Hi everybody!

[Rumble bee]

Hi everybody :smt039, currently looking at buying a new sv or gsx650f. Anybody bought new recently? Any good deals about, free kit or discounts? Im based in manchester by the way.

Anyone have any thoughts on the gsxf?

This is the gsx650f,
http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/bike/gsx650l0/


Chris.

[Lozzo]

This is an SV forum... what do you honestly think the answer is going to be?

I'd say get a Kawasaki Versys myself

[Specialone]

Hi Chris .
I bought my sv back in march 2009, i did consider the gsxf as i like the renthal type bars instead of the clip ons of the sv.
With hindsight i probably would have been better off with one of them as i have now converted my sv to renthals and fitted lower fairings so cost wise ive probably spent more.
I think suzuki are offering 2% finance atm, but places like george white normally offer kit or something with their bikes.

Phil

[Stingo]

Hi...and no, no, no and ...er...no.

Oh, and no as well.

HTH.

[Sally]

Welcome Onboard :)

[Rumble bee]

Hi...and no, no, no and ...er...no.

Oh, and no as well.

HTH.


Haha thanks.

This is an SV forum... what do you honestly think the answer is going to be?

I'd say get a Kawasaki Versys myself

Err the answer to what?


Thanks for the replies.


Chris.

[bigspud]

hi chris, welcome aboard :thumleft:

[speedplay]

This is an SV forum... what do you honestly think the answer is going to be?

I'd say get a Kawasaki Versys with full panniers and a topbox myself

Fair chance of a kwak, gixxer or trumpet on here mate!


And welcome to the forum!

[Rumble bee]

Id love a gsxr but the insurance people will laugh at me again! (First bike)

Thanks for the welcome.


Chris.

[Jayneflakes]

Hello, welcome to the forum.

Advice, get yourself a silver pointy. GSXR's are for girls!* :D




*although I have a a lovely Pointy in Way faster silver.

[barwel1992]

yeh get a silver pointy (also have a silver pointy)

[davepreston]

welcome
now if you wish to become a true orger you will buy a triumph :)

[Rumble bee]

Hello, welcome to the forum.

Advice, get yourself a silver pointy. GSXR's are for girls!* :D




*although I have a a lovely Pointy in Way faster silver.

Silver are :cool:, they only make them in either blue (with stupid looking stripes!) or black now, I wanted the fastest colour of all YELLOW!


welcome
now if you wish to become a true orger you will buy a triumph :)

Funny enough was in triumph the other day pricing up a street trip....


Chris.

[speedplay]

Funny enough was in triumph the other day pricing up a street trip....




Big performance difference between the SV and the triple...:rolleyes:

[metalangel]

I wish they did them in Yellow still too.

[Rumble bee]

Big performance difference between the SV and the triple...:rolleyes:


Not looking for performance, more for character.

[speedplay]

Not looking for performance, more for character.


Fair enough.

[maviczap]

Not looking for performance, more for character.

Well that rules out the GSXF then :p

[speedplay]

Not looking for performance, more for character.

Well that rules out the GSXF then :p



Pretty strong case for a curvy though ;)

[maviczap]

Pretty strong case for a curvy though ;)

Yep, looks like he's narrowed it down to one choice :rolleyes:

[Alpinestarhero]

get a honda VFR800i or VFR750

:D:D

Errrrrm I like the GSX650f's, although the exhaust is quite big. Keep in mind that build quality of the GSX and the SV isnt great! But ACF50 or regular hosing down keeps the bike in good condition. SV is more sporty, but the GSX would probably make a comfier and more practiclal everyday machine; if I had one, I'd change the exhaust, instal symtec grip heaters, add a taller screen and fit hard panniers and topbox.

Lozzo is correct about the versy's btw, they do appear to be excellent bikes. If you are considering the GSX, then also consider the versys

[barwel1992]

get a honda VFR800i or VFR750

:D:D

Errrrrm I like the GSX650f's, although the exhaust is quite big. Keep in mind that build quality of the GSX and the SV isnt great! But ACF50 or regular hosing down keeps the bike in good condition. SV is more sporty, but the GSX would probably make a comfier and more practiclal everyday machine; if I had one, I'd change the exhaust, instal symtec grip heaters, add a taller screen and fit hard panniers and topbox.

Lozzo is correct about the versy's btw, they do appear to be excellent bikes. If you are considering the GSX, then also consider the versys

ohh hear we go :smt005:D

[Alpinestarhero]

ohh hear we go :smt005:D

im just saying...thats what i would do...

...and you know what

it would be awesome

btw, you didnt highlight the hard panniers; are they socially acceptable?

[barwel1992]

yup panniers are jus about acceptable :D

[Von Teese]

Welcome!

I wont recommend that you get a GSXR simply because this is an SV650 forum and that would just be impolite! ;)

[BBadger]

topboxes are not though!

[dawn07]

Got to be a sv650s! [not bad on insurance]
Hi and welcome btw!:D

[Rumble bee]

Hello, after alot of looking I settled on a v-twin, just need to learn how to ride it proper now :p.

The bike is an aprilia shiver 750, I love it.

If theres any ride outs in the manchesterish area, id love to tag along :D

Chris.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm60/c_wilkinson85/14022010296.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm60/c_wilkinson85/14022010297.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm60/c_wilkinson85/22022010304-1.jpg

[davepreston]

mate tell all about the shiver im possibly getting one

[Alpinestarhero]

Yea, I'd like to hear about the shiver too. Keep us all updates on things like servicing, any problems, quality of finish and stuff. Historically, italian motor vehicles have a reputation for being "characterfull"

that is to say, falling apart every 5 minutes. Aprilia seem differant though...

[Bluefish]

welcome
now if you wish to become a true orger you will buy a triumph :)

+1

[Bluefish]

yeah, they last weeks befor they fall apart, joking ;)

[Rumble bee]

Its my first bike so not much to compare it to, its very tall though. Ive had a custom shock made for it, 40mm shorter and set up for my weight aswell. Could really feel the difference. It sounds well for a stock bike too.


Chris.