The Current State of My Bike

As of the start of Spring Break 2010.

Completed: Lowered Rear 1.25" via Dogbones

I completed the lowering of the rear with longer "dogbones". I now flat foot with my thicker sole shoes and I feel more comfortable backing up while I straddle the bike. Handling wise, more leaning required but I don't drive aggressive anyways.

Regarding the installation, not to difficult. The only problem is I had to enlarge the lowering link holes due to the coating. Otherwise, I placed the bike on the rear stands and installed layers of blanket to prevent the bike from dropping to the fenders. Unbolt the bolt & lock nut with 14 & 17 mm wrenches. You may need a small diameter extension and hammer to persuade the bolt from the shock mount. Torque is 56 ft-lb. My brother assisted me to relieve and align the new dogbones. Source: Distribution Jester

I also lowered the side stand. Note I had to bevel the tubing. In hindsight, I wish I did not "splice" the tube but cut the base of the side stand & redo the stand foundation. You will need a 3/8" hex to unbolt the side stand.

2003 Suzuki SV650 Rear Lowering Link Photo Set

In Progress: Shorten Sidestand for Lowering

I purchased a used SV650 sidestand from eBay so I can have my brother weld my shorten sidestand. I cut approximately 1" for my upcoming 1.25" dogbones and 0.75" raised triples modification to easy backing up the SV650.

Smart TRE from Adaptive Performance (pics)

I installed the simple Adaptive Performance's Smart TRE module, which "will increase horsepower, torque and throttle response in the lower gears and will eliminate the hesitation and stumble when you get off then back on the throttle it also will eliminates the top speed limiter where applicable."