Should I/Shouldn't I????? - SV650.org

Speedy · 28-06-08, 03:14 PM

Hi All!!!

Long time no speak!!!

Hope all are well!!!

Well, I'm kinda in a dilema. I rode to hastings the other day,and back again on my k7 GSXR 750, By the time I got home, to B.Hill, I was in AGONY!!! And I was deaf.

Took it in for its 2nd service today, (only done 1200miles but I like to service yearly, and it's coming up for 2 in august!!), and as a Courtesy bike they gave me a trusty SV650!!!!

I was well pleased!! It was comfy and soaked up the crap roads nicely!!!

Now, I'm 29, and a hooligan tool like the GSXR should please me no end, and it does for about an hour, but then the pain starts which has promted me to consider a change!!!

If I can lay my hands on one should I or should I not change to an SV1000????

I regretted the day my Pointy 650 was sold, and I've enjoyed the "short" rides on my GSXR, but I need more comfort!!!!!

Help.

28-06-08, 03:20 PM

Keep the Gixer but......

1.) Wear ear plugs.
2.) Get a quieter can.
3.) Get some higher clip ons.
4.) Get a gel seat.

28-06-08, 03:22 PM

Ride the GSXR at speeds above 90 mph....my dad dosn't complain when he keeps the speed up, otherwise he moans about his GSXR too...

What aches do you get? Have you tried maybe a taller screen, maybe you can do something to make it a bit more upright? Tried adjusting the levers (they seem at a silly angle on my dads K6 gixxer)? that might help you relax a little bit up your arms and shoulders?

Matt

yorkie_chris · 28-06-08, 03:30 PM

Get a TL.

P.s how do you have a bike 2 years and do 1200 miles? Do more miles and it'll get far comfier

28-06-08, 03:30 PM

I'll swap you mine

Speedy · 28-06-08, 03:34 PM

Hmmm,

The exhaust is a Scorpion, with the Baffle in!! On my SV it was out all the time on my Akropovic, I never suffered with that....but different noise frequency I spose!

Haven't adjusted levers, standard seat which is fairly hard.

My aches were mainly in my wrists and bum, felt like I'd been kicked up the bum really hard alot!!

I try not to rest on my wrists, I try and support myself with my leg and back muscles!!

I'm surprised you didn't say get a SV'thou!?!?

yorkie_chris · 28-06-08, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

I'm surprised you didn't say get a SV'thou!?!?

Adjust your levers. As for the SV1k I don't like them.

28-06-08, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

The exhaust is a Scorpion, with the Baffle in!! On my SV it was out all the time on my Akropovic, I never suffered with that....but different noise frequency I spose!

Get some decent ear plugs, custom made if you can afford them. I have a few friends and father with tinnitus, well worth doing all you can to prevent it.

Speedy · 28-06-08, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Get a TL.

P.s how do you have a bike 2 years and do 1200 miles? Do more miles and it'll get far comfier

I was off the 'bikes last summer as I had to have an operation on my finger! And BEFORE anyone says it, No, I don't ride my GSXR in the rain!!!!! I do however ride my CR125 (road registered) on the road in the rain!!!!!

Because if that gets dirty, I don't worry about cleaning it!!!

I was the same with my SV!

Speedy · 28-06-08, 03:58 PM

This is why I couldn't ride!! Sick eh!?

28-06-08, 03:14 PM	#1
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Should I/Shouldn't I????? Hi All!!! Long time no speak!!! Hope all are well!!! Well, I'm kinda in a dilema. I rode to hastings the other day,and back again on my k7 GSXR 750, By the time I got home, to B.Hill, I was in AGONY!!! And I was deaf. Took it in for its 2nd service today, (only done 1200miles but I like to service yearly, and it's coming up for 2 in august!!), and as a Courtesy bike they gave me a trusty SV650!!!! I was well pleased!! It was comfy and soaked up the crap roads nicely!!! Now, I'm 29, and a hooligan tool like the GSXR should please me no end, and it does for about an hour, but then the pain starts which has promted me to consider a change!!! If I can lay my hands on one should I or should I not change to an SV1000???? I regretted the day my Pointy 650 was sold, and I've enjoyed the "short" rides on my GSXR, but I need more comfort!!!!! Help.

28-06-08, 03:20 PM	#2
Sideshow#36 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? Keep the Gixer but...... 1.) Wear ear plugs. 2.) Get a quieter can. 3.) Get some higher clip ons. 4.) Get a gel seat.

28-06-08, 03:22 PM	#3
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? Ride the GSXR at speeds above 90 mph....my dad dosn't complain when he keeps the speed up, otherwise he moans about his GSXR too... What aches do you get? Have you tried maybe a taller screen, maybe you can do something to make it a bit more upright? Tried adjusting the levers (they seem at a silly angle on my dads K6 gixxer)? that might help you relax a little bit up your arms and shoulders? Matt

28-06-08, 03:30 PM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? Get a TL. P.s how do you have a bike 2 years and do 1200 miles? Do more miles and it'll get far comfier Last edited by yorkie_chris; 28-06-08 at 03:32 PM.

28-06-08, 03:30 PM	#5
cb5_keith Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? I'll swap you mine

28-06-08, 03:34 PM	#6
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? Hmmm, The exhaust is a Scorpion, with the Baffle in!! On my SV it was out all the time on my Akropovic, I never suffered with that....but different noise frequency I spose! Haven't adjusted levers, standard seat which is fairly hard. My aches were mainly in my wrists and bum, felt like I'd been kicked up the bum really hard alot!! I try not to rest on my wrists, I try and support myself with my leg and back muscles!! I'm surprised you didn't say get a SV'thou!?!?

28-06-08, 03:58 PM	#10
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Re: Should I/Shouldn't I????? This is why I couldn't ride!! Sick eh!?