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I would like to know too.

Yes, they fit just fine and are adjustable.

It has ABS. I haven't disconnected it. I don't think I'm at the level that it would affect my braking - it has never kicked in for me.

Cartridges are IDS25 - nice range of adjustability on them - a few clicks in either direction and you can really feel the changes.

Thanks! They are made by Gilles Tooling. Unfortunately they don't make them anymore though :(

Congrats on the purchase! Generally, yes, I was satisfied - I do think that it's the size that fits the rear best. The only issue is that the tire choices are really limited for 170/60. I ran the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and for my level they work perfectly fine. Good grip in the dry, and even in cooler / light rain conditions, good enough to stay out there - you won't have to sit out any sessions like those running slicks. Way more feedback than OEM tires, way more eager to turn in, taller rear profile puts more weight on the front which is good (I find the SV is quite rear-biased in stock form). Enjoy!

@@bstkmoto1334 Thank you for the feedback! That is very valuable information! Ride safe!

You've got to go to Calabogie. I haven't got footage from there yet as they're a bit stricter on mounting action cams securely but that track really is world class.

SV650 with different handlebars. Makes sense to get the SV650X for the clip-ons if you plan on doing track days though...

It's the only part that I did not install myself. I went to a suspension expert near Toronto called Accelerated Technologies. Great shop. During the install they found that it was not a perfect fit and had to fabricate a couple of spacers. Other than that, I don't recall any hiccups. They work really well at the track - worth the upgrade to get things properly dialed in. Unnecessary for the street in my opinion - the stock forks actually work quite well for everyday riding.

@@bstkmoto1334 Good to know! Thanks for the info. Yes, my 2019 is my dedicated track bike, so I'm definitely looking for a suspension upgrade. Cheers!

Yeah it's a great bike to learn on. R3 and Ninja 400 too.

Awesome man, sounds like a great plan. I always think I should have started with the X instead of the standard SV but that blue frame really got me lol. I haven't got a steering damper on mine just yet... Next part to go on for me will be a Yoyodyne slipper clutch.

I'm 5' 10" and around 180-185 lbs. I think it's an excellent choice for an occasional track bike. I believe the latest SVs have preload adjusters at the front as well as the rear. If so, once you adjust preload and get your sag figures in the ballpark it will work just fine for novice group. I would recommend the SV650X over the standard as it puts you in a much better position for the track with the stock clip-ons. Once you're pushing out of novice group and into intermediate group, there are a number of options for suspension upgrades depending on your budget.

@@bstkmoto1334 Good info thanks.

Yes sir!

Woodcraft-CFM. They thread in place of the engine mount bolts.

Have the same bike, you can check it. You may like my content.

Yes, 170/60 is actually the best size for a 5 inch rim and totally safe to mount. The only issue with it is that there aren't so many options for sports / track day tires - lots of great sports touring options though. I would recommend it on the 3rd gen SV. The 160/60 works fine on a 5 inch rim as well but can be a little stretched depending on tire manufacturer.

Im sure its fine, but note that it wont improve handling, in fact if anything it will make it slightly worse. Not enough thatd youd probabky notice, but ye. understandable for looks tho.

Hello! Nice - hope you're enjoying it as much as I am! Bike is full power, not restricted. Cold tire pressures that work well for me at the track: Front 32 psi / 2.21 bar, Rear 30 psi / 2.07 bar. You can experiment a bit with the rear, try between 29-31 psi (2.00-2.14 bar) to see what works well for you.

K-Tech 25IDS cartridge kit. Speak to your local suspension tuner for some options for the forks.

Sept 24. Good on you if that was you! You were one of the fast ones out there. Ready to step up next season?

Then that was me, and thanks for the compliment. I'd love to but dont want to be a pylon in intermediate!

@@michaelfilipe888 I don't think you would be honestly - you were one of the 2 or 3 fast ones and novice group was packed that day. Only 5 months to go til the next day out....

Yeah, Racer5 are good with GoPro mounted on helmet. Riders Choice seem OK with it too on their trackdays - never been called out for it. I've been to about 10 Racer5 days since 2018 and it's always been Modified track layout in the normal direction (never reverse). KW Sport Racing have track days at GBM and switch up the layout quite a bit.

Btw if you do sign up for Racer5, the VIP weekend at CTMP DDT in August is a must. Awesome technical track, excellent track surface, great facilities and not too far of a drive if you're in the GTA. It's been the best of all trackday weekends for me so far.

@@bstkmoto1334 Thanks for the info! This was helpful.

@@bstkmoto1334 I signed up for May already. Good to hear about the August track day. Thanks so much for the advice.

@@djcsr Awesome! It's a very well run program and lots and lots of track time. A friend of mine will be there in May too. Have a blast!

Thanks!!! Really enjoying it so far and can't wait for next season - I'm hooked. I'd really like to travel down south at some point once Covid and travel restrictions pass to check out some tracks there. Our season is painfully short... Any tracks you'd recommend say within a 10 hour drive from Detroit or Buffalo?

@@bstkmoto1334 I'm way down south :) I live just north of the GA/FL border. I do my track days at Jennimgs GP in Jennings, FL. It is about 45 minutes from my house. It is a 2 mile circuit. The back side is kinda technical which really suits the SV's power band. Funny thing is they shut the track down from July 1 to first of Sept because of the heat. Ambient air temps are around 100 F and if you factory in the humidity it bumps up to 115 F. I have a street 17' SV650 with upgraded suspension but it is for sale. I picked a 2018 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS back in Aug from a private sale. The Striple had 1100 miles when purchased. It is show room new. Haven't tracked it yet but I'm gonna pick up a SV650 track only bike so I can play around . Enjoy your next season Sir. Subscribed!!

@@DB-so8zc Damn, I'm jealous on two fronts. The weather and the Street Triple. Sweet bike that one is! I think it looks better than the new one too. Congrats! We were below freezing already today - I'll have to join the snowbirds that head down south every winter at some point... Enjoy your season down there!

Yup, track only now. I was unsure at the beginning of the season but after a few days out, I find that I enjoy track way more than street. I uploaded the videos in reverse order actually, so this track day was in August on the OEM 160/60 rear and the other in September on the 170/60 rear. The 170s are definitely better for agility. I struggled a bit on corner entry / turn in here with the 160s, but with the 170s the bike corners more naturally and I sometimes underestimate how well it will turn in and hold a line through the turn. Just wish there were more track day options out there in the 170/60 size!

@@bstkmoto1334 Actually 160 weights less and it's easier to turn, but being narrower you have the sensation to fall. 170 (and 180) is more stable and gives you more confidence in braking and accelerating, but you pay being slower in changing directions. I am thinking too of converting my 2020 to track only! Did you remove ABS and other things? Why aren't you using fairings?

​@@frankp1196 It's a strange one. It's true, 160 is a lighter tire, but Suzuki fitted a 5" rear wheel on the 3rd Gen SV (and Gladius), not a 4.5" as was done in previous generations. So the ideal size for a 5" wheel is 170/60. The 160/60 gets a bit stretched on the rim, giving it a flatter profile. At this track day at CTMP, I was at the absolute edge of the rear tire already at moderate lean angles, so for me it was evidence of that. So I gave the 170 a shot and it works much better. It makes for a great track bike - you'll really enjoy it. I'm a track novice but learning so much every session out there. With the 2020 you'll have 4-piston front brake calipers as well which are much better than the old 2-piston ones (on the 2016-2018). I haven't removed ABS - they haven't kicked in once - I don't think I'm at the level where it interferes with my riding. I replaced the headlight at the front with a short fairing made by S2 Concept. Other than that, I don't really need other fairings for track days.

@@bstkmoto1334 I didn't know about the 5" rims! Thanks! I will definitely give a try to a 170. How tall are you? I saw the S2 concept "fairings" but i think i would prefer better wind protection fitting a kit of gsxr600 fairings so i could even move the speedo forward getting a better position on the straights (i'm 190/6'3).

@@frankp1196 I'm 5'10". Yes, for your height I think something like that could work better, and maybe some changes at the rear so you can scoot back to tuck in - something like the Hot Bodies tail. One more tip if you're looking to set it up for track. I installed aftermarket rear sets and then found a problem that the exhaust hanger / passenger peg gets in the way of my right foot, at the heel, which makes it difficult to position the foot properly on right turns. If you see the M4 race mount exhaust, you'll notice that the angle of the exhaust hanger is very different to others, almost horizontal. This is to avoid your foot hitting the exhaust hanger and it's the only one I've seen designed like that. The other option is to fabricate your own exhaust hanger out of some aluminum flat plate to avoid the conflict.

All good questions. I love the handlebars. I would say that they are quite similar to the SV650X clip-ons. The installation instructions that came with the bars were great - specific to the SV650 and lots of pictures to help you through the steps which you wouldn't normally get with aftermarket handlebars. Aaah the tires... So the OEM 160/60, great for stability, not so much for agility, slow to turn in, stretched on the 5" rear rim. I'm a novice track day rider but really struggled on corner entry - this is with aftermarket suspension and good sag figures - see the other video I posted at CTMP - I really had to get the bike slowed right down to get it to turn in - frustrating. Was also on the edge of the rear tire at moderate lean angles, so I had to try something else. So then, the 170/60 size is the best fit for the 5" rear we have on the SV. If you're riding street, there's lots of great sports touring options out there. Track days, Michelin Pilot Power 2ct seems to be the only choice unfortunately. So I tried them out. It took me a few sessions to get the suspension dialed in - with the taller profile at the rear I found there was too much weight up front initially so added more preload to the front. I ended the day at 35mm rider sag at the front and 28mm rider sag at the rear. That felt good. Corner entry and turn in improved significantly and I found myself underestimating how well the bike would turn in - less stable but there's always a trade off between agility and stability I suppose. Much happier with this setup. With all that being said, I don't know how it would feel on the OEM suspension - I suspect with softer spring rates you might not feel as drastic a change as I did but I can't say for sure...

@@bstkmoto1334 Thanks a lot for the comprehensive reply. I haven't even gotten to take mine out for a ride yet. I bought a brand new leftover 2019 model in September but I wasn't going to start paying insurance now at the end of the season. The plan is to put on the basic safety mods over the winter (frame sliders, radiator guard) and get rid of the rear fender. I'll break in the engine and then maybe next year I'll take it to the track. I'm coming off a heavily modified '99 R6, so this is quite a change of pace for me.

@@bstkmoto1334 By the way, I'd totally watch a video going over the setup on your bike. There doesn't seem to be a lot of videos going into mods on this model yet.

@@nickstick18 Good point - I really should have done that before putting the bike away in storage for the season! If I do go back there before the snow hits I'll put something together for sure. It's a great platform - check out svrider.com if you haven't done so already - lots of info there and it's cool to see how each person takes it in their own direction. That sounds like a good plan for the next year. Spray some anti-corrosion product on it while it's new - something like ACF-50. The SVs are notorious for showing corrosion much earlier than you'd expect, especially if you ride in the rain.

@@nickstick18 Finally got round to that walkaround video - just uploaded. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you! Our season is done here in Ontario but will make an effort to get footage at every track day next year!

@@bstkmoto1334 ride safe, ride fast!

Hi Jason. The cartridges are fantastic. Yes, the bars are exactly that - not too aggressive - more of a sports touring position. They are made by Gilles Tooling but I recently checked their website and didn't see them listed there anymore. Hope they're not discontinued - great product.