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:cool: Heya!

Don't listen to the pointy vs. curvy arguments, they're pretty much the same bike. Go for a tidy one you like the look of, then get out there and enjoy. Which you WILL!

Modding is easy, there's oodles of things to do to an SV - Or get one with a few essential mods done already? In fact finding a standard curvy is 'needles in haystacks' mate.

Start with small bits at first (can, forks upgrade etc.) and you'll soon have something a little more unique which is what it's all about really.

Welcome to the site.

Pointy vs Curvy wise.. I like both visually to be honest lol.

Just for the £1500-2500 I wanna spend , I thought looking for a Pointy may be a bit daft, such as damaged or not a good example

(Although being honest , the Injection system on the 04+ I do prefer .. if its what I think it is , ie not Carb... if the Pre 04 is even carb lol)

pointy is injection, curvey carb, pointy can be picke dup from 1800 i think, some times less, 2 years ago i brought my 04 sv from a dealership second hand at 3200 so im guessing it would have dropped to the sub 2500 mark by now

Oh , aint so bad then.

Id be happy with either to be honest, not really biased towards either

if you want to spend £2500 you will get a k5-k6 (2005-2006)

I think "Want" may be the wrong word lol.

Id be prepared to , if it took my fancy so much. Id "Prefer" to spend £1500 lol.

However maybe im missing something here....

Ive been comparing bikes like cars. Im seeing these 2000 , 2001 bikes and to me thats not old .. but condition wise are these gonna be clearly "old" and suffering problems compared to newer models ?.

Welcome to the site, welcome to the biking world.

All the correct gear is worth having. Check the link in my signature.

Oh, and for it's naked curvy or pointy faired. I prefere nakeds so curvy wins.

[quote=Gynx;1312438]Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc.

Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5'8) so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou.[quote]

Every piece of bike kit is most important as each piece protects (and ulimately saves) that part of your body. No matter how hot or cold it is, or how much effort it requires (I have an issue trying to keep my back-protector tucked in my leather trousers just right :rolleyes:) I never ever leave the house and get on matts (alpinestarhero) bike without wearing my full kit. That kit includes a helmet, backprotecter, jacket, gloves, leather trousers and boots.

Since you mention the full suits; I personally prefer the two piece suits. It is quicker to get out of them if need be and I think they are more comfortable for walking around in all day e.g. if you were to spend all day at brands hatch.

Welcome to the forum btw :grin:

Maria

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Originally Posted by Gynx (Post 1312587)

Depends on how the previous owner(s) have looked after it. You could have an 'old' bike in mint condition or a new bike that is knackered. Alpinesterhero's bike is a 1999 (see his avatar) and its gorgeous. When he bought it, it had 18,000 miles on it. The only thing it needed doing was a new chain and a service.

Maria