Just thought I would update this thread. After spending around £200 on bits and bobs (tyres, brakes, new undertray/licence holder ect...) my SV has now a fresh MOT on her. Had one advisory for a slightly damaged front wheel valve. On inspection I could see no problem with it my understanding was he didn't want to give me a clean sheet haha. Anyway I got the valve replaced just to put my mind at ease as I wouldn't want the front wheel loosing pressure on me at a critical moment. So it seems I got the chance to give her a blast before the year was over but not a big one. Still getting me bearings with a big bike and these cold frosty and wet days are hard to build up any confidence in the corners at the moment. But least I get to take her out when I please now
Thanks to all the input into the thread and hopefully one day soon I might get the chance to meet up with some of you for a blast into north wales when the time is right
Ryan