View Full Version : Just passed and SV's knackered
***Steve***
02-05-06, 05:33 PM
So I passed my test just after lunch get back sort out my insurance, twidle my thumbs waiting for the 30min gap for the insurance to go 'live', manage 90secs and think **** it and jump on, turn the key and hit the ignition. Nothing :cry:
Try it again, still dead. Check the stand rocker switch, thats good, change the ignition fuse still dead :evil: make various phone calls and call down a pox on the bstd that sold it to me. Just about to try the jumpleads from the car when someone suggests I try it with the clutch lever in :oops:
So I've just got back from a ride and dear good thats some fierce engine braking, it wasnt like that on the Kwaks. Lot's of fun and a few scary bits like when I tried not to look like a total novice in front of another rider, scared myself and briefly forgot how to go around a corner. Decided to come back because of sore arms and a wardrobe malfunction (A miscalculation about how much a biker jacket would ride-up on a dual carrigeway and hipster jeans meant several motorists being dazzeled by an expanse of pale white flesh)
I want to go out again :D :D :D
Get out as much as you can you'll love the SV :thumbsup:
kwak zzr
02-05-06, 05:42 PM
enjoy your sv! ride safe! :thumbsup:
Made me chuckle! :lol:
Enjoy the bike - but may I suggest some protective gear that doesnt expose bare flesh! :shock:
Gratz on passing, Whats your sv look like ? If you see a blue k1 around Brentwood its likely to be me
***Steve***
02-05-06, 06:02 PM
Gratz on passing, Whats your sv look like ? If you see a blue k1 around Brentwood its likely to be me
Saw a blue SV puling out by Dragons gym, I was the one on the Black K4S trying to work out where 2nd gear had gone.
Um, i think the clutch switch has been the annoyance of many new peeps to SV bikes, or possably suzuki's in general as most other makes the bike will start in neutral without the clutch in.
I love bike training, it is so useful.
They teach you how to kill yourself by driving into the back of cars whilst performing far more shoulder checks than are needed and yet they don't teach you how to start the vast majority of motorcycles these days.
Spiderman
02-05-06, 08:02 PM
And remember to blip the throttle when changing down or that engine will get the back tyre smokin 8)
as most other makes the bike will start in neutral without the clutch in.
My Daytona needs the clutch pulled in too :evil:
I'm_a_Newbie
02-05-06, 10:19 PM
So I've just got back from a ride and dear good thats some fierce engine braking, it wasnt like that on the Kwaks.
Watch it in the wet, make sure your in the right gear before you lean for a bend. It scared me a few times when the back stepped out of line. This can also happen if you close the throttle too quickly while in a bend.
Kind regards
Tim
independentphoto
02-05-06, 10:44 PM
It's true you know...................................
..........you're gonna love the SV. Well done with the test mate :thumbsup:
Oh- and by the way, THIS is VERY worth having a read at before you go blasting around. (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=31561)
Ride safe,
Garry :wink:
The SV will make a better rider out of you!!!!!!!!!!
***Steve***
02-05-06, 10:55 PM
The SV will make a better rider out of you!!!!!!!!!!
Never ridden a bike before the other week so thats no saying much :wink:
No I've done that DAS I'd like to find some training that actualy teaches me how to really ride rather than how to pass my test.
The SV will make a better rider out of you!!!!!!!!!!
Never ridden a bike before the other week so thats no saying much :wink:
No I've done that DAS I'd like to find some training that actualy teaches me how to really ride rather than how to pass my test.
get a few miles under your belt and pop along to EAMG in chelmsford.
http://www.eamg.org.uk/
Congratulations & enjoy the ride. :riding:
Congrats! :D
I'm in with the 'get some protective gear' crowd...
ArtyLady
03-05-06, 08:06 PM
Well done Steve :D
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