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Hi everyone,
I thought I should say hi and introduce myself before bombarding you all with all sort of newbie questions.
I'm Andy from Swanley (SE London) , I'm 30 and passed my test 2 weeks ago. I have been on a Burgman 125 for about a year but now that was traded in for a black SV650s which I am currently breaking it in. Probably not the ideal choice for a 1st real bike but the dealer's selling skills and Suzuki's 0% finance were very persuasive. I did about 200 miles in 2 days and my wife is already suspecting me of having an affair (which is kind of true).
Anyways, I am really happy to found out that such a huge community exists in the UK. I have already found a lot of answers browsing the forums and I am sure there is a lot more to discover.
Looking forward meeting some of you on the road or track!
http://www.maxltd.net/images/vfr_1.jpg
Me sitting on a VFR (my dream bike) at Brands Hatch BSB '09
http://www.maxltd.net/images/sv_1.jpg
my SV ...
ManxMatt34
21-09-09, 05:31 PM
Sweeeeeeet! Another pointy welcome to the org. from the Isle of Man.
Warthog
21-09-09, 05:47 PM
Welcome mate! It is indeed a brilliant community here, so pull up a chair and crack open a beer. And check out your relevant section too, for more local rides and events (I guess you'd be Soho or Selkent depending on where you live exactly).
Hi Andy, glad to 'meet' you.
tanis34
21-09-09, 07:01 PM
ello and welcome from the midlands
kellyjo
21-09-09, 07:03 PM
:smt039:smt039Hello and welcome to the org, its a madhouse, but you'll love it!!
A warm welcome from east midlands Andy.
Hi everyone,
...traded in for a black SV650s which I am currently breaking it in. Probably not the ideal choice for a 1st real bike...
Not too sure about that mate. I think you've made the right choice. Had a trx850 before my sv. My only regret is that I didn't start with an sv.
keith_d
21-09-09, 07:20 PM
A brand new SV might not be such a great choice because there's a fair chance you'll drop it sometime in the first 12 months, which could be painful. A used SV would probably have been a little more comfortable.
That being said, the SV650 is a great first bike. Only a couple of (very minor) vices to watch for. The SV has a lot of engine braking and can unstick the rear tyre if you're a bit clumsy when changing down. It also has good front brakes, so if you grab 'em in a corner you'll end up on the floor (don't ask how I know).
Welcome aboard,
Keith.
Wow, that was a quick response and a very warm welcome. Thanks! I already feel more relaxed :)
A brand new SV might not be such a great choice because there's a fair chance you'll drop it sometime in the first 12 months, which could be painful. A used SV would probably have been a little more comfortable.
That was exactly my point about having a new bike as a first bike and I am a bit nervous about dropping it. I am trying to take it slowly and I hope I won't have to find out :) On the good side, breaking it in at under 5000rpm doesn't offer too much power and gives me a bit of time to get used to it.
Welcome to the org. :-)
I will get told off for selling hello, but hello anyway
Enjoy your bike and be safe :-)
keith_d
21-09-09, 07:40 PM
Just don't get paranoid about it to the point where it affects your riding. Concentrate on avoiding all the other numpties on the roads, that's important. :)
Wow, that was a quick response and a very warm welcome. Thanks! I already feel more relaxed :)
That was exactly my point about having a new bike as a first bike and I am a bit nervous about dropping it. I am trying to take it slowly and I hope I won't have to find out :) On the good side, breaking it in at under 5000rpm doesn't offer too much power and gives me a bit of time to get used to it.
Specialone
21-09-09, 08:33 PM
Wow, that was a quick response and a very warm welcome. Thanks! I already feel more relaxed :)
That was exactly my point about having a new bike as a first bike and I am a bit nervous about dropping it. I am trying to take it slowly and I hope I won't have to find out :) On the good side, breaking it in at under 5000rpm doesn't offer too much power and gives me a bit of time to get used to it.
Welcome matey,
I done the same but only used my lambretta a bit before doing my das.
It does get easier the more miles you put on, i did go over the 5k rpm occasionally after about 200 miles mine seems fine.
I took things slow at first but getting better all the time.
Everyone on here is more than happy to help with any isues you may have, the org has been a good help for me anyhow.
Phil
Jayneflakes
21-09-09, 08:53 PM
Hey there fellow Pointy owner. :D
The SV is a great bike and the pillion seat is probably the most comfortable sports bike seat I have ever sat on, so grab the wife and take her for a spin when you feel ready to carry a Pillion. Also, it has special powers that us girlies just love. Trust me, she will want you to be going about 105 for most of the ride, but she may not be able to talk much when you get home... :smt053
Oh just one tip though, watch out for flies, they stick to your teeth when you are riding with that massive grin that SV's give you. :smt042
Hi Andy
Nice barbeque.
:D
Specialone
21-09-09, 08:58 PM
and the pillion seat is probably the most comfortable sports bike seat I have ever sat on,
My wife would disagree with that statement lol, its like a slab of concrete.
Hello Andy, from a north west midlander. In fact 7 miles and I'd be in Wales. Nice shiny bike there!!! My wife flatly refuses to come on my bike. Well, her loss:cool:
suzijax
21-09-09, 10:38 PM
Hello newbie from another newbie, your wife is missing out on lots forget the pillion get her on L plates she will love it i wish i had done my test years ago instead of sitting behind hubby for 20 odd years
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