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skeetly · 25-01-08, 10:39 PM

Just bought an sv650s k3 after doing much homework (lots on here) as to what I should buy as a first bike

Well first bike in a long time would be more accurate. I did have a few ratty specimens about a fifth of a century ago...
I had planned to have passed my test before buying but I had the bloody thing cancelled a few days ago about half way through due to high winds.
It was quite annoying and they then told me i could have a free go but it would be on the 15th of February. I then found I couldn't wait any longer...
I know this is the wrong way to do it but I'd appreciate any advice on what I might need to look at which may not have been obvious during my delerious over excited inspection prior to begging the man in the shop to take my money.

Fantastic forum BTW

Biker Biggles · 25-01-08, 10:52 PM

Ho.Another one from Wales.Dont know what this site is coming to.We will let the French in next.

pmapp · 26-01-08, 12:14 AM

Evenin (mornin) and welcome to the forum.

I bought mine before I'd passed my test too, makes you try harder

Luckypants · 26-01-08, 12:19 AM

Croeso!

Local ride this Sunday, we will be stopping for lunch at the Conwy Falls Cafe (Penmachno turning). You are welcome to pop along to say hi. See 'The Border Patrol' forum for details.

PM (Private Message) me if you want to say hi and we can swap phone numbers to arrange a meet.

26-01-08, 12:36 AM

Bought mine before my test as well, meant I couldn't be lazy about booking my lessons!

Welcome to the funny farm.

26-01-08, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Ho.Another one from Wales.Dont know what this site is coming to.We will let the French in next.

We're already here....or are we?

skeetly · 26-01-08, 12:42 AM

Luckypants:
Cheers for the invite

Unfortunatly be a bit busy keeping me hand in at ABC (denbigh) booked meself in for a couple of hours so i dont forget me looks

Will do on the phone numbers

Im glad you other guys bought one before hand as well. Makes me feel less daft

I've been obsessed ever since deciding to get back on ..

26-01-08, 02:40 AM

Latha math dhut ("Good day to you" in Gaelic). Thought I'd try and be original.

I bought my bike before passing my test despite being told not to by a biker friend of mine. However I found that after much research (on this site amongst others) that I had made the right choice. I found the SV relatively tame when 'giving it the berries' as opposed to my mates CBR600-RR which I've ridden a few times. As a bike for a newbie I don't think you can really do any worse. It's a great bike for cutting your teeth on because it is quite forgiving. I've ridden a GSXR-600 and thou, along with a CBR600-RR and a Blade (all within a short time of passing my test) and I can honestly that they have all scared the living **** out of me when they bite back.

While you learn there is really no better 'first big bike' than an SV. Keep it for a year or so then go out an play

STRAMASHER · 26-01-08, 03:58 AM

I believe SV'ers make better bikers,cos I don't believe the SV is the easiest thing to learn on as it can be a snatchy wee devil and a bit, "immediate" on small throttle openings (why I love going daft on it!), but that learns you good throttle and clutch control early doors and thats what keeps you sunny-side-up. There is not an abundance of power(relative to an equivalent CC 600supasport) so you learn to keep braking to a minimum and practice proper lines and entry speed, then get satisfiying drive out the bends at any revs.

After 16yrs on bikes, I gave up the weed and rewarded myself with a 2nd bike. An SV. It still satisfys 3yrs,12k later.

Bad points?

It sounds like a Singer sewing machine on the standard humungi-exhaust, ditch, get "can" and start playing some satisfying "tunes".

TBH,your last line sums up motorbikes for me, "Delirious","Over excited" and "Begging" "Money"

26-01-08, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan Terror

As a bike for a newbie I don't think you can really do any worse.

On the other hand I don't think you can really do any better!

Ahoy by the way!

25-01-08, 10:39 PM	#1
skeetly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: betws y coed Posts: 749	Hello... Just bought an sv650s k3 after doing much homework (lots on here) as to what I should buy as a first bike Well first bike in a long time would be more accurate. I did have a few ratty specimens about a fifth of a century ago... I had planned to have passed my test before buying but I had the bloody thing cancelled a few days ago about half way through due to high winds. It was quite annoying and they then told me i could have a free go but it would be on the 15th of February. I then found I couldn't wait any longer... I know this is the wrong way to do it but I'd appreciate any advice on what I might need to look at which may not have been obvious during my delerious over excited inspection prior to begging the man in the shop to take my money. Fantastic forum BTW

25-01-08, 10:52 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Hello... Ho.Another one from Wales.Dont know what this site is coming to.We will let the French in next. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

26-01-08, 12:14 AM	#3
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: Hello... Evenin (mornin) and welcome to the forum. I bought mine before I'd passed my test too, makes you try harder __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

26-01-08, 12:19 AM	#4
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,077	Re: Hello... Croeso! Local ride this Sunday, we will be stopping for lunch at the Conwy Falls Cafe (Penmachno turning). You are welcome to pop along to say hi. See 'The Border Patrol' forum for details. PM (Private Message) me if you want to say hi and we can swap phone numbers to arrange a meet. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

26-01-08, 12:36 AM	#5
phil24_7 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hello... Bought mine before my test as well, meant I couldn't be lazy about booking my lessons! Welcome to the funny farm.

26-01-08, 12:42 AM	#7
skeetly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: betws y coed Posts: 749	Re: Hello... Luckypants: Cheers for the invite Unfortunatly be a bit busy keeping me hand in at ABC (denbigh) booked meself in for a couple of hours so i dont forget me looks Will do on the phone numbers Im glad you other guys bought one before hand as well. Makes me feel less daft I've been obsessed ever since deciding to get back on ..

26-01-08, 02:40 AM	#8
Tartan Terror Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hello... Latha math dhut ("Good day to you" in Gaelic). Thought I'd try and be original. I bought my bike before passing my test despite being told not to by a biker friend of mine. However I found that after much research (on this site amongst others) that I had made the right choice. I found the SV relatively tame when 'giving it the berries' as opposed to my mates CBR600-RR which I've ridden a few times. As a bike for a newbie I don't think you can really do any worse. It's a great bike for cutting your teeth on because it is quite forgiving. I've ridden a GSXR-600 and thou, along with a CBR600-RR and a Blade (all within a short time of passing my test) and I can honestly that they have all scared the living **** out of me when they bite back. While you learn there is really no better 'first big bike' than an SV. Keep it for a year or so then go out an play

26-01-08, 03:58 AM	#9
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Hello... I believe SV'ers make better bikers,cos I don't believe the SV is the easiest thing to learn on as it can be a snatchy wee devil and a bit, "immediate" on small throttle openings (why I love going daft on it!), but that learns you good throttle and clutch control early doors and thats what keeps you sunny-side-up. There is not an abundance of power(relative to an equivalent CC 600supasport) so you learn to keep braking to a minimum and practice proper lines and entry speed, then get satisfiying drive out the bends at any revs. After 16yrs on bikes, I gave up the weed and rewarded myself with a 2nd bike. An SV. It still satisfys 3yrs,12k later. Bad points? It sounds like a Singer sewing machine on the standard humungi-exhaust, ditch, get "can" and start playing some satisfying "tunes". TBH,your last line sums up motorbikes for me, "Delirious","Over excited" and "Begging" "Money"