The SV as a keeper

[fastdruid]

I've had my y2k from new. Can't see myself ever getting rid but then again its only worth a fraction of what I've spent on it.

If it was standard I'd have sold it but with sorted suspension and brakes the SV is a fantastic track toy (and even better with an extra 15% more power), I've yet to find anything that I like more.

Druid

Ive had my sv for over 18 months now, and this summer seriously thought about trading it in for a bigger v twin, either vtr, or sv thou, but in the end didnt really need a bigger capacity bike.

Im hooked on the sound, had a couple of inline 4`s, and they just dont do anything for me now.

its fast enough for my needs, and handles well, so what more do I need, oh and sounds superb!!

ive had mine nearly 3 years and wont be selling it anytime soon, thinking of taking him off the road and tiding up the rusty bits and sort the supenders, cant get enough of the v-twin sound

I've not been riding long at all, but it's my plan to keep my SV forever to bimble about on and abuse and to get either a street triple R, Tuono or a ss600 or 750 to have as an ultimate back road tool in a couple of years.

I'm sure I'll be keeping mine for ever. It's my first and only bike, bought for the commute daily. I have regularly maintained it and added a few comfort options. I like it a lot and rebuilt it after my off last year. It will need looking after from all the bad weather miles I do but so would any bike I had. Maybe I'm a little odd but I still have my first and only car too, a series 2a Landrover. I rebuilt that too and have made it into a daily driver (as much as they can be).

Originally Posted by svrich

I'm a little odd

Yes.

[keith_d]

I didn't find the SV particularly comfortable, and much prefer my VFR for longer rides.

I've lent my SV to one of my mates for a while, but when I get it back I plan to keep it for riding into London where the VFR feels a bit big and unwieldy.

Originally posted by speedplay

it was a tent with no poles!!



Judge for yourselves people

[TamSV]

I was thinking of selling mine earlier this year and was looking on e-bay for my next bike.

Ended up buying another SV and keeping the one I've got.

I'll maybe get something else next year but I'll have an SV in the garage for the forseeable future. Even in standard trim they're a decent handling bike with a great engine.

If I will afford to keep 2 bikes, then I think this one is indeed a keeper. Love every minute on it an regret I don't have more time to ride it ever day.

I am dreaming of an ST, VFR1200 or even RT1200. It's not going to happen for at least a couple of years so will have to wait and see...