New Bike (possibly) what to get? [Archive] - SV650.org

appollo1

31-08-12, 06:42 PM

In March next year I will be leaving the RAF after 22 years service (I know i don't look old enough to have been in that long) and will be receiving a small payout.

My wife asked me today what I am going to buy as a treat to myself when i finish as i must get something for doing so long in the job!!!

When i confirmed that she was being serious (maybe i should get it in writing or she may change her mind and blame it on her stroke next year) first thing i said was i'd get a new bike.

This has got me thinking if all is well and i do get a bike then what to get?

I know that there are many of you who have progressed on from the SV so serious answers please!

What would you buy and would you buy brand new or 2nd hand?

punyXpress

31-08-12, 08:47 PM

Well, you've 6 months to trawl the dealers getting demo rides.
Or you could . .
http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/classpics/63762.jpg

maviczap

31-08-12, 08:58 PM

What would you buy and would you buy brand new or 2nd hand?

What do you want, something for fun, long rides, sporty?

VFR800?

2nd hand, you'll lose money as soon as you ride a new bike out the showroom

andrewsmith

31-08-12, 09:01 PM

Bloody hell mate

You've had the good round!
Go to Saltire in February with a wedge of reddies. If your going to keep it for 4+ years new!

fenjer

31-08-12, 10:11 PM

I think you need to go and test ride some stuff, there are loads of options out there, but you need to decide what you want it for.

Do you want to go long distance or take pillions? Is it just for weekend bimbles? Faired or unfaired? Etc etc, we either need more to go on or you need to get out there and test ride a few then narrow down the options.

appollo1

31-08-12, 10:44 PM

Puny that is not for me as that is obviously an officers bike lol

I love my SV and it is really good condition but i just fancy something different as my wrists get quite sore after a while on the bike.

I quite like the look of some of the nakeds around, Street Triple, the new Honda 700, even a bandit.

Then again i quite like the more upright "comfy" looking bikes like the CBF1000, VFR, but i do like the CBR600RR and the GSXR's.

I will be looking around over the next few months and maybe having a few test rides to see what happens.

Bri w

01-09-12, 07:42 AM

Oh I love spending other people's money...

I love my Street R and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one, although I'm not too keen on the slanty eyed, new, version. If its a decent IL4 naked I'd go for the CB1000r, or perhaps stick with a big triple and try the Speed R. Another middleweight naked I'd consider is the MV Brutale 675. For a bit more protection from the elements it would be a Tiger or Explorer. And if I wanted the sore wrists and neck it would be the GSXR750 - georgeous... I'd love one but it wouldn't love me.

New or old? I think there's something a bit special about having a new bike but... how long to run it in? Run it in quickly and you've got the cost of the service so soon after buying it. Run it in and there may be a snagging list. In truth, I'd go for new but if the right 2nd hand bike was available, i.e. just run in/1st service done/all the niggles sorted I'd be tempted to go for it and spend the difference on new helmet/leathers/accessories.

carelesschucca

01-09-12, 07:51 AM

All I can advise is try a few bikes that your interested in and see which one you love...

I knew as soon as I rode the Street that it was the bike for me. I loved it instantly, I've tried other bikes since and I've liked them but I knew deep down that there was real no love... I just feel with bikes you've gotta love them not just like them... You gotta love what your riding, biking is about passion for me...

As for new or 2nd hand I was blinded by the street R and bought new, in a way I wish I'd gone 2nd hand as it would have been cheaper but there's something special about riding a brand new bike out of the showroom... special in the way you know as soon as it comes off the forecourt its already lost you money :)

JamesMio

01-09-12, 09:01 AM

Oh I love spending other people's money...

I love my Street R and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one, although I'm not too keen on the slanty eyed, new, version. If its a decent IL4 naked I'd go for the CB1000r, or perhaps stick with a big triple and try the Speed R. Another middleweight naked I'd consider is the MV Brutale 675. For a bit more protection from the elements it would be a Tiger or Explorer. And if I wanted the sore wrists and neck it would be the GSXR750 - georgeous... I'd love one but it wouldn't love me.

I don't know if this means Bri's suddenly started talking sense, or (more worryingly) I'm heading the other way, but ^ THIS! Pretty much exactly what I was about to write.

Artful

01-09-12, 10:45 AM

If its a sitty up bike your after I can highly recommend the FZ1. I tried a few of them. The GSR 750 and CB1000R are also good bikes but smaller in size. I liked the big bulky look and feel of the FZ. Just try a few out.

Bibio

01-09-12, 10:56 AM

i'll throw a curve ball. there is nothing wrong with your bike and its a cracker in very very good condition and will easily go another 10 years so i would recommend upgrading the one you have to the same spec as mine but with a comfort bar kit. if you want to try before you buy then it's easy for me to chuck a full hight seat in the top box and you can go for a spin. the fancy stuff realy does make a difference and it feels like a completely different bike to ride. plus you get a bike set up for you.

if your scared to do the work then i'll do it for you.

failing that then a street triple r.

if you are going to hack the bike in then can i have first dibs at matching the dealer value.

Bri w

01-09-12, 07:40 PM

I don't know if this means Bri's suddenly started talking sense, or (more worryingly) I'm heading the other way, but ^ THIS! Pretty much exactly what I was about to write.

Me and sense in the same sentence... James, you need some serious counselling. Bibio makesc a very valid point. Spend a few hundred on the SV and you will have a stonking bike! Or get the R and kit it out with the accessories.

punyXpress

01-09-12, 09:34 PM

. Bibio makesc a very valid point. Spend a few hundred on the SV and you will have a stonking bike!
There's great satisfaction in riding a 'sleeper'
Pi$$e$ big sports bikes off a treat!

carelesschucca

02-09-12, 11:23 PM

failing that then a street triple r.

Those street triple R's aren't that good, so don't even think about buying one*...

Had a ride on an SV650 the other day I'd forgotten how friendly a bike they are to ride. After five minutes I was opening the throttle in ways I hadn't done in years... Still think they're a great bike and with a bit of suspension fettling they're are lovely... Sadly, just not quite quick enought for me anymore...

*can't have everyone on here riding them...

tosher

03-09-12, 09:34 PM

Oooh its been a while :)

I bought a pre reg gsxr750 after my SV appollo, sv killed my hands and wrists as well, what a difference on the gsxr , comfier and easier to ride (they put decent suspension on for you ) it goes whatever speed you want to go, although it is too easy to hit silly speeds, try one I took mine round Europe in the summer and it was fantastic .

I loved mine, unfortunately so did the thieving Dutch chunt that lifted it off the street in Amsterdam .:smt076

barwel1992

03-09-12, 10:30 PM

Another vote for the fz1n cracking bike soft enough power delivery to pootly around with and enough top end to rip your arms off suspension is decent , rear spring is a tad soft vs front forks springs easy fix though , gearing is tall as standard doing 85mph in first is fun, feals to lack in torque but its not really, just has a huge lump of power at 7k that makes it fell like below that its a bit flat , very planted bike and easy to ride fast

appollo1

04-09-12, 01:14 AM

Bibio I know what you are saying makes the most sense and if I do decide to treat myself yes you can have first dibs on my sv

TheRamJam

05-09-12, 03:14 PM

I would give a few bikes that takes your fancy a wee try and see if anything gets your juices flowing. Who knows knows you just might find that must have bike :D

I test rode all the latest GSXR's 600s & 750 and a CBR 600RR when I was looking to trade in the SV but none of them really did it for me. Then the GSXR K8 1000 came in. It wasn't the usual GSXR colours and that attracted me to it at first. I test rode her and instantly knew it was for me. The power alone was addictive and the noise it made was amazing IMO!

With regards to old vs new. I bought my SV brand new and it took about 2 weeks for the grin on my face to fade ;-) but the price of bikes seems to have sky rocketed. my K8 was £8999 new back in the day. Now most litre sportbikes are knocking on 12k which is huge money to spend on a toy :-) Maybe you can grab a bargain in the second hand market and save a few pounds for some tasty accessories and some fuel!

But if there's nothing about that floats your boat then you could try Bibs method and improve what you currently have :lol:

TIP: Just stay away from any Triumph dealers. Common as muck these days hahaha

NTECUK

05-09-12, 03:38 PM

Aprilia Shiver
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200814739846?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

from one ofd our orgers
or Suzuki GSR 750

christopher

05-09-12, 03:42 PM

And if I wanted the sore wrists and neck it would be the GSXR750 - georgeous... I'd love one but it wouldn't love me.
I know you're old ;) But the GSX-R750 is surprisingly comfortable! I've done over 520 miles in a single go (with a 45 minutes break for the Eurotunnel) and regularly do 300 mile days of fun riding.

Buy mine, I'm thinking of selling it :D (sounds silly but I find it too good)

I wouldn't buy new unless I knew it was the bike for me for many years, I mean someone has to, but I'd rather not take the hit on depreciation etc.

joshwalker094

05-09-12, 04:45 PM

I know you're old ;) But the GSX-R750 is surprisingly comfortable! I've done over 520 miles in a single go (with a 45 minutes break for the Eurotunnel) and regularly do 300 mile days of fun riding.

Buy mine, I'm thinking of selling it :D (sounds silly but I find it too good)

I wouldn't buy new unless I knew it was the bike for me for many years, I mean someone has to, but I'd rather not take the hit on depreciation etc.

your selling, how about a trade for my sv ??? we'll talk later at the pub

Bri w

05-09-12, 05:06 PM

joshwalker094

05-09-12, 06:55 PM

Don't listen to him, swap for my R.

Now why would you want to swap a slow sv for a r? If its restricted maybe

Bri w

05-09-12, 07:51 PM

Now why would you want to swap a slow sv for a r? If its restricted maybe

Er, no.... especially with anyone that went to Urmston Grammer :smt064 Wellacre rules

joshwalker094

05-09-12, 09:01 PM

Er, no.... especially with anyone that went to Urmston Grammer :smt064 Wellacre rules

Hmmm how the Fack do you know I went grammar?? Wellacre is gay !!! How old are you bri? My dad went Wellacre and a lot of people I know

christopher

05-09-12, 09:17 PM

Don't listen to him, swap for my R.Don't tempt me. If it was red I'd probably talk more seriously about the option!

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joshwalker094

05-09-12, 09:18 PM

Hey Chris, what about my clean polished sv for your dirty fly ridden gsxr.

Bri w

05-09-12, 09:31 PM

Hmmm how the Fack do you know I went grammar?? Wellacre is gay !!! How old are you bri? My dad went Wellacre and a lot of people I know

I probably know your Dad, and I'm probably older than him. My youngest son went to Wellacre, and he's 25. I'd guess you're about 18... about the same age as Tom Jones??