Jack Up Kit

[JoChan23]

"Jack up bars (dog bone suspension linkage) for Suzuki SV650 will fit models 1999 - 2002.

Will lift the back end approx 40mm and the seat height approx 20mm.

One of the most efficient and cheapest modifications you can make to transform the handling of your SV650 also improves the looks by lifting the back end up high.

Makes the bike steer quicker into corners, it increases the damping rate and spring preload, makes the steering more responsive.

Made from best quality high strength steel, with hard wearing finish, silver colour.  Easy to fit, takes about half an hour, minimal tools required."

saw that while browsing sv650 stuff... whats the deal with that.. any good? any bad? worth doing? they make one for the gs?

- Jordan

[JoChan23]

Pantablo? Anyone?

- Jordan

[aplitz]

Raising the rear ride height of some bikes can improve handling charasterics, but changing the linkage length will alter the damping ratio.  Something like this would be used to dial in desired charasterics at the track, and probably is not too helpful at street pace. 

[runsilent]

A 130/90 rear tire will raise the rear about 1" (25mm) and a 140/80 will raise it about 3/4 inch.  With a 110/70 OE size front tire the steering will be noticeably quicker with the larger rear tire.  I've had both rear sizes on GS's. 

In my opinion, a 110/70 supersport front tire with a 140/80 sport touring rear will quicken it even more and be a safer approach than longer links.  I've got a 110/70 BT010 front and a 140/80 AV36 rear tire on the old GS and it's a bit twitchy at low speeds but very nice at a faster pace.