not quite an sv650...but i still love it.

Well I pulled the trigger and replaced my sv650. Actually sold the sv back in late fall to pay off my car, then I wanted to get back into motorcycling. Missed my old sv, but wanted something a bit different...then this thing fell into my lap...

1989 Yamaha XT350 (kickstart only and bone stock)



My old 2000 Suzuki SV650


My first bike 1987 Kawasaki ZX1000R


As you can see, each new bike halved it's displacement and cylinders...In a few months you'll see me on a Honda CT90 .

Wait your first bike was that Ninja? damn..

i like how uv just got off the bike in the and left it standing there.

zx10r for 1st bike, not bad, bet it had more than 33bhp

Originally Posted by FlyinCustard

i like how uv just got off the bike in the and left it standing there.

zx10r for 1st bike, not bad, bet it had more than 33bhp

Don't think Americans are required to have a power restriction.. I know loads of squids who ride R1's at 18, 19 etc.

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

Don't think Americans are required to have a power restriction.. I know loads of squids who ride R1's at 18, 19 etc.

Nope its us that get the **** end of the stick isn't it.....fecking 33bhp ****es me off every time I think about it.

Haha..

Just let it take you on for 2 years it's gay i know xD

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

Haha..

Just let it take you on for 2 years it's gay i know xD

I'm one of the people who wont be sticking to it. If some people wanna then thats their choice but its not a choice I'll be making

Lol

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

Wait your first bike was that Ninja? damn..

yeah, it was a pretty big mistake. all my buddies that had been riding for years told me "it's just like a 500 or 600 if you twist the throttle less". i listened to them, but wised up after i did a 540 degree spin and tossed myself into a ditch...

months later i found out they all learned to ride on dirt with little 80 or 125cc bikes...

Originally Posted by FlyinCustard

i like how uv just got off the bike in the and left it standing there.

zx10r for 1st bike, not bad, bet it had more than 33bhp

yeah it was pretty deep in the mud...glad i didn't try that trail with my sv

and yes my zx10 supposedly had 125bhp when new...a bit much for a new rider who had only ridden a 50cc moped for one summer when he was 12.

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

Don't think Americans are required to have a power restriction.. I know loads of squids who ride R1's at 18, 19 etc.

yep, we have no restriction... we regularly hear about new riders buying the latest and greatest 600 or 1000 and then dumping it when leaving the dealership. you only need to fill out a simple mindless written permit test in most states. makes me think sometimes that a graduated license like what you have would work out much better...

Originally Posted by klohiq

yep, we have no restriction... we regularly hear about new riders buying the latest and greatest 600 or 1000 and then dumping it when leaving the dealership. you only need to fill out a simple mindless written permit test in most states. makes me think sometimes that a graduated license like what you have would work out much better...

well theres controversy over our new test at the moment but yea, having some form of practicle training is a must. What about insurance in america? if i want an R1 now (23 years old, 2 years NCB, 3 years lisence held) its £1500 for third party, fire and theft cover. fully comp is something stupid, like £4000. and thats before i get quotes for london