New sv650s owner

[bikeramy]

Hi, been hovering here for a while as i knew i was going to get an sv650s. Well i bought my sv650 from someone on this site who very kindly reserved the bike for me while i got the money together :).

Been riding since i was 20 but took a few years break to finance a car and education. Came back with vengeance, took my Mod 1 and 2, passed 1st time. I have a Gopro hd hero 2 so will be uploading videos to youtube in the future :).

Heres the bike which i've nick named Sonic ;).

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/2012/download.jpg

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/2012/bikeback.jpg

since my avatar wont upload this is me

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/me-1.jpg

[Roberrrrt]

Hello :smt039 hope you enjoy your SV!

[Joe Marcon]

very nice . i prefer my sv name "suzanne boyle"
i wanted one of these models but the price went up too much . so got a curvy .
looks **** hot

[tom-k6]

bike looks great :) got yourself a nice one there. good to see you're a pointy owner =P
where in the UK are you? should get yourself out on a few rides

[bikeramy]

I'm situated in Wales :), left the bike at parents till i get a new front tyre as it's bold, no grip at all. Was slipping everywhere yesterday but got home safely no thanks to the rain.

Is this model particular to the grand candy blue then? 2005?

[tom-k6]

im heading into wales tomorrow, going for a ride through betws y coed and ogwen,

[bikeramy]

Ohhh, never heard of it lol...better get looking at these welsh route!

[_Stretchie_]

Afternoon

[tom-k6]

its northwales, not far from A5 IIRC

[bikeramy]

Ahhh nice :)

[Springbokki]

Hey, welcome, where abouts in Wales?
A few SV owners down near(ish) to Cardiff

[bikeramy]

I'm in Cardiff, bikes at my parents at the mo as need new tyre. :)

[Luckypants]

Croeso! :cool: Hope you enjoy the bike.

[Springbokki]

At uni?
Not sure when there'll be a rideout from here, but I've formed a motorbike group at Glamorgan uni, so can keep you informed of any planned meetings? This goes for everyone else on here too!

[bikeramy]

Yeah final few months at Uni :). I live here with my husband though.

[missyburd]

Howdydoo :)

[alfa.rbt]

hello and enjoy

[andrewsmith]

Evening from Up North

[Geodude]

Evening from Up North

+1 howdoo :D

[aaron020873]

welcome to the mad house!

[Urbanfireblade]

Hello!!!! Welcome to the site!
Gotta say i do like that colour blue! Very nice!!! I can recommend Bridgestone BT-023's! Got them on mine and fantastic grip!
Bet you got some good twisties in Wales!

[Noddy]

Ey up from South Yorkshire.:D

[bikeramy]

I don't know but i intend to find out :D!!

hellooo allll!

Hello!!!! Welcome to the site!
Gotta say i do like that colour blue! Very nice!!! I can recommend Bridgestone BT-023's! Got them on mine and fantastic grip!
Bet you got some good twisties in Wales!

[LV426]

Hi Bikeramy, just bought a k6 on the 30th dec and I live just over the border in Chester, need new tyres myself as it has the factory tyres still fitted which made for an interesting ride in the wet bringing it home, not ;)

[Reeder]

since my avatar wont upload this is me

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/me-1.jpg

Heeeeelllllllloooooooooooooo :p

[Geodude]

I live here with my husband though.

Heeeeelllllllloooooooooooooo :p

Access denied R :p

[Reeder]

Damn.

[hindle8907]

Fresh meat.



Hello :)

[davepreston]

Reeder the new lozzo lmfao

amy get out while you can

too late

[hindle8907]

Reeder the new lozzo lmfao

amy get out while you can

too late

dave baby where u been x

[davepreston]

on xbox :)

and work :(

[The Idle Biker]

Hello and welcome.
4 pages of hello's, can't think why? ;-)

[Reeder]

It's because she's an attractive female.

[EssexDave]

Welcome :)

[dizzyblonde]

Wondered why there was so many pages fer a noob:rolleyes:

Owdoo, from another oop norf.


PS.....ya wants Avon Storms fer new rubber.....rather large numbers will agree :D

[Lozzo]

Reeder the new lozzo lmfao

amy get out while you can

too late

I spotted the husband bit and backed off so Reeder could have his 2 seconds of glory

[Fallout]

I wonder if my newbie thread would've been this popular if I'd worn a mankini.

[bikeramy]

LOL, :D, I need to get the husband into bikes...he hasn't got the buzz :(, may do as he will get jealous of me buzzing off for bike meets XD.

I spotted the husband bit and backed off so Reeder could have his 2 seconds of glory

[bikeramy]

Well back tyre is bike, bridge stones or avons then?

Also need a indicator flash relay as the after markets flash to quick.

and does anyone know where i can get a scorpion baffle from, doubt will pass mot without it.

Thanks for all the hi's :D. Hope to meet everyone in the summer.

Wondered why there was so many pages fer a noob:rolleyes:

Owdoo, from another oop norf.


PS.....ya wants Avon Storms fer new rubber.....rather large numbers will agree :D

[dizzyblonde]

Storms....prob cheaper than Bridgestones, plus very noob inspiring. Lots of threads in the hardware section I'll point you in the direction of to read about tyres. http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138
Lots of 'experienced' riders of alsorts of bikes to review them in that section.
Its all personal preference, Bridgestones are 'ok', the OH has used them many times on his ZZR14, but has found something cheaper, and better this time...I just prefer Storms, I've had them on all three of my bikes, and have no negativity from them, I aren't exactly a knee down action type of person, but I do have a bike that shoes need to be correct on, or it could end in tears for me. As I say its personal preference, and pocket size of course.


As for Scorpion, you should be ok, baffleless, I had one on the old SV, never failed, they aren't particularly loud on tickover with it missing. ..but don't take my word for it. It would help if you know what Scorpion can it is, as they;re all different.

[EssexDave]

Michelin Power Road 3s are supposed to be very good too.

[Lozzo]

Tried Storms and they are ok but not as brilliant as some would like to make out - maybe because they haven't tried the latest crop of sport-touring tyres - I have had a couple of scares on them in wet conditions. I've got Bridgestone BT023s and they are excellent and lasting well on the FJR1300 (6,000 + miles so far and still 3mm of tread left), also have Michelin Pilot Road 3s (4,000 miles so far and look unworn) on the Versys and as good as they are, the BT023s give me better feedback and feel more confidence inspiring. Neither tyre has slipped out on me this winter, but I just feel safer on the Bridgestones, which is weird because I am more of a Michelin buyer than Bridgestone.

[Fallout]

LOL, :D, I need to get the husband into bikes...he hasn't got the buzz :(, may do as he will get jealous of me buzzing off for bike meets XD.

Sort him out! :smt075 Can't you take him pillion and get him into it that way? Or does he not do speed?

[BigBaddad]

Howdo.

[Reeder]

LOL, :D, I need to get the husband into bikes...he hasn't got the buzz :(, may do as he will get jealous of me buzzing off for bike meets XD.

Naaaahhhh, don't worry about that. There's plenty of other blokes willing to spend time with you if he hasn't got the biker buzz. Just never go home and you won't need to deal with his jealousy, I've got spare rooms...

[Noddy]

Naaaahhhh, don't worry about that. There's plenty of other blokes willing to spend time with you if he hasn't got the biker buzz. Just never go home and you won't need to deal with his jealousy, I've got spare rooms...

Quick somebody pass a bucket of cold water.:smt046

[Reeder]

Feel free. I'm in a steaming hot bath as I write this ;) in fact it's a bit too hot. My head is pouring with sweat.
What a derail. Sorry.

[maviczap]

Feel free. I'm in a steaming hot bath as I write this ;) in fact it's a bit too hot..

Oh my god that image, I've gone blind :(

[missyburd]

Oh my god that image, I've gone blind :(
That's what Lady Palm and her five lovely daughters' mission accomplished ;-)

[Fallout]

Don't listen to 'em Reeder! I'm turned on mate ... keep typing ...

[maviczap]

You want to see him in his Jolly Green Giant suit, no that's pervy.

Good job my keyboard has got Braille on it

[dizzyblonde]

Reeder.... thats two strikes today :lol:

one more and you'll have a hat trick ;)

[SoulKiss]

I spotted the husband bit and backed off so Reeder could have his 2 seconds of glory

He wanted 2 goes ?

[Noddy]

:winner:

[Reeder]

I'm Layin on my bed in my towel. I'm ready for my third go now sk. Don't keep me waiting...

[Reeder]

Don't listen to 'em Reeder! I'm turned on mate ... keep typing ...

You're sick.



Pmed ;)

[andrewsmith]

WTF

You lot on happy baccy and pills today.
Reeder I'm now consuming a pint of the Brain Bleach in the cupboard with that image

[Reeder]

Mate, its nature. Embrace my naked beauty.

[Reeder]

Not literally...

[bikeramy]

May go for bridgestones.

Yes he's been pillion before on a friends motorbike (to try gve him the buzz) he was all for it then it's quietened off. He's 4 stone heavier then me, any tips on pillioning him lol! I haven't practiced it yet.

Sort him out! :smt075 Can't you take him pillion and get him into it that way? Or does he not do speed?

[bikeramy]

lol been introduced to the local perve haha Mate, its nature. Embrace my naked beauty.

[missyburd]

He's 4 stone heavier then me, any tips on pillioning him lol! I haven't practiced it yet.
I took my fella out as pillion the other month, he's about 3 - 4 stone heavier than me (I think). Front end went rather light, steering took a bit of getting used to but as long as the gear changes, stops and starts remained smooth, he seemed to enjoy it. But then he's used to riding and having pillions, I'm yet to take someone who's not been on a bike before :rolleyes:

[bikeramy]

I'll give it ago once i'm used to the bike :), thanks for the advice.

I took my fella out as pillion the other month, he's about 3 - 4 stone heavier than me (I think). Front end went rather light, steering took a bit of getting used to but as long as the gear changes, stops and starts remained smooth, he seemed to enjoy it. But then he's used to riding and having pillions, I'm yet to take someone who's not been on a bike before :rolleyes:

[dizzyblonde]

I took my fella out as pillion the other month, he's about 3 - 4 stone heavier than me (I think). Front end went rather light


Heres your answer, you have to either eat more pies.....or him eat less:joker:

MissYC needs to eat more ;)

[missyburd]

I'll give it ago once i'm used to the bike :), thanks for the advice.
Oh definitely, there's no way i'd take anyone pillion unless I was confident enough, it's too scary (but not so much now iv done it) But I wanted to see what it was like and who better to use as a guinea pig but your other half ;-)

[bikeramy]

lol he's big built but would be nice if he could lose a stone lol!

missyorkie_chris - oh yeah lol he's my bitch XD

Heres your answer, you have to either eat more pies.....or him eat less:joker:

MissYC needs to eat more ;)

[Fallout]

You're sick.
Pmed ;)

Woah! Much better than my Harry Potter book. I'll sleep well tonight. :smt043

Yes he's been pillion before on a friends motorbike (to try gve him the buzz) he was all for it then it's quietened off. He's 4 stone heavier then me, any tips on pillioning him lol! I haven't practiced it yet.

You'll be alright with fatty on the back. :p Have your first go on the flat in a straight line. You don't want to be dealing with t-junctions on steep hills or mini-roundabouts as your first corner. And make sure you've got pillion cover on your insurance! ;)

[bikeramy]

Woah! Much better than my Harry Potter book. I'll sleep well tonight. :smt043



You'll be alright with fatty on the back. :p Have your first go on the flat in a straight line. You don't want to be dealing with t-junctions on steep hills or mini-roundabouts as your first corner. And make sure you've got pillion cover on your insurance! ;)

Yup have pillion cover :), yeah going to find a carpark and have a play. :)

[Dean-J]

Please, delete that comment before Reeder sees it!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lozzo]

Yup have pillion cover :), yeah going to find a carpark and have a play. :)

Too late - it's there for ever now :-)

[maviczap]

Please, delete that comment before Reeder sees it!!!!!!!!!!!

Copy & paste

PM Reeder :smt041

[andrewsmith]

REEEDER!!!!

Wakey Wakey

http://youtu.be/DcVvlPbfDMY

DcVvlPbfDMY

[Reeder]

I'm all cleaned up now.

[bikeramy]

I'm all cleaned up now.

.......lol

[andrewsmith]

I'm all cleaned up now.

It had to be posted (intentionally not displaying it!)

http://youtu.be/VLnWf1sQkjY

[Reeder]

I never click your links anymore smithers since you sent me to that snuff website. Total weirdo.

Derail over.

[andrewsmith]

I never click your links anymore smithers since you sent me to that snuff website. Total weirdo.

Derail over.

Which one was that?

[bikeramy]

Lol ok when you 2 have stopped flirting with each other I have a question. I'm in need of a new front tyre, 120/60/17 or 12/70/17 ? been offered a bridgestone bt023 front for £145 fitted =S

[maviczap]

120/60/17 is the OEM size, I don't know much about how the 120/70/17 profile would change the front end handling

£145 seems a bit steep for a front, unless that includes removal & re fitting the front wheel

[bikeramy]

scrapped that all sorted!! rang another person up £113 fitted avon storm 2 ultra! and a cuppa tea while I wait :D, excited now. I like to ride my bicycle my bicycle

[andrewsmith]

120/60/17 is the OEM size, I don't know much about how the 120/70/17 profile would change the front end handling

£145 seems a bit steep for a front, unless that includes removal & re fitting the front wheel

This

I get a rear fitted for that

[Runako]

I got 2CT's for £215 fitted to wheels. Great tyres. Going for the PR3's in a few months.

[bikeramy]

OMG guys! finally took the bike this morning to have it's front tyre changed...they said not even half a mil on the tyre, the rear had 15!! psi in...I picked it up from a lovely lad in Birmingham, he had no idea about the tyres either...I was very stupid to think they were fine when I collected, but non the less i got the bike back to my parents (30 mile journey). So this morning i got up early, no rain but roads were wet, got to the garage and also had the LED indicators sorted, which was so easy!.

New shoe on I take it for it's first proper ride without slipping out on each corner. Had so much fun guys :D! felt so much more confident! Took my first GoPro vid too!

PICS!!! (no I didn't ride without leathers)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/402314_10150753395998146_583548145_13009022_200650 7170_n.jpg

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/405454_10150753383808146_583548145_13008970_115701 5447_n.jpg

[Reeder]

;)

[Geodude]

Nice one :) thats a fair mix of bikes out with you, whats that chop?

[Fallout]

You really need to be checking your PSI yourself frequently. At least once per month. It's really important for a lot of safety reasons, and it aint hard! Get yaself a cheap old foot pump from Argos for about £5 if you don't want to spend money. :)

Glad you made it! ;) Is that a Cossie in the background?

[andrewsmith]

Nice one :) thats a fair mix of bikes out with you, whats that chop?

Rat mobile geo!!

Sounds like someone's happy!

[StitchSV]

Nice bike (best colour not that I have one of course).

Can I ask where you got your tyres from? I need a new set of front and rears and could do with a recommendation in or around Cardiff?

Thanks

OMG guys! finally took the bike this morning to have it's front tyre changed...they said not even half a mil on the tyre, the rear had 15!! psi in...I picked it up from a lovely lad in Birmingham, he had no idea about the tyres either...I was very stupid to think they were fine when I collected, but non the less i got the bike back to my parents (30 mile journey). So this morning i got up early, no rain but roads were wet, got to the garage and also had the LED indicators sorted, which was so easy!.

New shoe on I take it for it's first proper ride without slipping out on each corner. Had so much fun guys :D! felt so much more confident! Took my first GoPro vid too!

PICS!!! (no I didn't ride without leathers)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/402314_10150753395998146_583548145_13009022_200650 7170_n.jpg

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee455/bikeramy/405454_10150753383808146_583548145_13008970_115701 5447_n.jpg

[bikeramy]

You really need to be checking your PSI yourself frequently. At least once per month. It's really important for a lot of safety reasons, and it aint hard! Get yaself a cheap old foot pump from Argos for about £5 if you don't want to spend money. :)

Glad you made it! ;) Is that a Cossie in the background?

The bikes were the garage owners. Yeah Fallout, only been on it few times as I live in Wales, bikes garaged for winter at my parents 140 miles away. So not really had chance to do that, no excuses though, will be checked regularly from now on.

Yes cossie in background, not mine.

[bikeramy]

Nice bike (best colour not that I have one of course).

Can I ask where you got your tyres from? I need a new set of front and rears and could do with a recommendation in or around Cardiff?

Thanks

Sorry got the tyres local from where my parents live, garaged up their for winter.

[StitchSV]

Ah I see.

Thanks anyway.

Winter? What winter?

Sorry got the tyres local from where my parents live, garaged up their for winter.

[bikeramy]

It's due snow in Cardiff lol, don't jinx it ;).

Ah I see.

Thanks anyway.

Winter? What winter?

[Fallout]

Yeah Fallout, only been on it few times as I live in Wales, bikes garaged for winter at my parents 140 miles away.

See this is why, when I was looking for a place, a garage was my number 1 priority. I would've lived in an upturned oil drum, so long as I had a garage for my toys. :D

[StitchSV]

Lol I did see that. I'm thinking of fitting HEL SS lines next weekend so at least i won't feel so bad if the bike is off the road.

It's due snow in Cardiff lol, don't jinx it ;).

[bikeramy]

See this is why, when I was looking for a place, a garage was my number 1 priority. I would've lived in an upturned oil drum, so long as I had a garage for my toys. :D

Definitely, when we move again we defo looking for a garage.

[Geodude]

Nice one :) thats a fair mix of bikes out with you, whats that chop?
Wooooohooooo?

[Sizzle Media]

Hi All.
Always wanted to ride a bike but never committed to learning as family and work got in the way, next thing you now i'm in to my late thirties.
Last year my best friend passed his test and there was no way i was going to have him get one up on me so i took the plunge and passed my Mod 1 first time, mod 2 took a second try due to some poor speed limit observation.
I always fancied a SV as a first bike as it looked better than the usual fazer, bandit or hornet suggestions i was getting, and the low seat height was appealing. At 5'9" I wanted to be able to put both feet firmly on the ground.

I got my bike from Ebay from a trusted seller and from all accounts it seems like I got a great bargain and the bike is very sound. Unfortunatly it was a Xmas bargain purchase so not had a chance to get much riding in yet, probably done about a 100miles so far but each time ive been out my confidence is increasing. I also dropped the bike the first time out when trying to turn on a very steep hill. I rolled backwards and flopped to floor when I turned; chipping the end off the clutch lever :sad:. I have since got a better handle on the weight and manouverability and am starting to relax and enjoy the riding experience. I find talking out loud about my observations whilst riding helps too keep me relaxed and observant.

As soon as the weather clears up a bit i'll be trying the short commute to work from Rochdale to Manchester.. Can't wait.

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10200&stc=1&d=1327871951

[bikeramy]

Hijack of a thread much lol! Your better off posting a new thread if you're introducing yourself. Welcome.

Hi All.
Always wanted to ride a bike but never committed to learning as family and work got in the way, next thing you now i'm in to my late thirties.
Last year my best friend passed his test and there was no way i was going to have him get one up on me so i took the plunge and passed my Mod 1 first time, mod 2 took a second try due to some poor speed limit observation.
I always fancied a SV as a first bike as it looked better than the usual fazer, bandit or hornet suggestions i was getting, and the low seat height was appealing. At 5'9" I wanted to be able to put both feet firmly on the ground.

I got my bike from Ebay from a trusted seller and from all accounts it seems like I got a great bargain and the bike is very sound. Unfortunatly it was a Xmas bargain purchase so not had a chance to get much riding in yet, probably done about a 100miles so far but each time ive been out my confidence is increasing. I also dropped the bike the first time out when trying to turn on a very steep hill. I rolled backwards and flopped to floor when I turned; chipping the end off the clutch lever :sad:. I have since got a better handle on the weight and manouverability and am starting to relax and enjoy the riding experience. I find talking out loud about my observations whilst riding helps too keep me relaxed and observant.

As soon as the weather clears up a bit i'll be trying the short commute to work from Rochdale to Manchester.. Can't wait.

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10200&stc=1&d=1327871951

[Geodude]

Guessing you dont know the answer then?

[bikeramy]

Answer to what Geo?

Guessing you dont know the answer then?