First spin on an SV

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Yeah, oh well, it'll only cost me about £500 for a TLS when this silly 33bhp is off me license

YC, why a TLS? I don't really understand why anyone wants one. What's the appeal? Not being funny, it's just that I've never understood this TL business.

[yorkie_chris]

Big twin, lots of torque, looks nice, steers well (which is why I don't want an SV1000) and doesn't have the extra expense of a posh euro-bike.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Big twin, lots of torque, looks nice, steers well (which is why I don't want an SV1000) and doesn't have the extra expense of a posh euro-bike.

Oh OK, fair dooze

[yorkie_chris]

And nobody has a better idea that I can afford

I agree the Street tripple is very tempting. Only thing is that im not sure i want to go with something with limited wind protection as i do a lot of 100+ mile trips. Also i usually carry a bike bag on the pillion seat, im not sure the street triple caters for this .

I test rode a SV 1000 but it wasnt a very good example, it didnt ride anywhere near as well as my 650 and the engine though it felt better wasnt so much better i was willing to put up with the (that) bikes other issues.

The fact you have to be 25Yrs old for most test rides, i wont buy a bike i havnt tested, as its my only transport i have to have a bike that feels right!

So ive decided to just stick with the 650 and add a few things to make the engine feel stronger. I just need to wait till Feb (next insurance year for me) to see who will insure me with the added bits.

Many others think the same as me?

Originally Posted by Ed

YC, why a TLS? I don't really understand why anyone wants one. What's the appeal? Not being funny, it's just that I've never understood this TL business.

I was tempted by one, but if i did go for one then id have to do a lot of messing with the rear damper! No way could i put up with getting wierd feedback from it when it decides to give up on you.

Oh and another tip ive found from the research into this bike is to get a 170 on the back, thats the ideal size to help rid the bike of its odd widowmaking tendancies.

[yorkie_chris]

Missed out the other week, there was one on ebay with ohlins rear and damper, tihnk it went for less than 2k

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

I agree the Street tripple is very tempting. Only thing is that im not sure i want to go with something with limited wind protection as i do a lot of 100+ mile trips. Also i usually carry a bike bag on the pillion seat, im not sure the street triple caters for this .

They gave me the accessory price list with the Triple bumph today and you can add a Flyscreen - £119.99 and Smoked Flyscreen Visor - £39.99 and from the piccies it looks that the pair of them together offer decent-ish protection.

Originally Posted by Durbs

They gave me the accessory price list with the Triple bumph today and you can add a Flyscreen - £119.99 and Smoked Flyscreen Visor - £39.99 and from the piccies it looks that the pair of them together offer decent-ish protection.

Plus a Tank bag and Tail pack for £84 so you've got no excuses now

Ha ha... We will see. I still think a twin sounds 1000% better than anyother configuration!

Except maybe V4, then its only 999.9% better