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22-04-05, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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Just bought my first bike.....now what?!
I am now a proud new owner of a Blue SV650SK5. It is completly SOLD out here in Montreal, I have already ordered it and will be receiving it hopefully next week. What should I prepare myself with? What kind of gear should I buy (what brand...i dont mind spending a bit more for higher quality gear). Do I need Sliders or Dampers. Anything else I should know?
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22-04-05, 06:42 PM | #2 |
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Buy the best quality clothing you can afford....
I spent over £1500 on my clothing and today I reckon it saved my life or at least my skin and limbs.(see my other post) cheers Darryl |
22-04-05, 06:47 PM | #3 |
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Have you not ridden before?If not I suggest you get some training as a priority and get some crash bungs for the bike.I assume you are in Canada and I dont know what the License/training requirements are there.
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22-04-05, 07:10 PM | #6 |
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After todays "little of" I can't sing the praises of Joe rocket enough.
Speedmaster suit is 1.7mm thick leather, out of all the suits I looked at it was the thickest. Armouring is hard ABS type on shoulders knees elbows etc. With double leather and sponge inserts on certain areas. Alpinestars were only 1.1-1.2 thick Buy yourself a good helmet from a leading manufacturer, I wouldn't pay £40 quid for a new helmet to save a few pounds, when in my eyes my head is priceless. Good quality gloves and boots are also essential. My suit is the same the miguel Duhamel of AMA used last season if i remember correctly. Also BSB team Virgin Yamaha all use them hope this helps Cheers Darryl |
22-04-05, 07:12 PM | #7 |
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Crash Bungs
A race can to release the V-Twin boom See her for recent conversation on crash bungs http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=21485 Basically crash bungs take the impact if you have an off rather than the frame or fairing of your bike..
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22-04-05, 07:24 PM | #9 |
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by Sliders I assume u mean knee sliders.. not really important at this stage if it is your first bike. Although all leathers come with them fitted.
I use a shoei xr1000 lid kagayama replica.. Best investment ever I managed to keep it of the ground today |
22-04-05, 07:37 PM | #10 |
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Crash bungs.Hard plastic bits that bolt on to the engine mounts to save damage in a low speed drop.Well worth it.
Dont skimp on the lid either.Mines a Shoei Intercepter and is a few years old so Im looking to replace it soon.Its worth shopping around though. |
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