New Bloke - Buckinghamshire [Archive] - SV650.org

mrrowley87

14-08-11, 05:57 PM

Hi guys and Girls,

I'm new to riding, new to SVs and new to the forum.

I've been doing a DAS course on an ER5, got my Module 2 on Tuesday and have bought a K1 SV650.

Can't wait to get on it and go and enjoy the last dregs of summer!

I've tried to attach a picture of the bike to this post, not sure if it worked or not.

I would like to fit some lower fairings, some crash bobbins and then get some riding experience.

I'd also like to find a club to ride with in Buckinghamshire, around Aylesbury way if anyone knows of any!

Anyway,

Hello!

I look forward to becoming part of the SV Community!

Dave20046

14-08-11, 05:59 PM

Welcome.
Unique bike that! Plenty of organized rides on here, check the regions section for your locals.

mrrowley87

14-08-11, 06:00 PM

Thanks, It's a horrible colour. It was originally blue, I don't know why the previous owner wanted a colour change.

kellyjo

14-08-11, 06:01 PM

Hi and welcome, unusual colour for a curvy!! Good luck with your test xx

Dave20046

14-08-11, 06:01 PM

I don't think it's bad, not a fan of the big 'S' though.

mrrowley87

14-08-11, 06:06 PM

I don't think much of it either. I might remove it and replace it with a set of thesehttp://www.epicmilitaria.com/shopimages/sections/thumbnails/t_536.jpg

Geodude

14-08-11, 06:44 PM

Howdoo and welcome new bloke from oop north. Good luck with your test and well done for buying a curvy :D

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=9789&d=1313344526

andrewsmith

14-08-11, 08:29 PM

how dooo!

The Idle Biker

14-08-11, 08:35 PM

I don't think much of it either. I might remove it and replace it with a set of thesehttp://www.epicmilitaria.com/shopimages/sections/thumbnails/t_536.jpg

Hi, do you want to be a para or are you one? Anyway, welcome to the squadron sir!

fenjer

14-08-11, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the Org!

Good luck with the test and ride safe!

tonyk

14-08-11, 09:24 PM

hiya and welcome.
near you in sunny slough.:sunny:

mrrowley87

17-08-11, 07:58 AM

Hi Tony, if you go for a ride around the Aylesbury area give me a message and I'll come out!

I only moved here recently so the only road I know of that looks like it will be fun to ride is the road to Leighton Buzzard.

I passed yesterday, went to pick up the SV from Ipswich and it died on the M25! I think the rectifier/regulator is shot.

The battery didn't charge at all on an 80 mile motorway journey and the lights are super dim.

On a good note though, 130 miles on the clock an hour with a little bit left to go.

So much fun. When it works :D

sandman

17-08-11, 08:04 AM

Hi Mate
I am from High Wycombe and reguarly ride over to Thame, Long Crendon, Aylesbury and up to Buckingham.
When you get the bike fixed give me a shout and we can go on a leisurly ride out and some nice twisty roads
Congrats on passing by the way
Jerry

mrrowley87

20-08-11, 06:38 PM

So, the bike is fixed. Needed a new battery on top of the Reg / Rec so all is fine and dandy now.

I checked the tyre pressure, they were 21 psi Front and 26 Rear.
I think these are supposed to be 33 Front and 36 Rear so I have inflated these a bit. This sorted out the head shaking when cornering. I was worried forks or front wheel was knackered.

The chain needs lubing, but not adjusting. The engine oil has been topped up but needs changing along with filter.

All brake fluids are within the tolerances and the radiator doesn't need topping up.

What else do I need to check on a newly purchased but 10yr old machine?

andrewsmith

20-08-11, 06:40 PM

Thats about it. The rest will be as it needs it (seals etc)

What miles is it at?

mrrowley87

20-08-11, 06:42 PM

49000 - very high!

andrewsmith

20-08-11, 06:48 PM

only 5k a year
Thats not much TBH.

Just due a oil and filter if the servicing is up to date. If not, a shim check if your being very pedantic

mrrowley87

20-08-11, 06:52 PM

I don't know what a shim check is? Oil and filter will be done on payday. Ebay do a filter and 5 litres of Castrol Power1 oil for £30. Is this a good deal?

andrewsmith

20-08-11, 06:56 PM

power 1 is fully synth. Semi Synth is more than adequate which is about £25 a bottle.

The shim check is the major service every 14.5k its where the valve clearances are checked, its required to keep the motor running totally sweet. Only few need them doing.

Bluefish

20-08-11, 07:22 PM

andrewsmith

20-08-11, 07:25 PM

welcome to the forum matey, yeah totally unreliable them curvy's ;)

Thanks for the correction BFM.
Now what about those 2 stroke impersonating triumph 1050 motors :lol:

Bluefish

20-08-11, 07:31 PM

Don't know what you are on about mate, mines not missed a beat, just done 3k on it ;)

Jayneflakes

21-08-11, 12:40 PM

Welcome to the Org, you will be hard pushed to find a cuddlier and more friendly bunch anywhere else on the net! Shame about your bike breaking down on your ride back, but at least it is fixed now. Have a happy Autumn of riding and be careful when it gets cold and slippery.

Once you have got plenty of experience, have a think about ungrading your bike to the Pointy, a far Superior machine in all ways! *hides from curvy owners* ;-)

mrrowley87

21-08-11, 01:31 PM

Thanks :D

dawn07

21-08-11, 03:56 PM

Hi and welcome!:cool:

lx_online

22-08-11, 09:50 AM

Hello!

I live 15 minutes away from Buckingham - so if you want a ride out, let me know!

Alex

mrrowley87

23-08-11, 09:04 AM

At the moment - The next sunny day in Bucks will be Saturday.

I will be childfree and able to ride if anyone in the area would like a rideout? This would be my first ever ride with other people since my test so you can show mehow it's done!

sandman

23-08-11, 12:32 PM

Well if the weather is ok i will be out for a play
I will decide for definate when it gets closer to the weekend and i can get a better picture of the weather
Did you have anywhere in mind to go ?

mrrowley87

23-08-11, 12:36 PM

I don't know the area at all. I know 2 roads that I want to ride on and they're all from Aylesbury.

Aylesbury to Beaconsfield down the A413
Aylesbury to Milton Keynes via Leighton Buzzard on the A418 / A4146

I don't know anywhere else purely as I haven't been in the area 4 months yet.

sandman

23-08-11, 01:15 PM

ok
If you like i can meet you in Aylesbury near the travelodge on the A413, has a pub next to it.
Then figure it out from there?
Maybe pop over to H's Cafe over near Benson or ride up to Buckingham and then down to Bicester over to Long Crendon and back
Doesn't bother me
Just a good excuse to be out

mrrowley87

23-08-11, 01:21 PM

Yeah that sounds like a plan, will be nice to see some different places.

Shall we arrange a time on friday when the weather report will be clearer?

tonyk

24-08-11, 07:47 AM

oh oh oh ah, a ride out....... :bball:

with people ? :grouphug:
yea.... :smt026
can i come ?.... :smt120

sandman

24-08-11, 08:54 AM

Of course mate
Wanna meet up in Wycombe then ride over to Aylesbury ?
Let me know
Jerry

tonyk

24-08-11, 08:57 AM

Of course mate
Wanna meet up in Wycombe then ride over to Aylesbury ?
Let me know
Jerry
yea...
Where ? and when ?, and really hope its either sat or sunday.
FOT ? .

mrrowley87

25-08-11, 07:47 PM

The weather keeps switching around!

I went for a ride today up to the three locks. Really nice pub up there.

mrrowley87

29-08-11, 06:48 PM

Thanks for today mate, was a really enjoyable morning. I'm thinking about going to the next bike night at H's if it's dry. We could meet over there?

sandman

30-08-11, 07:57 AM

Hi mate
Good ride yesterday
Have to let me know about H's as i usually go up to Ace cafe for Bike night
(got more chance of getting out on a Friday evening than a Monday due to work)
Might be popping out this weekend coming if i do i will give you a shout
Jerry