1000miles+ - SV650.org

26-09-07, 01:44 AM

I've had a long trek this half-week, if such a phrase exists. From Newcastle to Kent, then Kent to South Wales, and then back to Newcastle. A few things I have learnt

1. My bike will red line in 6th

wooooooop!
2. I can't do 130+ for a whole minute (50 seconds is my best!)
3. I can do 120 all day

4. Anyone who commutes on the M25 is twisted, wrong...just and idiot!
5. I still haven't managed 200 miles in one tank (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=97546)
6. The SV could do 1000 miles a day in its stride
7. A 400 mile trip is merely a commute

8. The more time I spend with my bike the better
9. Mondo Enduro is a must read
10. A 'bottle' is needed for a b&b stay (in my case ouzo)

(11. I always display kmph officer)

26-09-07, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

9. Mondo Enduro is a must read

Suggest you don't read while riding.

HTH

26-09-07, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Suggest you don't read while riding.

HTH

I don't know, he mentioned the M25 and perhaps other motorways so it could ease the boredom a little?

Dan

26-09-07, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sudoxe

I don't know, he mentioned the M25 and perhaps other motorways so it could ease the boredom a little?

Dan

This is true, I often end up singing for lack of reading material, and then onto some sort of bobbing up and down as I dance along to my singing

I must look a prat when I'm bored, riding along on the motorway

Top effort dizzy

makes my 23 mile / 1 hour journey to kingston seem rather trivial

Matt

26-09-07, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

6. The SV could do 1000 miles a day in its stride

Glad to hear it. I'm off to France on Friday and the furthest I've ridden on mine is Barmouth (about 60 miles)!

26-09-07, 01:24 PM

sweeet. mile munching can be cool. especially if you have mates to ride with or a comfy bike ;l-)

only done 400mile trips on the sv so far but hope to rack that up in the next few months

26-09-07, 01:31 PM

thats 4months riding for me

26-09-07, 03:22 PM

If only it was touring somewhere nice! However thankyou nice men who made the Severn toll free

If only the people at the Tyne Tunnel had any sense, they charge 20p! yes 2- get your gloves off - delve in to your pockets - put your gloves back on- 0 - pence! Seaworld has a tunnel longer than the Tyne...

26-09-07, 01:44 AM	#1
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	1000miles+ I've had a long trek this half-week, if such a phrase exists. From Newcastle to Kent, then Kent to South Wales, and then back to Newcastle. A few things I have learnt 1. My bike will red line in 6th wooooooop! 2. I can't do 130+ for a whole minute (50 seconds is my best!) 3. I can do 120 all day 4. Anyone who commutes on the M25 is twisted, wrong...just and idiot! 5. I still haven't managed 200 miles in one tank (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=97546) 6. The SV could do 1000 miles a day in its stride 7. A 400 mile trip is merely a commute 8. The more time I spend with my bike the better 9. Mondo Enduro is a must read 10. A 'bottle' is needed for a b&b stay (in my case ouzo) (11. I always display kmph officer) Last edited by gettin2dizzy; 26-09-07 at 01:49 AM. Reason: adding link mo fo!

26-09-07, 01:24 PM	#6
vzzzbuxt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1000miles+ sweeet. mile munching can be cool. especially if you have mates to ride with or a comfy bike ;l-) only done 400mile trips on the sv so far but hope to rack that up in the next few months

26-09-07, 01:31 PM	#7
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1000miles+ thats 4months riding for me

26-09-07, 03:22 PM	#8
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1000miles+ If only it was touring somewhere nice! However thankyou nice men who made the Severn toll free If only the people at the Tyne Tunnel had any sense, they charge 20p! yes 2- get your gloves off - delve in to your pockets - put your gloves back on- 0 - pence! Seaworld has a tunnel longer than the Tyne...