What tool did you use for rebuilding them? I would like to play around with the internals on mine but the only tool I could find is from race tech and it costs $200. I'm thinking about building one like I've seen other people do.


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http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1052622

Recall on GSXR (nothing definite but I'm hearing 04+) brake systems in australia, so might affect some here. Not entirely clear, but I think by piston it means piston at the lever/MC. I still haven't put a radial MC on so not really sure if this affects me.

 

I have been hearing that for the past couple of days now. I contact the dealer and they say they have no info about it. I am going to keep nagging them until i get a straight answer.

 

It's the master cylinder on the GSXRs that has always been problematic. You are using the same stock parts here in the US as what is affected by the recall. Just replace the Nissin master with a Brembo or Accossato, which is a worthwhile upgrade anyway, and your worries are gone.

 

Hi guys in advance thanks for that guide, its a hard job and u are doing it easier a bit. I bought a few days ago one SV 650 N k4, and it come with a bended both front disk, and one fork too, left one. Here in my country they are expensive to repair or buy as OEM, and im looking for swap it to GSX-R, the thing is i've no machine to milling or fitting aswell, so im looking for the parts who work/fit together w/o modify so hard, i wanted to keep my "drive possition" (mean bar possition, is confy for me) so i dindt understand what exactly i need, and i've a doubt with the front wheel too i was thiking about one ligther like marchesini or somithing like that but from one OEM bran. Thanks for advance guys !!!!

 

... im looking for the parts who work/fit together w/o modify so hard, i wanted to keep my "drive possition" (mean bar possition, is confy for me) so i dindt understand what exactly i need, and i've a doubt with the front wheel too i was thiking about one ligther like marchesini or somithing like that...

The opening post shows which permutations of parts you can mix & match - however the simplest way to go is just to source everything from the same model generation.
Keeping the same bar position, on a naked bike you will either have to buy a special triple clamp or modify a GSXR one to take handlebar risers - the alternative is to go to the GSXR clip-ons which requires no mods but does not sound like you want that.
Re the wheel, get whatever you want but whether GSXR or after-market, again get the generation that matches your GSXR forks NOT an SV wheel.

 

So I'm planning a GSXR fork retrofit on an SV1000S. I have been reading the whole thread from the start and currently up to page 54 but I couldn't wait.
Here is my parts plan from the top, and I'm assuming that SV650 and SV1000 front end geometries are the same?:

-04-05 GSXR600-750 top triple - and get the stem bored out from 25mm to Diameter = 28.0mm

-06 GSXR1000 forks

-06 GSXR1000 lower triple and stem

-06 GSXR1000 axle

-06 GSXR1000 calipers

-GSXR wheel spacer (part #7) <= (click) + Stock SV1000 wheel

-Stock 310mm SV1000 rotors

I am confident everything will be a correct fit but just want to make sure..

 

You will also need to trim the part where the steering damper bolts in to the frame. You may need clip ons raisers if so then you will need the do the following, re-route or new throttle cables and new brake lines.
I did all that ypu mention and all this above on my 03 SV1000S with the eception that all the part where from a 07/08 gsxr750.

 

I have 07 750 forks in matching triples with R6 calipers and a stock front wheel/rotors. I didn't have to trim anything. Steering stops line up. Steering damper doesn't mount up.

 

Junkie, I don't know what is different from your 06 SV1000 to My 03 SV1000S but this is how I got the steering damper to work allowing me turn the all the way and still able to use the steering lock. If i didn't trim the part I was not able to do so.

 

I bought an 06 GSXR 750 wheel for my 08 GSXR 750 forks. I thought everything was fine until I saw the front wheel / rotor matrix.

Everything looks good except for the bore: 06 wheel is 100, 08 forks are 102. Did I buy a wheel that will not fit?

 

The wheel will fit but you will need an 06-07 rotors.

 

Damn good job gathering all this data!
Quick question; do all of these suspension "replacements" perform better than the stock SV1000's? Or are we replacing everything for looks? Different ride-styles?

The reason to why I'm wondering is because I got the springs replaced this winter, my mechanic said that the stock ones were shait (and 10 y.o.).
Guess I just want to know if replacing the whole set would be better that swapping springs..?

I race my bike for fun at the track, and use it for daily commutes during summer.

 

In my experience, I replace the front end and rear shock on my 03 SV1000S with 08 GSXR 750 and it felt sooooooooo much better. I use my SV as a track bike and some times to go back and forward to work. To me the performance was fairly noticeable Plus it looks better

 

Just an FYI that the first table is incorrect in regard to the GSX-R600 K0/K3. Both top and bottom triple clamp diameters are 45mm.

In related news, I have a set of GSX-R600/750 K0/K3 clamps if anyone would like to purchase. Email ashlinhollinger@gmail.com. I don't quite get how this forum works yet.

 

are there any changes to the offset and diameter of the GSXR1000 triples after 08. Specifically wondering if 11-13 triples have the same offset and diameters, don't care about the ignition.

 

01 SV650S
What size clamps would I need to install a MT03 headlight on my stock fork's.
38-41mm? I have no clue

 

Stock is 41mm Forks so your Clip On Size is 41mm,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

 

I just fit the Tokico monoblocks off the 09 GSXR 1000 onto my 03 GSXR 1000 forks. My wheels have the 320mm rotors. The calipers fit the rotors just fine but if using a smaller rotor, the calipers will have to be machined down to work.

 

I just fit the Tokico monoblocks off the 09 GSXR 1000 onto my 03 GSXR 1000 forks. My wheels have the 320mm rotors. The calipers fit the rotors just fine ...

That indeed is what the matrix on the very first post shows.

 

Ok, went through most of this thread and I'm looking into doing the swap too this winter, the only problem I'm running into is my bike is a 2013 650SA, so I'll be looking to somehow keep the ABS since its there.

Does anyone know of someone who has attempted this yet?

 

Kind of.

Thanks.

 

I feel bad asking this, i've attempted to research this a bit to no avail. I have an 06 650. Someone locally would give me a great deal on a 2002 750 complete tripple tree that to my knowledge is a good fit due to the ignition location being on the correct side . He has the forks as well but i want gold forks, not silver. What forks would be compatible with the tripple tree thats gold for a 2nd gen sv?

Any input would be very appreciated.

 

I'm not sure the 2002 trees will fit any other forks but you will need measurements to be sure. 04/05 would be ideal for a direct swap. Check the first page in this thread


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I just wanted to say thanks for everyone's hard work and research, I've successfully installed an 06 600 gsxr front end on my naked first gen SV with 05 1000 gsxr top triples.

some things I came across with the swap was having to grind down metal on the where the steering lock is on the ignition so that It when turning the top triples, the ignition doesnt scrape the frame and having to make one of the torx holes in the ignition a little wider so that it would clamp on properly. Steering lock does not work, but all I'd need to is to widen the groove on the frame where the steering lock is supposed to be.

I also had to make a washer to fit between the two steering lock nuts. basically I took the old washer that went under the SV's top triple nut and dremeled the heck out of the washer until it fit and aligned on the gsxr steering stem.

everything works, no extra spacers needed, cable are a little long and now my throttle doesnt seem like it wants to open all the way, took off the tube and made the cable straight didn't make any change...will try some lube on it later.

Haven't tried pulling in my clutch lever to test the cable since my clutch lever is in the mail.

again, thanks all!

 

I ran into the same situation with my 2006 GSXR 600 Forks on my Gen 1 SV650. I had the guys in the machine shop measure and create this Billet Aluminum Bracket.

It is machined to it fit around and capture the fairing stay and provide solid portions to act as the Steering Stops at the same distances as the OEM steering stops would have been. Uses the same bolt holes as stock or aftermarket Fairing Stay.

If you find them a bit bulky for your tastes you can trim them down but I found them to work fine so I left them,

Here is the bike I had them made up for,

I have 3 more of these for anyone looking for an easy bolt on fix for the Steering Stop issue: $80 each Shipped anywhere in the lower 48. If you want them anodized in Black add in $12.

Email me Directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com for one of these 3, No more are being made,

Very nice solution to the steering stop question,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

 

Here is another picture SV Racing Parts sent me of this installed.

 

Alright so I've gone on 5 rides each 2-3 hours long and noticed consistently that my bike feels as if it slightly wobbles left and right; overall control of the bike does not feel stable at all with my k6 gsxr 600 front swap with k5 gsxr 1000 top triple on my gen 1.

Things ive tried to remedy the problem, make sure the forks are installed evenly, adjusted the settings on the forks, tightening the top steering lock nut to 60ft lbs of torque. (Lower steering lock but was installed to Suzuki specs with 1\4 turn back out). Made sure my rear tire is aligned using the markers.

Is my bike wobbling because my k6 gsxr 600 wheel could be bent or needs to be balanced?

 

Could be tire worn funny. Sometimes it gets "cupped" and can cause that

 

Checked my tire and it isn't cupped, worn properly. The bike feels like its diving heavily into turns and on straights it feels like a wobble. At high speeds the bike feels OK. My guess is that the front swap dropped the front end of my bike too much and now I need to drop the rear with some new links. Anyone have information on supporting this? If so thanks! Would help with understanding the swap as well.

 

wheel bearings? sufficient preload for proper sag? easy to check.

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Wheel bearings are good, set preload to stock settings already. Still feels like it wants to fall a lot into every little turn the bike gets put into.

 

low front tire pressure or a Bridgestone front tire does that with my bike. Loose steering bearings also can do that.

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Lol! Yea the wheel does have a battlax tire on it. Tire pressure is good, and steering lock nuts are tightened to spec from the gsxr manual

 

If the tire is worn more than 25% or is older than 3 years I would replace it. Q3's or PP3's work well.

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+1

!! So I've been putting more miles on the sv with the new conversion and the battlax tire that came with it. Noticed that the tire is cupped kinda funny plus along the center treads there are actually tiny dips at the tips of each tread line, weird. But I think you're right right when you suggested getting a new tire.

So I'll be looking at getting a PR4 to match my rear pr4. As for the heavy dipping, I guess I just had to get used to that with the conversion, I was considering getting some adjusting lowering links to adjust the dipping into to the turns.

 

What has everyone been using for magnets to make the speedometer work? Most of the cup magnets I can find that are the right size are from Europe and have a extraordinarily high shipping charge, or they do not ship to the US.

 

try Lee Valley Hardware