SV650 GSXR Fork Swap - Quick and Dirty

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Quick and Dirty swap of GSXR forks onto my 1st generation '01 SV650.
This SV650 is a first generation model, and that is important to know because I needed a '96-99 GSXR750 SRAD triples for this project. They are nearly a direct bolt-on to the SV frame head, the ignition switch will bolt in, the steering lock and steering stops will also work. However, you will need a custom top bearing from TWFracing.com becasue the steering stem on the '96-99 GSXR750 triples is bigger at the top than the original .99-'02 SV650 steering stem. Don't bother looking for that bearing elsewhere, its a custom 47x30x15mm bearing that is custom manufactured by them especially for this application.
The forks are from a '03 GSXR1000, but any fork legs with a 50mm top and 54mm bottom will bolt directly into the the '96-99 GSXR750 triples. When using these '96-99 GSXR750 triples, you will also need the matching axle and wheel as the width of these triples is a little wider than the norm. A TL1000S or TL100R or Hayabusa wheel will also fit.
The new 96-99 GSXR750 axle is bigger than the SV650 part, so the speedometer drive won't fit unless you either mount it on the rear axle (to be covered in a future video) or if you install a hall-effects sensor with magnets on the front wheel.
if you've done this work call me you'll know that the speedometer Drive won't fit, so I did a video for that as well here... SV650 Speedoemter Drive Video:
• SV650 Rear Speedometer...
SV650 Rear Shock Swap Video:
• SV650 Shock Swap - Qui...
Do not attempt to duplicate anything you see in this video, you assume full-responsibility for your money, property and body by watching and using any techniques you see within this video. This also includes any after effects after the fact such as when your bike crashes and burns because you didn't tighten your steering head bearings properly. When you die we will all laugh at you. If you have nay questions or any doubts in this type of work, or if you're lacking the proper tools, then you should have all work performed on your motor vehicles by a professional mechanic. Don't be a dumbass.
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[@LukaS-iy1gs]

Man you are a riot! Love the fast pace. Cool vid, really shows that if properlly prepared, it's a piece of cake!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks so much! And yes, it wasn't that hard at all!

[@feralchimp]

Great video, easy to follow, really demystified stuff like what to watch out for with bearings, steering lock, etc.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks so much for watching, AND the compliments! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

@MagicCadillac Thanks, Kay! This is a fun project. I really enjoy this bike.

[@darthclone7]

@DuckmanCycles tyty! will try all three tommorow

[@robertblue]

Yup, that's what I was thinking. I guess I'll wait til the new top triple arrives and compare the thickness. Maybe just thick square washers underneath? We'll see.. Thanks again!

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

@MrMadkaw400 I appreciate it! This is only the first video in the series... gonna have a few more each Monday for the next few weeks.

[@robertblue]

I checked out the stock triple today. It was cast with big reinforcements to accept the risers. I think I'll need to weld in some material and drill through the whole mess. Also realized I have a brake issue. My bike is a naked and the brake line "splitter" mounts to the bottom triple. I guess I need an entire front brake setup including the master? And a longer brake line to reach the MX bars....The parts list keeps growing!

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

@skiskask8 Thanks dude! Wish I had my HD camcorder back then, lol. I'll do this over if I do another one in the future.

[@woods565]

Great job man, it's guys like you that make it possible for me to mod my bike.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks man!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment and the recognition! You're awesome!

[@MrMadkaw400]

that is a real slick set up...nice

[@1MRGCARLO]

Awesome video, man!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thats pretty awesome that you did all of that. Do you have any videos of all that work? Sounds quite interesting.

[@fordfanatic100]

Great vid. I PM'd you the other day about my brother selling his zx7rr.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@allmiller4u You could do it that way, but I recommend that you change the oil in them to somewhere between 20W and 30W, and that will require the fork legs to come off and be inverted to drain.

[@DuckmanCycles]

I appreciate you helping with all that information. :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

I only buy stuff when I get a killer deal! Forks and clipons were free because I was owed a favor, and the complete brakes were a bonus from another complete front end that I bought for another project ($299) that didn't need the brakes! I found the triples axle and fender and front wheel with tire with shipping for $9 $7 $12 and $30 respectively on ebay. I got the discs locally, for $50. The only part that I paid full retail for was the special top bearing, $45

[@j.gabriel8765]

You are the man. Thanks for the video

[@DuckmanCycles]

@darthclone7 Its actually easy, and there are a couple different ways to do it. The way I'd do it is to remove the top tree, flip it over and remove the ignition directly. But if you don't have the right tool to tighten down the steering nuts, this may not be the best solution for you. The other way is to try and reach UNDER the bike up to underside of the the top triple and remove the bolts with some socket extensions, or if that fails remove the front fairing and attack it directly.

[@paperweightgirl]

Great video, very educational.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@opmike343 Yeah, its something terrible, I was very satisfied with this swap!

[@DuckmanCycles]

I am roughly your size, at 6'3" and 250lbs or so, so yes I found it too soft to keep as/is. Plus mine was worn out, and in my case I found some cheap GSXR parts far less cost than replacing/repairing the stock SV stuff.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@robiniroven Ha! Thanks!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@Cobryn205bws If you change the trees, either get new bearings or use the same bearings in their entirety, that includes matching the same inners and outers. You can also change the forks and leave the trees alone if the fork legs fit in your trees. I would have done that in this case, but the GSXR1000 forks won't fit in the SV650 trees at all.

[@riptide212121]

i just finished a front end swap on my 2005 sv1000s, i used your video to help me along and it helped me out alot, i used the forks from a 07 gsxr 750, only problem i had was bleeding the brakes, i had an air pocket in the master cylinder that took a few hours to figure out, could you make a video on bleeding the front brakes? it would help out alot when someone is changing the forks, ty

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yes, the entire SRAD front end will work! However, some of the components are a little more dated, for example, no radial brakes. And yes, I have experience with a first gen SV650S.... thats exactly what this bike is! :) The fairings and stuff were never put back on when I rescued this machine from a trailer park and restored it.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@Cobryn205bws It rides awesome! The old "boingers" were just that, BOING BOING BOING! Terrible front end on that SV650. I'm sure it was worn out or abused, but still, it was worse than the front end on my Puch moped. I'm happy with it, and I haven't even tuned it yet, it was just such an improvement as/is that I was happy.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@112mikee112 The SV forks sucked, and always did, even with oil in them. I hate those things. It handles great, I'll have a followup video on that shortly. I left the oil and springs alone.... the SV might be a little lighter, but the GSXR1000 (and the SV) are configured for lightweight rider... I nearly double the weight of what Suzuki considers the average. I haven't dialed them in yet, I just checked that both fork legs had the same adjustment for consistency... and they did! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

I replaced the entire front clip, there is no SV parts on there at all, and that includes all brake parts: calipers, brake lines, and master cylinder. You might be able to recycle the upper line that goes to the splitter, as with regular handlebars you'll need that length, but the rest needs replacement. A complete frontend should be available on ebay relatively cheap, unless you want some special config. In my case I wanted the GSXR1000 forks for stiffer springs, and radial front brakes.

[@DuckmanCycles]

I don't know if the TL axle will fit, but to keep the answer short, the best axle to use is the one that matches your triples. I had a GSXR axle, and it fit in the forks but wasn't long enough to reach between them both. SRAD triples have a wider spacing, so its best to use an SRAD 750 axle! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

The gauges did not fit directly on, rather I made a couple small brackets that attached to the clipon handlebars' pinch bolts. I think you should be able to do the same with the front end you have. I guess I don't have any close-ups of it in this video... oops! I guess I need to cover that in another video.

[@DuckmanCycles]

I feel either generation is good, choose the style you like better. I personally feel that neither has a good suspension, especially at my weight, so it is my opinion that I'd upgrade either for sure!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@paperweightgirl Thanks! I haven't seen a video on this subject anywhere on the 'net. Hopefully it will help some people.

[@DuckmanCycles]

The only big difference is the body style and that the 2nd generation is fuel injected. The 2nd gen was also produced for much longer so parts are easier to get on ebay. Mine is obviously a 1st gen, but I love it!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Any year First Generation Hayabusa rim should work. It may need spacers on the sides, you'll know when you fit it together. The SRAD front wheel is a direct drop-in, also you'll need an SRAD axle, its wider, other axles won't fit.

[@wbracing69]

I decided to go with a different plug, i appreciate your info ive been building my bike from your youtube page mostly lol do you mind if i have your email to ask you any questions if i ever get stuck?

[@williamtricarico6684]

Like most of these swaps, he fails to address the speedometer drive issue. SV650's speedometer drive is on the left side of the front forks, so unless you use a GSXR front end off '95 and earlier, the later front ends are off bikes where the speedometer is driven of the counter-shaft sprocket, which the SV650 has no provision for. Always be aware of front ends bought off ebay. Either they're stolen or off crashed motorcycles, which means the chances of all parts being straight are slim to none. Especially never use the old steering head bearings. All Balls racing can get you proper new tapered roller bearings.

[@DuckmanCycles]

What the hell are you talking about? LoL! Like most of these comments that people leave without doing their own due diligence they make a comment and make themselves look bad without reading the video description or following any of the links... I devoted an entire video to the subject of speedometer drive, and no I didnt need a 95 or earlier front end. While the video was shot a long time ago by me with some lousy video equipment which is the best I could afford at the time the fact is, I never failed anything, 12 years later the bike is still running and driving just like then, everything still works. Here's the video link you missed in this videos description: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3Sqf5t9oNaAY6c

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thats the OEM gauges on there. I have no plans to install anything else... but if I change my mind yes I will make a video! :)

[@karlmoody5330]

couldn't you fit a gsxr srad 750 front axle speedo drive instead of the ingenious rear axle sv650 drive you have done? maybe somehow get some srad clocks mounted to the srad triple tree/top yoke? i was looking at the connector of sv650 clocks and gsxr clocks and theres a good chance they are the same. i havent tested that yet obviously.

[@Munky332]

Nice. yea my "killer deal" was 450 for an 08 front end (minus clip-ons/top triple/and fender), plus a front wheel and rear whee from a 2007. I got an 05 upper triple to keep the stock ignition location so i can retain the steering lock, but it was required to be machined 3mm for the steering stem. all i need is clip-ons and tire. thinking of temporarily using the 120/60/17 tire for now. rear will wait as i need the caliper adapter (also by Zoran).

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

That all depends on you. I've been riding since I was a little boy, and I also own a Ninja 250. I can outride anyone all day long on that little Ninja, it often pisses off my friends on the larger bikes, haha. So it really is up to you. Both get about the same gas mileage, too, so for what its worth, make the best choice for YOU! :)

[@125lbking]

Thank you very much for your help... your videos are a great help

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad you liked! Thank you

[@DuckmanCycles]

@rcbuggyracingya haha, thanks! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thats exactly what I would do. I think any 2003+ GSXR 600/750/1000 front end should pretty much fit a 2nd generation SV650. I haven't done one myself, but I have read about them before.

[@Inspgadgettt]

This video was just what I was looking for. thanks a lot! I just bought an '02 with these same mods already done. You and I seem to have the same Hercules body type, can you share a little adjustment info? Did your fork height stay where you originally installed them, and what was your starting adjustment on your rear shock mod? Thanks!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment! I painted this bike last year, its VW Bus Sage Green now! Odd color for a bike, so it gets lots of compliments! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOvipujdqmUoNE The front end height I believe fell about 1/2 inch shorter than stock SV forks... but that was inadvertently resolved by installing a slightly taller tire some time ago by accident. I ordered the wrong size (120/70/17) and that raised the front end, bonus! LoL! I don't remember how I set up the rear shock, there was a lot of trial and error there. I mounted it then put adjusters links on there to get the height correct. After that I adjusted the shock to my taste and body weight but didn't record the settings. I rode the Dragon last summer during the eclipse.... this thing got a lot of attention and rode like a dream! I probably need to stiffen it up a little more since then.... I got fat this year.Thanks so much for the questions, I hope I helped you!

[@opmike343]

I picked up an SV650 the other day. I was absolutely shocked at how soft and lifeless the stock suspension was. At first, I thought someone had taken out all the preload, and swapped in a spring with a lower rate.

[@DuckmanCycles]

😲😲😲

[@DuckmanCycles]

The GSXR top is very easy to drill, but its not particularly strong for this purpose because it wasn't intended for it. I've never seen anyone drill them and have them break, however. I would say that it might be a good idea to reinforce and fill the underside with some more material. A proper welding engineer would be able to give you a better suggestion. Hope that helps!

[@DuckmanCycles]

I do believe an SRAD600 complete front end will work on a 1st gen SV650. If you try to use more modern forks in the SRAD600 tree, however, they won't fit! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hi. I think any 2003+ GSXR 600/750/1000 front end should pretty much fit a 2nd generation SV650. I haven't done one myself, but I have read about them before. Depending on your weight, you would generally choose the respective GSXR front end. For example, I'm somewhat heavy and of larger stature, so I used GSXR1000 forks. My little girlfriend would be plenty happy with a front end from a 600.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Not sure, think it would be better to weld something in there solid. The bottom of the top tree is scooped out, you could maybe cut a piece of 1/8" steel and fill that space then drill the holes through both and sandwich it all together with bolts. At least if the top tree cracks, then I think it should hold it all together.

[@Munky332]

GSXR 600/750 forks are typically the same. that being said the 08's come with a .9 spring rate. Don't know how much you weigh, but the spring of .9 is a fine upgrade up to about 190 lbs. (check racetech for recommend spring rate). i'm doing 08 600 forks on my 2005. the problem is you need an upper tripple from a 2005 to retain the stock steering locks, and the steering stem needs to be bored out to 28mm (from 25mm)... i'll probably be doing a video on it.

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@Munky332]

springs are easy. thats probably the biggest factor (the reason the front end is so bouncy) the only advantage that the GSXR front end has over an emulated front end is the compression/rebound damping adjustment, and the bling factor of up-side down forks. emuls + springs + fork oil can be done cheaper than a GSXR swap unless you find a sweet deal, which is not likely to happen. i managed to cobble mine together for about 450$ which is about as sweet as it gets. "typically" its 600+.

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Munky332]

there are tons of options for the 2nd gen, and other than the GSXR parts, you dont need any bushings or spacers. if your planning on running it naked though, try and get a 06? (i think) upper triple, its got the location for the ignition and it will retain the lockout. i have a complete 08 waiting to go on, i had to have the 06 tripple milled out like 2mm on the inside for it to fit the 08 lower. im keeping the stock brake pump for now, but with radial brakes.

[@DuckmanCycles]

My SV650 has been running great for years with these upgrades! 😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

@Cobryn205bws GSXR forks don't fit SV triples, if they did I wouldn't have swapped my triples out at all. Hope that helps! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

@sbh22885 They are the stock SV650S clipons. They should fit on your naked, too. You'll need to change out the bars and the top triee. Want to buy a pair set?

[@darthclone7]

dude! do you think you can make a video on how to remove the ignition cylinder on a sv650?? i lost my keys first bike..and locksmith wont go to my house i have to bring it to them.. i've visited alot of forum sites but its really hard to understand for me.. just need to know where to start i'm aware of the security torx and bought those but i dnt know where i need to start disassembling

[@DuckmanCycles]

The light is an cheap ebay knockoff as you say. There truly is no highbeam at all, but you can wire it any way you want. I made 2 small lights come on for low beam, and those plus two higher wattage bulbs come up for high beam. The gauges are mounted pretty simple with some metal strapping to the clip on bolts, you can see how it works in this video.

[@robertblue]

Great Video. Im considering doing this exact mod to my '02 SV650. BUT, I'm looking to run handlebar risers with fat bars. Happen to know of a top triple that will accept this? I've read that the GSXR top triple is to delicate to drill although it looks similar to the stock SV650 triple that has risers. Just wondering if you had any input. Thanks for posting these vids, and keep up the good work!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Some say the GSXR top Triple Tree is not Tough Enough To Be drilled fo mount handlebar risers, but I have no experience in that department. Use your best judgement!

[@Munky332]

i never really felt the brakes up front were that bad with upgraded pads (talkign stock SV) if your looking for a cheaper alternative for a non-race bike, i'd also suggest 15w or 20w fork oil, emulators, and springs for the stock forks. i'm thinking about making a back-up set of stock forks to keep on hand for myself incase i decide to do some sort of racing that requires "stock" forks.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Brakes were always good

[@Munky332]

also, there's a post on SVrider forums about all the detailed info on what fits and what doesnt and what each iteration comes with. i'd check that out. mostly the 600 and 750 are pretty much identical. i'd stay away from the 1000 stuff, thats where it gets a little complicated. also, if you havent upgraded the rear yet, i'd do so like immediately unless your like 120lbs. there are several options there. i'm running a ZX-14 with a 475lb spring (for my 155lb butt)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thanks but the work was already done by the time you told me to check it out LOL

[@moeayvaz6453]

Is this Glen From fair Lawn, if so this is your old friend Moe (Puch slant tank days)

[@DuckmanCycles]

F'kin kids and their stupid Puch mopeds. Yeah, I remember you... lol! And your brother. I was thinking about you guys the other day. So you found me, welcome to the lifestyles of the not-so-rich and almost famous. Haha! And I'm Glenn, by the way! And I still have my Puch! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33Se3tndp6coNk

[@kevings1]

Nice!!....Thx 4 sharing;)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you!

[@DuckmanCycles]

I can't remember, but I think there was only 2 generations of the 636, and I believe both were the same.

[@skiskask8]

Thank you great vid

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

@sbh22885 just the top tree at least.

[@wbracing69]

Sorry to ask on here but do you know of a upgraded coil i can use on my 2000 sv650 like maybe a 2004 style coil or coil on plug setup, thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

I think the factory coils work just fine... no reason to upgrade... so maybe I'm the wrong person to ask. :-/

[@wberrier08]

Hey whats up? Quick question. I plan on converting my '02 SV650S to naked/streetfighter too. I was wondering is that headlight from Acerbis? I found some on ebay for really cheap but they look like knock offs and 90% are not street legal/ DOT approved. Is yours bright enough and have high/ low beam? How did you mount the S gauges? thx

[@DuckmanCycles]

Cheap Ebay... I hate it

[@Kaaarl96]

Thanks for the reply, so your sure it will fit as i have a chance ti buy a very cheap srad 600 front end - I can get ohlins progressive fork springs for the same forks for 145euro so I think im onto a winner. Will the bearing you use from TWF racing be needed and if it is will it work the same as the gsxr750 srad front end or is there a different bearing? thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

I can't you anything about the 600 front end no, I don't have one unfortunately

[@DuckmanCycles]

@riptide212121 Maybe.... but not until I need to bleed the brakes on something! LOL! :) My CR500 street racer project will be getting a new master cylinder. That bike has a GSXR600 front end on it, I'll be doing that sometime soon.

[@leonoff89]

just out of curiousity how much did this build cost, i saw some deals on ebay for srad and 00-03 gixxer 750 forks no brakes for a little over 200 shipping included is that a good deal or should i keep waiting/searching also saw some tl1000 fork for around 180 i'm guessing those would fit well into a first gen sv but i'm just speculating

[@DuckmanCycles]

I don't usually share prices of things that I paid or anything I sell, heh, but you should do it for that price! I got a lot of things for trade, so its hard to put a dollar figure on it all anyway. :)

[@leonoff89]

+DuckmanCycles and VW Garage all good guess it is a good deal then

[@markklaassen1810]

Hi great video! Got almost the same setup on my first gen sv650: - srad triples, axle and wheel - k6 gsxr 600 forks But the axle wont fit. What did I do wrong? Thanks in advance. Hope someone can help.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Are you sure its an SRAD axle, too? The SRAD triples are wider and require the matching axle! :) Hope that helps! Thanks for the question!

[@georgedrac]

What about 2nd generation SV650?I have a '04 with injection,but they didn't bother with suspension,it's so crappy...what would u recommend?i'm thinking about a gsxr 600 with radial brakes,wheel and perhaps a radial pump? i would appreciate a feedback,thks man

[@DuckmanCycles]

I think the same set up should work for you, but you'll need some different bearings in the headstock on the frame

[@CPLBSS88]

I think i have decided on the SV650 as the bike i want...what year would you suggest I get? Any pros with going with the newer vs the first gens?

[@DuckmanCycles]

It depends on taste! I like mine though! Still have it!

[@cooperkirsch831]

Im putting gsxr 750 07' front end on my 1st gen sv 650 and theres no mounts for my 1st gen gauges because the gsxr has a full fairing and a frame brace. any suggestions on mounting the 1st gen clocks on a gsxr tripple tree? it looks like it worked fine with the srad, did it mount directly on?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Did not mount on directly, had to make some brackets. Simple enough. 😁👍🏻

[@ElephantTaint82]

btw, this would be my first bike. ive heard they are good first bikes because they aren;t crazy fast like a supersport, but they give you some room to grow unlike a 250. thoughts?

[@DuckmanCycles]

I've been happy with mine and I've had it for a long time

[@wbracing69]

what cluster are you running and do you have a writeup on changing to cluster? i have a 01 650

[@DuckmanCycles]

Factory original, so no change out.

[@DuckmanCycles]

250lbs here, 300 if I start training again, heh. :)

[@Yellowmon-sz2zf]

Hello, can I install a ZX10 front end onto a 05SV650 ? Thank you.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yes. But what it takes to make it fit I don't know. If you've got the parts already, try and test fit and you should know what you need to do. Thanks for the question.

[@ElephantTaint82]

what gen would you recommend for the sv650? is the second gen better suspension? Thanks.

[@DuckmanCycles]

That depends on your goals

[@125lbking]

I have the same headlight on me 03 sv lol... im wanting to do the same thing with mine but i don't know which gsxr yr would be best compatible... any advice would be great.

[@DuckmanCycles]

😁👍🏻

[@DuckmanCycles]

All things SV650 that I've learned I learned from svrider.com I welcome you to join the forums and tell them that "TheDuck" sent you. On there you will find all the information that you need. If you still get stuck lemme know! I hope that helps! :)

[@dennisbaker2899]

Is that a stock GSXR upper triple tree? I am looking to replace one on a CX500 fork swap.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yep! Stock SRAD triples on here! Its been good for the last 9 years on this early model SV650! Not sure if the bearings nor steering stem is the right size for a CX500, however. Recommended upgrade in my case! Would like to see your build! Got any videos?

[@dennisbaker2899]

@@DuckmanCycles Pictures only. Engine and Carb are almost complete. Starting to figure a Deluxe Tank mounting on my Custom Frame.

[@dakr3464]

Is your 1st gen still carbed?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yep... it's actually a 2nd gen engine, however. I rolled it all back to carbs because that's what I had. It runs well!

[@Kaaarl96]

Hi will this work the same way with a complete Srad 600 front end instead of an Srad 750? thanks

[@DuckmanCycles]

No I believe the 750 had a very unique front

[@DuckmanCycles]

That is a good price, I will boast however, that I spent about $175, lol.

[@ElephantTaint82]

Thanks. how much do you weigh? im a pretty big guy... 6'2" 235... i assume that it'll be too soft for my fat self.is it cheap to upgrade?

[@DuckmanCycles]

About the same size as you, just about an inch taller and a little heavier

[@DuckmanCycles]

@bonzo9303204406 Don't think its that hard, because really, it isn't! There is only one bolt (the steering stem) that holds the whole thing on there! :) If you can unscrew it, you can do it!

[@dirklbj]

wowww

[@bonzo9303204406]

i was thinking that was easy job to replace the frond of a bike ... NOPE ITS NOT ... but you do it like you eat lunch :D

[@DuckmanCycles]

I don't NEED to do anything you say. What what you NEED to do is just keep your opinions to yourself as they are not constructive or helpful to anyone. Stop making stupid posts, it will make you look better to others.

[@Munky332]

not sure if i wanna sell the stock front end to make back some of the money, or throw some cash for some emuls, 15w oil, and springs in it for a backup just in case i want to race somewhere that requires "stock" forks.

[@DuckmanCycles]

That's your prerogative of course 😁👍🏻

[@cooperkirsch831]

I tapped the tripple tree and had a custom bracket made. got a spedo drive preparing to run it from the back wheel. But i laid down the sv and destroyed the gauges :( going with vapor gauges for now. Anyone know of a stock set for sale?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Oh man sorry to hear that

[@pasolesoup7430]

What clip ins are those?

[@DuckmanCycles]

+Aziz Thegreat 2:25

[@lancepedretti3786]

Where’d you get that front wind screen

[@DuckmanCycles]

Ebay... but that was like 12 years ago. 😀👍

[@lancepedretti3786]

What would you call that

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@lancepedretti3786 "Over a decade" I suppose... its been a long time.

[@leonoff89]

i imagine a tl000 fork would be a direct swap with no mods on the first gen sv but i could be wrong

[@DuckmanCycles]

+Inna Leonoff Possibly, but they are a bit harder to obtain, GSXR parts are plentiful! :)

[@leonoff89]

yea I've been seeing a lot of srad forks going for around 225 bucks on ebay, I'm guessing the 2000-03 gixxer 750 forks are pretty much the sames ones that came on the srad with floating brakes

[@DuckmanCycles]

+Inna Leonoff Yup, you may even be able to use a newer fork than that, the critical part is the SRAD triple trees and axle. :)

[@bonzo9303204406]

@DuckmanCycles i think better to pass it to my dad ... HE IS A PRO in that kind of stuff xD i need some practice !!!

[@2WheelTrev]

great video very informative but you gotta work on your camera work its making me feel ill lol.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Old video, old camera... didn't have a good anti-jitter stabilizer. Oh well!

[@lifeisgood070]

do these fit the SFV650 well?

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thats a good question! I began collecting parts to do the swap on my SV650 almost 10 years ago! Black then I think the Gladius only just hit the market, and a new bike was a little too rich for my blood... lol! But I'd say its possible, but I think you'd use a different set of triple trees, and a different front axle and wheel, I've been told a 2011 GSXR1000 front end will fit ya. Please do your research first before committing to parts! I still have this SV650 to this day, its been repainted and I still ride it! It was pretty awesome when I got it on the Tail of the Dragon!

[@lifeisgood070]

@@DuckmanCycles suspension parts are sooo expensive. I was looking at the penske rear shock... $1000.00.... crazy. I have to get rid of my shocks at this point. Driving me insane. After nearly 20k miles they aren't good at all anymore.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Yeah, some are even more than that! Often its best to look on ebay for a shock that fits. I think I got the one for my SV650 for about $50... and I haven't even done 20k miles on it anyway lol!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@imadeyourpizza It really is easy, serious! :)

[@DuckmanCycles]

@fordfanatic100 I gotta go through my emails on here sometimes I get like 100 a day! But sorry, I don't know anyone interested in such a bike. Give craigslist a whirl!