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Old 04-01-2010, 09:41 AM   #41
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You don't need suspension. I promise.
post that pic of you before you got your suspension. lolz
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:57 AM   #42
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Disagree 100%. This is my second SV, I've done tons of track days and never once has the front end ever given me any resembling headshake. The SV's geometry is just not as severe as a 600SS bike. It's not necessary unless you are riding at race pace.

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If I were to recommend one sport upgrade for the SV I would do before suspension, it would definitely be a steering damper.
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:06 AM   #43
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Disagree 100%. This is my second SV, I've done tons of track days and never once has the front end ever given me any resembling headshake. The SV's geometry is just not as severe as a 600SS bike. It's not necessary unless you are riding at race pace.
I never had the issue riding fast, it was riding around town that I got the headshake.
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:15 AM   #44
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it was riding around town that I got the headshake.
from the bike or from the people watching you ride by?


*ba dum, tssssssssssss*
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:16 AM   #45
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from the bike or from the people watching you ride by?


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lolz nice
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:21 AM   #46
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lolz nice
dont' get used to it - that's probably my best shot of the day
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:04 AM   #47
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Took a short ride up the mountain last night. So far the brakes and front springs are the best mods. Like a different bike
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:25 AM   #48
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Honestly it sounds like your specific bike may have had issues. I've never heard of any SV at street pace ever having problems.

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Old 04-02-2010, 12:16 AM   #49
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Old 04-03-2010, 07:32 PM   #50
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I owned a severely undersprung bike (ninja 250) and a majorly over sprung bike (currently GSXr) and re-valving/rear shock made a HUGE difference on both. Bike just starts to feel like it isn't fighting you all the time. cornering is much more controlled. If you have the money I would set the suspension up. Best mods I have made (thanks Kerry)
Hokie, where did you send your shock?
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