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Hi,
Just registered today on the forum so hello everyone. I am currently looking at getting a Sv650(unfaired) I am 17 and passed my test on the 9th of May, i am currently on a Sachs XTC125 and now that i have passed test i'm thinknig about moving onto the sv and getting it restricted. Has anyone done the same as me and can tell me what the jump is like? Also i am looking for a general opinion on the bike as a whole?
Many Thanks
Mark
diamond
21-05-05, 10:01 PM
Hello and welcome. :lol:
Can't really help with any of your questions. :)
All i can say is it's a great bike get yourself one you won't regret it. :wink: :lol:
Quiff Wichard
21-05-05, 10:23 PM
hya buddy
best bet is to get a coffee-some biccies and a comfy chair and spend 3 hours browsing the Q's and forum- archives and search for specific Questions - it may have already been addressed...
just use the search legend at the top click it and type in a keyword for search
you will have many happy hours looking on here...
and short answer- you cant go far wrong with an SV..but if u can find one already 33BHP will save u an annoying cost for the restriction !!
good luck
ps bourbons are my personal favourite
diamond
21-05-05, 10:26 PM
ps bourbons are my personal favourite
Secounded, make it one of those big double packets :lol:
Biker Biggles
21-05-05, 10:30 PM
Hi.Good bike but group 9 insurance could set you back a bit.Check price before making a decision,or rob the bank.
Hi, ime restricted and put it this way up against spidy on his nakid bike unrestricted VS my faired bike restricted we are neck and neck up to about 60 then i start tailing off a little up till a ton where he can continue. And remember that the naked is a bit quicker on acceleration than the faried as it has an extra tooth on the rear sprocket.
Put it this way i am being accused by Valman :roll: that my bike is not been restricted properly as he thinks im quick when head to head with spidy. All i have to say to that is that it is and i would bet on it.
If you do get it already restricted try to make sure you get the original sliders for the carbs (if it has been done with a genuine suzuki restriction kit) to put it back to normal when your restriction time is up.
jamieclayton9
22-05-05, 05:46 AM
welcome my friend :D :P :wink:
Peter Henry
22-05-05, 09:26 AM
Mario,
Hello fella.Enjoy your bike.As mentioned if you have the time to browse you will find answers to almost every question it is possible to raise about an SV here on this site. I found it a brilliant source of reference. :wink: 8)
Anonymous
22-05-05, 03:27 PM
The XTC125 is a pretty decent bike - I think you'll find the SV quite a bit slower in the turns!
bluebell
22-05-05, 03:33 PM
Welcome to the site.
The XTC125 is a pretty decent bike - I think you'll find the SV quite a bit slower in the turns!
Huh?
I don't think so.
Was wondering how long 'til I saw you here Mark :wink:
Yeah i found my way here, just been looking around at posts of the SV at the moment! Been told i have to put the bike oh hold until after last exam :? then i reckon i'll try and sort it out :D
Stormspiel
23-05-05, 12:51 PM
Just done the same thing mate. Passed test March 2nd and got Sv Nekked on 20th :riding: \:D/ . The jump from 125cc to 650cc isn't all that huge. Ok it'll leave you're old bike standing, BUT the powers useable and friendly I.e. It doesn't want to rip your arms off if you wind it on :shock:.
Hi.Good bike but group 9 insurance could set you back a bit.Check price before making a decision,or rob the bank.
As for insurance try Motorcycle direct. They specialize in young newbies like us (Althought i'm 19). I got TPFT on a 99' naked for a little over £300 :lol: . I'll post the number when i find it. They're always in MCN etc.
Good luck with the exams :thumbsup:
I jumped from a Honda CBR125R (ha ha) to a restricted SV650s K5, and it was a bit of a jump!
Got used to it with in a few miles though and the ride home from the dealer was easy.
I feel a lot safer on the SV !!!
Do It!
Sounds good guys, thanks for the info, it helps more because you've had the jump from 125 to the sv. Thanks :D
Also just wondering is it possible to get a knee down on the Sv? i'm a bit of a fan doing it on my Sachs and like to corner at quite a lean :P
Stormspiel
23-05-05, 01:08 PM
You're welcome mate. Nice to see it's not just old men that ride em' :lol: ...... Runs n Hides :shock:
My advice Also just wondering is it possible to get a knee down on the Sv?
My advice, Don't. YET. the extra weight you WILL feel going through corners takes time to get used to. Edge it over slowly bit by bit. I can scrape both pegs at the moment but both sliders are as of yet untouched :cry:
You'll get there in the end :riding:
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