Radio Flyer Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thoughts? I can get the entire front end off an 03 R6 for 175.Would this be a good upgrade?What should I look for when if I go to look at it?Is there anything else I should consider instead?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 may wanna ask on an sv650 forum also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I've seen on the SV forum that it can be done. I know it's not exactly common, but I have seen that it has been done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeSlice Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 With enough time and money you can do anything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 ...why?is the SV front end THAT bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeSlice Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Do the 03's even have inverted forks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 No.. they don't. Neither do the 1000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'd retract it, but I already hit the button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Yes you can upgrade it, and from I've read, it is a substantial improvement and it sounds like you're getting a hell of a deal on a front end. You will need wheel spacers and you will need to machine the stock triple clamps to make the holes just slightly bigger. You can take the clamps to anyone with a machine shop along with the forks from the R6 and they should be able to hook you up for a reasonable price. Also, the spacers can be bought from some dude on the SV forum. If you want to keep the stock handlebars you'll need to machine those out as well. I would post the link to the SV forum tutorial, but I'm lazy and they have a search button for you.Edit: This swap is just swapping out the forks/brakes/wheel. You keep the stock triple clamps (and handlebars if you want), and machine them out like 2mm. It keeps the stock ride height of the bike, unlike the GSXR swap, and its not blatantly obvious you swapped the forks like when you do the GSXR swap. The RSU R6 forks are less good than the GSXR forks, but they are hugely better than the stocker SV forks. Hope this helps. Edited April 1, 2010 by Benyen Soljax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 duct tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yes you can upgrade it, and from I've read, it is a substantial improvement and it sounds like you're getting a hell of a deal on a front end. You will need wheel spacers and you will need to machine the stock triple clamps to make the holes just slightly bigger. You can take the clamps to anyone with a machine shop along with the forks from the R6 and they should be able to hook you up for a reasonable price. Also, the spacers can be bought from some dude on the SV forum. If you want to keep the stock handlebars you'll need to machine those out as well. I would post the link to the SV forum tutorial, but I'm lazy and they have a search button for you.Edit: This swap is just swapping out the forks/brakes/wheel. You keep the stock triple clamps (and handlebars if you want), and machine them out like 2mm. It keeps the stock ride height of the bike, unlike the GSXR swap, and its not blatantly obvious you swapped the forks like when you do the GSXR swap. The RSU R6 forks are less good than the GSXR forks, but they are hugely better than the stocker SV forks. Hope this helps.you have been spending some time on SVR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks Benyen, that's the answer I was looking for.Now can anyone tell me what to look at as far as damage goes to this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I know it's 'off-topic' but have you looked into any of the other fork upgrade options?Springs, oil, and emulators will have your stock forks performing VERY nicely. You can keep your stock wheel and fender and won't have to mess with having anything machined.edit: also, there's a good chance the r6 forks will also need springs and oil to suit your weight. Edited April 1, 2010 by Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I've got the front end off of a GSXR I am selling....http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=41619 Edited April 1, 2010 by NeverEnough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 What happened to the bike that you're buying from?The forks should be straight and the seals shouldn't be leaky, the wheel should be straight with no bends in the rim, tire should hold air, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 What happened to the bike that you're buying from?The forks should be straight and the seals shouldn't be leaky, the wheel should be straight with no bends in the rim, tire should hold air, etc...I'm looking at all options. I wouldn't mind lowering the ride height either. I have a little bit of trouble backing my bike up into places sometimes as it is. A Corbin would fix that problem.I'm not even 100 percent I'm going to do the upgrade as I don't plan on having this bike next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm looking at all options. I wouldn't mind lowering the ride height either. I have a little bit of trouble backing my bike up into places sometimes as it is. A Corbin would fix that problem.I'm not even 100 percent I'm going to do the upgrade as I don't plan on having this bike next season.The problem is that if the front is all of a sudden lower, you need to lower the back the same amount to at least keep the bike a little bit normal. Its not going to handle as well while lowered, but if only one side is lower, its going to be worse than having both ends lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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