first gen sv650 wheel is a direct bolt on, use the gs sprocket carrier, and bend out your brake torque arm. maybe shim your sprocket out with a washer depending on tire you choose.  I have personally done it, and that is my experience

oh, and it is a 4.5 inch rear for a first gen sv650,

i have to order through a dealership who gets everything from parts canada does anyone know if there is a 130/70 rear tire besides the bridgestone battalax or whatever its called...i need a new one in the spring and i want to try something maybe a bit better...or are the bridgestones fairly good tires themselves?

I took a minute to look at the Parts Canada catalogs and it seems they carry them all.  Found Avon Roadrider, ContiGo, Bridgestone BT45, Metzeler Lasertec, Michelin Pilot Activ, and Pirelli Sport Demons in the 130/70-17 size.  Take your pic.   

Quote from: gsJack on January 24, 2010, 07:45:36 PM
I took a minute to look at the Parts Canada catalogs and it seems they carry them all.  Found Avon Roadrider, ContiGo, Bridgestone BT45, Metzeler Lasertec, Michelin Pilot Activ, and Pirelli Sport Demons in the 130/70-17 size.  Take your pic.   

oh last time i had to get a new rear tire the dealer said bridgestone was all they had in that size and he even had an avon catalog...weird 
well thank you thats great to know that they do carry the others and i will be sure to look into them and their pricing

when i took a quick look i couldnt find them i kept on finiding front tires lol i'll try again tomorrow...its been a long day lol

nevermind...just found all of them and their stock numbers