hello all - SV650.org

02-01-09, 08:52 PM

I've seen a few posts suggesting an intro so i guess i'll do mine.

I'm only 21, a youngster by... all standards? Unless people actually exist who will buy a bike and restrict it. I live in telford, Shropshire, - Shropshire being the nice part and the former being the enima of it - and i'm a bit bored at the moment, hence the motorbike licence.

As soon as i became 21 i picked up the phone and booked my CBT, (i'm aware i didn't need to wait that long, i just wanted it all at once) and since then i've been doing my DAT, which is basically completed. Sadly my test was cancelled due to bad weather, which we all have opinions on how bad it actually was, and i'm still waiting. I haven't ridden for nearly a month now and i'm craving the thrill of the Kawasaki ER-5 (which i love!! for some reason) again!

That hasn't stopped me buying a bike though.
I've saved for 8 months of 2008 for one and i've got one. I was tempted by the Honda Hornet, the Bandit (as you do) and the Fazer, but as you might've guessed, i ended up with an SV650 S. I like both versions but i opted for the faired one because i can mod it more? I guess that's the reason. (i won't disclose the price because i paid over the odds for a dealer - i wanted the protection being a first time buyer)

My SV is a 2000 W reg with 30k miles and no damage, and an aftermarket 'scorpion' can, which sounds pretty good to me, even with the baffle.

At the moment i'm having to leave my SV outside, which is upsetting, but bearable with a decent cover and a padlock, until i pass my test which is this month. (any tips on what else i should do when leaving it outside would be appreciated)

During the coming months i would like to add to my SV with lower fairings and heated grips amongst other things, which is basically going against one of the reasons i wanted a bike in the first place, to save money.

I have a feeling i'm going to be a poor boy...

Anyways nice to meet you all, my name's Clark <got over the superman jokes a while ago :P>. Hope to see you all around.

pics, all i've got at the mo;
Left side front
Front and right
Right side
Left side

02-01-09, 08:53 PM

Hey Fella

Welcome!

And get some pics of the bike up!

02-01-09, 08:55 PM

ello mate

Wideboy · 02-01-09, 08:55 PM

bonjourno

02-01-09, 08:56 PM

hi mate....hahaha at widepants avator

02-01-09, 08:58 PM

Hello Clark (resists poor joke) welcome!! Sound like you'll fit right in to this madhouse

Did you buy at Wylies perchance - they are pricey... someone has to pay for the race team. Who you doing the DAS with? doing your test at Telford or in Shrewsbury? Hurry up and gerrit passed! Rideout on Sat 4 April from Telford Services 9.30 headed for Barmouth, please come!!

02-01-09, 09:00 PM

hello matey, get urself up stormy petrel this summer for good bike meets.

02-01-09, 09:01 PM

...and don't go drinking with Darren...

02-01-09, 09:03 PM

Welcome!

Nice bike, I don't usually like the blue, but that has a nice deep shine to it!
Tidy!

Kwakzzr will give you plenty of tips about cleaning!

02-01-09, 09:03 PM

Noooo i bought my kit at Wylies, got a heck of a discount of around 15% because i am doing my lessons with Kickstart, who Wylies reccommend.
I bought the bike from DK in stoke/NUL? I went to a few places in stoke but this was the best i could see by far.
As far as i know i'm doing my test in telford but that haven't let me know yet.

Sounds good! I'd like to get my hand in with regular riding and that sounds great

And to Lou, i had the choice of a yellow one which i kinda like, but it had no service history and was the same price, (half as many miles), or this one. I like the blue but i need the lower fairings, AAARGH! Love it still tho.

02-01-09, 08:52 PM	#1
Thingus Guest Posts: n/a	hello all I've seen a few posts suggesting an intro so i guess i'll do mine. I'm only 21, a youngster by... all standards? Unless people actually exist who will buy a bike and restrict it. I live in telford, Shropshire, - Shropshire being the nice part and the former being the enima of it - and i'm a bit bored at the moment, hence the motorbike licence. As soon as i became 21 i picked up the phone and booked my CBT, (i'm aware i didn't need to wait that long, i just wanted it all at once) and since then i've been doing my DAT, which is basically completed. Sadly my test was cancelled due to bad weather, which we all have opinions on how bad it actually was, and i'm still waiting. I haven't ridden for nearly a month now and i'm craving the thrill of the Kawasaki ER-5 (which i love!! for some reason) again! That hasn't stopped me buying a bike though. I've saved for 8 months of 2008 for one and i've got one. I was tempted by the Honda Hornet, the Bandit (as you do) and the Fazer, but as you might've guessed, i ended up with an SV650 S. I like both versions but i opted for the faired one because i can mod it more? I guess that's the reason. (i won't disclose the price because i paid over the odds for a dealer - i wanted the protection being a first time buyer) My SV is a 2000 W reg with 30k miles and no damage, and an aftermarket 'scorpion' can, which sounds pretty good to me, even with the baffle. At the moment i'm having to leave my SV outside, which is upsetting, but bearable with a decent cover and a padlock, until i pass my test which is this month. (any tips on what else i should do when leaving it outside would be appreciated) During the coming months i would like to add to my SV with lower fairings and heated grips amongst other things, which is basically going against one of the reasons i wanted a bike in the first place, to save money. I have a feeling i'm going to be a poor boy... Anyways nice to meet you all, my name's Clark <got over the superman jokes a while ago :P>. Hope to see you all around. pics, all i've got at the mo; Left side front Front and right Right side Left side Last edited by Thingus; 02-01-09 at 08:59 PM. Reason: added pictures

02-01-09, 08:53 PM	#2
Girth Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all Hey Fella Welcome! And get some pics of the bike up!

02-01-09, 08:55 PM	#3
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all ello mate

02-01-09, 08:55 PM	#4
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: hello all bonjourno __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

02-01-09, 08:56 PM	#5
Frank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all hi mate....hahaha at widepants avator

02-01-09, 08:58 PM	#6
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all Hello Clark (resists poor joke) welcome!! Sound like you'll fit right in to this madhouse Did you buy at Wylies perchance - they are pricey... someone has to pay for the race team. Who you doing the DAS with? doing your test at Telford or in Shrewsbury? Hurry up and gerrit passed! Rideout on Sat 4 April from Telford Services 9.30 headed for Barmouth, please come!!

02-01-09, 09:00 PM	#7
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all hello matey, get urself up stormy petrel this summer for good bike meets.

02-01-09, 09:01 PM	#8
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all ...and don't go drinking with Darren...

02-01-09, 09:03 PM	#9
Lou M Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all Welcome! Nice bike, I don't usually like the blue, but that has a nice deep shine to it! Tidy! Kwakzzr will give you plenty of tips about cleaning! Last edited by Lou M; 02-01-09 at 09:04 PM. Reason: .

02-01-09, 09:03 PM	#10
Thingus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: hello all Noooo i bought my kit at Wylies, got a heck of a discount of around 15% because i am doing my lessons with Kickstart, who Wylies reccommend. I bought the bike from DK in stoke/NUL? I went to a few places in stoke but this was the best i could see by far. As far as i know i'm doing my test in telford but that haven't let me know yet. Sounds good! I'd like to get my hand in with regular riding and that sounds great And to Lou, i had the choice of a yellow one which i kinda like, but it had no service history and was the same price, (half as many miles), or this one. I like the blue but i need the lower fairings, AAARGH! Love it still tho.