The SFV Racer Walk Around – Gladius

by Sam Wiest · Published July 16, 2019 · Updated August 11, 2019

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It’s been awhile that I’ve been really happy with how a bike is turning out. Even back in 2016 when the gladius was getting some seat time, I wasn’t truly happy with how it was handling and running. But finally in 2019, the bike is back on the track and the rebuild has been going amazing. Progress each time it hits the track makes me happier and happier. The rear suspension still needs some tweeking, but we’re getting there. A few people have asked for some details on the build so here it is.

CHASSIS

Galespeed Type-M Magnesium Front Rim
2007 GSXR750 Forks
Traxxion AK20 Cartirdges
R6 Brake Calipers
Brembo RCS Master Cylinder
CNC Top Triple Clamp
HyperPro RSC Steering Damper
TWF Custom Aluminum Steering Stem
Titanium Triple Clamp Bolts
Titanium Rotor Bolts
Titanium Caliper Bolts
Titanium Axle Pinch Bolts
707 Aluminum Front Axle
Motion Pro Revolver Throttle
Renthal Clip Ons
Renthal Grips
Renthal MX1 520 Non O-Ring chain
Renthal Sprockets
Renthal Brake Pads
Penske 8987 Triple Clicker Shock
707 Aluminum Dog Bones (shorter)
Titanium Linkage Bolts
Carrozzeria Forged Aluminum 5.0″ Rear Rim
LWTRacer Custom Rear Rotor
Titanium Rotor Bolts
RoaringToyz Fairing Stay
RSV4 Upper / Lower
R6 SBK tail
Carbon 1098 Fender
Shorai LFX14 Battery
TWF Forward Battery Box

POWERPLANT

Full M4 Exhaust from a 99-02 SV650 (not m4 muffler)
TWF Racing Bored Throttle Bodies
Robem Engineering Velocity Stacks
DynoJet Power Commander III

Motor #1 – 650cc
JE FSR 81mm Pistons
Stock Crank
1st Gen SV650 Connecting Rods
MegaCycle Stage1 Camshafts
TWF Racing Lightened Flywheel
Stock SFV Heads

Motor #2 – 700cc
Wiseco 84mm Pistons
Falicon Supercrank
Carrillo H-Beam Connecting Rods
Web101 Intake Camshaft
2nd Gen SV650 Intake on Exhaust
TWF Racing Lightend Flywheel
Stock SFV Heads
Titanium Case Cover Bolts