View Full Version : hello from an sv virgin
Thought I'd introduce myself after been long time lurker, I'm what you call an older member, been biking on and off for 30 years, a few of which were off roading in my early teen years. Will be looking to buy a bike in the next couple of weeks and have narrowed it down to a choice of 2, one being an sv650s and I'll be keeping my eye on the buy and sell section of the forum.
Gary :)
Hello! whats the other bike you're thinking of?
minimorecambe
01-11-11, 02:05 PM
:smt006 Hi there
I was looking at a honda hornet, I've spent about a month now trying to decide. Got some money coming through in the next couple of weeks so I'm definately buying and hoping to take advantage of maybe some seasonal savings. :)
Have you had a go of them both? I must admit I haven't been riding long so I've only been on a couple of bikes but I did quite like the look of the Hornet
Littlepeahead
01-11-11, 02:14 PM
Hello.
You should be wary of using the word 'virgin' in case Bear hears.
No, there only seems to be one bike shop by me and they have loads of other bikes. Hornets seem quite rare on the classifieds compared to sv's, also more expensive. I also did look at a kawasaki er650f but the finish on the ones I've seen is a lot worse than an sv. I have to take seat height into account, I'm 5'6 with a 30 inside leg, I have had a cbr 600f before so I know a hornet is fine and also know that sv's suit shorter riders.
Hello.
You should be wary of using the word 'virgin' in case Bear hears.
Its nearly time for bears to hibernate so I think I may be safe till the springtime;)
Luckypants
01-11-11, 02:25 PM
Croeso! :cool:
Geodude
01-11-11, 08:01 PM
Howdoo and welcome and you will of course be buying a curvy won't you :D
andrewsmith
01-11-11, 08:03 PM
How doo!
Curvies are better!!!
Daywalker
01-11-11, 08:08 PM
Yep hav'in owned both mentioned bikes the curvy wins & sounds loads better ;)
Howdoo and welcome and you will of course be buying a curvy won't you :D
I am actually looking at curvy's, like them in blue, black and silver, prefer the blue though,lol. Seen one for sale today on the for sale section but will have to hope its still there in two weeks8-[
Mikey10
01-11-11, 10:32 PM
Hello
I heard a while back that they were doing great deals on the new SV650s can't quite remember what but something along the lines of monthly payments and some additional extras it think for a brand new SV which cost about 5-6k new so if thats an option that you be intrested in have an ask around at some dealers especialy with winter here be sure to pick it up even cheaper. i believe its to intrest new bikers into the bigger alternative than a 250 or 125.
Hello
I heard a while back that they were doing great deals on the new SV650s can't quite remember what but something along the lines of monthly payments and some additional extras it think for a brand new SV which cost about 5-6k new so if thats an option that you be intrested in have an ask around at some dealers especialy with winter here be sure to pick it up even cheaper. i believe its to intrest new bikers into the bigger alternative than a 250 or 125.
Thanks for the info but I will be looking at the second hand market, bit too expensive new and don't want to tie myself into anything with credit the way the economy is at the moment 8-[
k1ngy SV
01-11-11, 11:08 PM
Hey, future gp racer here .. jokes :/
never the less warm welcome mate,
ps: pointy are the way forward !
BanannaMan
02-11-11, 04:24 AM
Welcome!!!
and yes Blue Curvy's are the best!!!!
Thanks for the welcome everyone, hopefully I'll get to know some of you over the coming months. If anyone had advice on what to look out for when buying a used sv and what mileage the valve clearances should of been checked it would be much appreciated. Thanks again. Gary :D
Valve clearances every 15k, watch out for.... dunno, pointyness?
k1ngy SV
02-11-11, 01:42 PM
every 15k miles, it will state in the owners manual same with spark plugs,oil change etc & so forth (i think ahha im all new to this to be honest aswell) by crimbo i should be on the road, spring time should have enough money saved up to go on a mad advanture x'D
anyways this thread is getting more hits then any of mine do :'/
a sneaky question maauah !
*how do you get a display picture ?* (seems daft but i'v uploaded a picture and cant seem to make it a dp :'(
*how do you get a display picture ?* (seems daft but i'v uploaded a picture and cant seem to make it a dp :'(
As in avatar picture or picture on your post?
Avatar pic is through the user control panel if you click on quick links, I'm a bit hit & miss myself with getting pics in the posts - click on go advanced instead of quick post & have a play with the insert image / attachment / insert link buttons. You can preview on there to see if you've got it right.
hardhat_harry
02-11-11, 02:27 PM
My mate has got a Blue Curvy which looks nearly new in the for sale section, was owned by an old guy before him and v low mileage, very quiet engine no rattles or anything. its the one listed by topfridgeman.
Had 2 SV's and one Hornet, Hornet is a bit bland for my tastes.
Valve clearances every 15k, watch out for.... dunno, pointyness?
There seems to be a bit of a curvy vs pointy thing going on amongst some members on here, lol, is this true ? Thanks hol, reason why I wanted to know is if I'm looking for a used bike with about 15, 20 k on the mileage it would make it easier for me knowing its been checked already. Thanks again:)
My mate has got a Blue Curvy which looks nearly new in the for sale section, was owned by an old guy before him and v low mileage, very quiet engine no rattles or anything. its the one listed by topfridgeman.
Had 2 SV's and one Hornet, Hornet is a bit bland for my tastes.
I did notice that mate, looks good with the pictures and I would be definately interested but I have a couple of weeks till the funds are available but it is quite close to me. Probably be gone by then unfortunately. Thanks for letting me know though.:)
every 15k miles, it will state in the owners manual same with spark plugs,oil change etc & so forth (i think ahha im all new to this to be honest aswell) by crimbo i should be on the road, spring time should have enough money saved up to go on a mad advanture x'D
anyways this thread is getting more hits then any of mine do :'/
a sneaky question maauah !
*how do you get a display picture ?* (seems daft but i'v uploaded a picture and cant seem to make it a dp :'(
think Hol answered the picture part, as for the number of hits I'm getting it could be to do with the sv virgin heading, ;) and of course the fact that members on here seem keen to help newbies out, of which you and I are both in the category. Have you bought yours yet ? curvy or pointy ?
k1ngy SV
02-11-11, 02:41 PM
*upload of picture failed* compressed to 18kb file size and resized to something silly :compcrash: like 120/80 :L nevermind sure if people want to see my bike they can always go on ablum :P
<--- omg there it is, well happy it tricked me :smt084
*upload of picture failed* compressed to 18kb file size and resized to something silly :compcrash: like 120/80 :L nevermind sure if people want to see my bike they can always go on ablum :P
<--- omg there it is, well happy it tricked me :smt084
Think its worked because theres a picture of you on a bike I think as your avatar :)
k1ngy SV
02-11-11, 02:48 PM
yeah it did, edit'd last post damn talk about quick replys .. wooo !!! :)
and thankyou HoL,
Oh, there's someone living practically on my doorstep. Hello K1ngy sv, I live in Baschurch.
And hello LV.
Hello to you Ed and I think I'm in the next county,lol.
tinpants
02-11-11, 09:25 PM
Welcome LV426. I take it you're an Alien(s) fan then?
You'll fit in fine on here. Place is full of weirdos.
And yes, I do count myself among them, before anyone makes any comment.
Welcome LV426. I take it you're an Alien(s) fan then?
You'll fit in fine on here. Place is full of weirdos.
And yes, I do count myself among them, before anyone makes any comment.
I was wondering if anyone might suss out my forum name,lol, yes a big alien fan and I suppose I can be a bit weird sometimes, only in a nice way though,lol. :smt084
andrewsmith
02-11-11, 09:51 PM
and some of us are just plain wierd
8-[
Hell there are aliens in Chester!!!
Littlepeahead
03-11-11, 10:02 AM
Its nearly time for bears to hibernate so I think I may be safe till the springtime;)
Oh it's never safe, he's very easily aroused, I mean awoken.
carpet monster
03-11-11, 11:50 AM
Welcome. Another Alien fan?
Welcome. Another Alien fan?
Yes another Alien fan, the first one as most people seem to like Aliens, roll on the new one next year with Ridley back at the helm.:cool:
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