Restricting a street triple... oh the blasphemy!

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I'm alright too TBH. I could probably insure the SV for <£200. Not really crippling.

How old are you? if you dont mind me askin

[yorkie_chris]

20

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Magnum

Not a bad idea. Perhaps i could have a little help getting it for my 18th? It will be around a years NCB by then. It's still a lot sooner than i was planning on upgrading from the SV, but is probably more sensible.

one yrs no claims is better than none at all at 18 Getting a 'contibution' for your 18th could well be a rather good option. When people say what would you like for your birthday(as I'm sure they will) just ask them for contributions towards your bike fund(wether that be bike or Insurance)
you may still be shocked by the extortionate quotes, but not as much as this year

Originally Posted by BanditPat

I dont find it hard

you must have a silver spoon in your mouth then

[fizzwheel]

Its your money, its your life. I wouldnt do it.

New Bike + TPO Insurance + Law of sod = shedding of tears if you do fall off it...

Cheap SV + Cheaper insurance + lots of fun + less expense if you do crash it = same amount of fun with less worry

IMHO

[yorkie_chris]

There is the other aspect that you will learn far more making reasonable progress riding around the $hite running gear of a stock SV than you will never getting anywhere NEAR the limits of the top flight stuff on a street trip.

Will make you far quicker and more appreciative when you do get something so kitted out.

Some good points made here, so thanks.
I like the idea YC of building up to the better bike, it will probably seem more worthwhile.
Since they would both be restricted, im not going to see a massive difference in the bikes but probably still a difference i would appreciate.

I think my plan would be:
Wait till my 18th birthday (next January) and get a little help with the insurance if its reasonable to go for TPFT for the street. In the time leading up to my birthday, i can get the experience on the SV and as people have said, appreciate the jump in quality. I can do some heavy saving up to my birthday as well. The years NCB will hopefully knock down the insurance.

[DarrenSV650S]

I think you'll be more than happy with an sv for a year or two

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

There is the other aspect that you will learn far more making reasonable progress riding around the $hite running gear of a stock SV than you will never getting anywhere NEAR the limits of the top flight stuff on a street trip.

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I can definetely one hundred percent agree with this one.....after running the worst suspension, tyres and well anything on an SV ever, it makes you really really appreciate it when its perfect, and super duper.

[fizzwheel]

the building up thing is a good idea IMHO.

I went 125, Full Power SV, Full Power GSXR

If I'd gone 125, Full power GSXR, I'd be dead no doubt about it.

Theres no substitue for miles in the saddle and experience. My time on the SV taught me loads about riding.

Dont try and run before you can walk.

Oh.. another thing. Dont tie up all your money in a bike, you'll have no money for living your life... buy something you can afford to run and ride. rather than something that stays in the garage because you cant afford to put petrol in it, or you work stupid hours to put petrol in it and are then to knackered to go and ride it. Been there done that, not doing it again....

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

I think you'll be more than happy with an sv for a year or two

Perhaps, i dont know yet. Im the type of person to plan ahead with everything, however early it is (i was looking up flippinn houses last week)
Who knows? - i may be fine with the SV for longer.