Need advice - SV650.org

01-03-05, 08:54 PM

Hey guys, need some help!
Im gonna be taking my test soon so i need to be thinking about getting a bike..
Im after a commuter and a bike that can cope with some good travel, can cope with my height 6"5 (mostly in the legs) runs well on 33bhp restriction as im only 17, and doesnt kill me on insurance quite as bad as a fazor lol.
so guys, SV650s a good choice for me?

rictus01 · 01-03-05, 11:05 PM

sort of answered your own question there?

01-03-05, 11:07 PM

Hello

it might be

as for 6"5

- I suggest you find someone near you who has an SV, and try it for size, even if it's only bouncing up and down in a dealers showroom. The faired version, ie. 650S, has lower bars & higher pegs than the naked models. Also there is some variation in seat height across the years.
You don't say where you'll be commuting - if it's around town the naked may be better as it will enable you to see over the top of cars, and you'll have an easier riding position for low speed work
They go OK on 33bhp - there are several people on the forum who have this restriction
Pass your test first, then set about getting an insurance quote sorted (or the other way round if you want

) try some of the online insurers to get an idea as to what you're going to get stung for - it depends where you live as much as your age, and also whether it's kept in a garage overnight

cheers

BillyC · 01-03-05, 11:25 PM

17?

Save yourself thousands of pounds... by the time you're 20, you could've bought several SV's with the money you'd have paid in insurance. Do yourself a favour.

02-03-05, 01:24 AM

dont know flamin squirrel do you foamy squirrel ?

yeah, sv sounds perfect for you.

northwind · 02-03-05, 01:36 AM

I think given the lack of decent choices that make 33bhp stock, the SV wins... If I were buying a 33bhp bike, I'd get a restricted 125 and unrestrict it, but then they don't cope so well with distances

02-03-05, 01:40 AM

The SV is a good choice in terms of the bike, but insurance wise it can't be pleasant. A few people have said that they don't give you a discount for having it restricted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikageboy

dont know flamin squirrel do you foamy squirrel ?

Foamy the Squirrel is a character (or The character, if you like) in neurotically yours, the carton at www.illwillpress.com
Bloody Hilarious, though possibly not entirely suitable for those of a very young age/disposition, since there is some swearing.

02-03-05, 09:06 AM

If you're getting an SV and have only just passed your test, then the naked with crash bungs would probably be a better choice, as you are guaranteed to drop the bike at some point whilst you're still learning the ropes

02-03-05, 09:21 AM

The bike runs well restricted, better than restricting a 400. Insurance will be interesting, but generally it's cheap - however phone an insurance company or two and find out for yourself before buying the bike.

I think the important thing here is your height. I'm 6"2 and have no problems at all, personally I think it's just right. A very tall friend of mine (possibly 6"6, possibily more) sat on my bike and it was far to small for him. However I have the original shape, the new shape may suit more.

The best thing to do, as Mr Toad says, is get yourself down to a showroom and have a sit on one.

02-03-05, 09:27 AM

Yes!! I am older than someone!!

Welcome to the site mate!!

Mitch

01-03-05, 08:54 PM	#1
Foamy Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Need advice Hey guys, need some help! Im gonna be taking my test soon so i need to be thinking about getting a bike.. Im after a commuter and a bike that can cope with some good travel, can cope with my height 6"5 (mostly in the legs) runs well on 33bhp restriction as im only 17, and doesnt kill me on insurance quite as bad as a fazor lol. so guys, SV650s a good choice for me?

01-03-05, 11:05 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	sort of answered your own question there? __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

01-03-05, 11:25 PM	#4
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	17? Save yourself thousands of pounds... by the time you're 20, you could've bought several SV's with the money you'd have paid in insurance. Do yourself a favour. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

02-03-05, 01:36 AM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I think given the lack of decent choices that make 33bhp stock, the SV wins... If I were buying a 33bhp bike, I'd get a restricted 125 and unrestrict it, but then they don't cope so well with distances __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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01-03-05, 11:07 PM	#3
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Hello it might be as for 6"5 - I suggest you find someone near you who has an SV, and try it for size, even if it's only bouncing up and down in a dealers showroom. The faired version, ie. 650S, has lower bars & higher pegs than the naked models. Also there is some variation in seat height across the years. You don't say where you'll be commuting - if it's around town the naked may be better as it will enable you to see over the top of cars, and you'll have an easier riding position for low speed work They go OK on 33bhp - there are several people on the forum who have this restriction Pass your test first, then set about getting an insurance quote sorted (or the other way round if you want ) try some of the online insurers to get an idea as to what you're going to get stung for - it depends where you live as much as your age, and also whether it's kept in a garage overnight cheers

02-03-05, 01:24 AM	#5
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	dont know flamin squirrel do you foamy squirrel ? yeah, sv sounds perfect for you.

02-03-05, 09:06 AM	#8
Longshotmojo Guest Posts: n/a	If you're getting an SV and have only just passed your test, then the naked with crash bungs would probably be a better choice, as you are guaranteed to drop the bike at some point whilst you're still learning the ropes

02-03-05, 09:21 AM	#9
RenamedMonkey Guest Posts: n/a	The bike runs well restricted, better than restricting a 400. Insurance will be interesting, but generally it's cheap - however phone an insurance company or two and find out for yourself before buying the bike. I think the important thing here is your height. I'm 6"2 and have no problems at all, personally I think it's just right. A very tall friend of mine (possibly 6"6, possibily more) sat on my bike and it was far to small for him. However I have the original shape, the new shape may suit more. The best thing to do, as Mr Toad says, is get yourself down to a showroom and have a sit on one.

02-03-05, 09:27 AM	#10
MitchC Guest Posts: n/a	Yes!! I am older than someone!! Welcome to the site mate!! Mitch