Newbie Hi From Norwich [Archive] - Page 2 - SV650.org

kaivalagi

12-10-10, 09:09 PM

Just got back after heading from Norwich to Walsall (near Birmingham) and back today, around 350 miles

The bike is now run in, I didn't go past 75mph except for a couple of blips when overtaking :) Took around 3 - 3 1/2 hours each way as I hit traffic in Norwich on the way out and traffic on the M6 on the way back, but not too bad a delay. The fuel economy was pretty darn good, much better than I expected, I figure I'll get 230miles out of a full tank holding a steady speed that I did today...I rarely went past 6K RPM.

Had a couple of situations, both truck drivers moving lanes for overtakes right in front of me, them doing about 55ish and me 75, the bike was nose diving heavily in both cases on the brakes, a little scary but atleast I know I am aware of all this cr4p and can cope. The worst though was the gusty wind, it has really taken it out of my arms having to adjust all the time for the gusts, something I need to relax into a bit more I guess :confused:

I will be sore tomorrow, the backs of my knees, my forearms, my shoulders and the small of my back all ache! I had a 30 minute stop each way at the services where the A1 and A14 collide but that helped for maybe half an hour in the ride again...:lol:

I much prefer the B roads...atleast you stretch and move about as you go...riding for long periods not moving much really ain't nice!

ravingdavis

12-10-10, 09:38 PM

Thats a fair old journey. Your body will get used to being on the bike and the aches and pains will subside:)

kaivalagi

12-10-10, 09:45 PM

Thats a fair old journey. Your body will get used to being on the bike and the aches and pains will subside:)
I hope so! I got used to standing on the pegs at high speeds today as well as moving back and forth on the seat altering my posture :)

deltron

12-10-10, 10:05 PM

The fuel economy was pretty darn good, much better than I expected, I figure I'll get 230miles out of a full tank

Bloody hell, I rarely get more than 120 miles out of mine! :(

Reeder

12-10-10, 10:05 PM

It's because you love men Deltron.

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 07:41 AM

Bloody hell, I rarely get more than 120 miles out of mine! :(
I am the same when I do my "little" runs in the evening after work...smacking the throttle and going up and down the gears lots I get a lot lot less mpg!

That's why I was surprised to get the mileage I did, being well mannered with the throttle and not going over 6K RPM most of the time got me the mileage I'm sure.

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 07:42 AM

It's because you love men Deltron.

In white boots ;)

kellyjo

13-10-10, 07:47 AM

Did you filter on the M6 or sit with the traffic?

Skip

13-10-10, 07:55 AM

First long journey then - glad it went well :)

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 08:12 AM

Did you filter on the M6 or sit with the traffic?Congestion and road works were the cause and I think the lanes were narrowed because of it, when I entered the motorway the slip road was at a stand still...I went past cars there but once on the motorway and eventually in the centre lane I stayed were I was. It didn't feel safe enough to filter...

I am slowly taking advantage of being on a motorbike and using the options it gives you but I wasn't prepared to risk it between all the traffic yesterday...I guess I was at max doing 10mph for 15-20 minutes

First long journey then - glad it went well :)

Thanks, I actually quite enjoyed the night time ride back, I just wish the A11 cateye's bloody worked! They seem to be knackered when compared to the A14

deltron

13-10-10, 11:27 AM

It didn't feel safe enough to filter...

Give it time, you'll be filtering through traffic on the motorway at 95mph :rolleyes:

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 11:57 AM

Give it time, you'll be filtering through traffic on the motorway at 95mph :rolleyes:
I hope that was sarcasm! :lol:

Now if you mean the odd over take at excessive speed then yes but not sustained speeds like that, I get 6 points and I lose my licence

deltron

13-10-10, 12:20 PM

I hope that was sarcasm! :lol:

Now if you mean the odd over take at excessive speed then yes but not sustained speeds like that, I get 6 points and I lose my licence

I forgot you didn't already have a driving licence. :)

You made a fair point in your original message (not sure why you edited it). I don't have those kind of responsibilities so it's not something I really think about.

It makes riding on the motorway a bit more interesting for me anyway :)

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 01:12 PM

Yeah, I don't want to have to go through all the testing again, I'm getting too old for all that and finding the time is hard these days...

The problem with me is I post something then think twice and expect I can edit before anyone notices :lol: But the message was essentially that having family to worry about does put things in a whole different perspective with risk taking...

Really I shouldn't even own a motorbike, but being "captain sensible" is the best I can muster. Mid-life crisis - probably but I'm having fun too :lol:

Reeder

13-10-10, 01:17 PM

No point living if you're not having fun :D

maviczap

13-10-10, 01:45 PM

But the message was essentially that having family to worry about does put things in a whole different perspective with risk taking...

Really I shouldn't even own a motorbike, but being "captain sensible" is the best I can muster. Mid-life crisis - probably but I'm having fun too :lol:

Yep, does make you back off, although occaisionally I do let loose now and again

kellyjo

13-10-10, 01:55 PM

Yep, i have a little voice at the back of my head (one of many voices i might add :p) that reminds me i have 3 kids and should back off a bit - its so annoying!!

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:09 PM

I'm commitment free and nearly die every day because of it.

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:12 PM

I'm commitment free and nearly die every day because of it.

Well don't feck off this mortal coil too quickly Jolly Green Giant this place needs people like you ;)

kellyjo

13-10-10, 02:12 PM

Maybe its time you were committed then!! lol x

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:13 PM

I'm commitment free and nearly die every day because of it.

Or did I mis interpret your post, and you're doing extreme death defying accountancy every day :p

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:14 PM

Well don't feck off this mortal coil too quickly Jolly Green Giant this place needs people like you ;)
Or did I mis interpret your post, and you're doing extreme death defying accountancy every day :p
+1 and +1 :lol:

Best get yourself a woman Reeder...then you can put her on the back and die together :lol:
Take it easy mate...no more RIP's please!

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:16 PM

Take it easy mate...no more RIP's please!

Yep big plus 1 on that

kellyjo

13-10-10, 02:17 PM

+1 and +1 :lol:

Best get yourself a woman Reeder...then you can put her on her back and ride together :lol:

corrected for you!

Sorry....im bored :(

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:18 PM

Well don't feck off this mortal coil too quickly Jolly Green Giant this place needs people like you ;)

To pick on?

Maybe its time you were committed then!! lol x

The only committment I was in, I just got out of on Monday.

Or did I mis interpret your post, and you're doing extreme death defying accountancy every day :p

To be more specific, I do credit control at the moment whilst doing my training. So it's pretty death defying when I'm telling people I'm putting their account on manufacturing stop :D

+1 and +1 :lol:

Best get yourself a woman Reeder...then you can put her on the back and die together :lol:
Take it easy mate...no more RIP's please!

The woman who I just split up with on Monday wasn't allowed on the back - her dad bought her a car on the condition she never rides or goes on a bike. How gay is that?! I got one without that condition ;)

Time to find a new woman, or three...

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:19 PM

corrected for you!
That's what I first thought but I'm bored too

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:21 PM

The only committment I was in, I just got out of on Monday.
...
The woman who I just split up with on Monday wasn't allowed on the back - her dad bought her a car on the condition she never rides or goes on a bike. How gay is that?! I got one without that condition ;)

Time to find a new woman, or three...

Sorry to hear that...sounds like you're better off with someone who can go on the back with you to share the fun...my mrs won't...I need a mistress...only for bike sex though :lol:

kellyjo

13-10-10, 02:22 PM

bikes and sex...what else is there???:p

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:25 PM

Food :D

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:26 PM

bikes and sex...what else is there???:p

in your case chocolate

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:28 PM

I think Skip's going to get his big stick out soon. All this banter should be in the Megathread

Plus KJ got back onto sex again, which Skip always gets his mod stick out to bash

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:29 PM

Lets be honest, we'd probably all get our sticks out and bash KJ when she talks about sex if we could.

kellyjo

13-10-10, 02:30 PM

I just need something to cheer me up, having the week from hell :-(

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:36 PM

bikes and sex...what else is there???:p
Too right....the odd nice bit of food and drink, can't beat a good chinese or excess belgian beer or chocolate or chocolate beer :)

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:36 PM

Or chinese chocolate belgian beer

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:37 PM

Back on track then, newbie bike related question:

So....I am always thinking of what bike next even though I will be with the SV650 for atleast another 12 months or more probably

I want the next bike to have all these points, is it possible?:

Better torque and bhp than the 650, and preferably v-twin
Won't kill my back on long trips
Decent tank range
Can have a good amount of fun at the weekends
Looks the part with full fairing and is sporty(ish)

The boy in me wants a KTM RC8 but I don't think it's good at slow speeds/town traffic and will hurt my back (I doubt the adjustable pegs will adjust anywhere near enough).
The overly responsible adult in me says a Triumph Sprint but the reliability is in question and I really like the idea of a v-twin again.

Is there a sports bike out there that ticks all the boxes or will I be limited to a tourer of sorts that weighs a lot and is not as pretty as a sports equivalent?

Obviously closer the time I'll need to do quite a fair demo rides but any pointers? Should I just bite the bullet and limit myself to a naked? There is a new 1200CC v-twin Aprilia Shiver rumoured...but I doubt tank range will be any good at all!

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:38 PM

I just need something to cheer me up, having the week from hell :-(

See that's why we need you Reeder, not to pick on, but to cheer KJ up

Unfortunately now your name is on the ze list

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UOcgryj2364/Sp-f-DIzIqI/AAAAAAAAALQ/9o3sAMv2aCI/s400/BAP_BBC_5219.jpg

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:39 PM

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:39 PM

I can't offer you a suggestion for what you seek, however I can suggest one thing and one thing only.

http://www.motodisiac.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/aprilia-tuono-1000r.jpg

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:41 PM

KTM 990 superduke
Tank range okay though, maybe I am getting in a muddle with the supermoto's but I thought these had a low range...?

I can't offer you a suggestion for what you seek, however I can suggest one thing and one thing only.
Yes, it's been suggested to me before now...

I like both these bikes to be honest and a shiver 1200cc would sit amongst them too

I need to go do some demo rides don't I!

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:42 PM

What list?!

kellyjo

13-10-10, 02:42 PM

Yuk!! Looks like someone ate a pack of smarties and puked all over it!!

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:43 PM

Tank range okay though, maybe I am getting in a muddle with the supermoto's but I thought these had a low range...?

Don't know, Rictus has one and he does loads of miles. But then he has a shed full of bikes

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:43 PM

Well you're never coming pillion when I get one in two years!!!!!!!!!!!!

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:44 PM

What list?!

Skip's naughty person's list

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:45 PM

Don't know, Rictus has one and he does loads of miles. But then he has a shed full of bikes

I do like the all black one very much! I might just try and sneak off to my KTM dealer tonight before they close :)

Mmmmm:
http://www.canim.net/motors/resimler/KTM_990_Super_Duke_R-aa_2007_09_1024x768.jpg

maviczap

13-10-10, 02:47 PM

M'mmmmmmmmmmmmmm nice

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:47 PM

No Kai! :(
Tuono!!!!!

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:47 PM

Skip's naughty person's list

Is he going to punish me?

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 02:52 PM

No Kai! :(
Tuono!!!!!
There's just something about the KTM design...

Fear not when I test ride one I'll also test ride a Tuono on the same day as the dealership does both makes ;)

Do they do an all black Tuono?

edit: answered :)
http://www.aprilia.com/assets/442/6studio-tuono1000r_constraintscaled600x337.jpg

Reeder

13-10-10, 02:56 PM

Doesn't that look mean as hell!

kellyjo

13-10-10, 03:03 PM

Thats more like it! :p Can i have a red one?

Reeder

13-10-10, 03:04 PM

Only Red and white cheques unless you go for the old one I'm afraid :)

maviczap

13-10-10, 03:05 PM

Is he going to punish me?

Big time :-D

kaivalagi

13-10-10, 03:42 PM

Thats more like it! :p Can i have a red one?

Looks like there's orange:
http://www.aprilia.com/assets/438/2studio-tuono1000r_constraintscaled600x337.jpg

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 07:38 AM

I figure I might just get my bike some Christmas pressies...so in the effort to stop boredom for all I though I'd pose the following questions :)

I figure getting a nice sounding exhaust first off - check out this one in Carbon (with link pipes incl) and let me know what you think on the design and price: http://www.motorcycle-exhausts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1_5_56_408&products_id=2639

I'm also thinking of getting a rear hugger and a smoked double bubble screen...any suggestions...the Puig hugger for the bike is almost £100 (is it good for the money?) and what's the best screen design around for wind deflection without compromising the looks?

edit: Found a nice vid of the exhaust on an SV650: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsAOPprnoEs With the baffle in it's not too load either: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__M2vgNqoU

Skip

14-10-10, 08:12 AM

Back on track then

Close, so close ;)

Tuono or Superduke will be my next bike (to replace the SV that is)

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 08:20 AM

Close, so close ;)

Tuono or Superduke will be my next bike (to replace the SV that is)

lol, the more I look at them the more I want one of them...that super duke r is awesome but so is the price...may well be an Aprilia for the next bike if I can get one in matt black, I do prefer the looks and the v-twin of the super duke though :)

Skip

14-10-10, 08:32 AM

Plenty to learn on the SV yet though :)

Reeder

14-10-10, 08:37 AM

Tuono is 1000cc 130bhp V-twin, if you get the R version, too Kai ;)

Btw, that exhaust is bloody expensive! Mine was only £120 :)

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 08:45 AM

Plenty to learn on the SV yet though :)
Indeedy, and a good bike for it too :)
Atleast another year or more on it before I move on...

Tuono is 1000cc 130bhp V-twin, if you get the R version, too Kai ;)
Yep I know...both perform lovely but the super duke looks much nicer IMHO! I would be happy with either I am sure...It will require a test ride on both closer the time (12 months away at least!)

edit: Pure stats suggest the bike perform pretty much equal to each other:
Tuono:
Maximum power: 102 kW (139 HP) at 9500 rpm
Maximum torque: 10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 8500 rpm
Super Duke R:
Maximum power: 97 kW (132 bhp) at 10000 rpm
Maximum torque: 10.4 kgm (102 Nm) at 8000 rpm

Btw, that exhaust is bloody expensive! Mine was only £120 :)
No cutting of pipes, all the link pipes are included too...still expensive?
edit: check out what you get: http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2393065&postcount=4

Reeder

14-10-10, 08:56 AM

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 09:05 AM

I personnnnnnally wouldn't pay it, but then again I've never looked into full systems.
Are they worth the extra money?
As soon as I got my bike I covered it in a sheet and got the angle grinder to the exhaust. Literally took about 15 seconds to cut through and the new exhaust link pipe slips right on. I couldn't justify an extra £200 just to avoid the cutting, however my budget perhaps may be smaller than yours :D

The Mivv is very nice looking however ;)

It's a new bike hence not wanting to cut through link pipes if I can help it...I would like the option to sell the bike stock later if I want too...I'll get more money back that way with a stock sale and custom parts separate I figure

Still undecided, I may wait until spring before a new exhaust and concentrate on things for the colder/poor weather such as hugger/fender/screen/heated grips/tyres maybe...

Reeder

14-10-10, 09:08 AM

You reckon you'd get £200 less just for having a different end can:p?

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 09:22 AM

You reckon you'd get £200 less just for having a different end can:p?

When I was looking to buy a second hand SV I wasn't interested in one with a custom can because of what that might suggest........

I'd get the same price with or without so selling without and then getting money for the custom unit on top makes sense...selling a stock can seperate just wouldn't happen would it :p

Reeder

14-10-10, 09:27 AM

What it might suggest ;)?
That people who like to make it sound nice, like yourself, may have been riding it ;)?

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 09:36 AM

What it might suggest ;)?
That people who like to make it sound nice, like yourself, may have been riding it ;)?
You know what it suggests, you're one of them bad boys!

Reeder

14-10-10, 09:40 AM

I ride like a wimp lol

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 09:49 AM

I ride like a wimp lol
Didn't you get a ticket? Or am I imagining things...
riding like a wimp around corners and thrashing the crap out of a bike are 2 separate things :)

Reeder

14-10-10, 09:49 AM

I've had 4 in my 5 years on the road, but that's irrelevant.

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 09:58 AM

I've had 4 in my 5 years on the road, but that's irrelevant.
I agree it's irrelevant to us but to others with wads of cash to buy a first bike? Buying a bike from someone without any speeding/thrashing tenancies or custom pipes that suggest such makes more sense to more buyers than not in my opinion...

Anyway, I like the idea of getting a can and link pipes instead of chopping the current ones so it doesn't really matter :p Cost's more then so be it....I didn't get well educated and work the career ladder to not have what I want :)

Reeder

14-10-10, 10:06 AM

:eek:!! I do not thrash my bike!:rolleyes:

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 10:59 AM

:eek:!! I do not thrash my bike!:rolleyes:

Maybe true but anyone not knowing that and seeing custom pipes might think otherwise....that is all :p

Reeder

14-10-10, 11:41 AM

And they're probably right to if they see a 22 year old is the owner ;)

I do understand your point sir :)

deltron

14-10-10, 12:19 PM

riding like a wimp around corners and thrashing the crap out of a bike are 2 separate things :)

He's good in the corners and crap coming out of them. I'm the opposite :(

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 12:53 PM

He's good in the corners and crap coming out of them. I'm the opposite :(
I think I'm like you deltron, too much of a wuss on the way in most of the time but ready to put on the throttle in the right rev range when I see the exit :)

deltron

14-10-10, 12:56 PM

I think I'm like you deltron, too much of a wuss on the way in most of the time but ready to put on the throttle in the right rev range when I see the exit :)

Yeah, I had an off on a corner so still haven't regained all my confidence. I was ****ing Reeder off quite a lot on the rideout with my excessive braking going into the corners! :(

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 01:03 PM

I was ****ing Reeder off quite a lot on the rideout with my excessive braking going into the corners! :(
Good job!
I held up Skip a great deal on the ride out to Southwold to meet you guys, running in the bike and weary of overtakes and breaking the limit on roads I didn't know...you live and learn no matter how old you are!

Skip

14-10-10, 01:06 PM

Good job!
I held up Skip a great deal on the ride out to Southwold to meet you guys, running in the bike and weary of overtakes and breaking the limit on roads I didn't know...you live and learn no matter how old you are!
You weren't that bad! That route is great if you stretch some of the national speed limit parts a little :smt079

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:07 PM

You weren't ****ing me off Deltron darling :D
Yeah, coming out of corners it feels weird starting to put power down when you're still leant over. I'm not good with that so I tend to leave it a little bit later than I perhaps could :)

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 01:14 PM

starting to put power down when you're still leant over
That's the best bit!

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:15 PM

spose different strokes for different folks ;)
I prefer trying to get quite leant over, or hanging off personally - not that I can do it very well haha :D

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 01:16 PM

You weren't that bad! That route is great if you stretch some of the national speed limit parts a little :smt079

Yeah, just seeing all those bull**** speed camera signs is off putting, next time I'll follow your lead on where I can and can't!...

I now realise after riding outside of Norfolk that it's this place that bloody puts up all those fake signs more than others...

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:23 PM

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 01:27 PM

Hi All,
Thought I would drop a comment introducing myself, been riding my SV for about 2 years now and havent looked back since I got it.
Where do you normally meet for outings?
Is there many others in Ipswich/Surrounding Areas?

Hi and welcome

I've only been to the one meeting as I am new to biking and the forum

I am not sure about any riders in the Ipswich area, check out the user map for the EAR here: http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/sv650orgEAR

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:30 PM

I've only been to one too. Been riding three months on the 30th!

Edit: Rekab and Maviczap are both near you, and they're two great people. Were really friendly and made me feel welcome at the rideout.

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:36 PM

Sounds good guys, placed myself on the map.
How you finding the SV then Reeder? Is yours the K8 model?
kaivalagi Im sure you will thoroughly enjoy the SV

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:39 PM

Mine's a K5, and I am really enjoying it (when the weather is dry). I'm a fair weather rider and don't like to go out in the wet :) When I do I end up looking like a 'giant cucumber' in my one piece fishing suit :D.
Not been feeling quite as confident on it lately for some reason, unsure why. I think I need a new set of tyres that aren't completely ripped to shreds in reviews to get me back on track!
Which SV have you got blitz?

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:44 PM

About 2 years back my local dealer done me a nice 0% on a K8 model so I snatched it up and havent looked back since! Late in '08 I got hit off it and had a '09 sport version at the courtesy of his insurance and I had to use that all the way through the winter which was not too bad.
I havent been out on mine for a few weeks and the addiction is kicking in to get out on it! However I have just picked up a jackup kit for it and next month most likely pick up the hugger and belly pan. I keep thinking about taking mine round the track however I think the SV might struggle when it comes to competing with the R6's and other sports bikes round snetterton

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:46 PM

I can't even flat foot mine with the seat chopped down, let alone a jackup kit :shock:

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:47 PM

Good point! I havent actually thought about that lol! But I should be find its only a 45mm jackup kit, have you changed the mirrors on yours?

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:48 PM

I have indeed. Got some nice bar end mirrors (by nice I mean cheap ones off ebay, but they do the trick) :)

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:51 PM

I was looking at some the other day...dont suppose yours were shipped in from hong kong with a carbon look? The original ones on mine need to go!

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:53 PM

Were from hong kong I think, but mine are all black baby

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 01:55 PM

Nice one! Problem is my bike is a dark grey, when I originally went to get one I was going to go for the Black with Red seat however they seem to be difficult to get hold of now and I missed one by 2 days when I bought mine.

With those bar end mirrors do they not come loose? Are you fitting them into standard bars or renthals?

Reeder

14-10-10, 01:58 PM

My left one has come loose once but I gave a good bit of man power and it hasn't budger since. They're into the standard bars my friend :)

The black ones would still look fine on the dark grey IMO, but don't trust my judgment ;)

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 02:05 PM

lol, I see some carbon look ones on ebay and think i might end up with them and see how i get on. dependant if they will fit onto the bars im using....we shall see.

kaivalagi

14-10-10, 02:10 PM

Thoroughly enjoying the v-twin experience although I am tempted to get risers (I have a sport with clip ons) to get a more comfortable ride...

So both reeder and yourself are both naked riders then, must be a suffolk thing :lol:

Blizted Biker

14-10-10, 02:14 PM

I think its just me as when I had the hire bike (the sport version) i didnt find it as aggressive as mine, but I have since put this down to the exhaust as once I changed the exhaust on mine it really changed the characteristics, plus I often do journeys to the peak district and Matlock so the forward leaning position most likely would make me ache alot surprisingly at the age of 20.