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Old 07-11-09, 10:55 AM   #1
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Default Today is a very special day...

The reason why today is a special day is because it's been 2 years exactly since I passed my restricted test. I can put my hand on my heart and say my SV has never had the full power ECU in at any point and I've never ridden a bike bigger then the restricted SV. But as of today my SV has just grown some balls. The other great news is my insurance is slowly becoming cheaper and cheaper, I could finally go fully comp and be able to ride other bikes 3rd party with 3 years NCD at the grand total of £420! So Combatfred, Pete, Mr Spiers, G and Kwak when can I have a go?

But anyway back to the point in hand. Today is a bit of a sad day in a respect because even though it was restricted it was still such an amazing bike to ride. I'll miss the constant challenge I had riding with many full powered SV's then sticking with them through the twisty bits. Then on a rare occasion overtaking 1 or 2 and having the buzz thinking "I'm not meant to be able to do this".

Anyway I'm off to change the ECU and get riding. I will report my findings back later.
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Old 07-11-09, 10:59 AM   #2
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well done mate, believe it or not i actually sat mine though to the end aswell

enjoy full power, its like having a new bike
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Old 07-11-09, 11:03 AM   #3
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Go, go Seggers! I had no idea your bike was restricted
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Old 07-11-09, 11:08 AM   #4
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Many congrats, although I have a Kwak 600 I have had recent access to a curvy SV: I rode it when it was unrestricted and even when it had the restrictor fitted I still found it a right laugh to ride
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Old 07-11-09, 11:22 AM   #5
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Nice one Seggons. Its like a whole new bike, and the induction roar becomes addictive
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Old 07-11-09, 11:27 AM   #6
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Enjoy!!
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Old 07-11-09, 11:41 AM   #7
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congrats dude take it easy with that right hand. It's very easy to bring yourself off with full power
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Old 07-11-09, 12:00 PM   #8
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congrats dude take it easy with that right hand. It's very easy to bring yourself off with full power
He managed well enough with the restriction in.

Well done on your patience Segg Ones, and waiting for the two years. Have fun, and shiny side up now for at least two years please Segg Star.
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Old 07-11-09, 01:38 PM   #9
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One word to sum up what I've just experienced, WOW! It wasn't a massive shock because I started riding it like I always had which is between 4 to 6 thousand revs. Anything up to 6K is pretty much the same as it had been restricted. But after 6K it really takes off! On a restricted the power start dieing but now it's just more and more, it's only the limiter that really stops it.

While I was out I took it to a private bit of road and squeezed out 130 kph indicated which was fun but tiring I found. 100 isn't too bad but 130 you really get a beating by the wind plus the bike trying to throw you off the back. It's also amazing just how quick 100 comes up. I'm so used to being behind the screen trying to get every last drop of power to get there but it's so easy now.

To anyone out there that is currently restricted and wavering weather to take it out early or not then my adivce is don't. You learn so much more riding a restricted SV, since you don't have the power you have to plan more for overtakes. The other thing is as you don't have the drive out of the bends you learn to speed up your entry speed.

A well ridden restricted bike is quicker then a badly ridden unrestricted bike.
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Old 07-11-09, 01:39 PM   #10
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Enjoy Mr Seggons

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congrats dude take it easy with that right hand. It's very easy to bring yourself off with full power
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