advise for a new guy?

[jay boi]

evenin chaps.

im new to this site, so thought id say hi :safe:

and im just turning 17 and am thinking of gettin an sv. it would have to be an older curvy model coz im on a tight budget. could any1 please give me some words of advise on basic things about svs?
like how ruff prices, things to look out for, just general things tbh.


cheers guys

jay

[cuffy]

Welcome to the madhouse...My advice? Blue n curvey...fastest shape n fastest colour...as for the technical side of things i aint got a clue :D
Some clever person will be along to tell you ;)

[Razor]

Don't get an SV, get a girlfriend, much nicer to ride ;)

[hovis]

Welcome to the madhouse.
Some clever person will be along to tell you ;)

here i am:stupid:

welcome, use the search function, theres loads of info on here.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=67602&highlight=buying

http://forums.sv650.org/search.php?searchid=47812

[cuffy]

here i am:stupid:

welcome, use the search function, theres loads of info on here.
Another bit of advice...dont listen to hovi5 :D

[hovis]

Some clever person will be along to tell you ;)

here i am:stupid:

welcome, use the search function, theres loads of info on here.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=67602&highlight=buying

http://forums.sv650.org/search.php?searchid=47812

Another bit of advice... listen to hovi5 :D

:flower:

[BILLY]

Welcome:cool: Don't buy a yellow one there so slow:smt003

[jay boi]

cheers for the advise so far chaps.
great advise razor, my misses is great to ride but hopefully an sv wont nag as much, but hopefully make as much nosie :P
and cuffy im glad she curvy and not blue!

[kwak zzr]

welcome jay boi, the sv is a good choice of bike and isnt too bad on the insurance.

[BILLY]

For a curvey anything from £1200 to £2000
Just look out for crash dammage and failed cam chain tentioners, Don't be put off by heaverly modded ones like susspention upgrades as the standard is poo!

[Dicky Ticker]

Find another site as this lot are lunatics,but I must add,nice lunatics:cool:

------------WELCOME------------

[jay boi]

do any of you lot go mfn?

[jay boi]

ooooo 1 more thing. could any1 tell me sum cost effective mods i cud do. as in performance wise?

[kwak zzr]

cheapest if prob the front sprocket if your chain and rear sprocket are in good shape.

[BILLY]

You could do a GSXR front end swap and Bandit1200 rear wheel conversion like I did total cost £750.00 But I recooped most of that when I sold the SV parts!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i93/tracy_5/CB1/SVMODS.jpg?t=1175932627

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i93/tracy_5/CB1/SVMODS1.jpg?t=1175932662

[hovis]

do any of you lot go mfn?


i dont thinkso?:smt102

[mabozzar]

jay boi......ama newbie here as well....17 years old....man that wis 30 years ago fur me.... the game has jist started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[$tevo]

evenin chaps.

im new to this site, so thought id say hi :safe:

and im just turning 17 and am thinking of gettin an sv. it would have to be an older curvy model coz im on a tight budget. could any1 please give me some words of advise on basic things about svs?
like how ruff prices, things to look out for, just general things tbh.


cheers guys

jay

Things to look out for at 17? Red mist, going off on one in an adrenaline/testosterone fuelled frenzy with 70 or even 30hp at your disposal;)

[Tiger 55]

my misses is great to ride but hopefully an sv wont nag as much
Welcome to the Org mate. Just turned 17 and you've already got a nagging Missus? Is she an older woman? What the heckety heck could she possibly find to nag you about?

Kids nowadays...:)

[jay boi]

ive only got 10bhp atm tildo :(
and tiger 55... theres always something, trust me. shes 19 btw.

[Alpinestarhero]

If you can get a pointy then do - much easier to restrict.

But! I own a curvy, and they are great. Mine's restricted, and its still a top laugh. The bike will see you well for...well, ever. You should find a good, clean, tidy example for around £1500. Just be carefull of downpipes, suspension (mine had a blown fork seal, but easily replaced), chain and sprockets, all that sort of thing. It can give a hint of how well the bike has (or hasnt) been looked after.

Good luck with the test, too!

Matt

[Viney]

Dont wwaste your money on making the bike go fast. At 17 its going to feel fast enough!! If you must sped money, make it handle and stop. So, Braided lines, caliper overhaul, dencet pads. Then a set of front springs and fork oil change. Then a rear shock replacement. If you have money, which you dont, then a ZX6/10 or Gixxer shock replacement. Then get yourself on a Bikesafe course, then maybe some advanced lessons. Too much money is thrown at an SV to make it go faster, yet its really good after bad. Yes there are things you can do, like cam swaps, big bore engines, modified carbs, race cans etc, but a curvey will only reach the dizzy heights of around 80hp (That i believe is what Northwinds got!

Learn how to ride it safely, and quiclky, make it stop and handle and it will reward you as a rider.

Failing all the sensible stuff, then a 800cc conversion :)

[jay boi]

well im gettin mine retrsicted 2 ;) *cough*
cheers for the advise buddy. im on a tight budget so ill b on the curvy prob.

[Nutkins]

Whatever you get, don't forget what you've been taught and ride like a c**t ...... like I did.