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Advice please for one tempted by the V
Dear SV650s,
I have spent the last two years chugging around London and the Continent on a 2004 BMW Dakar (also 650cc but with staggeringly less power. However, for a year now I have found myself twisting my neck and chasing bikes, not to race (fool move on the Dakar) but just to keep listening to their engines. A lot of the chased bikes have been SVs....sorry if you thought I was policeman....and hence my writing today. I feel somewhat bitten by the bug:smt119 . I would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to answer a few of my probably very obvious questions below: - I am 6'2", I understand this makes the S and Sport versions out of the question, but will the standard model fit (yes, I will test ride one too)? - I want in on this for the sound and the mid-range, how does the stock pipe fair and what are the reasonable (I am a beggared academic:D ) aftermarket replacements? I am hoping not to damage the insurance premium though. - Despite my grovelling academic status I am looking at a new bike (subject to sale of BMW and getting the 0% finance), could anyone recommend a dealer? I live in London but will travel for good service and/or a decent deal. Thanks very much in advance, and I hope to join your clan some time soon. Regards, Oli |
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At 6'2" you may not be too tall for an 's', definately test ride or sit on both before you decide though. As for the exhaust, if you want noise - get rid of the standard can. Shouldn't have too much (if any) impact on your insurance.
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to answer your questions, and please bear in mind Ive only has my SV for 6 weeks...: Im about 6'1, and a few pies short of 17 stone - yes the riding position is a bit "wristy", but to be honest, after a few hundred miles it feels natural. If I were you, I wouldnt rule out the S or sport just because you think it mught not suit... One of the first things I did was put on a fuel can - cost about 130 quid, removeable baffle - which has manages to find a new home under the seat, to let you enjoy the v twin noise. the best mod I have made to my bike, and only took an hour or so to fit... I too was looking at a new bike, but a good look at the second hand market revealed some really good value buys. In the end I managed (with a bit of luck) to get a 1 owner bike, just 3 years old with a few extras for less than 2 grand - but either way, new or used its a cracking bike in my opinion. I am sure someone with more experience will post on here with some more tips. Oh - have a look in the for sale section on here too.. Good luck. Billy |
Re: Advice please for one tempted by the V
sv is a great bike you'll love it.
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Re: Advice please for one tempted by the V
My my, if I'll fit on a 'S' why not fit on a Sport? I imagine it pushes the insurance up, and no taking the girlfriend for a ride....
Cheers, Oli |
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Not sure about insurance tho - but I beleive its the same insurance group as the S...? |
Re: Advice please for one tempted by the V
its the same bike.
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Hello again all,
I went to Metropolis at Vauxhall on the way to work today. First up, rubbish service - don't these people want to sell bikes??? I sat on a new 650S and I have to say I think it will hurt. Maybe I would get used to it, but it's a BIG change in position from a BMW Dakar (haven't had anything like it since a TZR125 ten years ago!). I sat on an '04 SV650 standard they had outside and felt more encouraged by this. I guess test rides will tell but I'll do that somewhere other than Metropolis methinks. Therefore I'll probably be in the market for a naked SV at the end of September, when all my current insurance ends and I am back from a bike/work trip to N Italy. As always, 2nd hand makes a lot of sense... If there are any London members who have a local meet I'd like to come along if possible? Thanks, Oli |
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Bitten by yhe bug indeed dont they sound sooo nice my ive just bought an sv650s 54 plate for a mate of mine and its fitted with a renegade can and boy does that sound good, get a nice popping when your decelerating and changing down. :-) svs are so nice and easy to throw around however they do make you feel like riding fast. Such is the nature of a fair sports bike if you dont want this go for the unfaired version and you will also get more comfory.
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Re: Advice please for one tempted by the V
Another vote for not discounting the S from me. I'm a shade over 6'1" and 16 stone and I regularly ride long(ish) distance on mine without problems. You'll have a few aches for a few weeks till you get used to it (presumably back muscles get stronger?), but thereafter it's fine.
The London lot meet in Soho, Frith St. on a friday night from 7.00pm onwards on Fridays. I'm sure they would be more than happy to meet you in the flesh and natter about their bikes. :) |
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