Restriction on '53 SV650S?...(test, kit, and insurance)

Hey...

So my foot is starting to get a bit better after the small crushing incident during training! I've been having good and bad moments regarding getting back on a bike etc (although I'm not yet fit to do so!). I went to the training school today to have a chat with the instructors too. I'm finding that the thing putting me most at ease at the moment is the thought of just doing the test on a 125, and getting my bike restricted. I feel that I'd be a lot more confident doing some training and test on the 125, as it's much more easy to get out the way of if I drop it! I know my bike will be just as heavy, but I'll feel under a lot less pressure if I can just get the test out the way (hopefully) and then build up confidence in my own time on my own bike.

So that leads my to restricting my bike. I've heard that it doesn't make too much difference to a beginner rider because I probably won't notice the lack of power where the restriction starts. Obviously I've no experience on that so I don't know how accurate that is!

I checked a few prices this morning and both places have quoted me £200 for the restrictor kit and fitting included. Does that seem about the going rate? It seems like a lot of money but I think for as far as my confidence goes it might be a good move.

Also, does that make much difference for my insurance? I would think a restrictor kit would reduce the insurance, but obviously at that stage I wouldn't have the full licence, so maybe that would bring it back up again?

If anyone can give me any words of wisdom on that it would be great!

Cheers
Laura

As I understand it, the law in this country dosnt require you to have a certificate; insurers wont ask for it, and its so easily removed that they will want to have a check themselves anyway in the event of an accident, certificate or no certificate. Your best bet to save money is to see if you can buy the ECU chip from someone off here. I paid £240 for two washers for my carb'd bike; £150 for the kit, the rest was labour.

You'll have a great time on the restricted SV, I found mine to have usefull power between 4000 and 7500 rpm, although on the annual rideout (two-up) I kept the engine spinning above 5000 rpm, where the bulk of the engine torque is (according to many dynometer graphs I've seen). If you really want, it'll top 100 mph! Its happy sitting at 80 mph all day, but dont expect rapid acceleration above 60 mph and / or in 5th and 6th gear.

Good luck with the test,

Matt

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

As I understand it, the law in this country dosnt require you to have a certificate

Correct, but if you ever go to court they will want to see it!

Hey Dave! Good to "see" you back online! How are you feeling? (or is that a stupid question)??

Matt...cheers for the info about the restricted SV! It's good to hear that I'll still have a lot of fun on it!!! I just think it would be easier to get my confidence back on a 125, I'd be more confident for a test on that, then I can get used to my own bike in my own time. If you hear of anyone selling the bits and pieces let me know...I didn't see any in the for sale section at the moment.

Laura