Help me mod the SV!

[Trip]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Tsunami

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.

Then you should really enjoy the SV. Just do what you want to it. Sound like increased performance is not a necessity for you. Just have fun with it

[t-homo]

Originally Posted by Tsunami

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.

Originally Posted by ontwo

Then you should really enjoy the SV. Just do what you want to it. Sound like increased performance is not a necessity for you. Just have fun with it

Then I'd say if you really want to spend money on it and do a decent amount of touring, make sure the bike is comfortable for a decently long trip.