Transforming the SV650 with a Penske Shock

I take you step by step through the process of swapping out a shock on a second generation SV650 track bike. For all the details, see my writeup at ulteriormoto.c... Years ago I had upgraded from the stock SV shock to a 2004 GSX-R 1000 shock. While that was great and all, it still didn't have the ideal geometry or adjustability of a top quality shock. On top of that, it was already 20 years old and for $80 more than the cost to rebuild it I could get myself a pristine Penske 8981. Follow along as I make huge improvements to the bike in a single afternoon.
Intro 0:00
Take-off Shocks 0:32
Penske Shocks 1:10
Removing the Shock 2:32
Take-off vs Penske 6:48
Installing the Shock 9:16
Mounting the Reservoir 9:40
Results 11:54

[@32bootzie]

Good find on the shock , such a clean bike !👍

[@ulteriormoto]

Thanks! Forums do still serve a purpose.

[@10ToGoPro]

Your content is flawless 👌 Thank you for all the SV vids

[@ulteriormoto]

Glad you like them!

[@DylonND]

Great video! The series on the SV has been awesome! Every single topic I can think of for the SV that I want to tackle at some point you've covered. What made you go with the Penske beyond budget purposes? I know there are a lot of options out there like Ktech, Nitron, HyperPro, Ohlins etc. I guess another topic that would be neat to cover is tires, like how most SV racers run 120/70 instead of the 60 - and what you think of slick tires etc.

[@ulteriormoto]

Thanks for the feedback! The Penske was the first one to come available when I started looking and it was in pristine condition. I would have gladly purchased a shock from any of those brands for the same price ($550) and condition.

[@ulteriormoto]

Regarding tires, I have been running the Q4 and Q5 Dunlops, but I am considering slicks for next season. Good idea for a future topic.