Why I didnt buy an SV...

[Redster]

After my many Bandit problems (bloody stoopid bike), i decided a new bike was in order and i would just let the accountant sort the damn money situation out.

I was set on an SV. Pointy. Red. Fast. Yeah baby!

I found a fooking cracking model from Haselmere dealer and went and test rode it.

I couldnt handle the riding position! Call me a wuss, but the number of miles I do I feel I would be ringing the bells of notre dam by the end of the first day and my shoulders would have fallen off and landed on the floor.

I test rode it around and around (the dealer was looking worried by the time I got back) but I just couldnt handle it.

I'm slightly gutted, really wanted an SV but it just does not connect with my work. Maybe one day when I'm rich and famus I'l get one ofr fun, but for now, Ive settled on another bike.

Such is life, full of ups and downs.

Bah

Red

[hovis]

was it a nakid or faired?

the nakid may suit you better as its more upright

hth

[Redster]

Its was faired. Was lovely too. Shiny, low mileage. Pants seating position for long miles tho. I need a fairing cause I do lots of motorway miles.

I ended up buying a Fazer FZ6 S2 on an 07 plate. Those damn yammy dealers with their 0% finance.

Red

[Skip]

I didnt like the "leany-forward" of the faired SV so went for a naked - its a great bike so dont miss out!

[Beenz]

Its was faired. Was lovely too. Shiny, low mileage. Pants seating position for long miles tho. I need a fairing cause I do lots of motorway miles.

I ended up buying a Fazer FZ6 S2 on an 07 plate. Those damn yammy dealers with their 0% finance.

Red

I can understand what you mean Redster, I had a pointy red SVS (loved her) but around town and at slow speed it could be a pain. My riding is mainly out of town and I'd just put up with the little discomfort at low speed. On runs it was fantastic. For me it was well worth it. Having moved on to my Gixer its the same story.

I was leant a Fazer S2 when the gixer was in for it's service and I was very surprised at how comfortable it was. A cracking bike that would be a terrific all rounder although personally I prefer the SV engine. A great choice of steed. For me though, the open roads I get the gixer calling. For an all rounder the Fazer might just have the edge.

Have fun and enjoy, a good choice of bike.

[Redster]

Thank you Beenz, that really cheered me up :)

[mister c]

Should have tried a naked ;)
I'm not a sports bike fan for the reasons that you gave, but the naked Sv is a joy to ride, you have the v twin thump and comfort as well

[2mths]

I don't much like the SV riding position but I bought mine without actually test riding one (I'm clever me). Love the engine stylee - wish the position wasn't so "wristy" though. A nekkid would probably have been better but I got persuaded I ought to have a bit of fairing and think I do benefit from it. Whether the comfort would have been greater with bars though I don't know.

[dyzio]

I bought mine without actually test riding one (I'm clever me).

that makes 2 of us :)

I've noticed that ridding with a tank bag helps, just rest your belly on it :)

[Lozzo]

I didnt like the "leany-forward" of the faired SV so went for a naked - its a great bike so dont miss out!

But the riding postion of a faired SV is so relaxed it's positively bolt upright. My trackbike is getting much lower clip-ons than stock

You should try being my size and riding a Daytona 955i, now that's leany forward and even in my advanced years (45) I don't have a problem with it.

[DanAbnormal]

*cough*

HORNET!:thumbsup:

I had similar issues with the SV650S. Filtering fo an hour down the M25 was just painful, hand and **** went numb. I'm sure the unfaired version would be better but the Hornet is a bit of a better all round package (imho). You might want to try one out.

[Pedro68]

I couldnt handle the riding position! Call me a wuss, but the number of miles I do I feel I would be ringing the bells of notre dam by the end of the first day and my shoulders would have fallen off and landed on the floor.
Red, how tall are you?
I'm 5'8" and I my commute is an hour (half m'way, half twisty A-roads) and I don't have that much of a problem with the riding position 8)

In fact, the guy who runs the bike school I trained with had a quick go on it and commented on just how comfortable the riding position was for a "sports" bike. He rides an Aprilia Mille usually.

I realise the SV isn't going to suit everyone - we all ride for different reasons/purposes and we are all different shapes n sizes. Better to get a bike that ticks all ya boxes than to get one just for "the look" and it end up crippling ya (not in the falling off sense either!) ;-)

Pete

[SoulKiss]

First time I sat on an SV I hated it.

But had been told it was the best bike for a newbie to just go on that.

So I bought one without even riding one - Suzuki 0% deal this time.

Absolutly love it now, tho I did go through the painful adjustment period of learning how to sit on it and ride it properly

[grahamy]

that makes 2 of us :)

now makes 3!

rode a naked bandit for a year and only have my new faired SV 3 weeks now.
first few long rides were difficult, sore wrists & lower back etc. but all ok now.
wouldnt go back to naked bike either....ahhh wind protection :D

[2mths]

I've now had a quick go on a much more upright bike, still semi faired.

It initially felt much more comfortable but I could tell my rrrs would still fall asleep; there was still a little weight on my wrists, enough to be noticeable which whilst the SV's load is more isn't actually proving to be a problem; finally the wind protection wasn't as good as on the SV because you're sitting higher. I was buffeted much more than I expected. So whilst the SV isn't perfect I've realised that comfort wise there's likely to be compromise whichever way you go.

I still wish my legs weren't quite so cramped on the SV tho'.

[tigersaw]

Test out a ER6F. I've had most the 600's in the last few years, Hornet,Bandit,CBR,Pointy, and other bikes too, the ER6 is the easiest to ride out of all of them. However, the SV has the best engine (IMHO), so maybe a nekkid SV? (I intend to try one sometime)

[kwak zzr]

you'll soon see the error of your ways and get an sv:)

[toonyank]

You should try being my size and riding a Daytona 955i, now that's leany forward and even in my advanced years (45) I don't have a problem with it.

Different strokes for different folks, everyones built differently :)