Did i buy the wrong bike!?

I went through a "is this the right bike for me?" phase too. After I got over the new-bike+new-license excitement I started worrying whether it wasn't comfy enough, whether I'd prefer a 4pot, what else could I have got, would I have been happier with those, was it worth saving a few quid on the bike and insurance compared with other options? (Lots of questions).

I'm past all that now. I'm totally confident in the bike and I'm better at using it every day. My muscle pain, which is like a slight tearing feel next to my right shoulder blade does not come anywhere near as quickly anymore, and I never feel it in my wrists after an hour on the bike either, which I did initially.

None of which helps you answer your question, because only you can answer your question. (Unless you bought a stolen, crashed, bodged, clocked, max-powered bike which is about to blow up, in which case the answer is a definite : Yes )

It must be a bike thing. You are always looking to your next purchase. I know I did it. I was looking at an RSV-R a month after buying the SV. (More like dreaming really).

If your mate let you ride it once he may let you borrow it for a day to get to grips with it and do some serious miles, if you genuinely prefer it then go for it! However you will have to accept the obligatory mocking!

LOL you guys,

I didnt see the SV as an uncofortable bike, because i knew no better! As a new rider dealers are less than helpful at helping you choose a machine, Privates are even worse (tho understandable). So by default I picked an SV due to write ups and you guys

TBH the seat on SV doesn't bother me, But when compared to the 'sofa seat' Ohhh! Maybe its because it was different, but it is definitely a pleasure to ride!
My mate hasn't passed his DAS yet, thats why i had to ride it, It'll be interesting what he has to say about the SV after he's had a couple of thousand miles under his belt?!

I don't think id ever sell the SV, I just wish it didn't hurt my wrists/ shoulder /back. I will grow into it, wont I?

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by injury_ian

I just wish it didn't hurt my wrists/ shoulder /back. I will grow into it, wont I?

Yes you will. I remember my first few days off SV ownership, I'd been out all weekend, I ended up laid out flat on my back with muscle cramps in my lower back and thighs after doing about 300 miles. I had a hot bath and then got back on it again the next day, I've been fine ever since.

Its just time on the bike, the more you ride it the more your body will get used to it.

One thing I found made a huge difference to my comfort levels was adjusting the brake and clutch levers so that you could draw an imaginary straight line through my elbow, wrist to the tips of my fingers.

Have a go at adjusting yours in a similar manner, I'll bet you a shiny pound coin your wrists dont ache so much anymore.

[steveg]

I owned a 98 fazer 600 for 3 years & 50 k miles .
It was a great bike , very reliable , the sv650 is a more fun bike to ride than the fazer , however the fazer was more comfortable.

cheers Steve

I struggled with the sv at first aswell, love her to bits now though.
As for lack of seat comfort, get a corbin seat (ebay or busters iirc), ive got one on my sv and one on my zx9 and they are soooo comfy!

Originally Posted by danf1234

It must be a bike thing. You are always looking to your next purchase. I know I did it. I was looking at an RSV-R a month after buying the SV. (More like dreaming really).

Nope. Just bought the CBF and not looking at another bike for a few years tbh. And then it may be just picking up a curvy SV as a toy to compliment the CBF. That would be me sorted at least for the next 5 years.

Hmmmm maybe Im the odd one out

I have an '03 fzs600 as well as my curvy sv650s

I use the fazer for commuting, carrying pillions/luggage (it has a wingrack & box/panniers, touring screen, etc.), motorways & the like

I use the SV for fun sunday rides, trackdays & generally making myself grin like a loon

[mister c]

I have owned & ridden a lot of IL4 bikes from little 400s to a ZX12R & personally I find them very boring. My mate has just bought a new Gixxer 600, he asked me if I wanted a go & was shocked when I said no. I explained that it would be the same as any other IL4, fast, smooth, handle like it's on rails. To me, half the fun of biking is working with the machine & not letting the machine do the work for you. I love the SV for that, still can't stop ridin the thing after 7 weeks of riding it every day.