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07-01-07, 12:21 AM

Hi I'm new to this forum

I'm coming 17 this year and after I pass my test (hopefully soon) ill be looking for a bike.... I've been told by most that the SV is a good beginner and advanced bike so I thought it would be good for me for a few years or more.

I'm not looking to get it restricted but could you tell me the likeliness of getting caught. I'm 6'2, wear all the right gear i look older and I do drive sensibly.

How often do you get pulled by the police even when driving sensibly and do you get pulled more with a sports can?

Also if I do get it restricted is it worth it?

Thanks Ljharmitt

DarrenSV650S · 07-01-07, 12:37 AM

If your 17 then you've got to get it restricted to 33bhp for the first two years. The only way to avoid this is to wait until your 21 and sit your DAS (direct access scheme)
You can still have a legal sports can if you leave the baffles in
You might also get stopped for smaller number plates, dark visors etc
The SV is a great beginners bike, easy to ride and takes a lot of abuse

21QUEST · 07-01-07, 12:38 AM

Hmm...you know what the legal/right thing to do is. Likely hood of getting caught doesn't matter IMO. Pot luck one could say.

You'll be the one in the bother if that happens so it's your decision to make as to whether it's worth the risk or not and really doesn't need any input from anyone IMO

Ben

ps: May sound harsh, rude etc but some things are best kept private

07-01-07, 12:40 AM

Hi, I got my SV restricted a few weeks ago, its not brilliant to ride with the restrictor in so I might take it out soon,If you do ever get pulled over and have to produce your documents I was told you had to produce your certificate of restriction so its probably worth getting it resrcited jus 4 the paperwork even if you ride it straight home and derestict it.

07-01-07, 12:41 AM

Don't be stupid.

Feel free to ride unrestricted, but *if* you cause an accident, or it's your fault when you're involved in one, don't complain when you get banned for having no insurance.

21QUEST · 07-01-07, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCSixtyThree

Don't be stupid.

Feel free to ride unrestricted, but *if* you cause an accident, or it's your fault when you're involved in one, don't complain when you get banned for having no insurance.

Hucking Fell WRC. You've got a way with words

Ben

Quiff Wichard · 07-01-07, 12:45 AM

hey if u gonna pass a restricted test due to age.

then ride unrestricted

just get a bike and dont bother with the test or insurance-- just buy a bike and off you go..

what?.. you wouldnt do that cos its not legal??

well - its the same dam thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dont do it.!!

DarrenSV650S · 07-01-07, 12:46 AM

Its not worth taking the restrictor out in my opinion. The top end speed is restricted to just over 100mph which is more than enough if your just learning. You will hardly notice the difference in the acceleration as the SV has a hell of a lot of grunt, even with the restrictor fitted.

The two years gives you time to become used to the power, especially if you've just come from a 125cc. I know a guy that rode a 50cc scooter for years then went for his DAS and got an unrestricted 600. He wasn't used to the power and spun the rear wheel

Plus you also get the added bonus of appreciating the extra power when the restrictor does come off

07-01-07, 12:56 AM

So how much power does it actually reduce it to i know like 33bhp but say 0 - 60 how is that affected?

BTW im not saying it because im a speed freak i just like to say my bike can do this if my friends ask instead of my bike cant reach 60....

07-01-07, 01:09 AM

Don't know about the 0-60 time but the main trouble I have is that you have to ride within 3,500 rpm. Below 4,000 rpm theres not much power and once you get over 7,500 rpm it starts jumping around and splutterring, this is the old carbed version tho so th FI versions may be better.

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07-01-07, 12:21 AM	#1
ljharmitt Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and help Hi I'm new to this forum I'm coming 17 this year and after I pass my test (hopefully soon) ill be looking for a bike.... I've been told by most that the SV is a good beginner and advanced bike so I thought it would be good for me for a few years or more. I'm not looking to get it restricted but could you tell me the likeliness of getting caught. I'm 6'2, wear all the right gear i look older and I do drive sensibly. How often do you get pulled by the police even when driving sensibly and do you get pulled more with a sports can? Also if I do get it restricted is it worth it? Thanks Ljharmitt

07-01-07, 12:45 AM	#7
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	hey if u gonna pass a restricted test due to age. then ride unrestricted just get a bike and dont bother with the test or insurance-- just buy a bike and off you go.. what?.. you wouldnt do that cos its not legal?? well - its the same dam thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont do it.!! __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

07-01-07, 12:37 AM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	If your 17 then you've got to get it restricted to 33bhp for the first two years. The only way to avoid this is to wait until your 21 and sit your DAS (direct access scheme) You can still have a legal sports can if you leave the baffles in You might also get stopped for smaller number plates, dark visors etc The SV is a great beginners bike, easy to ride and takes a lot of abuse

07-01-07, 12:40 AM	#4
SV225 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, I got my SV restricted a few weeks ago, its not brilliant to ride with the restrictor in so I might take it out soon,If you do ever get pulled over and have to produce your documents I was told you had to produce your certificate of restriction so its probably worth getting it resrcited jus 4 the paperwork even if you ride it straight home and derestict it.

07-01-07, 12:41 AM	#5
Dan Guest Posts: n/a	Don't be stupid. Feel free to ride unrestricted, but if you cause an accident, or it's your fault when you're involved in one, don't complain when you get banned for having no insurance.

07-01-07, 12:46 AM	#8
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	Its not worth taking the restrictor out in my opinion. The top end speed is restricted to just over 100mph which is more than enough if your just learning. You will hardly notice the difference in the acceleration as the SV has a hell of a lot of grunt, even with the restrictor fitted. The two years gives you time to become used to the power, especially if you've just come from a 125cc. I know a guy that rode a 50cc scooter for years then went for his DAS and got an unrestricted 600. He wasn't used to the power and spun the rear wheel Plus you also get the added bonus of appreciating the extra power when the restrictor does come off

07-01-07, 12:56 AM	#9
ljharmitt Guest Posts: n/a	So how much power does it actually reduce it to i know like 33bhp but say 0 - 60 how is that affected? BTW im not saying it because im a speed freak i just like to say my bike can do this if my friends ask instead of my bike cant reach 60....

07-01-07, 01:09 AM	#10
SV225 Guest Posts: n/a	Don't know about the 0-60 time but the main trouble I have is that you have to ride within 3,500 rpm. Below 4,000 rpm theres not much power and once you get over 7,500 rpm it starts jumping around and splutterring, this is the old carbed version tho so th FI versions may be better.