what are the first things i should get for my new sv 650 06 plate

[jans1971]

what are the first things i should get for my new sv 650 naked 06 plate, that im getting tomorrow at 10 am. yeeeehaaaaaaa

[Tim in Belgium]

More petrol!

[hovis]

what are the first things i should get for my new sv 650 naked 06 plate, that im getting tomorrow at 10 am. yeeeehaaaaaaa

fenda extenda
crash bungs

[Beenz]

fenda extenda
crash bungs

+ a Fruity zorst.

[the_lone_wolf]

crash bungs

tail tidy

aftermarket exhaust



...in that order;)

[hovis]

fenda extenda

crash bungs


tail tidy

aftermarket exhaust



...in that order;)

:riding:

[stuartyboy]

what are the first things i should get for my new sv 650 naked 06 plate, that im getting tomorrow at 10 am. yeeeehaaaaaaa

A trade in value

[scorpion]

crash bungs

tail tidy

aftermarket exhaust



...in that order;)

Right on bruvva =D>

[Bear]

FIRST of all, sort the front suspension. Maxton springs cost about £80 and will make the bike much nicer to ride. THEN crash bungs, tail tidy, exhaust et al.

[Alpinestarhero]

crash bungs

Matt

[thor]

Training. Biggest factor in riding is the brain.

Protective gear.

Sort the front.

exhaust - for the grins

[G]

I dont understand the obssession with crash bungs, they look awful.

Sort the suspension first....best thing you can do:cool:

[Sid Squid]

I dont understand the obssession with crash bungs, they look awful.

Correct! The only important thing about biking is looking cool.

[Biker Biggles]

Bugger.I knew there was something I was doing all wrong.
Right it's off with the mushrooms and a new set of Rossi look alike leathers on order.Should I get wheel tape and white lettering for the tyres?

[Sid Squid]

Bugger.I knew there was something I was doing all wrong.That was close - but now you're on the right road - to BLING!
Right it's off with the mushrooms and a new set of Rossi look alike leathers on order.Should I get wheel tape and white lettering for the tyres?Immediately - waste not a second.

[Alpinestarhero]

I dont understand the obssession with crash bungs, they look awful.

Sort the suspension first....best thing you can do:cool:

Um...its not about looks, its about function. If you drop the bike, they can save alot of money...

Matt

[G]

I know their purpose, but think they completely ruin the look of a bike, which I think is also important. Personal preference I guess :cool:

If you dont feel comfortable on a bike and think you may drop it going slowly then go for it. :)

[dirtydog]

If you dont feel comfortable on a bike and think you may drop it going slowly then go for it. :)


Erm what's beincomfortable on the bike got to do with it? I've been riding for over 10 years, having a few bikes from a 2 stroke 125 to triumph 955i. I still fit bungs to my bikes as accidents do happen, that's why they are called accidents :rolleyes:

[fizzwheel]

Race Can
Tail Tidy
Bungs if you're worried about dropping it, as IMHO they do give some piece of mind.

Then just spent the rest on petrol and enjoy it.

[G]

Crikey I never thought crash bungs would be such a touchy subject, some people like them some dont, I see more bikes without them than I do with.

In summaryI much prefer bikes without them, thats my preference. Appologies for upsetting anyone. :plod:;)

[sarah]

My bike has pretty crash bungs.

[ASM-Forever]

IMHO unless your bike is a dog, crash bungs are essential :cool:

[Tim in Belgium]

Or your dog is a bike ;)

[Swiss]

Crikey I never thought crash bungs would be such a touchy subject, some people like them some dont, I see more bikes without them than I do with.

In summaryI much prefer bikes without them, thats my preference. Appologies for upsetting anyone. :plod:;)

100 lashings for you Paterson. Not so much for slating crash bungs but more for voicing your personal preference and failing to know you'd be chastised for it.:smt079

Honestly, some people will never learn ;)

[Swiss]

Crash Bungs, if you are new to riding there is a good chance it'll fall over of the stand, while wheeling it arond etc etc.

Front springs.

But before all that make sure you have good kit for yourself. Helmet, boots, gloves etc etc etc.

[fizzwheel]

[quote=Swiss;1270360]Crash Bungs, if you are new to riding there is a good chance it'll fall over of the stand, while wheeling it arond etc etc.[quote]

Or if you've been riding a while and you get cocky, and you dont put your girlfriends bike on the side stand properly and it rolls off on the floor I think the bungs are well worth it, scuffed bung, damaged pride but the bike was fine not a mark on it.

As newbie, nobody is saying you'll definately drop your bike. I rode for 2 years without dropping one, but then I dropped the same bike 3 times in the space of two or three months through being over confident. Hence why both my bikes have bungs on them as you never know whats round that next corner etc etc.

A scuffed bung and dented pride is better than a big bill IMHO and with the R & G's ebike give me a discount on my insurance to.

[Smudge]

crash bungs only help when you drop it in a corner not with head-ons ride it safely if you like it and another thing to get as well as whats been suggested is a radiator guard before you flatten your new rad

[Tim in Belgium]

Buy what you want for your bike, even if it's a candy pink paintjob!

[hovis]

Crikey I never thought crash bungs would be such a touchy subject, some people like them some dont, I see more bikes without them than I do with.

In summaryI much prefer bikes without them, thats my preference. Appologies for upsetting anyone. :plod:;)too late for your Appologies

Buy what you want for your bike, even if it's a candy pink paintjob!
:-k

[G]

too late for your Appologies


:-k

To be fair it didnt really warrant an appology, i was just being polite.

Dont know why I bother sometimes :rolleyes:

[ASM-Forever]

At the end of the day its your decision and as much as some may not understand it(myself included) we respect it.

If you have an offski though, you'll rightly deserve less sympathy on the bike damage front :)