Is it right ???..

I'm the same. I could have the fastest sexiest thing on earth and I'd still want something faster sexier. I guess this not only goes for bikes eh!?

Originally Posted by Welsh_Wizard

..I have only just entered the great world of biking...
..that my new SV only has 300 miles on the clock..
..that I don't even own a proper set of leathers/textile suit

Patience my friend, patience. Get out and buy youself some kit........

....see this first .....http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=64746 ........


....then get out and do some miles watching every little move that those devious cagers make, whilst feeling a bit more secure. That is - get the running-in done.

After this.........................



















.....start enjoying the bike sensibly now that you have it's true power beggining to flow...........................











...........last of all (and it sounds awful (sorry)), learn to ride. The test etc only teaches you to work the machine and follow some rules in order to an exam. You need to learn the skills that'll put you in the right place at the right time to enjoy your biking.






Stick with it - I hope you'll start to REALLY love it all.

Garry


P.S. We've all been through your stage at some time AND we're ALL STILL learning (despite what some might say.

I had a Bandit 600 and only kept it two weeks. I kept the SV for 6 months but within three months I was looking on biketrader. I then got my 636 and within four months I was starting to plan ahead and look in dealers etc.

With me it was a result of buying a compromise. I couldn't afford (or wasn't prepared to make the financial commitment) what I really wanted so went for something a little cheaper and a little more sensible each time.

False economy.

If I had just bought what I really wanted in the first place then sure I would have got hit with insurance and a higher purchasing cost but actually I lost more in depreciation by buying and selling bikes.

With the exception of the 636 the other bikes were technically speaking perfect bikes. I could not really fault the SV in any way. It did exactly what it said on the tin and I couldn't have asked for more given the price. It was simply a case of me buying the wrong bike.

Independant - Very true sir, very true indeed. Haven't seen that thread before so it's quite an eye opener. Hear what you say about my riding skill though. Currently I am somewhere between over-cautious due to inexperience, over-cautious because its new and shiny and i dont wan't to break it and over-exuberance because i think i look like the mutts nutts on my new machine . Had a cheeky little 30-miler after work and felt much better. Still a little dodgy going around tight corners but the overall confidence and feel of the bike is definately improving. Just wish I had bought it 3 mnths earlier.. riding round freezing my nuts off isn't doing anyone any favours. Good to hear others are constantly looking up the Bike Trader to see what's happening as well - guess having a little window shop now and then can't do you any harm at all

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Toypop

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Do you not have any, either fond memories or thoughts that it stood you in good stead to go through the learning curve?
I am on a similar path to yourself. 125, Bandit, SV, ZX7R and would like a litre bike in time but I would never wish 125-> Litre bike on anyone.
It's also a case of buying & selling wisely to avoid being hit by depreciation.
I made a profit on my 125 & Bandit and insurance claims have all but paid for my SV which I still have.

I've spent so long looking at bikes on biketrader etc that now I can actually take my bike out, it seems very strange to me that I actually own a bike. The guy I was doing my test with and I went on down to the Harley/Buell and Suzuki dealer down my road (literally 5 minutes walk from my house, awesome), and were gawping at the new Buell line for a rather long time.

The SV is more than enough for me at the moment, from having to downshift to go up even the slightest hill on the Yam YBR125 to the power I have now, it's an awesome feeling.

Mr.Wizard your dilemma has been analysed scientifically and the findings show that those suffering from it are indicating a sense of insecurity of their "John Thomas". Dont be a worrying, deal with it.

Well first, get some kit. Spada kit is cheap and good (get a jacket and trousers for less than £200) and you need some good boots and some good gloves. Obviously you got a helmet, otherwise you wouldnt be legal to ride!

Then get used to your SV. Learn about how to ride a big bike smoothly and efficiently (not nesacerily quickly) so that when you come to your next bike, you wont be overwhelmed (assuming you'll be getting a bigger / faster bike)

Nothing wrong with looking though

I want an SP2

Matt

Just bought a GSXR750 & loving it...but what do i find myself doing at lunch times? BIKETRADER

I am on my fourht bike this year - and no I havent crashed the other 3

I must admit that I did a few more miles on my first bike (about 4000) before changing it. I find it takes me while to get the best out of a bike, so get to know the SV first. They might not look quite as trick as a GSXR or ZX6 but they are wicked bikes for the money.

Everyone looks through bike trader - its called dreaming!