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Sir Trev
20-10-11, 04:43 PM
This is a very wierd feeling... Although I did not go out on it that often I always knew the SV was in the garage waiting for me. Now it's been sold it feels odd.

I shall miss my beloved curvy - best bike I've had in 25 years, by a VERY long way. The shopping begins properly at the weekend and whatever I get next has a hard act to follow.

Now excuse me while I go and have a good cry...

Jackie_Black
20-10-11, 04:53 PM
How about a nice shiny pointy

dizzyblonde
20-10-11, 05:36 PM
Go on cry, serves you right....whats that poor SV ever done for you apart from impress you and being the best bike you've had in 25 years ;)




So why sell if it was? :(

Balky001
20-10-11, 05:42 PM
ahhh, you upgrading to a pointy then?

leebex
20-10-11, 07:03 PM
I know I`ll miss mine come the day it has to go, wont sell it on though, couldnt bear to watch someone ride it away. It rather ride it to the bitter end.:p

Jayneflakes
20-10-11, 07:29 PM
While my pointy has been away at motorbike hospital, I have missed her like crazy. However, her Doctor has phoned me every week with an update on how she is and the news is that I could have her back very soon. I could not imagine selling her on, there is too much love and fun invested in her. She even has a name, Sylvie.

If she had been written off, I don't know what I would have replaced her with if I had chosen another bike. Certainly not a Honda CBF600! :smt078

Specialone
20-10-11, 09:37 PM
There's really only way to go now isn't there, triumph !!!

Tiger 800.

Sir Trev
21-10-11, 08:41 AM
Go on cry, serves you right....whats that poor SV ever done for you apart from impress you and being the best bike you've had in 25 years ;)




So why sell if it was? :(

I blame that really friendly dealer in Oxfordshire for pressing keys into my hand and telling me to go off and ride some of his demonstrators...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171117

It made me decide it was time for a change.

The pointy has bars which are a bit low for me. I'd rather have something more upright and comfy.

Balky001
21-10-11, 08:54 AM
Remember to ride all types of bike before you choose a suitable replacement, and by that I mean the v-strom/BMW GS, especially if you like high bars ;)

Sir Trev
21-10-11, 12:14 PM
I tried a Strom at the freindly dealer - very comfy but a smidge tall for me and the buffeting was not much fun.

My budget will not stretch to a BMW or Trumpet unless I go for something older which I don't want to do.