Hi to all, picking up 1st bike for 20 yrs tomorrow!!!

[nictry]

Thought I would say hi although another kind member has already come to rescue on a quick question I posted elsewhere on the forum!

Was into biking big time from 17-20 (mainly sporty 2 strokes) but then gave up for the cars ever since. Tomorrow though I get to pick up my new K9 SV650 Sport (blue) and can't wait to get back on two wheels again :smt082

[Spiderman]

I had a simialr break from bikes and as soon i was back on one i wondered why the hell i didnt come back to it sooner :lol:

Welcome aboard and enjoy the new bike :)

[dawn07]

Welcome! Enjoy your new bike!:-D

[PoRk ChOp]

Enjoy your SV mate, I'm sure you will love it :)

[Jamiebridges123]

Remember to take it easy... stuff's changed since back then..

[nictry]

Remember to take it easy... stuff's changed since back then..

Couldn't agree more, although funny enough even after 20 years in a car I am still far more concious of bikes on the road than other car drivers! I guess it means you keep some form of 'biker sense' if you have spent time on them from an early age!

Having said that I cacked myself for the first 30 mins on the test ride last week but soon settled down and realised how much fun it was to be back on 2 wheels ;)

[RichT]

Bonjour...

[Speedy Claire]

Hiya and very best of luck

[Samurai Penguin]

Welcome back!

I pick up my new Gladius tomorrow after a 5 years break from riding.

[zsv650]

welcome back to two wheel's then buddy steady as she goes when you pick her up.

[natcar]

I had a few years break from bikes. Get some training at your local bike school and/or bikesafe course. Very rewarding and fun - money well spent.

[nictry]

Well, my OH came back early today so as we had an hour spare it meant I could go and pick up my new bike tonight instead (luckily Ins and Tax was already done) so after spending 30 minutes trying on leathers that they had ordered in for me but didn't fit...ggrrrr! I managed to get some kit that was just hung up in the shop that was a perfect size (although have to get the zip altered so they can join up!)

Anyway, came home on it and have had a short run (to stick some petrol in :) ) and it is FAB! Can't believe I have waited this long to get a bike again, glad I went for something sensible though as it has more than enough oomph for me right now.

I was considering a refresher course actually so may still look into this but for now I am going to thoroughly enjoy the hot and sunny weekend and have a few ride outs!

[Spiderman]

I had a simialr break from bikes and as soon i was back on one i wondered why the hell i didnt come back to it sooner :lol:


Can't believe I have waited this long to get a bike again,

Great feeling kicking yourself while smiling and riding a bike isnt it, lol.

And refresher courses can be great things, even if all they do is tell you that you're actulally still pretty good but just need to do x or y a bit more.

Just remember when attacking corners its "in like a kitten, out like a tiger" ;)

[fenjer]

Welcome back to bikes!! :)

[Jamiebridges123]

Glad you back on your 2 wheels. :)

[nictry]

And here she is, in all her sunny glory :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3581395418_e6b7bd6462_b.jpg

[Jamiebridges123]

Very nice! All you need now is a Fenda extenda... then perhaps a can and a tail tidy :P

Unless you want to join the snow-plough brigade.. :D

[Alpinestarhero]

Welcome! Kent eh? conviniently located to join us on the annual rideout! Dont worry - its not ment to be a fast-paced ride, last year it was very enjoyable and is more about a bunch of people just riding in some fantastic scenery down fantasitc roads, then having a fantastic bbq and fantastic banter afterwards :D

Very nice SV BTW! Get some crash bungs on it as soon as you can and consider a front mudgaurd extension, just incase you get caught out in the rain (its a well documented problem that water spray can flick up and get the front spark-plug wet, turing your bike into a single cylinder machine...)

Spiderman, that advice is what Baph told me, it works very well :kiss:

Matt

[nictry]

Fenda extender ordered (hope I can glue it though as really do not want to be sticking screws through the guard just yet!!!)

Want some of the R&G bungs but v nervous about having to take that central engine bolt out, not v technically minded)

As for anything else probably going to leave as is, figure it will be easier to sell on in a year or so if I have left things fairly standard

[Alpinestarhero]

Yea, good call. Maybe in time you can get a bit mroe of an attractive exhaust, and maybe a taller screen (helps with reducing windblast :D). I think its ok to take the central engine bolt out, someone will probably be along to advise you shortly :D Bungs really are a good idea though, especially if you have a fairing. My dad dropped his old gsxr on a ferry, and the bungs saved the fairing.

[dawn07]

Thats a cracker!:D

[G]

The pointys have a piece of plastic covering the front spark plug stopping water getting up behind the rad, at least mine did anyway I did a fair few very wet miles and never had a problem.

Looks lovely though, that blue is the best they have done yet I think, looks lovely in the flesh.

Contact a riding school to do some refresher courses or find out if your local police force do a bike safe course.

[nictry]

The pointys have a piece of plastic covering the front spark plug stopping water getting up behind the rad, at least mine did anyway I did a fair few very wet miles and never had a problem.



How freaky, I just came in from putting her away and giving a quick clean (how sad as only ridden about 20 miles) but I just noticed the rubber protector thing in front of the plugs, not sure it would stop all the water and bits from the front wheel but looks like Suzuki are making some effort to stop the problem?

[philbut]

Welcome fella. Life is much better on 2 wheels than 4, glad you have come back to the fold. take it easy and enjoy!