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Stu · 17-10-06, 12:18 PM

If you like the CBR so much, why bother keeping the SV? Still depreciating, costing you Ins, tax & annual servicing without use.

And where's the pictures?

18-10-06, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

why bother keeping the SV?

because I can

Stu · 18-10-06, 10:46 AM

It does confuse me, because I imagine if I had a choice of bikes or cars or whatever, I would chose a favourite and that is all that I would want.

Not saying you can't do what you want though

I understand that your SV is new & the CBR 11 yrs old, but is it not a supersports, therfore faster than the SV, you say it's more comfy. What appeal does the SV hold?

18-10-06, 11:21 AM

Ok...I love my SV. Said that earlier. I love everything about it apart from the suspension and the wrist problem. The growl, the power delivery, the look, the colour, the way it handles is a huge appeal.

My main prob is this tendon issue. I've never had anything remotely like it and until I can dial it out I dont want to spend long days on it. It certainly doesn't make me want to get rid of it or hate it. It's very painful at times and Jimmy above will testify to the pain I was in on our last rideout together.

I gave up my car this year (audi TT conv) but the problem is that I had nothing to write off against tax - so I bought the honda. It was either that or a holiday and you can't write a holiday off against tax. So I now have something to show for it.

Yes the Honda's a SS but it IS very comfy and I get no discomfort at all on my wrists. It's not about out and out speed for me - it's more about the pleasure of biking. I have two bikes now and I think it's just great.

The favourite thing isn't a concern for me. Over the years I have aquired 5 mountain bikes but I wouldn't class any of them as my favourite as such. I know I can't ride them all at once but to me they are an asset and my money has been well spent. I like them all for different reasons.

I'm not worried about the depreciation of the SV bacause I will probably keep it. I don't mean this to sound like I'm loaded because I'm not but after spending a grand a year for business insurance on a TT (despite 24years NCB) bikes are sooooooo cheap and soooo much more fun. I can now own 3 or 4 bikes to my one car and still be better off.

Who knows - this time next year I might be posting that I have a Ducati or a Gixxer

18-10-06, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stuartyboy

24years NCB

Bloody hell! Where's the emoticon for 'prostrates self in respect'?

19-10-06, 08:59 AM

19-10-06, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartyboy

24years NCB

Now you are just showing your age

On half says sell it you can only ride one at a time and why ride one that causes you pain and unknown LT effects.

But that is pot and kettle cos I've got two and won't sell either.

Try the weighty thing and if it doesn't work then you have to weigh up is it worth the pain and the fact that you handling may(!!) be compromised. There nothing worse when riding in pain (done it with a vv sore back).

The ultimate decision is yours and BTW 24 yrs i was only 5!

19-10-06, 11:15 AM

ok ok ok... I'm 41! But fitter and faster than most people half my age

Oh....and less of the "prostrate" I'm not that old

Yip 24 years and you'd think insurance would get cheaper. Doesn't make a bit of difference for business insurance. The irony is that my best man is an insurance broker. Gonna have to have words with him.

Edit: I'll get these edits right one day...

19-10-06, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stuartyboy

ok ok ok... I'm 41!

Double bloody hell! I thought you were about 70!!

Does that mean you passed your test when you were 17 and you've never had an insurance claim? Only Kilted Ginger can find an emoticon suitable for that extraordinary eventuality...

I look forward to shaking your hand over an ice cream.

20-10-06, 12:54 AM

I don't want to tempt fate! But yes it's true.

Must run in the family. My Dad's 74 and never had a claim in all his days. His insurance is now 7p a year and he still moans!

I did have one "claim" in 1990 but it turned out to be the dealers fault. The fiesta I had at the time had just been in to have some work done to it. Picked up said Fiesta, driving home in slow traffic. Went to pull away, next thing car jolted foward like i'd been hit from behind resulting in me hitting the army landrover in front! Front end goosed! Called AA who had a look. Told me the engine was hanging by a thread. Turns out the garage hadn't replaced the engine mountings so when I let the clutch out there was a rather violent clutch grab. The AA were impressed I got as far as I did.

I'm looking forward to the ice cream!

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17-10-06, 12:18 PM	#11
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	If you like the CBR so much, why bother keeping the SV? Still depreciating, costing you Ins, tax & annual servicing without use. And where's the pictures?

18-10-06, 10:46 AM	#13
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	It does confuse me, because I imagine if I had a choice of bikes or cars or whatever, I would chose a favourite and that is all that I would want. Not saying you can't do what you want though I understand that your SV is new & the CBR 11 yrs old, but is it not a supersports, therfore faster than the SV, you say it's more comfy. What appeal does the SV hold?

18-10-06, 11:21 AM	#14
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Ok...I love my SV. Said that earlier. I love everything about it apart from the suspension and the wrist problem. The growl, the power delivery, the look, the colour, the way it handles is a huge appeal. My main prob is this tendon issue. I've never had anything remotely like it and until I can dial it out I dont want to spend long days on it. It certainly doesn't make me want to get rid of it or hate it. It's very painful at times and Jimmy above will testify to the pain I was in on our last rideout together. I gave up my car this year (audi TT conv) but the problem is that I had nothing to write off against tax - so I bought the honda. It was either that or a holiday and you can't write a holiday off against tax. So I now have something to show for it. Yes the Honda's a SS but it IS very comfy and I get no discomfort at all on my wrists. It's not about out and out speed for me - it's more about the pleasure of biking. I have two bikes now and I think it's just great. The favourite thing isn't a concern for me. Over the years I have aquired 5 mountain bikes but I wouldn't class any of them as my favourite as such. I know I can't ride them all at once but to me they are an asset and my money has been well spent. I like them all for different reasons. I'm not worried about the depreciation of the SV bacause I will probably keep it. I don't mean this to sound like I'm loaded because I'm not but after spending a grand a year for business insurance on a TT (despite 24years NCB) bikes are sooooooo cheap and soooo much more fun. I can now own 3 or 4 bikes to my one car and still be better off. Who knows - this time next year I might be posting that I have a Ducati or a Gixxer

19-10-06, 11:15 AM	#18
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	ok ok ok... I'm 41! But fitter and faster than most people half my age Oh....and less of the "prostrate" I'm not that old Yip 24 years and you'd think insurance would get cheaper. Doesn't make a bit of difference for business insurance. The irony is that my best man is an insurance broker. Gonna have to have words with him. Edit: I'll get these edits right one day...

20-10-06, 12:54 AM	#20
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	I don't want to tempt fate! But yes it's true. Must run in the family. My Dad's 74 and never had a claim in all his days. His insurance is now 7p a year and he still moans! I did have one "claim" in 1990 but it turned out to be the dealers fault. The fiesta I had at the time had just been in to have some work done to it. Picked up said Fiesta, driving home in slow traffic. Went to pull away, next thing car jolted foward like i'd been hit from behind resulting in me hitting the army landrover in front! Front end goosed! Called AA who had a look. Told me the engine was hanging by a thread. Turns out the garage hadn't replaced the engine mountings so when I let the clutch out there was a rather violent clutch grab. The AA were impressed I got as far as I did. I'm looking forward to the ice cream!