Srad is not interchangeable with newer, one bolt on front instead 2. All other newer ones are.

 

what is or where can i find out the stock spring rate of k8/k9 gsxr750? i haven't a service manual of it, so its kinda hard to find the answer.

thanks!

 

1.0

 

ok, thanks. is there any doubt? also, fork oil? i've heard stock 7.5w


and i read that its supposed to be the ideal spring rate for 165-170 lbs w gear.
how come thats so diff from the .85 that is recommended in sv forks for that weight?

 

Not sure what oil suzuki puts in there. W means very little.
1.0 is to stiff for sv and that rider weight. .85-.90 is better.
Gsxr has more power and transfers load different, reason for stiffer rate. There is more to it than just simple weight. Combined weight bike and rider is just guide or place to start. Than you factor other stuff like power, load transfer, riding style...etc.

 

sounds great! thanks for wisdom.

 

I wrecked my 06 SV650N, and the front forks are both bent from impacting the curb. I'd like to install a GSXR front end, in place of the now unusable stock one, but don't want to wire in a new instrument cluster (such as the Vapor) in place of the stock cluster. Is there a way to keep the stock gauge setup when installing a GSXR front end? I'd like to upgrade everything downward from the triple tree..

 

Is there a way to keep the stock gauge setup when installing a GSXR front end? I'd like to upgrade everything downward from the triple tree..

The -N has brackets that fit over the 41mm fork tubes to hold the headlight etc. GSXR forks come in 45mm or bigger. So you'll have to source appropriate hangers. I do seem to recall some headlight supports on eBay. The problem with the cluster is that most of it mounts to special tabs on the upper triple clamp. Said triple isn't remotely compatible with any year GSXR from the last 15 years.

There's not enough meat to bore the holes out so you either need to source 41mm forks (be they ZX6E/F, bandit, SV, Katana) for the uppers or replace the triples, forks, calipers, fender, and ?maybe? front wheel and still have to figure out how to mount the gauge cluster.

There is also the option of putting GSXR/ZX6F guts inside SV forks if you want to keep your bike looking like an SV but have vastly better and adjustable suspension at your fingertips.

I happen to have some ZX6F forks laying about if you're interested.

 

There's no need to install a new cluster. You WILL however have to wire in a new speedo sensor as the stock one does not work with the GSXR front end. All said, it's soldering/shrink wrapping 3 wires and putting some magnets in your wheel, very easy. You should read through these threads as this is all thoroughly explained and many have even put up how-tos on the various parts.

 

Soooo are the 2005-2008 gsxr 1000 all the same fork? So if it is true, as far as front wheels, would a 2007 gsxr 750 front wheel and rotor set bolt right on?

 

I've had a few PMs about the images at the start of this thread - my Photobucket account is over limit - someone must have been downloading a lot of the pictures
The blanking is temporary - they will be re-instated by PB at the end of the month

 

Upload them to imgur.com instead, no limit.

 

Thanks for all your work D'Ecosse you've helped many people with this thread!

 

This x 1 million

 

Oh no! We lost the pictures in the first post due to 'bandwidth exceeded'

 

You can still view them.

Right click them and copy the url to a new window. They will also show up here again by themselves after a short time, photobucket is just trying to get some extra money for a premium subscription.

 

I've tried to search and read as much as possible...

I wanna swap the front end of my 2004 SV 650N to a gixxer end as well..

After I will work out which wheel to use and what triples and what forks, can you tell me how do I work out the steering stop issue? I assume if I put gsxr forks/triples/clip ons....it will slam into the tank.

If this has been discussed already,would you be so kind to give me the link or point me in the right direction?

 

I'm not 100% sure about the N model having trouble with the clip ons. I know the S models do so I bought svracingparts.com 3.5 inch rise clip ons. You could always check out a thread on here about top triples made for the handlebars... I wish I could remember the member name GJScott i think?

 

Quick question, does anyone know if the 2012 750 forks with triples and such fit the SV?

 

I don't know the dimension and such for mix n match with other years, but the entire front end from a 2012 bike should work, yes.

 

Just finished my 2000 750 swap (as well as zx14 rear shock), feels awesome but I got a little bit of wobble feel here and there. Anyone running a gsxr dampner with their swap?

 

I'm running an Ohlins damper that was made for a GSXR. Not convinced it's really needed, but, I have it to be safe. And because I already had it since it was on my GSXR previously.

 

Huh, wish mine would've had that!! Some guys have all the luck...

 

It was not luck at all. I bought an Ohlins damper for my GSXR many years back. When I decided to change to an SV for a track bike I just transferred it over.

 

I've looked through this section and couldn't find a definitive answer, but I think it's possible... Just need confirm for you guys.

For a 1st gen swap with SRAD triples, wheel, and axle combined with lets say 04/05 GSXR forks and brakes. Can we used SRAD rotors? Based on the matrix's out there - no spacers/shims needed correct?

 

I... Based on the matrix's out there - no spacers/shims needed correct?

Incorrect

You would need 2.5mm rotor spacers.

 

And caliper spacers.

 

Wow - I'm way off :facepalm:

What rotors could I use to use the least amount of spacers and shims? Basically I want to cut costs as much as possible but also be safe.

I'm probably going to go for the radial black calipers if that helps.

 

Stock 04/05 rotors if that is front end you using, they are 300mm, srad are 320.

 

Cool thanks.

 

Can someone confirm this will work please?

I want to use SV1K rotors with 05 1000 forks, an SRAD wheel, and the black tokico calipers (from an 06 1000).


From the chart, it looks as though I should be good on rotor diameter, so I should not need caliper spacers. But will I need rotor spacers?

 

I should have mentioned I'm using SRAD triples to take care of that

 

I think SRAD wheel is too wide for modern triples

 

I've read this whole thread, and still have a question.

Regarding the thin spacers needed, such as to run the R1/6 calipers on the 310mm rotors, is there any issue with loss of engagement on the caliper locating dowels? I don't have the parts yet, so I'm not sure what engages on what. But there's some discussion in here of the bolts carrying shear loads. Just looking at the parts, it looks like the calipers are supposed to pilot on the steel dowel rings that are pressed into the fork bottoms, and the bolts are only loaded in tension. The dowels are pretty short.

Does 2mm risk losing engagement of the straight sections of dowel and caliper? Whatever the overall height, both parts are likely to have chamfers of some size. Would an ideal system have either longer dowels machined, or maybe dowels with a flange to make it an integrated dowel/spacer combo?

 

The dowels primary purpose is for location. The 10mm bolt is far stronger in shear than the dowels.

 

I don't have dowels at all. Torque right and no problem.

If using 05+1k/06+600/750 forks and 310mm rotors you get full pad engagement with no spacers. I've personally done this, 07 750 forks and SV1k rotors.