Hello Everyone

[SV'dd]

After 20+ years of using 4 wheels and 2 years plus of dropping hints and generally nagging the missus I have finally had permission to get a bike again. I used to have a Z650 and was really tempted by the Ninja but after a lot of research and weighing up all the facts I have decided an SV650 is my best option.

I looked at buying a nearly new one but in the end I have the money from selling my VX220 to buy new so had a word with my mate who runs a local bike shop and I am going to pick it up 1st week in Sept, can't wait.

He is going to sort me out with a 1 hour training/familiarisation session but would anyone suggest anything else after being off a bike for so long?

Anyway just wanted to say Hi and looking forward to participating on the forum, really enjoyed the Vx one and this sounds just as friendly.

Duncan

[Biker Biggles]

Hi.Welcome to the madhouse.
A couple of things you will notice about modern bikes.The tyres are better and the brakes actually stop the wheels turning if you are not careful.Enjoy.:p

[Lissa]

Run away, run away.......................before you get sucked in and can't leave!

Oops.......................too late!


Welcome:D

[stewie]

Howdy pardner, welcome aboard :D where are you based if you dont mind me asking ?

[sarah]

hello :smt039

[hovis]

welcome

the yellow ones are faster. (this only applays to SV's)

[dizzyblonde]

nagging mrs?? im indoors can't nag, he's got six bikes i got two!! yeah no wooden brakes on new bikes, they stop on a pin with a finger pulling the lever. Elloooo from one of the mad people:smt016 :p

[the_runt69]

Hire a 125 for a couple of days just to get used to the roads, The SV is quick compared to bikes 20 years ago (i was suprised at the difference after 15 years off) but not as quick as some and is great to get back into biking again.

Enjoy

[SV'dd]

Howdy pardner, welcome aboard :D where are you based if you dont mind me asking ?

I'm based in Pershore, Worcs and will get round to updating All my details.

Sounds like I'm going to have to get used to the brakes.

dizzyblonde, I'm from Halifax originally still go up a few times a year to see parents in Shelf, nice to hear from someone from home, can almost hear your accent in your post!

Anyway thanks for the welcome, I've got to go to bed, early start tomorrow.

[SV'dd]

Hire a 125 for a couple of days just to get used to the roads, The SV is quick compared to bikes 20 years ago (i was suprised at the difference after 15 years off) but not as quick as some and is great to get back into biking again.

Enjoy

I have been looking at doing some refresher training, with bike hire included hadn't thought about just hiring one, great suggestion.

[melody]

Hello:smt039 :smt039

[Lissa]

I'm based in Pershore, Worcs

Ah............we went through there twice on Saturday...........on our way to and from Abergavenny:D

We you affected by all the terrible flooding in that area a few weeks back?

[Kinvig]

Wilkommen!

[Tiger 55]

Ahoy! :D

Pop in to your local rider training centre and get them to give you the born again package. You'll learn stuff you never knew as well as remember the old stuff. And it'll be fun!

Shame about the VX though :(

[stewie]

Howdy pardner, welcome aboard :D where are you based if you dont mind me asking ?

Sorry pal was only wondering cos we are trying to start a new group up in the N Wales/Cheshire/staffs/shropshire and merseyside region and we have out first meeting at the ponderosa at 1.00 pm on sunday the 12 th of Aug, all welcome
Stew

[Warthog]

Not sure the SV's brakes are too much to worry about! Great bike though, you will thoroughly enjoy getting back to biking. There are also some very good deals in the "For Sale" section if you fancy not buying new.

[Sosha]

Not sure the SV's brakes are too much to worry about! Great bike though, you will thoroughly enjoy getting back to biking.


Seconded! Welcome/ greetings etc.....

:D