For the love of the SV.

[BURNER]

Sometimes I love my Sv too much.....

But one thing really bugs me at the mo.
It's these EX-SV owners telling me about limits and things I already know. I mean OK you've "moved on" to your race reps and big bore IL4s but why bore the crap out of us with the constant besmirching of our beloveds. They're like blokes who left a fantastic relationship for a better looking bird but still hanker after their old flame. We all know you just miss your throbbin' baby twin and regret getting sucked into some high interest finance deal so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR/ZX/RSVR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

[coombest]

Sometimes I love my Sv too much.....

But one thing really bugs me at the mo.
It's these EX-SV owners telling me about limits and things I already know. I mean OK you've "moved on" to your race reps and big bore IL4s but why bore the crap out of us with the constant besmirching of your beloveds. They're like blokes who left a fantastic relationship for a better looking bird but hanker after their old flame. We all know you just miss your throbbing baby twin and regret getting sucked into some high interest finance deal so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

Errr...



OK...




I think someone's had a bad day!!!!??



:? :? :? :shock: :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[chutz]

hmmmmmmmmmm, maybe so, maybe not :?
Can't say it bothers me...or at least it didn't until now :lol:

[BURNER]

I didn't even say anything about these pointy model riding johnny-come-latelys that refuse to pay homage to the best and original shape SV. The bike that started it all and as such is a cult bike for now and everymore. These people bother me not......... much....

[donniej]

I post on a couple different SV boards and see this type of thread regularly.

It kind of sounds like you're insecure about riding a 'smaller' bike... why should you give a rats-ass what anyone else thinks about your bike? Even on my Vespa I have a great time.

Ps. I couldn't care less about what other guys think about my bike, it's not guys I care about impressing... and do you think girls care what bike you ride?!?!?

[Dicky Ticker]

Think I recognise this style of posting

DO YOU WANT TO BORROW MY BIG SPOON

P.S. I,ve had my teeth removed so I can,t bite anymore :lol: :lol: :lol:

But keep going somebody will and I,ll enjoy reading

[Baldyman]

johnny-come-latelys
Now, at 50 years old, I think I quite like the idea of being one of these, but how much resentment will I feel when the "blackie" K5 owners start appearing. :wink:

[Carsick]

johnny-come-latelys
Now, at 50 years old, I think I quite like the idea of being one of these, but how much resentment will I feel when the "blackie" K5 owners start appearing. :wink:
None at all, the only K5 that looks good is the black sv1000s, the rest of them just look cheap.

[Baldyman]

That's the way, abuse 'em before they get on here :)

[chutz]

pre-emptive strike on those ugly k5

[Carsick]

That's the way, abuse 'em before they get on here :)
Gotta be done.

I have to say, I like both shapes.
If I was to buy a naked SV, which I am interested in doing after I graduate, I would buy a curvy one.
I already own a pointy S, cos I don't like the look of the curvy S, the frame is nice but I just don't like the fairing.

There is room for all of us, so long as everybody accepts that black is best. :wink:

[Dicky Ticker]

Rings familiar Black is beautiful Honest Its in the "post"

[aej]

I didn't even say anything about these pointy model riding johnny-come-latelys that refuse to pay homage to the best and original shape SV. The bike that started it all and as such is a cult bike for now and everymore. These people bother me not......... much....

Sounds to me like the desperate whining of a typical 'early adopter' who's suddenly realised they were only doing the R&D for the patient one's that were happy to wait for the finished article.

[Jelster]

For Gods sake man, the SV does a job, and does it brilliantly. I loved my 13 month affair with my SV, but I've moved on to something else. My GSXR is not a better bike, it's just better at delivering what I want right now.

Put your brain into gear before you type in future

.

[chutz]

For Gods sake man, the SV does a job, and does it brilliantly. I loved my 13 month affair with my SV, but I've moved on to something else. My GSXR is not a better bike, it's just better at delivering what I want right now.

Put your brain into gear before you type in future

.

Methinks that someone has taken this crappy thread a little too seriously!!!! :lol:
Could be either party but "whatever" is the only attitude to take. And anyway, my pointy Johnny come lately ****es rings round his round and crap bubble car sv!!!! Girl's bike really!!! :lol:

[Daz]

...so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR/ZX/RSVR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

Yeah, the SV650S K4 is just my learner bike... till I get me an R6 :twisted: :riding:

lights the touch paper... stands back :takeabow:

[Sid Squid]

Sometimes I love my Sv too much.....

But one thing really bugs me at the mo.
It's these EX-SV owners telling me about limits and things I already know. I mean OK you've "moved on" to your race reps and big bore IL4s but why bore the crap out of us with the constant besmirching of our beloveds. They're like blokes who left a fantastic relationship for a better looking bird but still hanker after their old flame. We all know you just miss your throbbin' baby twin and regret getting sucked into some high interest finance deal so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR/ZX/RSVR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

OK Two possibilities here:

1) This is a wind up.
2) This is a genuine whinge.

If 1) Then I'm just plain dissapointed, it's entirely transparent and you only 'hooked' one, must try harder, not good enough, you don't win a wooden spoon prize.
If 2) Then I'm just plain dissapointed, give over whining, you like your bike? Good, quite right too, SV are damn fine motorbicycles, (if I didn't think that I wouldn't have bought one), enjoy and ignore any owners of 'superior machines'.

The only K5 that looks good is the black sv1000s, the rest of them just look cheap..

Just a small detail, only I'd like to point out that that is WRONG, the briefest look will tell you that the only good one is the SV1000 in black.

Please stop using your bike immediately, phone the optician NOW, you need immediate treatment.

[snoopy]

Sometimes I love my Sv too much.....

But one thing really bugs me at the mo.
It's these EX-SV owners telling me about limits and things I already know. I mean OK you've "moved on" to your race reps and big bore IL4s but why bore the crap out of us with the constant besmirching of our beloveds. They're like blokes who left a fantastic relationship for a better looking bird but still hanker after their old flame. We all know you just miss your throbbin' baby twin and regret getting sucked into some high interest finance deal so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR/ZX/RSVR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

shut up you tart :)

[Carsick]

The only K5 that looks good is the black sv1000s, the rest of them just look cheap..

Just a small detail, only I'd like to point out that that is WRONG, the briefest look will tell you that the only good one is the SV1000 in black.

Please stop using your bike immediately, phone the optician NOW, you need immediate treatment.

Ahh, well, maybe I can satisfy you on this one, I haven't seen the naked black K5 yet, maybe my opinion will change when I have. :wink:

[BURNER]

I post on a couple different SV boards and see this type of thread regularly.

It kind of sounds like you're insecure about riding a 'smaller' bike... why should you give a rats-ass what anyone else thinks about your bike?



Nope, and saying I'm insecure about my "smaller" bike makes me think that you're projecting....

Everything is BIGGER in American ain't it??

[BURNER]

shut up you tart



Ohhh 'ark at 'er!!

[BURNER]

And anyway, my pointy Johnny come lately ****es rings round his round and crap bubble car sv!!!! Girl's bike really!!! :lol:



This kind of talk will not be tolerated........

[donniej]

I post on a couple different SV boards and see this type of thread regularly.

It kind of sounds like you're insecure about riding a 'smaller' bike... why should you give a rats-ass what anyone else thinks about your bike?



Nope, and saying I'm insecure about my "smaller" bike makes me think that you're projecting....


Well maybe you saying that I'm projecting makes you... :D

[a1a]

I like all Motorbikes, even Scooters. The only thing that matters is that your able to ride and that you do ride. Life is too short to quibble, just go ride. :D Cheers, Richard

[BURNER]

I like all Motorbikes, even Scooters.



*Shakes head* :roll: Wanders off to go kick the dog......

[a1a]

I like all Motorbikes, even Scooters.



*Shakes head* :roll: Wanders off to go kick the dog......
My point is if its got two wheels and a engine ride it and to hell with others. Life is just to short to listen to somebody knocking your ride or telling you how great they can ride there squid bikes. Cheers, Richard

[Sid Squid]

squid bikes

:?:

Wot Dis?

[Steve H]

...so that you can hold your head up at the local bike meet. "Look I've got a GSXR/R6/CBR/ZX/RSVR I'm not weird or different I'm just like you honest....." Pathetic really :lol:

Yeah, the SV650S K4 is just my learner bike... till I get me an R6 :twisted: :riding:

[
size=9]lights the touch paper... stands back :takeabow: [/size]

Oh dear. One wonders if you have actually tried an R6. You may be disappointed......Its good, but not that good!
Oh, and Burner is right. The mark one is the better bike. FACT! :roll:

[Daz]

Yeah, the SV650S K4 is just my learner bike... till I get me an R6 :twisted: :riding:

lights the touch paper... stands back :takeabow:

Oh dear. One wonders if you have actually tried an R6. You may be disappointed......Its good, but not that good!

http://www.artnskins.com/e107_images/emoticons/bull.gif

http://www.artnskins.com/e107_images/emoticons/fishing.gif
...caught one 8)

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[a1a]

squid bikes

:?:

Wot Dis?
Oh! So sorry Sid, :oops: I wasn't implying to offend you sir. :lol:

[BURNER]

Oh, and Burner is right. The mark one is the better bike. FACT! :roll:



A true believer!!

[Steve H]

Oh, and Burner is right. The mark one is the better bike. FACT! :roll:



A true believer!!

Yep. Its amazing how many people cannot see the light! :wink:
By the way, the seat cowl looks great. Cheers!

[Steve H]

Daz, Yeah, Yeah! :D
In all seriousness though, its amazing how many people trade SV for supersports 600s without even trying them thinking that they must be twice as fast and handle so much better, where in actual fact, unless you intend to be a serious trackday junkie, for most of the time, the SV IS the better road bike (certainly in the overcrowded South East!) taking into account all factors. Price, Insurance, Performance etc. Although, at least you can get to wear a dayglow babygrow suit when riding your supersports! :wink:

[MavUK]

Got my SV, love it to bits. It may not be the fastest thing out there (but seriously when am I going to use the 130 something it has got?), and is more than quick enough.

And the noise! Oh the noise... Even with the standard can 8)

Ahh.....

Stu

One thing though: Scooters... Really? :)

[skidmarx]

where else can you get 130+ and easy to handle no nonsense reliable works in the rain doesn't fall off etc........for £4K and GROUP 10 INSURANCE! no way I could afford any more anyway........

[lynw]

oh back on this one again... oh... I'll bite then...

people want different things from different bikes... its personal and we go through phases where we want to try something different... top end or torque, sports riding position or cruiser... be pretty boring if we were all on cbrs or svs forever more wouldnt it?

you only appreciate things by comparing to other things... ie I realised just how MUCH torque the sv has when riding a gs500 other day... :shock:

as the celebrity guy said in MCN last week... he didnt give a stuff whether they thought him a proper biker or a ponce it was between him and his bike... top attitude that...

if you worry about what youre on go to the NABD site... these guys would love to be on bikes but have to have them modified.. theyre grateful to ride again after amputations etc... do you think they worry if its an sv or a supersport?

NO! because IT DOESNT MATTER....ITS ABOUT RIDING YOUR RIDE NOT ANYONE ELSES....

ah feel better for that rant... :D

[BURNER]

So we're all agreed then?

:lol:

[Dicky Ticker]

Agreed???????? No more confused than ever
Am I riding a sissy,s bike?
Is this my first big bike
Is this a learner,s bike
An inbetweeny bike


OR IS THE S.V.650.S. THE MUTTS NUTS ?????? :? :?: :?:


.

[Carsick]

Agreed???????? No more confused than ever
Am I riding a sissy,s bike?
Is this my first big bike
Is this a learner,s bike
An inbetweeny bike


OR IS THE S.V.650.S. THE MUTTS NUTS ?????? :? :?: :?:
.
All of the above, mate.
To be honest, being so versatile and friendly is what makes the SV one of the great bikes available atm.

[Steve H]

To Quote BIKE magazine in their recent buyers guide for the SV.
"One of the greatest middleweight bikes ever built"
Think that about covers it then! :D

[lynw]

Agreed???????? No more confused than ever
Am I riding a sissy,s bike?
Is this my first big bike
Is this a learner,s bike
An inbetweeny bike


OR IS THE S.V.650.S. THE MUTTS NUTS ?????? :? :?: :?:


.

IT DOESNT MATTER - as long as YOU love the SV who cares what everyone else (ie supersport owners) thinks of it.... :roll:

[Ratty]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Nice one Burner.. Just leep trying to catch my LED's, peering through your blue and yellow bubble.

Ratty and his pointy steed

[Cloggsy]

Agreed???????? No more confused than ever
Am I riding a sissy,s bike?
Is this my first big bike
Is this a learner,s bike
An inbetweeny bike


OR IS THE S.V.650.S. THE MUTTS NUTS ?????? :? :?: :?:

IT DOESNT MATTER - as long as YOU love the SV who cares what everyone else (ie supersport owners) thinks of it.... :roll:

http://forums.sv650.org/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif http://forums.sv650.org/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif http://forums.sv650.org/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif http://forums.sv650.org/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif http://forums.sv650.org/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif

Well said :wink:

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

[Sid Squid]

Oh, and Burner is right. The mark one is the better bike. FACT! :roll:


Err...no, not fact, not even right for that matter, as I don't own one any more, (previously had a Mustard Yellow SVSX), perhaps I have some objectivity that is denied those standing a little closer. :lol:

Both bikes have their own character looks-wise but that's personal of course, I like both, but if I were to want another 650 I'd simply buy the best one I could find inside the money I had to spend, regardless of which exact model that would be as there really is so little difference in the riding experience of them both.

[BURNER]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Nice one Burner.. Just leep trying to catch my LED's, peering through your blue and yellow bubble.

Ratty and his pointy steed

******** you've always ridden behind me..... You know it's far more entertaining anyway :roll:

[Steve H]

Sid,
Yes, I agree it is a matter of taste .......... and those with the original models have it in abundance. Whilst the newer model may be just as much fun to ride, the simple fact is............ the Suzuki designers messed up! I honestly could not bring myself to buy the newer model just because of its looks. I feel that the mark one will always look good but the mark two will just look very dated when the Japanese manufacturers forget this current fad for making pointy lego like bikes! IMHO.

Well that should set the cat amongst the pigeons! :twisted:

[Ratty]

Sid,
Yes, I agree it is a matter of taste .......... and those with the original models have it in abundance. Whilst the newer model may be just as much fun to ride, the simple fact is............ the Suzuki designers messed up! I honestly could not bring myself to buy the newer model just because of its looks. I feel that the mark one will always look good but the mark two will just look very dated when the Japanese manufacturers forget this current fad for making pointy lego like bikes! IMHO.

Well that should set the cat amongst the pigeons! :twisted:

(_._)

[Carsick]

Sid,
Yes, I agree it is a matter of taste .......... and those with the original models have it in abundance. Whilst the newer model may be just as much fun to ride, the simple fact is............ the Suzuki designers messed up! I honestly could not bring myself to buy the newer model just because of its looks. I feel that the mark one will always look good but the mark two will just look very dated when the Japanese manufacturers forget this current fad for making pointy lego like bikes! IMHO.

Well that should set the cat amongst the pigeons! :twisted:

(_._)
Delicately put.

[rukus]

Sid,
Yes, I agree it is a matter of taste .......... and those with the original models have it in abundance. Whilst the newer model may be just as much fun to ride, the simple fact is............ the Suzuki designers messed up! I honestly could not bring myself to buy the newer model just because of its looks. I feel that the mark one will always look good but the mark two will just look very dated when the Japanese manufacturers forget this current fad for making pointy lego like bikes! IMHO.

Well that should set the cat amongst the pigeons! :twisted:

(_._)

PMSL!!! :lol:

[H-Gerickemark]

its not what you ride but how you ride it.

The only person I really go out on ride outs with owns a 636 2004 model and hes pretty fast but I dont really have trouble keeping up, just ride within my limits and relax, the more relaxed I get the faster I seem to get as when Im nervous or dont know the roads I can get a bit erratic.

Its also taught me to use more of the rev range and try to get the most out of the bike.

Does anyone else find that if you wear ear plugs you seem to ride smoother and faster? just something I found out while out riding in the summer?

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??

Mark

[Carsick]

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??
I have to admit, I am a little more prone to taking liberties with my speed with earplugs in.
These days I almost always wear them, since most of my miles are done on the motorway, I don't think my hearing would last long otherwise.

[vtwinner]

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??

Mark

Yeah I can't hear the wife saying you won't be long will you

[Baldyman]

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??

Mark

Yeah I can't hear the wife saying you won't be long will you

I find that I feel really "detached" from the feel of the bike and my surroundings, which is quite frightening, so after four or five attempts, I don't wear earplugs anymore. Not sure my hearing can get much worse, 23 years in the Army repairing tank engines did most of the damage :wink:

[21QUEST]

its not what you ride but how you ride it.

The only person I really go out on ride outs with owns a 636 2004 model and hes pretty fast but I dont really have trouble keeping up, just ride within my limits and relax, the more relaxed I get the faster I seem to get as when Im nervous or dont know the roads I can get a bit erratic.

Its also taught me to use more of the rev range and try to get the most out of the bike.

Does anyone else find that if you wear ear plugs you seem to ride smoother and faster? just something I found out while out riding in the summer?

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??



Mark



I can't stand riding without earplugs(does not matter what speed). It does my head in if I'm not wearing any. I know it's all in the head :roll: buit the bike feels smoother,sounds better and even seems to handle better( Go work that one out) which translates into a better/more enjoyable ride for me.

Cheers
Ben

[Jelster]

I have been told that after riding for more than 20 minutes without earplugs your hearing can be damaged on a permanent basis. How true this is I don't know.

Personally I tend to ride with them in all the time,, if only to protect me from the sound of my screaming IL4 at 10k and over.... The Falco was too loud to ride without ear plugs.

I would advise everybody to try and get used to wearing them, it's much better for you in the long run..

.

[MavUK]

Ridden for 4 1/2 years without ear plugs and I've gotta say that I haven't noticed that my hearing is any owrse than it was before...

With loud music, workshop noise when working on my Spitfire etc etc I don't think it's that bad.

An annoying noise yes - but I can still hear most of the traffic above the wind noise and that's something I do not want to lose...

Stu

[a1a]

Anyone else find a difference in riding with/without earpluge other than abviousely it being quieter??
I have to admit, I am a little more prone to taking liberties with my speed with earplugs in.
These days I almost always wear them, since most of my miles are done on the motorway, I don't think my hearing would last long otherwise.
If you have enough hearing loss, you don't need any ear plugs. :roll:
What! What! what did you say! :P
I wanna here that new expensive exhaust rumble and so do the cagers! Oh! yea nothing like an 8,000 plus RPM 3rd gear pass and the cagers window is open. :twisted:
But! But! Officer!

[vtwinner]

Wish that I'd never got rid of my Grifter, I miss those chunky tyres and how you could fold the mud flap under itself so It rubbed against the tyre and made a motorbike noise, or the way that you could twist grip through the gears.

I miss 1979