Yet another newbie

Hi everyone,

I thought I should say hi and introduce myself before bombarding you all with all sort of newbie questions.

I'm Andy from Swanley (SE London) , I'm 30 and passed my test 2 weeks ago. I have been on a Burgman 125 for about a year but now that was traded in for a black SV650s which I am currently breaking it in. Probably not the ideal choice for a 1st real bike but the dealer's selling skills and Suzuki's 0% finance were very persuasive. I did about 200 miles in 2 days and my wife is already suspecting me of having an affair (which is kind of true).

Anyways, I am really happy to found out that such a huge community exists in the UK. I have already found a lot of answers browsing the forums and I am sure there is a lot more to discover.
Looking forward meeting some of you on the road or track!


Me sitting on a VFR (my dream bike) at Brands Hatch BSB '09


my SV ...

Sweeeeeeet! Another pointy welcome to the org. from the Isle of Man.

Welcome mate! It is indeed a brilliant community here, so pull up a chair and crack open a beer. And check out your relevant section too, for more local rides and events (I guess you'd be Soho or Selkent depending on where you live exactly).

[flymo]

Hi Andy, glad to 'meet' you.

ello and welcome from the midlands

Hello and welcome to the org, its a madhouse, but you'll love it!!

A warm welcome from east midlands Andy.

Originally Posted by maxinc

Hi everyone,
...traded in for a black SV650s which I am currently breaking it in. Probably not the ideal choice for a 1st real bike...

Not too sure about that mate. I think you've made the right choice. Had a trx850 before my sv. My only regret is that I didn't start with an sv.

[keith_d]

A brand new SV might not be such a great choice because there's a fair chance you'll drop it sometime in the first 12 months, which could be painful. A used SV would probably have been a little more comfortable.

That being said, the SV650 is a great first bike. Only a couple of (very minor) vices to watch for. The SV has a lot of engine braking and can unstick the rear tyre if you're a bit clumsy when changing down. It also has good front brakes, so if you grab 'em in a corner you'll end up on the floor (don't ask how I know).

Welcome aboard,

Keith.

Wow, that was a quick response and a very warm welcome. Thanks! I already feel more relaxed

Originally Posted by keith_d

A brand new SV might not be such a great choice because there's a fair chance you'll drop it sometime in the first 12 months, which could be painful. A used SV would probably have been a little more comfortable.

That was exactly my point about having a new bike as a first bike and I am a bit nervous about dropping it. I am trying to take it slowly and I hope I won't have to find out On the good side, breaking it in at under 5000rpm doesn't offer too much power and gives me a bit of time to get used to it.

Welcome to the org.

I will get told off for selling hello, but hello anyway

Enjoy your bike and be safe