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Well I collect it tommorow, and when I do I will take some proper photo's as I am in to my photography.
So far have bought a Cebaeg helmet and Frank Thomas gloves...
Can't wait to take delivery now, it is ready to go and I will be on it in 24 hours!
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Bling :D
New rider?
Take it easy, don't push to hard, let things naturally come and let the bike grow on you.
I still really rate my old SV for sheer fun factor without warp speed.
sv-robo
27-08-09, 06:59 PM
Nice colour & best shape sv(pointy).........don't listen to all those (curvy) owners,they don't know what their on about:)
TeddyBearKing
27-08-09, 07:31 PM
candy blue and black, best two colours you can have :)
looks smart! pointies forever!
metalmonkey
27-08-09, 08:04 PM
Awesome:D
If you need more gear, then HG have a sale on, I got a pair of gortex pants for £138, they are tricky 3 pants I think which is a sick price they are lush to wear. I also rate my Alpinestar SP2 gloves, not cheap but again so worth it when riding.
Nice colour & best shape sv(pointy).........don't listen to all those (curvy) owners,they don't know what their on about:)
Don't listen to him, its all lies ;)
He he thanks all, off to collect now!
Few more photos and a video link to a youtube clip of it.
Loving it so far, collected it in torrential rain with a brand new back tyre having not ridden for 2 years and since my test, did Pirbright Bends which is the route home and was just wobbling about at 25mph ****ting myself.
Then later it brightened up and I really got to grips with it, hooting around all over the place. I also notice that every other biker is now your best mate, what is it with the bikers nod? lol
One thing though, no centre stand which is weird, only a side stand?
Youtube link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz5DVl9vSTE
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DarrenSV650S
28-08-09, 05:53 PM
Looks good :) Enjoy it
Proper bikers wave or nod ;)
Looks great. Can looks good, thinking of one of those myself. Have fun. :cool:
mikelcfc
29-08-09, 07:28 PM
looks nice... how much did that set you back?
It was up at 3299 - I managed to take it for 3150 on finance with a new back tyre from a dealer with 3 months warranty. I think I have done ok but this is my first bike so not sure really.
Don't listen to what anyone else says, if you are happy with the bike, that's all that matters. :D
Gene genie
31-08-09, 08:44 AM
take it easy dizee on the new rear till its scrubbed in well.
it seems like a fair price from a dealer too, you always pay a little more but you do have the security that if somethings not right you can return it. your also less likely to end up with a stolen one wearing someone elses plate.
jacksuzukisv650
01-09-09, 07:52 PM
all proper bikers nod in france they put there leg out and stuf lol
kwak zzr
01-09-09, 07:55 PM
nice looking ride :) enjoy :)
One thing though, no centre stand which is weird, only a side stand?
That's because it's a straight out Racing Sports bike ;)
Well, the bike has changed environment and is doing very well at the moment, very impressed with it. I have also bought a new cover which covers it beautifully. I do have some concerns over how safe it is as we live in the middle of nowhere - but, tis the best I can do...
With the cover being black aswell, it does tend to blend in quite nicely...
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maviczap
26-12-09, 04:53 PM
The cover is the wrong colour
You should have got it in Mossy Oak :p
Proper bikers ignore all that waving and nodding crap and concentrate on riding properly ;)
Post corrected for you, no need to thank me.
Nice looking bike, btw - I like the colour, for a non-black one of course ;).
I'm unsure if I like the SV650 with no lower fairings? Hmmm...
I would love fully faired but not sure the cheapest way of achieving it. I am crap at fitting them myself and most accessories seem dear.
I'm sure someone will correct me but I think you just need to purchase the bottom fairings and buy the fittings as the holes are already there I believe.
Have a mooch on eBay for some.
Specialone
26-12-09, 07:54 PM
I'm sure someone will correct me but I think you just need to purchase the bottom fairings and buy the fittings as the holes are already there I believe.
Have a mooch on eBay for some.
Yes, thats right, i bought mine recently off fleabay for £210 brand new, took about 2 hours to fit ;)
maviczap
26-12-09, 07:58 PM
Yes, thats right, i bought mine recently off fleabay for £210 brand new, took about 2 hours to fit ;)
Which is a good price.
I cannot find any 2nd hand ones for my Curvy on Evilbay. OEM ones are available, but something like £400 :(
Specialone
26-12-09, 08:02 PM
Which is a good price.
I cannot find any 2nd hand ones for my Curvy on Evilbay. OEM ones are available, but something like £400 :(
Mine were OEM, i was just about to order some from the dealer when i come across these, he had more than i set as well.
maviczap
26-12-09, 08:36 PM
Mine were OEM, i was just about to order some from the dealer when i come across these, he had more than i set as well.
Curvy ones? Send me the item number of your ones!
Specialone
26-12-09, 08:58 PM
Curvy ones? Send me the item number of your ones!
Sorry matey, mines a pointy (the best lol)
maviczap
26-12-09, 09:19 PM
Thought so, plenty of pointy ones out there
appollo1
26-12-09, 09:26 PM
Dizzee is your bike parked overnight in the layby?
maybe you should look at getting some security to lock it to one of the fence posts - just an idea
It is yes. Problem is those fences are next to horrendous ground, bumpy and overgrown by weeds.
I am not sure it is "that bad" there, I know it is not ideal but I see lots of bikes on display in the street, at least mine is down a dark country road and not very visible... (actually that could make it worse)
Can't you secure it to your car or to that fence that is in the photograph?
Not really - that car is one of many in that communal parking layby. No guarantee where any space will or wont be when riding.
The fence is railway property and also the area by the fence is very scruffy, undulating and overgrown etc. Even then it is a very flimsy fence - a "pathetic" border that is bendy and poorly made.
injury_ian
27-12-09, 12:41 PM
LOL I know that layby.
Been down there a few times.
Looks nice ..... clear indicator lens for the front £7 each ;-)
Kirkybhoy
27-12-09, 10:32 PM
Not really - that car is one of many in that communal parking layby. No guarantee where any space will or wont be when riding.
The fence is railway property and also the area by the fence is very scruffy, undulating and overgrown etc. Even then it is a very flimsy fence - a "pathetic" border that is bendy and poorly made.
Could you put a chain round the telegraph pole/Bus stop overnight to secure it ?
No, cant improve the current situation. I have had loas of grief about where I leave it from my neighbours, even though it is communal parking. Its very unwelcome amongst the residents and could not block the pavements etc
ravingdavis
28-12-09, 12:06 AM
No, cant improve the current situation. I have had loas of grief about where I leave it from my neighbours, even though it is communal parking. Its very unwelcome amongst the residents and could not block the pavements etc
pff, if its communal then they cant whinge too much. If they absolutely positively have to have a whine about something then make sure the can on that bike is nice and loud so they have got something to whine about.
Looks very good condition! Although regarding the price i paid £1950 for an almost identical bike from a private seller. Main dealers are rip off merchants if you ask me!
Oh and if you wanna replace those nasty head and sidelight bulbs, go here... www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk for some upgrade headlight bulbs (or hid kit if u can stretch that far) and led sidelights.
barwel1992
28-12-09, 03:08 AM
nice would never leave mine out side thogh
Well, after all the snow and being left for long periods of time outside, the bike still started without any problems. It has not been ridden now properly since late summer.
So impressed have I been with how it has coped, it has a new home - inside, under cover, and somewhere where it is virtually impossible to be nicked. I am much happier now. Leaving it at work was always an option, but now I have done it I am much happier all round.
candy blue and black, best two colours you can have :)
looks smart! pointies forever!
+1! Got that helmet too!:salut:
LOL I know that layby.
Been down there a few times.
Is it near Crawley? Looks very familiar to me:confused:
Don't leave it there, also put the cover on the right way round ;)
The cover was put on the right way round weeks ago. It has to live there, nowhere else for it.
Whilst it is at work though it is safe and dry.
Now it is a bit drier, my bike fluctuates between work and home, but I will be having it at home most of the summer.
I have been hard at work digging a ditch in my sandbank for thr bike. Whilst it rained I had to return and put down bricks to put the stand on, as the bike stand started to sink in the sand and it leant over to one side badly.
The Stormex is an amazing cover but fiddly to get on and I have kept this to use if I leave the bike for long periods only. I have bought another Rainex, a simple throwover with under strap, and this will keep it clean so long as it does not rain heavily. I am constantly cleaning it anyway so before any meaningful ride or period sof rain, I will detail it and it will be showroom for a few days.
Here is my ditch!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/jamesdennis556/Suzuki%20SV%20650%20S/DSCI0012.jpg
If my neighbours complained about where I parked my bike on communal ground I'd do my utmost to make the thing as large as possible and take up a whole car space - cheeky barstewards. WTF do they think they are?
Now its here again, just you wait!
There may be the odd occasion I dare to park it down the road...
Oohhhhhhhhhhh~!!!!
John 675
15-03-10, 05:06 AM
Dunno if id park mine in a layby overnight.. Deffo wouldn't unless it was chained to
those damn posts.. Always through the rear wheel though the front comes off alot easier.. Mind you the back will too, to a pro.. ... ... Frame it is if it fits, I'd just tidy the crap away.. A bit of leveling.. And tough cardboard boxes underneath to stop you sinking.. And if the mesh fence is not wanting to play let the chain through.. Well I'm sure someone will lend you some clippers lol.
Nice Sv.. Needs fairings though IMO.. Makes it look faster ;)
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