First world problems and bike dilemas

[Adam Ef]

Well this happened a lot sooner than expected! ...
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[admin]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Well this happened a lot sooner than expected! ...
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Nice. Let me know if you want the workshop manual.

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[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by admin

Nice. Let me know if you want the workshop manual.

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Yes please! Do you have a PDF? PM on it's way... ..







+ I took it out for a quick test spin this evening and have to say.. wow! I was not expecting to enjoy it so much! Felt like when I first got my SV, but with more oomph and smooooooth. Nice gutsy feeling when revved too and the exhaust a previous owner fitted has a good tone and gives great feedback from the engine when riding.


It's a Cat N insurance write off. Looks decent from a distance (and in that photo) but when you get up close every panel is scuffed, there's a small dent in the tank, footpeg is bent, crash bung is bent in with cracked fairing underneath and the engine casings are scuffed. It also has zero service history (22,000 miles) and was caked in about 10 years of thick grime when it arrived. But it was cheap enough to not refuse.


I've got a feeling I might like this bike.

[zsv650s]

Nice I'm very tempted myself I know a 2008 with 12k on it with my name on it.

[admin]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Yes please! Do you have a PDF? PM on it's way... ..







+ I took it out for a quick test spin this evening and have to say.. wow! I was not expecting to enjoy it so much! Felt like when I first got my SV, but with more oomph and smooooooth. Nice gutsy feeling when revved too and the exhaust a previous owner fitted has a good tone and gives great feedback from the engine when riding.


It's a Cat N insurance write off. Looks decent from a distance (and in that photo) but when you get up close every panel is scuffed, there's a small dent in the tank, footpeg is bent, crash bung is bent in with cracked fairing underneath and the engine casings are scuffed. It also has zero service history (22,000 miles) and was caked in about 10 years of thick grime when it arrived. But it was cheap enough to not refuse.


I've got a feeling I might like this bike.

The engine is very smooth, like a turbine. Things get really interesting above 8k rpm.

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[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by admin

The engine is very smooth, like a turbine. Things get really interesting above 8k rpm.

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I've felt what I think is the Vtec kick, but it's not nearly as extreme as I was expecting.



The lights are the best I've had on a bike too.

[admin]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

I've felt what I think is the Vtec kick, but it's not nearly as extreme as I was expecting.



The lights are the best I've had on a bike too.

I don't think it's as extreme as people say, maybe the earlier models were.
Vtec starts at 6-7k and the engine note changes to a howl. By 8k it's really pulling. I find it really addictive. Take it to 11k in third gear and you'll see around 110mph ish.

Yes the lights are superb. Some people upgrade them, god knows why.


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[Chris_SVS]

That escalated quickly, again

[BoltonSte]

Damn Adam!


You got me thinking with this carry on, so on Saturday I went round the local Kwak/Suzuki, Yam and finally Triumph dealer looking at a replacement for my 10Yo Street R.


I've not looked at other bikes in some time, at l;east I got to figure out what I like. The MT09 feels as small as mine, the MT-10 a little larger. The new Street is nice as is the speed. So now I have 4 bikes I need to get test rides on and decide what I'm doing with mine. Plus another local Yam dealer has a KTM superduke GT in which looks good from the pictures.


I'm going to have to take a day off work probably as I've now no weekends free until the end of October.


Ste

[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by Chris_SVS

That escalated quickly, again

I blame whoever it was on this thread joking that I needed two bikes. I now have two bikes! And I can't move in the garage.