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first off , nice site :thumbsup:
Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question..
Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol
fizzwheel
12-10-07, 03:59 PM
Biking is dangerous, but theres lots and lots you can do to lessen the risk ( decent gear, riding defensively, extra training once you passed your test )
Bikes dont hurt people, people hurt people.
glsuk1970
12-10-07, 03:59 PM
Only if you ride it like a numpty.
Hello and welcome, btw.
Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc.
Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5'8) so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou.
Speaking of those heights & weights , will those become a problem with these bikes in particular ?.
Sorry if I end up turning this into a FAQ lol, this is all just very alien compared to 4 wheel stuff to me.
JediGoat
12-10-07, 04:07 PM
Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol
Yes. You'd be given a severe beating buy all the folks that think you should have got a pointy :smt075
Hello and welcome :smt039
Jo
Biker Biggles
12-10-07, 04:07 PM
Welcome to the madhouse.
Brill bike mate.Just watch out for the forks though,they have been known to turn to rubber.
Mine did
Turn to rubber ? lol
Im guessing their servicable items
Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol
Of course not. An SV650 isn't a hugely powerful bike at the best of times and the magic thing about the throttle is that it only does what you tell it to. Treat any bike with a bit of respect and you'll be fine.
The alternative, of course, is to get something smaller and run the risk of being seriously bored.
Im put off the idea of 125's & smaller , mainly due to the insurance being more or less the same cost.. bikes being not far off the same cost & pretty steep hills (on dual carrigeways) on the way to work.
Ive normally found its safer to have more power than you need , than not enough.. if that makes any sense.
yorkie_chris
12-10-07, 04:38 PM
People buy R1s for first bikes and do fine on them, all down to how careful you are as you can hurt yourself badly on the most sensible commuter bike.
The SV is really nice and forgiving, I've done some bloody daft stuff on mine and it hasn't bitten me yet.
Compare one to a GS500 or the like and you will never want to get on one again!
The one thing which shocks some people (only on the first ride though) is the engine braking, which is quite strong, but very quickly adapted to.
IMO the SV is excellent for a beginner, cheap, fast enough to be interesting, copes with 33bhp kits well, common so plenty knwoledge on repairs, mods etc.
Get one. You know you want to :)
Im hoping to :D , there aint any others out there for the price that have been as visually pleasing to me...
Although 33bhp kits ? , Wasnt intending on anything along those lines (Straight for direct access). Or have I missed anything with the allowances passing the direct access test will give me ?
What are these like Modifying wise ?, ive got a small obsession with changing things .... car wise atleast , im sure id be carrying that onto bikes also
What are these like Modifying wise ?, ive got a small obsession with changing things .... car wise atleast , im sure id be carrying that onto bikes also
Welcome, Gynx
Oh boy! That's the $24,000 question!:D
Just read through some of the threads in Tuning and Tweaking, or look through the Photo's section.
Oh, and it is against the law to have an SV with a standard can on it:D
One more thing.................curvy's rule, and don't let the 'ugly' owners tell you any different:thumbsup:
Admitedly ive been on here for a few days already before registering , glancing over the technical sections of the forum (Rebuilt the internals & turbocharged my car's engine all DIY lol (1993 CRX SiR if anyones interested) so the engine stuff is really the kinda scene im into :).
Exhaust wise , im not sure which one id go for but Standard defo wont be an option. Loving the look of High Level ones but I suppose the material would change dependant on bike colour. Im mainly looking at Blue or Yellow ones so i guess stainless/titanium on a blue one , or carbon on a yellow one would go well.
Pedrosa
12-10-07, 05:40 PM
first off , nice site :thumbsup:
Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question..
Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol
The likelihood of you getting seriously hurt is to the greater extent dependant upon you and not the machine you opt for. Get trained,remember what you have learnt and enjoy.:smt045
Hello,
the only thing that will get hurt when you get a curvy is you credability, cos they are Fugly!!
first off , nice site :thumbsup:
Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question..
Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol not if its a yellow one
:thumbsup:
welcome
sv= great 1st bike
not if its a candy grand blue one one
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welcome
Pointy Blue sv= great 1st bike
you are so right hovis;)
You only get hurt when you fall off so try not to do that!;)
Falling off = Bad , ill try to remember that :grin:
:cool: Heya!
Don't listen to the pointy vs. curvy arguments, they're pretty much the same bike. Go for a tidy one you like the look of, then get out there and enjoy. Which you WILL!
Modding is easy, there's oodles of things to do to an SV - Or get one with a few essential mods done already? In fact finding a standard curvy is 'needles in haystacks' mate.
Start with small bits at first (can, forks upgrade etc.) and you'll soon have something a little more unique which is what it's all about really.
Welcome to the site.
Pointy vs Curvy wise.. I like both visually to be honest lol.
Just for the £1500-2500 I wanna spend , I thought looking for a Pointy may be a bit daft, such as damaged or not a good example
(Although being honest , the Injection system on the 04+ I do prefer .. if its what I think it is , ie not Carb... if the Pre 04 is even carb lol)
james160987
12-10-07, 06:11 PM
pointy is injection, curvey carb, pointy can be picke dup from 1800 i think, some times less, 2 years ago i brought my 04 sv from a dealership second hand at 3200 so im guessing it would have dropped to the sub 2500 mark by now
Oh , aint so bad then.
Id be happy with either to be honest, not really biased towards either
if you want to spend £2500 you will get a k5-k6 (2005-2006)
I think "Want" may be the wrong word lol.
Id be prepared to , if it took my fancy so much. Id "Prefer" to spend £1500 lol.
However maybe im missing something here....
Ive been comparing bikes like cars. Im seeing these 2000 , 2001 bikes and to me thats not old .. but condition wise are these gonna be clearly "old" and suffering problems compared to newer models ?.
Welcome to the site, welcome to the biking world.
All the correct gear is worth having. Check the link in my signature.
Oh, and for it's naked curvy or pointy faired. I prefere nakeds so curvy wins.
Miss Alpinestarhero
12-10-07, 08:05 PM
[quote=Gynx;1312438]Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc.
Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5'8) so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou.[quote]
Every piece of bike kit is most important as each piece protects (and ulimately saves) that part of your body. No matter how hot or cold it is, or how much effort it requires (I have an issue trying to keep my back-protector tucked in my leather trousers just right :rolleyes:) I never ever leave the house and get on matts (alpinestarhero) bike without wearing my full kit. That kit includes a helmet, backprotecter, jacket, gloves, leather trousers and boots.
Since you mention the full suits; I personally prefer the two piece suits. It is quicker to get out of them if need be and I think they are more comfortable for walking around in all day e.g. if you were to spend all day at brands hatch.
Welcome to the forum btw :grin:
Maria
Wideboy
12-10-07, 08:06 PM
howdy :thumbsup:
Miss Alpinestarhero
12-10-07, 08:09 PM
I think "Want" may be the wrong word lol.
Id be prepared to , if it took my fancy so much. Id "Prefer" to spend £1500 lol.
However maybe im missing something here....
Ive been comparing bikes like cars. Im seeing these 2000 , 2001 bikes and to me thats not old .. but condition wise are these gonna be clearly "old" and suffering problems compared to newer models ?.
Depends on how the previous owner(s) have looked after it. You could have an 'old' bike in mint condition or a new bike that is knackered. Alpinesterhero's bike is a 1999 (see his avatar) and its gorgeous. When he bought it, it had 18,000 miles on it. The only thing it needed doing was a new chain and a service.
Maria
welcome mate,rubber forks here.
watch out for Hovis,he's a smart ass bugger.
But we all love him lol
Alpinestarhero
13-10-07, 11:09 AM
y'ello
My missus covered for me, so all I'll say is: A curvy wont kill you as long as you learn to understand it. Get used to the weight, how the throttle reacts, how the engine reacts to the throttle in differant gears and at differant RPM
Take your time to learn and the results will leave Mr R1 a bit red faced :mrgreen:
Matt
yorkie_chris
13-10-07, 11:20 AM
They really are a lovely bike to learn on, and if you are unfortunate enough to be afflicted with a restricted license then they are still fun at 33bhp.
Can't think of a better first bike.
Most important thing to do if you buy one, get some crash bungs fitted and make sure you've got the right kit and use it!
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