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Hi Guys,

Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself... My name is Ravi, I'm 24 and based in Walsall (near Birmingham). I have been fascinated with bikes since as long as I can remember despite having never ridden on one but I have finally taken the first steps to getting qualified. I have my theory test and DAS training course booked for early next month.

I have done a fair bit of research online and have come to the conclusion that the SV650S is the bike that I want to go for (hence why I've joined this forum) as it always seems to come up as a strong contender in first bike threads / reviews. I am going to be looking to get a second hand pointy 650S in the next month so lets see how it goes :)

I have managed to pick up a pair of boots, gloves and a jacket and just need to get myself a some trousers and a helmet. Plan is to go down to my local bike shops this weekend and just try on every helmet I can until i find one that fits nicely in my budget.

Anyway thats me. Hope to be out riding with you all soon.

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Hi Ravi and welcome along.

The SV is not just a good first bike, it's an excellent all rounder too. Depending on which aspect of motorcycling you're into, you may find yourself sticking with an SV for longer than you think.

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Welcome and good luck with everything :)

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If you can pass MOD1 you'll pass MOD2 no trouble.
Keep an eye out on here for some good deals.

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Hi Ravi, welcome to the forum :)

Say a quick hello in the madlanders section towards the bottom, as thats the group you'll be riding with mostly when you feel up to group riding :p

Good luck with the training, my mates got his mod1 on the 10th of may i think.


Phil

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Hello, welcome to the forum.

Good luck with the test and like SP1 said, have a look on the Madlanders section, although I wouldn't call it group riding, most of the time there are only 3 or 4 of us on a rideout.

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If 3 or 4 people are having sex together you call that group sex so what's the difference lol

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Hi Guys,

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Hi Gary, I had heard that. For the moment I am not thinking about what I might want to upgrade to in the future but I'm definitely feeling confident that the SV is the right choice for me to start on :)

Will do specialone / L3nny. Best way to improve is to get out there! Just gotta past my test first. I have a 1 hour taster season booked for Saturday so very excited about my first experience on a bike.

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Howdoo and welcome, good luck, ride safe have fun :)

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Welcome to the forum Ravi! You'll fit in well here, we are a happy family.

Good luck with your tests, just relax and breathe. :-)

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Hi and welcome :D

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Just LOL!!! I think I will fit in here :)

On a side note, I was wondering if I could get a second opinion on the following bike??

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=176919

Only reason I ask is because I don't really know any bikers myself so don't have anyone to ask for help? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!


Regards,

Ravi

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Maybe me but not a good place to ask for a 2nd opinion on a bike from the same forum lol, nobodys hardly gonna say its crap ;)

It is a damn good price though and if there are any little niggles, plenty of dosh left to fix them.

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How doo from up North

This. If I had the cash I'd be down to get it

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Thanks guys,

I take your point specialone. I don't really have many people to ask so asking the question anywhere I can.

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Welcome from down south. This place is a total loony bin but most of the locals are friendly! Good luck with the rest of the tests and the helmet hunt.

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Ravi!!!!!!!!! how are you?

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Thanks DJFridge,

I have to say the first impressions have been positive. Is great to see there is such a vibrant forum for the exactly bike that I want to get. I'm sure its going to help when I'm scratching trying to figure something out on my future bike!

Idle Biker, I am basically a kid in a candy store atm. I have wanted a bike since I can remember and finally doing it now! My jacket (Spyke Alps) arrived yesterday and was a perfect fit which I was happy about and I have my gloves (Spyke Alien) arriving today. I had a 1 hour taster session booked for next weekend but that has been brought forward to tomorrow!!! As I said, kid in a candy store!

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Hello & welcome :D

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Love yer enthusiasm Rav. That feeling is what it's all about!!!

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Thanks Idle,

I had my first experience on a bike today. Got to a point where I am now able to get the bike in gear and move away (and come back to a stop) under control :D Just gotta learn the rest of it now!

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That is when it really gets fun, savor each moment, the fun of thinking about riding all of the time, trying to remember exactly what you did and why the whole time, and the deep feeling of excitement during the build up to every lesson. Enjoy.

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Quick update guys,

I put a deposit on an blue 53 SV650S after viewing it today with a friend. The owner is getting it MOT'ed for me tomorrow and will be dropping it off in the middle of the week!

Super excited!!!

Nice one. I only got mine last week. The feeling is incredible.

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Welcome. Keep an eye on the AR section. And avoid the Madlanders, or they'll have you sat in a soggy field in France in the pouring rain all weekend which is what they do for fun.



(only kidding, they're a great bunch)