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Old 27-08-07, 06:57 PM   #1
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Smile 70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long

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.
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Old 27-08-07, 07:00 PM   #2
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Default Re: 70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long

A different screen might help deflect the wind over/away from you....how tall are you?
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Old 27-08-07, 07:10 PM   #3
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I rode London to Manchester on the M6 with my naked SV. You get used to it. I can average 80-90MPH for about an hour, which is about the same time my bladder can hold a half litre of coke.
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Old 27-08-07, 07:12 PM   #4
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only about 5, 10
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Old 27-08-07, 07:13 PM   #5
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iv only been riding it since friday and its my first big bike
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Old 27-08-07, 07:16 PM   #6
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Don't worry then, you'll soon get muscles in your neck that will enable you to headbutt a rhino into submission
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Old 27-08-07, 07:27 PM   #7
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Default Re: 70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long

Even on my SV sport the wind is hard work (although I am 6ft 3) although i can tuck in to hide a bit. I have found myself getting more used to it though and definitely seem to need a wee before i need a break from the wind!!
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Old 27-08-07, 07:51 PM   #8
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You'll soon get used to it and your muscles in your neck will get stronger. Just keep on getting out there.
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Old 27-08-07, 08:04 PM   #9
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Default Re: 70mph on my new sv650 naked im finding it hard to ride at that speed for long

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!

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Old 27-08-07, 08:05 PM   #10
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You'll get used to it, don't worry. I was doing 100 miles a day on mine, mostly motorway at around 90+ and not having any problems.
Stick with it, and don't bother with any of those silly little wind deflectors as all they do is cause buffeting . . . your naked bike looks much better without it
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