SV400 Opinions? - Page 2 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 25-04-12, 09:53 PM

Can we give the bickering and childish remarks a miss please.

I've deleted the last few posts on this thread, anymore off topic stuff will also get deleted.

thanks

25-04-12, 10:00 PM

Sorry . And sorry to other guy

25-04-12, 11:15 PM

I think it's all about personal choice.
If someone wants a smaller v-twin then why not look at the 400.
If we all wanted the same from a bike, we would all be riding yellow curvys...

26-04-12, 03:38 PM

Seing as the SV400 that seems to be offending people is mine, i'll give my point of view.

For starters the reason i advertised it as "very rare" is because .... well it is very rare, im not saying saying that makes it more valueable or better just thats there's not many about, and its certainly worth more than chucking off a cliff!
As for size i cant comment as iv not ridden a SV650 but i am only 5'8 so am on the shorter side but i can sit flat footed all the time and its nice and light.
Insurance was not any less for me than the 650, and parts are available from weemoto.
The main reason i bought the 400 was because it was local at the time i was looking to buy a bike and it was in such good condition that it was ideal for my first bike, and i have been very impressed with it.
Iam going to agree with others though that maybe the 650 is probably a better option for most if they are the same size etc as they are more widely available, but for me the 400 was perfect.

Hope this helps

NTECUK · 26-04-12, 04:15 PM

5ft7 and i had no worries with the 650.
Whats the front brake like with one disc.I thought the standars twin set up on my K2 was pants?

pookie · 26-04-12, 04:18 PM

also road tax would be cheaper on the 400 compared to 650

yorkie_chris · 26-04-12, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

5ft7 and i had no worries with the 650.
Whats the front brake like with one disc.I thought the standars twin set up on my K2 was pants?

Nowt wrong with stock brakes if they're fettled.

26-04-12, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVnick

Seing as the SV400 that seems to be offending people is mine, i'll give my point of view.

It's not offending, it's just joe marcon being a tool as usual.
Not just my opinion, many others think the same too.

Hope that helps.

Winder · 26-04-12, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedplay

It's not offending, it's just joe marcon being a tool as usual.
Not just my opinion, many others think the same too.

Hope that helps.

+1
We're gonna get in trouble now

NTECUK · 26-04-12, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Nowt wrong with stock brakes if they're fettled.

New lines and gold pads made them much better

25-04-12, 09:53 PM	#11
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: SV400 Opinions? Can we give the bickering and childish remarks a miss please. I've deleted the last few posts on this thread, anymore off topic stuff will also get deleted. thanks __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

25-04-12, 10:00 PM	#12
Joe Marcon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV400 Opinions? Sorry . And sorry to other guy

25-04-12, 11:15 PM	#13
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV400 Opinions? I think it's all about personal choice. If someone wants a smaller v-twin then why not look at the 400. If we all wanted the same from a bike, we would all be riding yellow curvys...

26-04-12, 03:38 PM	#14
SVnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV400 Opinions? Seing as the SV400 that seems to be offending people is mine, i'll give my point of view. For starters the reason i advertised it as "very rare" is because .... well it is very rare, im not saying saying that makes it more valueable or better just thats there's not many about, and its certainly worth more than chucking off a cliff! As for size i cant comment as iv not ridden a SV650 but i am only 5'8 so am on the shorter side but i can sit flat footed all the time and its nice and light. Insurance was not any less for me than the 650, and parts are available from weemoto. The main reason i bought the 400 was because it was local at the time i was looking to buy a bike and it was in such good condition that it was ideal for my first bike, and i have been very impressed with it. Iam going to agree with others though that maybe the 650 is probably a better option for most if they are the same size etc as they are more widely available, but for me the 400 was perfect. Hope this helps

26-04-12, 04:15 PM	#15
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV400 Opinions? 5ft7 and i had no worries with the 650. Whats the front brake like with one disc.I thought the standars twin set up on my K2 was pants? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

26-04-12, 04:18 PM	#16
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: SV400 Opinions? also road tax would be cheaper on the 400 compared to 650 __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

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