Help me mod the SV! - Page 6

Kerry_129 · 04-06-2010, 01:57 AM

Technically, I made hr haul her shit out to NC.

I can't help with the shock, but simply swapping it to a ZX-10 shock (as pointed out, better than the GSXR swap I'd heard of) off ebay is your most cost-effective route with that. Might be to stiff for your weight though & need the spring swapped. You could find the info on SV forums, no doubt.

As for the forks - dropping in springs & changing fluid is easy, and can be done without taking even them off the bike. If you decide to do the cartridge emulators, I'd be happy to install them for you if you shipped them. Probably wouldn't be as cost-effective as simply finding a decent local bike mechanic that does work 'on the side' - but the offer stands.

Trip's right about it not being a 'necessity', especially if you're not pushing the bike hard through curves. But as far as 'modding' goes, it's about the best thing you can do to improve the feel & handling of the bike. Way more important than cosmetic stuff or a louder pipe. Oh - if it hasn't been mentioned before though - another fairly inexpensive & easy mod is aftermarket front brake lines (and better pads, depending on how much the OE ones are lacking). Improves the 'feel' and modulation greatly.

Trip · 04-06-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

I can't help with the shock, but simply swapping it to a ZX-10 shock (as pointed out, better than the GSXR swap I'd heard of) off ebay is your most cost-effective route with that. Might be to stiff for your weight though & need the spring swapped. You could find the info on SV forums, no doubt.

Trip's right about it not being a 'necessity', especially if you're not pushing the bike hard through curves. But as far as 'modding' goes, it's about the best thing you can do to improve the feel & handling of the bike. Way more important than cosmetic stuff or a louder pipe. Oh - if it hasn't been mentioned before though - another fairly inexpensive & easy mod is aftermarket front brake lines (and better pads, depending on how much the OE ones are lacking). Improves the 'feel' and modulation greatly.

yeah, svrider has a list of shocks with spring rates that you can use for the conversion that you can get used on ebay for dirt cheap. I am sure she can find one in her range on there.

That I agree with, I definitely feel suspension is the #1 go fast mod out there. Well unless you are one of those super squid straight line queen that is...

Tsunami · 04-06-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Well unless you are one of those super squid straight line queen that is...

Well, I don't plan on pushing it on the streets, I can't afford the speeding tickets. My last speeding ticket was $517. And I don't really plan on riding the track too much. So I'm basically commuting or sport touring. I don't really feel like I need any suspension upgrades just yet.

ontwo · 04-07-2010, 10:42 AM

Nelson Rigg soft luggage FTW

t-homo · 04-07-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Nelson Rigg soft luggage FTW

this.

Trip · 04-07-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Nelson Rigg soft luggage FTW

check out the trunk i posted in hot deals.

soft luggage is shit and you don't realize how much it is complete shit til you get hard luggage.

ontwo · 04-07-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

check out the trunk i posted in hot deals.

soft luggage is shit and you don't realize how much it is complete shit til you get hard luggage.

It may be shit, but it's cheaper and serves the purpose.

ontwo · 04-07-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

It may be shit, but it's cheaper and serves the purpose.

I stand corrected. That sears stuff looks pretty good for the price

Trip · 04-07-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

I stand corrected. That sears stuff looks pretty good for the price

you will need to get a rear rack also, but that stuff looks pretty damn good.

t-homo · 04-07-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

check out the trunk i posted in hot deals.

soft luggage is shit and you don't realize how much it is complete shit til you get hard luggage.

For as little as I use it, it works. Hard luggage is definitely better, but I can't justify buying it and building racks and everything for my bike.

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Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Technically, I made hr haul her shit out to NC. I can't help with the shock, but simply swapping it to a ZX-10 shock (as pointed out, better than the GSXR swap I'd heard of) off ebay is your most cost-effective route with that. Might be to stiff for your weight though & need the spring swapped. You could find the info on SV forums, no doubt. As for the forks - dropping in springs & changing fluid is easy, and can be done without taking even them off the bike. If you decide to do the cartridge emulators, I'd be happy to install them for you if you shipped them. Probably wouldn't be as cost-effective as simply finding a decent local bike mechanic that does work 'on the side' - but the offer stands. Trip's right about it not being a 'necessity', especially if you're not pushing the bike hard through curves. But as far as 'modding' goes, it's about the best thing you can do to improve the feel & handling of the bike. Way more important than cosmetic stuff or a louder pipe. Oh - if it hasn't been mentioned before though - another fairly inexpensive & easy mod is aftermarket front brake lines (and better pads, depending on how much the OE ones are lacking). Improves the 'feel' and modulation greatly.