First Bike, Seems like a wrong choice...Any advice please?

Hello everyone,

I'm fairly new to this forum, though I checked out a few threads on here prior to buying my first bike; a 2000 fully faired SV650s..So my problem:

I am a complete novice to the motorcycling world, have no driving experience, did fairly terrible on my CBT(did it twice!), yet decided to buy a 650cc bike for a first bike without ever sitting on any bike greater than a 125cc! The distance involved in the purchase meant that I couldn't try it out as it were before paying for it.
So now I have the bike, but power seems a bit too much for a beginner! I'm never relaxed any time I sit on this bike. I'm in the process of doing my restricted licence at the moment but this whole experience has put me off biking slightly....So my question is:

Is this a common phenomenon for newbie bikers? Will I get used to it after a while? Will restricting this bike tame the 'tiger'? Or should I part exchange or sell it for a 125cc bike?Any general advice welcome. Many thanks

[timwilky]

The SV is not a powerful bike. I know one lass who got an R1 as her first bike. The throttle works in two ways, you just need to know how to turn in away from you.

cutting its balls when you get road legal will have little effect as it really only affects the top end, not how it gets there.

It is a fun bike to learn to ride on, once get over your initial trepidation, you will have a huge smile and wonder what the fuss was all about

[Drew Carey]

Can I just ask, as it is not clear from your post, have you taken your full bike test after your CBT?

[dizzyblonde]

A lot of people have a restricted SV, and they do ok with it. Sure you cut the BHP down by doing it, but its still a bigger bike than what you are used to.
I suppose many people have their doubts when they first get a big bike....the SV was maaaahhhooosive to me when I first sat on her, and I'd been riding around on a GS for my DAS and had a cruiser 125 of my own.

I reckon sticking with it, you may feel different after passing your test.

Thanks for the quick inputs. To answer the previous question: No I haven't taken my full bike test yet! I have my Mod 1 test on Tuesday and will book my Mod 2 test upon passing my Mod 1. Thanks

[Paul the 6th]

doooon't panic mate, I passed my test on a 500 which I thought was superfast, then got on the 650 and thought that was the fastest thing around, then that wore off and I got an sv1000.... less than a year on there's times where I wish I had an extra 20-30bhp even though I don't need it. What can I say I'm a greedy sod when it comes to speed/power

new sensations, new experiences etc... Give yourself a bit of time and you'll be ok

[Drew Carey]

Cool......do you know what bike you will be doing the test on? 125 or the bigger one?

Either way, with or without a restrictor, just take it slowly, enjoy it and practice practice practice.

Is it a restricted bike? If not, then you're riding it illegally and you should get it restricted. Otherwise it's only 33bhp, which really isn't a lot. You'll get used to that quite quickly and then want to get it derestricted for more power.

Originally Posted by wyrdness

Is it a restricted bike? If not, then you're riding it illegally and you should get it restricted. Otherwise it's only 33bhp, which really isn't a lot. You'll get used to that quite quickly and then want to get it derestricted for more power.

If he's not passed the test, then it is illegal at any power output unless under the direct supervision of an approved instructor.

[Paul the 6th]

steady guys he hasn't even said whether he's riding it or anything yet - may have tested it on private property or just rev'd it/watched the needle jumping up and down, and then thought "Shizzle, this is a bit powerful"

give him chance welcome along by the way mate!