getting used to bike

[lemmings999]

any idea how long it should take for me to get used to a sv650 going from a rs50 as with the rs i know exactly what its going to do when and want the same feeling when i get the sv

[jenni]

Not sure, but i've had 3 weeks now- some days are really good others (like today) i'm pants, just go at your own pace and you'll get in

[aimhamilton]

Erm....depends on a lot of things really! You, the bike, how you ride, where your riding, the speed you want to ride at etc etc

I have had my SV for a month and its my first big bike and I would say I am lot more comfortable on it now and a lot more confident but I am no way used to it. I am still getting used to its "SV'ness". I.e engine braking, normal braking, flickability.

But I tell you one thing....My god I'm having fun "getting used to it!"

[lemmings999]

i know i cant ride it like my rs (throttle pinned constantly and just chuck it into corners) but to change the question then, how long till i get confident on it?

[Diveboy]

Sorry to coin an old phrase but how long is a piece of. . .

Down to you really I would say a month of good riding. That said you would continue to learn for the next 5-10 years.

I've had a car for 12year and there are still time I say **** I’m not gonna do that again.

A track day works wonders (sadly only done it in a car)

[jenni]

I know alot of my first week i was thinking **** what have i done??

I jumped onto the sv after riding a zip125 for 2 1/2 years and it is a big jump but you'll get there.

as for confidence- it depends what you mean.

round slow corners i wobble alot and have to go really slow. getting used to using the clutch when cornering is something i never had to do so it will take a while.

Enjoy getting used to the bike, i am! don't keep trying to look round corners/ into the future. just enjoy getting there!

I don't think there will be a time when i stop learning and feel i could have done stuff better.

that said, if you really are not feeling confident at all, why not try a couple of lessons with your old instructor?

I'm gonna join iam, but am gonna wait until i feel confident riding in general

[lemmings999]

clutch usage shouldnt be a problem as the rs ive had for 4 1/2 years was geared,
i dont feel unconfident? as i havnt had the bike delivered yet, i was just wondering

[jenni]

oh ok :oops:

then i'm sure you'll be fine pretty quick, just the extra speed/ weight to contend with

just take it easy anyway, oh and imho get some r+g's - well worth it.

[lemmings999]

bike will be a red one with red lower fairing and a hugger plus R+G crash bungs but hopefully i wont be using them :wink: :wink:

[Warren]

took me a few months to get "confident" on my first big bike - but a 18 months on - ive still got a lot to learn.

[didge]

im still getting used to my sv going out for a big ride to moz :)

[Toypop]

I haven't had my SV long but when I jump on it I feel like I have put on an old pair of slippers. It just feels so easy to ride, almost cosy.

I never got that with Bandit as I always felt on top of it as opposed to a part of it. The SV is somehow less intimidating as a first big bike in my opinion.

[WelshWop]

Took me a few months till i could throw it around and use the power to its full potential. Its my first bike. Just remember to go at your own pace, dont push it.