70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long

It gets easier in time as they all said.

Naked keeps you honest in my opinion, I've been on a mates gixxer and didnt realise I was, ahem, breaking the national speed limit because it was nice and cosy toast....

Give it a couple of months and you'll have arms like this and wonder what all the fuss is about......

thanks everyone

Yes, you'll grow muscles in your neck. I'm not joking, you'll feel them, my collars stopped fitting.

Also, stop pulling against it and relax, you'll settle into a comfortable pose with the wind holding your body and head up. Less strain on the body.

Originally Posted by jans1971

70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long time, i knew it was going to be windy being naked but not this bad , do you get used to riding at these speeds and before any one says i should have got a faired sv , i not keen on them.

Was it windy day? This makes all the difference. Also like everyone has said the right muscles will develope where needed. Maybe try a different screen or if your head is bouncing around it could be your helmet. A good lid also make a big difference.

What lid have you got and how tall are you?

[STRAMASHER]

KEEP NAKEDS NAKED!!!!!

Better start saving for some new shirts as they will not fit in a month or so.

You will also be able to impress your mates with your new found forearm strength with application of the Vulcan Death Grip


If it still bothers you after a while, change your bars to Renthal Streetfighters or similar which will bring you more over the front wheel (more leant forward and more feel from the front tyre)

Anywayz, bask in the fact you are comfier, don't look as stupid and are having more fun.

After a while you just get a huge neck. Or you're head comes off.

Originally Posted by HooliganDan

Or you're head comes off.

Happens to me alot, right pain in the neck....








ahem, I'll get my coat....

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Basically stop being a poofter, you get used to it, it's when you put waterproofs on it really starts to try and drag you off!

(see michelin man effect on my pic over there <<<)

The Michellin man is my brother here is him presenting me a few months ago ....

Well done on choosing the naked. Really easy to lift that front wheel isn't it? You will soon get used to that wind, but I cant really maintain speeds over 90 for more than a few minutes, which I think is a good thing! Like others have said a good helmet makes a big difference, as do earplugs. I am saving for a schuberth, as they are reckoned to be quiet and pretty aerodynamic.