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Hi Guys And Gals,
I have just bought my first bigger bike. SV650s.
I am due to take my test in the first week of next month but i have ridden my bike at a mates place where he has a long drive etc.
Its a fantastic bit of kit and i could not stop grinning the whole time and for the rest of the day. I have been told by everyone i speak to what a fantastic bike this is. I cant wait to be riding all the time and maybe i could attend one of your meets.
It would be great to hear from people for any advice on passing my test etc.
Thanks.
Jester666
15-09-06, 11:02 AM
Welcome to the madhouse! :lol: :lol:
Good luck with the test and keep us informed.
Keepit upright! :D
"Hi Doctor Nick!" :wink:
Advice on passing your test eh... um, don't run the examiner over when he jumps into the street to get you to do an emergency stop!
Oh, hang on...
... they've changed it all since my day haven't they. Sneaky beggers - makes me wonder what else they've changed whilst I've not been looking ! :wink:
Just relax is the best thing I can possibly advise. Bikes are kinda like horses in that if you tense up they start to act all jittery.
Don't worry so much about actually passing just think about taking everything noce and smooth.
Oh yeah - and practise U turns. Alot! :P
Keeping thing smooth should be ok. Not running the instructor over,
Might have an issue with that.!! :lol:
Welcome to the site.
I'll be the first with the touchpaper... what year/colour did you opt for? :D *awaits usual arguments of pointies/curvies/colour* hehe.
Test advice? Practice U-Turns until they're coming out your whatsists. Some folks say with revs, some without, whatever does it nice & smooth won't fail your test though. The secret lies in your left hand, clutch control.
Other than that, the test hasn't finished until the examiner (hopefully) has taken your licence away (for a good reason, not a bad one! lol). Don't do what I did & think you've passed only to forget lifesaver & indicators when coming back into the carpark :oops: I was lucky, very lucky, that this was put down to test nerves & I passed.
The past is just practice, so get out on those roads, err, your mates drive, as much as you can. Practice will lead to confidence, the best friend of confidence is smoothness. Loads of folks say that the SV isn't the best bike to do your test on, but it should be no problem if you spend long enough on it. If you're having lessons (DAS etc) then use the instructors bike. Saves complications like insurance/L-plates on the SV & having to ride with your instructor.
Good luck with the test, and keep us all posted! :thumbsup:
I went for the YELLOW!!
and its a 2001.
I think is looks the biz
Pah, typical.
Obvious n00bie. You went for a curvy & yellow. Rookie mistake.
Everyone knows that the fastest (and most reliable) SV's are the blue pointies, and the K6's are the best on fuel!
FACT!
:evil:
Welcome.
Can't help but think that, in a couple of years time and a few thousand posts, you're gonna regret your choice of username :wink:
Oh, and get a Hornet - much better bike :thumbsup:
Welcome & good luck, hire a bike to take your test and lessons on, you won't cry if you drop a battered CB500 while practicing U-turns :wink:
Yep I think you could be right about the username. Another Rookie mistake. :oops:
I like my bike to reflect my choice in woman so Curvey and bright is just about right. :lol:
glsuk1970
15-09-06, 12:33 PM
Everyone knows that the fastest (and most reliable) SV's are the blue pointies, and the K6's are the best on fuel!
FACT!
:evil:
:smt038
Almost forgot, welcome!
DoubleD
15-09-06, 12:38 PM
Yep I think you could be right about the username. Another Rookie mistake. :oops:
I like my bike to reflect my choice in woman so Curvey and bright is just about right. :lol:
So you'll enjoy riding her then.... :oops: sorry couldn't resist :oops:
As everyone has said already, nice and smooth and you shouldn't have a problem.
Practise those U-turns, nearly caught me out, but I was fine on the test day (when it counted)
good luck!
Ride her slow and steady till you pass the test
than hard and fast for the rest of your life. :twisted:
DoubleD
15-09-06, 12:42 PM
Ride her slow and steady till you pass the test
than hard and fast for the rest of your life. :twisted:
8) thats the one... :lol: :lol: :lol:
DanAbnormal
15-09-06, 12:44 PM
Oh, and get a Hornet - much better bike :thumbsup:
Don't even get me started! :lol:
Welcome matey, now don't you go riding the bike before you've passed your test though eh!
=;
Good luck on the test mate.
JediGoat
15-09-06, 12:48 PM
Hello :smt039 and good luck with your test.
Jo
...now don't you go riding the bike before you've passed your test though eh!
What's wrong with that? I thought everyone did it? Don't go telling me it was just me!
(private roads officer, always private roads!)
Oh, and get a Hornet - much better bike :thumbsup:
Don't even get me started! :lol:
Welcome matey, now don't you go riding the bike before you've passed your test though eh!
=;
Good luck on the test mate.
would I :roll: :lol:
Cheers Guys.
Thanks for the banter. Test is on 3rd Oct. 8.40 in the sodding morning.
Got a few more lessons/rides and then its D Day.
I will keep you posted.
DanAbnormal
15-09-06, 12:58 PM
What's wrong with that? I thought everyone did it? Don't go telling me it was just me!
(private roads officer, always private roads!)
Yes must be just you, irresponsible and silly behaviour! I would never have ridden my 125 bike without a licence at 4am to avoid potential coppers. No sir, never. Ahem. :roll: :P
DanAbnormal
15-09-06, 01:01 PM
Cheers Guys.
Thanks for the banter. Test is on 3rd Oct. 8.40 in the sodding morning.
Got a few more lessons/rides and then its D Day.
I will keep you posted.
Are you doing the test on a school bike or your own?
U turns were my biggest problem, as everyone says just be smooth and try to relax. Easier said than done I know but you'll do fine. :D
I have opted to do the lessons and the test on my own machine.
Maybe a good idea may not but, its a good way to be able to ride it between buying it and doing my test.
Its killing me knowing its in the garage and i cant ride it everyday.
DanAbnormal
15-09-06, 01:19 PM
Hmm, the plus side is that it's a bike that you will know (at least a bit) the downside is that I never found the SV that great for U turns. It did them but it was much easier to do on the GS500 that I had on my test. Sure you'll do fine. At least you could go to a private estate and practice in your own time (get someone to ride it there for you though).
Welcome.
Can't help but think that, in a couple of years time and a few thousand posts, you're gonna regret your choice of username :wink:
Oh, and get a Hornet - much better bike :thumbsup:
Leave him alone you great big bully - it's not like he'll be the first to change his name, oh and save your rotten advice for the nest :D
Good choice of bike, svnewboy, enjoy it, see you on the next South West Surfers rideout.
Cheers Mogs.
If all goes well with the test I will be there. Cant wait to be able to join in with these rides instead of watching you lot **** pass me whilst driving the wifes people carrier.
As for the name you can always learn something so i will always be the newboy to somebody.
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