V Twin Nirvana - SV650.org

12-08-12, 08:55 PM

So a good few weeks ago I sold by ZX7R and GSXR 600 SRAD trackbike. Picked up a GSXR 75O trackbike and was left wondering what to do for a road bike.

Riding on the track a good few times this year had left me a bit confused about riding on the road. I'd lost the urge to go blatting about on the road, I didn't want another IL4. I wanted something swift but not mental, something with character, something I would just WANT to ride because of the bike, rather than because I was going fast(ish).

I didn't have a big budget, so I toyed with getting a nostalgic bike a GSX250 or an RD350LC. I thought about getting another SV and I really came close but I couldn't find one like TamSV's

So as is my way with Bike's I acted with my heart rather than my head and bought this. 748 SPS. Tbh I didn't even know what model it was until today

It's only done 11.5k and although not quite Mint, it's close to it. As good as I could hope for for a bike that age.

This weekend my first ride and I was scrubbing in new tyres and very cautious. Honestly though, I so enjoyed having a V Twin again!
The suspension was far too stiff for the road, the fairings channeled all the engine heat straight to your legs, the dry clutch rattled like a looney in chains, but feck me it was a truly great ride today. I didn't know whether to laugh or scream.

It's just had a full service and I know the service bills will hit me at some point but I don't care. Road riding mojo restored thanks to v twin magic. I just love the way the power comes though.

V Twins!!!!!!!!!

yeeeeeee hahhah!!!!!!

Anyone got any wise words about Ducatis?

DJ123 · 12-08-12, 08:56 PM

Welcome back to the twins

maviczap · 12-08-12, 08:59 PM

Its the wrong colour, give it to me

andrewsmith · 12-08-12, 09:30 PM

Wrong colour, the very wrong spec pass it here she'll be safe with me

Jayneflakes · 13-08-12, 11:39 AM

Sure is pretty, enjoy and ride her like you stole her!

keith_d · 13-08-12, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

Sure is pretty, enjoy and ride her like you stole her!

Ride her like you stole her ... from a shotgun toting drug dealer.

Nick_69 · 13-08-12, 04:43 PM

Your a lucky man, lets just hope the electrics are ok

Kenzie · 13-08-12, 05:00 PM

Not fair! That's next on my list. Post some vids up, I want to hear it roar!

Geodude · 13-08-12, 05:48 PM

Oh dear what an awful bike, its hideous

IB what made you think it was a good choice

Tell you what because im a nice guy i will come and take it away for you for free.

13-08-12, 06:52 PM

very very very very nice

one day I will have a ducati

but for now Ive got a jap ss900

12-08-12, 08:55 PM	#1
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	V Twin Nirvana So a good few weeks ago I sold by ZX7R and GSXR 600 SRAD trackbike. Picked up a GSXR 75O trackbike and was left wondering what to do for a road bike. Riding on the track a good few times this year had left me a bit confused about riding on the road. I'd lost the urge to go blatting about on the road, I didn't want another IL4. I wanted something swift but not mental, something with character, something I would just WANT to ride because of the bike, rather than because I was going fast(ish). I didn't have a big budget, so I toyed with getting a nostalgic bike a GSX250 or an RD350LC. I thought about getting another SV and I really came close but I couldn't find one like TamSV's So as is my way with Bike's I acted with my heart rather than my head and bought this. 748 SPS. Tbh I didn't even know what model it was until today It's only done 11.5k and although not quite Mint, it's close to it. As good as I could hope for for a bike that age. This weekend my first ride and I was scrubbing in new tyres and very cautious. Honestly though, I so enjoyed having a V Twin again! The suspension was far too stiff for the road, the fairings channeled all the engine heat straight to your legs, the dry clutch rattled like a looney in chains, but feck me it was a truly great ride today. I didn't know whether to laugh or scream. It's just had a full service and I know the service bills will hit me at some point but I don't care. Road riding mojo restored thanks to v twin magic. I just love the way the power comes though. V Twins!!!!!!!!! yeeeeeee hahhah!!!!!! Anyone got any wise words about Ducatis? Last edited by The Idle Biker; 12-08-12 at 09:04 PM.

12-08-12, 08:56 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: V Twin Nirvana Welcome back to the twins __________________ BMW F800ST

12-08-12, 08:59 PM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: V Twin Nirvana Its the wrong colour, give it to me __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-08-12, 09:30 PM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: V Twin Nirvana Wrong colour, the very wrong spec pass it here she'll be safe with me __________________ 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

13-08-12, 04:43 PM	#7
Nick_69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guildford, surrey Posts: 785	Re: V Twin Nirvana Your a lucky man, lets just hope the electrics are ok __________________ Was SV650S K9 Now GSXR 600 K9

13-08-12, 05:00 PM	#8
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: V Twin Nirvana Not fair! That's next on my list. Post some vids up, I want to hear it roar! __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

13-08-12, 05:48 PM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: V Twin Nirvana Oh dear what an awful bike, its hideous IB what made you think it was a good choice Tell you what because im a nice guy i will come and take it away for you for free. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

13-08-12, 06:52 PM	#10
leebex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: V Twin Nirvana very very very very nice one day I will have a ducati but for now Ive got a jap ss900

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