SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum - Greetings from a new Bluey-Silver rider

Many thanks to everyone for making me so welcome :D

I had toyed with the idea of parting with large wedges of notes for an F800S; had test ridden both the S and ST with my mate Chris on a very enjoyable Saturday two weeks ago (thanks Rainbow in Rotherham, very helpful and accommodating to a returnee ;) ). The F800 is a great bike, but I had already ridden a 2002 carburated SV650S, and felt that an extra 3 grand was not worth it at this point in time :roll:

Previous wheels have included Beemers, shaft drive Kawasakis, and assorted British iron both in this country and Southern Africa. Even had a Suzuki T500 many moons ago; that was a hoot :)

Very pleased with the K6 pointy, and only want to build up the miles and get the first service out of the way - has anyone had dealings with Geoff Hall MCs in Sheffield? Otherwise it will have to be a booking at the Derbyshire Mecca of Claycross Powersports...

Really looking forward to the summer on the road and keeping track on the forum :smt024