Oopss......wayhayyyyy! Newbie.

My first post, my first SV in fact my first bike since passing my test 12 years ago.

Just wanted to say hello. I've just purchased a SV650s curvey, having not ridden since passing my test 12 years ago I was poohing myself at the thought of riding home the 80miles from Chigwell Essex/London area to my home in Norfolk. But after a very shakey start I soon found my legs and by the time I'd completed 40miles of the M11 I was starting to enjoy myself.

I wanted a bike that would be safe, predictable and fun, but one which could be easily modified. Having read reviews on various bikes, I thought the SV would be the bike for me. The reviews were spot on, even if it was a little cramped and windy. But then I am 6ft 3 and 15.5 stone. But it was comfy, being tall I was able to sit up. Just need to fit a decent screen and perhaps lower pegs from the naked model (i'll see how I get on 1st).

Best of all was the price, 2001 model (S-Y in the UK) in Saturn Black, FSH, standard apart from a hugger, 13k miles - £1200 sweet. Plus 10 months tax, new tyres (sportmax), chain and sprokets (all reciepts), oxford tank bag, locks, cover, service manual and lots of lubes and cleaners.

Cheers.

I'm sorry - did you say you were 'enjoying' the M11...

... obviously insane!

You'll fit right in here then.

Welcome.

Howdy pardner and welcome

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Welcome to the Madhouse

Welcome.

Welcome and enjoy the ride

£1200 seems like a really good buy for a 2001 model; out of interest, what's the lowest price anyone has ever seen on an undamaged (i.e. no insurance write-offs) SV650?

They seem to keep a base price hovering around the £1200 to £1300 mark

[Stingo]

AAarr!! Avast & ahoy there BDD!!

Mine's a dark & stormy if yer buyin'.

Welcome, the right colour and shape (the bike I'm talking about....)!

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

Welcome, the right colour and shape (the bike I'm talking about....)!

He's right, you know?

Welcome!