OhioBob Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 What could be done, if even possible, to lighten the SV1000 or FZ1, besides aftermarket pipes and maybe wheels? I know it will never be a full blown sportbike, especially the weight, but I am wonder about trimming weight to get it down to 450lbs ish wet. That probably isn't even possible, huh? Would swapping the SV1000 stock front forks with GSXR750 help? If so, what year GSXR750 will work with SV1k?Just wondering.Thanks.OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 All Balls has a steering stem conversion chart on their website. Punch in your bike information, and they'll show you all the bikes that use the same bearings.Everything you don't need, remove from the bike. Everything you can't remove, drill holes into. Everything you can't drill you probably shouldn't touch anyways.An aluminum gas tank might help save you a few pounds. If you've got the money to spend, BST makes carbon fiber wheels. They're super light, and you'll get a slight increase in power (due to the reduced rotating mass on the rear wheel).Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Forks are not going to lighten the bike, but the sv has notoriously bad suspension so that's not a bad upgrade. I'm not too sure about the fzs suspension. What exactly are you trying to achieve? A faster comfy bike or a cheaper sporty bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would like the sportbike performance (engine - hp/torque, suspension, brakes, lightness, etc) but with better more comfy ergos. So, I was thinking of a CBR954RR with LSL handlebar kit conversion or maybe a SV1k or FZ1.Just not sure yet, so that is why I am asking.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 The Sv1k comes with previous gen gsxr600 forks, fully adjustable, but not upside down forks like most modern bikes -- the sv650 is the nonadjustable bargain bin suspension, not the 1k.I don't know how much weight, if any, you'd save upgrading the suspension.Are they heavy? Yes, but if you rode one, you'd find out they carry the weight well and handle ALMOST as good as any middleweight or 1000cc i4 bike. I think you might be putting the cart before the horse here... Unless you're specifically going to race it, I dont know why weight is a serious concern for a standard-type street bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Not really sure what you're going for here. Even adding a passenger barely hinders the performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Even adding a passenger barely hinders the performance.Unless you're into fat chicks, or dudes. But, I'm not here to judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMMW Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Ballistic 8-cell Battery - about 5 lbs saved, or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 OK, I am sold on the SV1k. Now I am on the hunt for one.Thanks to all.Hopefully, I will be able to meet up with you all soon enough on my SV1k and carve some twisties with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Unless you're into fat chicks, or dudes. But, I'm not here to judge.I guess I should have had a disclaimer on there. Yeah, so a 130 pound babe on the back has little impact on the bike's performance, but the boobs on the rider's back can impact rider performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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