New bike time.....again - SV650.org

04-07-11, 09:43 PM

Think i'll be keeping this for a while.

Long suspenders, twin engine, big wide bars. This is the bike I should have bought instead of the Triumph. The Triumph just didn't match my riding.

Its just a sublime bit of kit. Loads of torque, loads of grip and it can be hustled all over the place. Massive wide bars for good leverage, and the brakes being Brembo radials are just so confidence inspiring. The WP suspension soaks up every bump in the road.

The seat however, is like a plank and after 150 miles today, I was hurting! Either need to put miles into the seat or get a gel option.

Brilliant brilliant bike. Cant wait to go out on it again.

andrewsmith · 04-07-11, 09:57 PM

Can I have a go mister

05-07-11, 07:00 AM

Getting as common as muck around here, those... looks at 990 smt in garage.

05-07-11, 10:48 AM

I'm surprised that I dont see more on the roads. Unbelievable machines and more than a nod to some level of practicality.

Skip · 05-07-11, 11:01 AM

Nice ride

How about a "Sweet Cheeks" to make the seat more comfy? Have to admit I did raise a smile when I saw one!

http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm

04-07-11, 09:43 PM	#1
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	New bike time.....again Think i'll be keeping this for a while. Long suspenders, twin engine, big wide bars. This is the bike I should have bought instead of the Triumph. The Triumph just didn't match my riding. Its just a sublime bit of kit. Loads of torque, loads of grip and it can be hustled all over the place. Massive wide bars for good leverage, and the brakes being Brembo radials are just so confidence inspiring. The WP suspension soaks up every bump in the road. The seat however, is like a plank and after 150 miles today, I was hurting! Either need to put miles into the seat or get a gel option. Brilliant brilliant bike. Cant wait to go out on it again.

04-07-11, 09:57 PM	#2
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: New bike time.....again Can I have a go mister __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

05-07-11, 07:00 AM	#3
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New bike time.....again Getting as common as muck around here, those... looks at 990 smt in garage.

05-07-11, 10:48 AM	#4
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New bike time.....again I'm surprised that I dont see more on the roads. Unbelievable machines and more than a nod to some level of practicality.

05-07-11, 11:01 AM	#5
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: New bike time.....again Nice ride How about a "Sweet Cheeks" to make the seat more comfy? Have to admit I did raise a smile when I saw one! http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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