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02-10-12, 07:29 AM
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Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
Right, Had the SV since July and its starting to hurt my Wrists/elbows and lower back, I'm currently doing about 80 mile a day which to start with was OK but s starting to get a bit uncomfortable.
Considering something a tad more upright maybe... dunno just something better for commuting. Budget is around £2000. Was looking at maybe a Hornet or a Bandit then came across this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi.../100?logcode=p Its still a SV but its a Naked K3. Anyone have any experience as to how upright they are? |
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02-10-12, 07:39 AM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice
have you thought about fitting riser bars to your sv to relieve the pressure on your wrists? I've not done it on the sv but have put heli bars on the ninja which makes it less extreme. It would be a cheaper option I guess. Whilst not directly advocating comfort bars I have seen some members fit them on here.
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02-10-12, 08:03 AM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice
The Current SV is a bit of a sh*tter so was looking to replace it around January anyway. It was bought in a hurry as I had a very short amount of time to buy a bike (1 day)
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02-10-12, 08:24 AM
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They are about as upright as any other naked bike I suppose, but for commuting wouldn't you want a fairing? If using any Suzuki for winter commuting invest in lots of ACF50. Also personally using an SV for commuting any more than 30-40 minutes journey, I'd want an aftermarket seat.
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02-10-12, 09:52 AM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
not fixed on any kind of bike at present, hence the advice thread :P
So far not really found the seat that uncomfortable. |
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02-10-12, 11:09 AM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
My unfaired SV was very comfy and easy on the wrists. Put a fly screen on it - they are much more effective than you realise if you don't have the extra to go for an upright faired bike. And as Ralph says, put a gel seat on it!
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02-10-12, 11:45 AM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
Might see If I can give that one a whirl next weekend if they still have it as its only about 20 mins down the road from me.
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02-10-12, 02:29 PM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
Though about the V-Strom (DL650) same engine as the SV
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02-10-12, 05:06 PM
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Noted! In future when Woogie asks for advice, and keep your mouth shut.
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02-10-12, 08:04 PM
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Re: Looking for a new bike.. Some Advice?
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