View Full Version : Hello - New Rider & New SV650 Owner
KobayashiMaru
09-04-13, 04:02 PM
Hi,
Took a few attempts but got in eventually :D
After being into cars for years I turned 24 and wanted to try my bike test. Did CBT and I enjoyed it so did DAS and passed Mod 1 and 2 with no problems. One minor for a 2nd gear hill start but that's all.
As for the bike I wanted something I could learn with rather than hang onto and the SV650 seems to fit the bill. After looking about locally everything was overpriced or scruffy, especially given it wasn't even Summer yet. Probably doesn't help there's not much choice for bike stuff in South Wales so there's not much competition. Had to travel to get it but was worth it. Will post a pic later but it's a clean one. Only done 7000 miles from new with one older owner and has a full fairing.
No doubt you'll see me ask some dull questions soon but bikes are new to me and we've all got to start somewhere.
Thanks
Martyn
BigBaddad
09-04-13, 04:22 PM
Howdo
Geodude
09-04-13, 05:00 PM
Howdoo and welcome from oop north, ride safe have fun :)
Welcome, and hope you enjoy this new frontier ;-)
Jambo
Sent from my thingie
Hello new rider and new sv650 owner.
You might find you'll hold onto your SV longer than first anticipated.
Jayneflakes
09-04-13, 07:02 PM
Hello, welcome to the Org. We are a friendly bunch on the whole, so don't worry about asking questions, the worst that can happen is that we stone you to death with old copies of Fast Bikes!
Ride safe and check out your regional section, South West Surfers, for local events and to see where the locals hang out, so that you can avoid them! :D
andrewsmith
09-04-13, 07:51 PM
How doo!
KobayashiMaru
10-04-13, 10:14 AM
Not the best of photos but I'd only stopped briefly. Just want to ride it all the time. I'd never ridden a bike up until my CBT so I'm still learning how much lean I can get away with. Got a few quiet roundabouts I can practice on next weekend. As for cleaning it all my car detailing gear is fine for the fairings and tank but what about the frame and underneath? Is there a spray I can use to dissolve any oil and dirt then hose it off? Once I do that I'll seal it all including the wheels.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm170/kai_mitsurugi/IMAG0503_zps1a1e7d35.jpg
Nice looking bike there! Try not to make it a habit of stopping near drain covers like the one in the pic, as one day your sidestand will magically fit through and it will be a very akward sight!
Pricey12
10-04-13, 10:23 AM
Welcome to the forum :)
Hi mate nice looking bike there..
carelesschucca
10-04-13, 11:30 AM
Hello, enjoy the forum...
with one older owner
Must be my age but comments like this get me worried, what do you deam older :(
Anyway welcome and stay safe and happy out there!
chris8886
10-04-13, 11:47 AM
Must be my age but comments like this get me worried, what do you deam older :(
haha, 'older owner' has to be applied as soon as you hit 40! ;):smt019
... Got a few quiet roundabouts I can practice on next weekend. As for cleaning it all my car detailing gear is fine for the fairings and tank but what about the frame and underneath? Is there a spray I can use to dissolve any oil and dirt then hose it off? Once I do that I'll seal it all including the wheels.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm170/kai_mitsurugi/IMAG0503_zps1a1e7d35.jpg
Hi & Welcome. Yeah as Jayne says have a look in S&W for rideouts. I'm about most weekends up and around the beacons, although we did a rideout to Saundersfoot two weeks ago which was lovely.
There's actually a lot going on in Wales but not necessarily on this forum. So if you're looking to meet some fellow bikers and SV owners on the weekend give us a shout.
Might be a bit late notice for you but there will be a long ride to North Wales on Sunday with about 40 - 50 bikes of all shapes and sizes so you're welcome to come along if you wanto to really stretch your SV's legs.
Ronnie
KobayashiMaru
10-04-13, 02:48 PM
Nice looking bike there! Try not to make it a habit of stopping near drain covers like the one in the pic, as one day your sidestand will magically fit through and it will be a very akward sight!
Yeah I won't be making a habit of that.
Hi & Welcome. Yeah as Jayne says have a look in S&W for rideouts. I'm about most weekends up and around the beacons, although we did a rideout to Saundersfoot two weeks ago which was lovely.
There's actually a lot going on in Wales but not necessarily on this forum. So if you're looking to meet some fellow bikers and SV owners on the weekend give us a shout.
Might be a bit late notice for you but there will be a long ride to North Wales on Sunday with about 40 - 50 bikes of all shapes and sizes so you're welcome to come along if you wanto to really stretch your SV's legs.
Ronnie
Thanks I'll bear it in mind and sounds good. Used to drive up to the EVO triangle regularly at one point and wouldn't mind trying the roads round Snowdon, Llanberis and the Horseshoe at some point on a bike.
Quite a few have said the same thing about meets and ride outs but as my uncle suggested it's best to learn on my own for now as there's no worse feeling than being egged on to do things you aren't comfortable with. So until I get more confident I'll ride on my own for a bit. There's still lots I need to learn and I wouldn't want to be left behind or holding others up. It's an almost frustrating feeling being a novice when I've got almost 7 years of driving experience but also the same excitement I got when I passed my driving test. It will come eventually.
Oh and the last owner was in his 40's so make of that what you will :D
Cymraeg_Atodeg
10-04-13, 03:02 PM
I am also guessing you're a Star Trek fan?
Let me say Croeso from the small welsh contingent there is on here and hopefully, I'll be back in God's country soon enough and be out on the SW&S ride-outs, if only to annoy TON
Id deffo agree with learning at your own pace, even if people dont put pressure on you, its easy to still have the urge to prat about.
An apt name for a member of any forum. I hope all your scenarios are win-win - welcome.
KobayashiMaru
11-04-13, 01:15 PM
Thanks guys for the welcome. Just a case of finding time to ride. I also cycle to keep fit and weather has been awful so far this year so haven't had much chance. When a dry day comes it will be a hard choice to decide what bike to take. Just need to keep telling myself that the lighter I am the better both bikes will be.
Possibly this weekend, weather was supposed to be nice and still is according the the iphone but not says bbc..we shall see!
Hi and welcome frome one of these 'older owners'! Haha:rolleyes:
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