Think I've met my 'black beauty'. - SV650.org

10-08-14, 09:26 AM

My SV650 has been sat on my drive for 2 weeks now. I failed my A test on the one I've been learning on (Yamaha XJ6) after starting to pull out on a bus who was indicating to turn left but didn't. I'd dropped the XJ6 4 times on myself coz my feet didn't touch the floor enough....and too heavy. Last drop on my foot and broke my big toe. Starting to lose my confidence by the time it come to my test anyway.

I decided to take my test again but on the SV, took It out for the first time yesterday with my instructor......what a difference!

I used to ride horses a lot, and was always told to look for a horse that I felt was an "extention of myself"........FOUND IT!! For the first time ever I could actually focus on the road instead of keeping the bike upright everytime I had to stop. The centre of gravity, weight, balance and response....fits perfectly for me. (reminds me of my first ever real 'snog' where I didn't have to worry about doing it like he did, but could actually relax and ENJOY it for myself!!)

Sorry if I sound a big softy, but till yesterday I was on the point of giving up, and came back with the biggest grin on my face and tears in my eyes.
Next test...here I come!!!!

NTECUK · 10-08-14, 09:43 AM

Great new.
The SV are a great bike.

Red Herring · 10-08-14, 10:26 AM

Interesting analogy, can't wait to see what you compare your first wheelie to.......

Glad you feel at home on the SV, they are an extremely easy bike to ride provided you stay nice and smooth. Good luck with your test.

10-08-14, 10:49 AM

I think my analogy will depend on whether I come off or not!....lol

Jayneflakes · 10-08-14, 12:06 PM

Good luck and ride carefully, the SV has lovely manners, but can be a bit of a hooligan if you let it get the better of your judgement.

ChrisCurvyS · 10-08-14, 03:01 PM

The Japanese call what you're referring to 'jinba ittai' - check spelling and look up!

I only appreciated it when I moved to a bigger bike for reasons of machismo but the SV is really easy to ride and get along with.

Enjoy it and well done!

10-08-14, 04:40 PM

Thanks for that Chris.....always wondered if there was a term for that! I don't think i'll take on riding no hands and getting my bow and arrow out yet. (wouldn't have minded on some occasions in the past though!!!) ;0)

10-08-14, 10:26 PM

Good luck Ollie.

11-08-14, 03:37 PM

Enjoy and have fun with the SV!

10-08-14, 09:26 AM	#1
ollies41 Guest Posts: n/a	Think I've met my 'black beauty'. My SV650 has been sat on my drive for 2 weeks now. I failed my A test on the one I've been learning on (Yamaha XJ6) after starting to pull out on a bus who was indicating to turn left but didn't. I'd dropped the XJ6 4 times on myself coz my feet didn't touch the floor enough....and too heavy. Last drop on my foot and broke my big toe. Starting to lose my confidence by the time it come to my test anyway. I decided to take my test again but on the SV, took It out for the first time yesterday with my instructor......what a difference! I used to ride horses a lot, and was always told to look for a horse that I felt was an "extention of myself"........FOUND IT!! For the first time ever I could actually focus on the road instead of keeping the bike upright everytime I had to stop. The centre of gravity, weight, balance and response....fits perfectly for me. (reminds me of my first ever real 'snog' where I didn't have to worry about doing it like he did, but could actually relax and ENJOY it for myself!!) Sorry if I sound a big softy, but till yesterday I was on the point of giving up, and came back with the biggest grin on my face and tears in my eyes. Next test...here I come!!!!

10-08-14, 09:43 AM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. Great new. The SV are a great bike. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

10-08-14, 10:26 AM	#3
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. Interesting analogy, can't wait to see what you compare your first wheelie to....... Glad you feel at home on the SV, they are an extremely easy bike to ride provided you stay nice and smooth. Good luck with your test.

10-08-14, 10:49 AM	#4
ollies41 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. I think my analogy will depend on whether I come off or not!....lol

10-08-14, 03:01 PM	#6
ChrisCurvyS Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cheshire Posts: 562	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. The Japanese call what you're referring to 'jinba ittai' - check spelling and look up! I only appreciated it when I moved to a bigger bike for reasons of machismo but the SV is really easy to ride and get along with. Enjoy it and well done! __________________ Red Suzuki GN 125 - sold Black Yamaha XJR400 - sold Current - 2000 SV650S curvy, red. 1969 VW Beetle for the snow.

10-08-14, 04:40 PM	#7
ollies41 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. Thanks for that Chris.....always wondered if there was a term for that! I don't think i'll take on riding no hands and getting my bow and arrow out yet. (wouldn't have minded on some occasions in the past though!!!) ;0)

10-08-14, 10:26 PM	#8
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. Good luck Ollie.

11-08-14, 03:37 PM	#9
goodgumbo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Think I've met my 'black beauty'. Enjoy and have fun with the SV!

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