New Bike

[T0mm0]

I have always said to myself, the only bike I would get in replacement to the SV is a red/white R6.

As you can appreciate, i couldn't believe my luck the other weekend whilst buying some SV parts, intending to do a service, a guy walked in and handed over his keys to 2006 red/white R6 so the garage could sell it on his behalf.

After a fortnight of um'ing and ar'ing I called the garage and to my surprise it was still available, call it fate.

On Friday, i'll be very sad :(, the SV has been an excellent first big bike and done me proud. I have commuted on her for the last 3 years, up and down the A2 in all weathers and she's never missed a beat. She has always started first time never broke down. Only recently have I contemplated replacing her as she's started needing some attention.

I'm sure the guilt and saddness will quickly disappear as I become the new owner of ...

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The R6 has a big hole to fill but I'm sure it will meet my expectations and more.
I know I dont post much but I still intend to stay on the forum and maybe in the summer go on a SelKent rideout or two.

T0mm0

[Tim in Belgium]

Nice looking bike, and the revving version ;)

[Wayluya]

Definately a fate thing......gotta go with sh#t like that :cool:

[Alpinestarhero]

Damn, i want another bike now

but something a liuttle differant to an R6










a pan euro

Matt

[metalmonkey]

Ace thats a nice bike, I rode the new 08 R6 last month that was fun to ride, but didn't get to play with it the way i wanted as it was raining. Though I'm very happy with my SV right now, this summer will be ace, first summer on my bike:D Enjoy it and take care on it.

[Courty]

I think i was at Giants the same time as you, I have just done the same thing, Going to pick up a 2007 R6 on a 2008 plate Saturday, Ive loved my SV650S and after looking for about a month fell for the R6.. see your very local too. Good luck was a lovely bike almost brought myself. infact i got my SV from them.

[Jdubya]

Looks like Giants made a bit of commission from you two then...

I personally used to just go in to drool over the overpriced 916 they had and the blond who worked upstairs...found them to be a bit unfriendly otherwise TBH...but not as unfriendly as the bloke at Bates in dartford.

I'll keep a lookout for you two on your R6's...!

[T0mm0]

I'll be honest, I genuinely wasnt looking for another bike as the SV was more than enough. However, my dream bike became available and after dismissing the idea the first time, I could walk away the second.

Personally, I found them to be OK, better than Bates in Dartford and alot better than Aye Gee. I'm sure they did get some commission, however, I didnt buy brand new only an ex customers bike which with only 1200 miles and Yamaha waranty is almost brand new to me.

I also asked them for a free lid, but have you seen their collection, crapola. So instead they going to fit some crash bungs for free.

[krhall]

ECBates are poo, their servicing and parts seem to be ok - but that scruffy little git in sales, never wants to budge an inch on price or do any kind of a deal. In fact it is one of the reasons I still have an SV and not a GSXR.

That said they had a 600 in white in their when I got my oil and filter on Saturday and it looked mint.......

Bowen Moto in Chatham were nice though, where is Giant?

[T0mm0]

Paddock entrance to Brands Hatch. Enter the gates, turn left and the garage is on the right hand side.

[G]

Stunning bike that, looks really nice in red and white, there is one down matlock most sundays which is most definately used properly.

[krhall]

Do they have a website?

Found it - brands hatch yamaha

[ThEGr33k]

Hope its comfotable enough to commute on for you :S

[T0mm0]

Hope its comfotable enough to commute on for you :S

I hope so too. The seat is like sitting on a board.

If its too uncomfortable, I'll have to enquire about a gel seat or the like or even a nice velour cushion ;)

[krhall]

How far is the commute? That's what put me off of a fireblade.

[T0mm0]

I live in Istead Rise, a minute or so from the A2 and travel up to Blackfriars via Blackwall Tunnel. The distance is roughly 25 miles each way.

[krhall]

Blimey - that's a fair way. Good luck with the new bike.

[Jdubya]

You'll never get a good deal out of Bates...I've tried on numerous occasions and that scruff wont move on price...let alone out of his seat. Thats why I eventually bought my SV from sturdeys in Tonbridge, good deal and good service as well.

As for Giants, yes they do have a lot of Tat upstairs. When do you get the R6's then?

[T0mm0]

Took half day Friday, picked up the new bike, sorted out the paper work and then took a leisurely ride down to Hastings.
Immediate impression is, what a bike. I loved the SV but the R6 is fantastic, I've ridden her a few times now and I have a grin from ear to ear every time.
Taking me a while to adjust to the different riding styles i.e. high in revs before changing up and the wrists ache after about 45 mins in the seat.

Am so pleased :)

[sv-robo]

Stunning bike that, looks really nice in red and white, .
+1:thumbsup:

[John 675]

seems like many of us are/ or have upgraded in the last 3-4 months.. AH... summer is coming now.. no question :D

[ThEGr33k]

Heh indeed... Be a Exsv650ownersclub.org soon... :p