Gladius Pics from todays ride

[dizzyblonde]

Thanks to Liam for inviting the massive to come and laugh at the Gladys. A few of us had a bimble (only cause I'm a slow mo) down to the cat N fiddle. TonyS, me, McNLiam, Greek, and Greeks dad
First impressions generally seem to be more positive in the flesh.


the Greek,

ooo its lovely:rolleyes:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0941.jpg

but not as nice as Falco:p

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0942.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0943.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0944.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0947.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0946.jpg

not many pics, as it was pretty wet, my nice newly polished bike, now looks like its been in a quarry:(

[Dave20046]

Would rather have an sv

[dizzyblonde]

doesn't mean we didn't spend the afternoon taking the pee and generally picking holes in it though!

[mister c]

Must admit, I do still like it................. But then again I am odd :)

[Rich]

It looks like a ducati monster, even the falco looks ok next to that ;-)

[shonadoll]

It looks really plasticky in the flesh so to speak. I'm so glad I got my naked black black one and didn't leave it till now to get my bike.

[Dave20046]

lol! I like the tank area, I'm not 100% on the headlight but I hate that bench seat.

[kwak zzr]

this is a compliment Greek not a pi$$ take "u old enuf to ride a bike" :)

[Wideboy]

looks like a 125 :confused: sort of

[madness]

You lot should have headed east. No rain in Lincolnshire today!

[jumjum_0214]

Me. No. Like. Dirt. :-(

Like the Gladioli tho ;-)

[rob13]

Just seen the advert for it on in the break for WSBK. Has a bunch of lasses riding it around town. Definitely a girls bike!

[shonadoll]

Just seen the advert for it on in the break for WSBK. Has a bunch of lasses riding it around town. Definitely a girls bike!

I was surprised it was *SO* female directed-thought they'd play that down. Odd tactic, given 10% of bikers are women...

[zsv650]

odd suzuki kinda alienates the bike to us chap's like that it does look a girly kinda bike though so where is the chap's version sv650r or something cool like that.

[Lozzo]

I was surprised it was *SO* female directed-thought they'd play that down. Odd tactic, given 10% of bikers are women...

90% of that 10% ride SVs.

[ThEGr33k]

It looks really plasticky in the flesh so to speak. I'm so glad I got my naked black black one and didn't leave it till now to get my bike.


Indeed... tacky and plasticky.. Like why have they hidden the frame where it connects to the engine? I can guess, looking at the welds on the head stock they wanted to hide the HORRID job they have done with them down near the engine. Its a real shame because it seems to have got cheaper, looks like it needs a giant "made in china" sticker on it!

Im pretty sure the suspension isnt upto much as even with my meagre 65kg's (with kip :p) on the suspension felt like it was made for someone who weighs nothing. Im pretty sure Liam wasnt that impressed with it, though ill let him enlighten us futher on that as it was kinda a passing comment.

I didnt like the bike before I got to admit... but now it really does seem like a tacky monster! :(

Oh well, im sure it will still sell far more than it should :rolleyes:

Ah yes, and theDunlop Qualifiers on a learner bike!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :smt104


Dizzy, How DARE you photoshop out my beard!!!???

[markryker]

Me no like it either :smt072

[MitchC]

It looks like a ducati monster

Couldn't agree with you more. Not sure if that's good or not? Does look attractive though! ;)

Mitch

[dizzyblonde]

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3406&d=1235874761 (http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3406&d=1235874761)

oooo yeah sorry:smt104

and theres me thinking that you almost liked the gladys:p.
When you first glance at it, its not that hideous, its when you start looking at it longer you start picking holes in it. Like I did in Liams thread

[startrek.steve]

I went to see a mate in Hornsea, then on to Seaways bikers cafe, nice ride, bit chilly on the way back, but the toasted teacake warmed me belly up a bit!
Steve
Anyone fancy a trundle around my neck of the woods next weekend?

[the_lone_wolf]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/gladius%20Cat%20n%20Fiddle/DSCF0946.jpg
i like the way the gladius is looking the other way, probably worried it'll be hoovered up by the falco:

http://www.travelyucatan.com/whale_shark_holbox/whale_shark_food_habits.jpg

;)

[ThEGr33k]

i like the way the gladius is looking the other way, probably worried it'll be hoovered up by the falco.



;)


Thats what would happen if I let her off the lead :p

[the_lone_wolf]

Thats what would happen if I let her off the lead :p

:mrgreen:

also, what was stephen fry doing at the cat 'n' fiddle?

[Dave20046]

Wish I'd gone...ah well