. Any t-clamp boring sounds like a bad idea to me.

Jimmy the Heater: 200 mile day?? This is easily done before lunch for me. Throw away that gel seat or somethin. I like to ride mine in rallys.

[Speedo66]

Originally Posted by williefast

Its not too loud. I've never repacked it.

Susser: wow you did a lot of research. I picked up my 05 front forks/lower triple on craigslist. Bolted right on with the top triple I had in the garage off of my 03 1000. Calipers spaced with washers. No problems for the 30000 miles I've had it. Looking for a gsxr wheel to rid the spacers someday. Any t-clamp boring sounds like a bad idea to me.

Jimmy the Heater: 200 mile day?? This is easily done before lunch for me. Throw away that gel seat or somethin. I like to ride mine in rallys.

You must truly have an "iron" butt. Worst seat I've ever had on any motorcycle.

[MGonzo]

Purchased a 2007 SV1000S about two months ago. I was originally looking to buy a 650 but I happened upon a deal I couldn't pass up so I went with the 1000. It's not the most comfortable bike, but the Convertibars help a lot.

[scott26]

2005 SV1000S

-Racetech Springs
-Redline Fork Oil
-GSXR Rear Shock
-Techspec Tank Pads
-Amsoil
-K&N
-Puig Screen
-Custom Built REAL Frame Sliders
-Black Lowers









Just got done making a custom trunk rack for it with a Sears top case... at the powder coater now.