SV650 owners. Need your input

[Finesse77]

This is for a 03 SV650 track project.
I had my forks seals done.
I just finished putting back the forks. I noticed that right side forks are slightly longer than the other side.
Is this normal? Or i did not put them back correctly.
Never work on SV before.
Thank you

 

[srcm]

The longer fork leg houses the axle pinch bolt. There is only one on that SV650. Other bike forks may have pinch bolts on both legs.

 

[Kalvin00]

As long as the axle went in easily it’s normal.. If you had to force it that would be a clue.

 

[Finesse77]

Thanks guys. Yeah, the axle goes in without any issue. I just find odd, because on my R6 there's pinch bolt on each forks.
I just test ride the bike, so far so good.

Do i need a particular front stand for these? Or any front stand will do. I am currently using a triple stand. But i want something light and not bulky.
Thanks again.

 

[bcj]

Built to a price point. One less bolt and no tapping the bore.

You could make a shim to go on the high side for a bottom lift.
Tape or bolt it to the lift or it will go missing while shuffling stuff around.

I went for the triple pin lift for convenience, but I don't track and don't need to hump gear around outside the garage.

 

[NoTraffic]

Seems to be fine but on a related note, if you ever cinch down your bike with tie downs and the forks are stuck - it just takes a good wack on the pinch bolt arm to loosen the fork leg. It's common on the first gen SVs - DAMHIK.

 

[Jake Ellison]

Hi everyone! I just happen to come across this thread and I saw from Finesse77's photo that he was using a Michelin brand. My brother Carl owns an 03' SV650 as well and he plans to buy a Pirelli from 4WheelOnline. I was wondering if we can get a feedback on which tire is better? Which tire has a longer lifespan based from your experience? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[afm199]

Hi everyone! I just happen to come across this thread and I saw from Finesse77's photo that he was using a Michelin brand. My brother Carl owns an 03' SV650 as well and he plans to buy a Pirelli from 4WheelOnline. I was wondering if we can get a feedback on which tire is better? Which tire has a longer lifespan based from your experience? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

There is no better. Just different.