2003 SV650S 2006 GSXR600 rear shock swap

[Giaka]

Just an FYi for 03 SV riders. I 2006 GSXR600 rear shock is a direct swap out on the 2003 SV650S. The spring rate is almost the same and you get compression and rebound damping. No battery box trimming is required but it does lower the bike about 3/4 of an inch (GSXR shock is slightly shorter).
 
BTW 06 gixxer 600 shocks can be had on Ebay for $35 to $65.

[Dichotomous]

no trimming?  how does that work?  I have an '05 gsxr 1k on mine and had to cut.  then again while I was there I lightend the bike a bit by getting rid of the tool box, so it didnt bug me.

[Mr Sunshine]

The shock you want is a 2003 GSX-R1000 shock.  It actuall raises the rear some on an 2003+ SV650 which fixes the geometry from when you go to a 120/70 front tire from the factory 120/60 front tire.  You want to run a 120/70 front as it give you a bigger contact patch and there is more than enough room between the tire and the front fender.
 
On my '06 SV650 there would be trimming required.  On my '03 SV650 there wouldn't be.  This is due to the tool box being in the way on the '06.

[JoBu]

Thanks for that information...we just picked up an '06 SV for my g/f.  This is nice to know.
 
Cheers,
 
Joe

[Giaka]

The shock you want is a 2003 GSX-R1000 shock. It actuall raises the rear some on an 2003+ SV650 .

LOL that depends on the rider. The rider of our SV is only 4'11" so a shock that raised the rear end would not be the shock she would want. On the other hand a shock with the same spring rate and adjustable damping that lowers the bike a little is perfect. Here are some pics
 

 

[Mookie]

if you are lowering the back of the bike, then you'll probably want to raise the forks an equal amount to keep the geometry from getting too screwed up.

Or you could go for the SV650 chopper look

[Giaka]

 

 

[Giaka]

if you are lowering the back of the bike, then you'll probably want to raise the forks an equal amount to keep the geometry from getting too screwed up.

Yeap...
 

[Phat Twin]

The shock you want is a 2003 GSX-R1000 shock. It actuall raises the rear some on an 2003+ SV650 which fixes the geometry from when you go to a 120/70 front tire from the factory 120/60 front tire. You want to run a 120/70 front as it give you a bigger contact patch and there is more than enough room between the tire and the front fender.
 
On my '06 SV650 there would be trimming required. On my '03 SV650 there wouldn't be. This is due to the tool box being in the way on the '06.

I agree with 1000 answer.  03 and newer GSXR1000 shocks are better simply because they provide less "stiction", and they are a direct mount with no trimming on the 03 SV1000 like I have.  The 650 and 1000 changed their frame and geometry a bit after the revamp in 03, so a swap of shocks after the 03 model year might require a bit if wiggling and trimming to get it just right.
 
Hope this helps.

[Mr Sunshine]

FYI: If you have an '06 where they put the toolbox under the subframe and in front of the rear wheel check carefully that you have room for the GSX-R shock as it looks like you don't.

[speeddemon]

I have a 03 SV nekkid and a GSXR600 shock. Can you tell me if I will have to cut? Its the main reason I've been putting it off...