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12-10-07, 03:50 PM

first off , nice site

Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question..

Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol

fizzwheel · 12-10-07, 03:59 PM

Biking is dangerous, but theres lots and lots you can do to lessen the risk ( decent gear, riding defensively, extra training once you passed your test )

Bikes dont hurt people, people hurt people.

12-10-07, 03:59 PM

Only if you ride it like a numpty.

Hello and welcome, btw.

12-10-07, 04:05 PM

Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc.

Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5'

so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou.

Speaking of those heights & weights , will those become a problem with these bikes in particular ?.

Sorry if I end up turning this into a FAQ lol, this is all just very alien compared to 4 wheel stuff to me.

JediGoat · 12-10-07, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gynx

Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol

Yes. You'd be given a severe beating buy all the folks that think you should have got a pointy

Hello and welcome

Jo

Biker Biggles · 12-10-07, 04:07 PM

Welcome to the madhouse.

12-10-07, 04:10 PM

Brill bike mate.Just watch out for the forks though,they have been known to turn to rubber.
Mine did

12-10-07, 04:16 PM

Turn to rubber ? lol

Im guessing their servicable items

ogden · 12-10-07, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gynx

Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol

Of course not. An SV650 isn't a hugely powerful bike at the best of times and the magic thing about the throttle is that it only does what you tell it to. Treat any bike with a bit of respect and you'll be fine.

The alternative, of course, is to get something smaller and run the risk of being seriously bored.

12-10-07, 04:28 PM

Im put off the idea of 125's & smaller , mainly due to the insurance being more or less the same cost.. bikes being not far off the same cost & pretty steep hills (on dual carrigeways) on the way to work.

Ive normally found its safer to have more power than you need , than not enough.. if that makes any sense.

12-10-07, 03:50 PM	#1
Gynx Guest Posts: n/a	ello :D first off , nice site Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question.. Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol

12-10-07, 03:59 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: ello :D Biking is dangerous, but theres lots and lots you can do to lessen the risk ( decent gear, riding defensively, extra training once you passed your test ) Bikes dont hurt people, people hurt people. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

12-10-07, 03:59 PM	#3
glsuk1970 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ello :D Only if you ride it like a numpty. Hello and welcome, btw.

12-10-07, 04:05 PM	#4
Gynx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ello :D Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc. Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5' so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou. Speaking of those heights & weights , will those become a problem with these bikes in particular ?. Sorry if I end up turning this into a FAQ lol, this is all just very alien compared to 4 wheel stuff to me.

12-10-07, 04:07 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: ello :D Welcome to the madhouse. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

12-10-07, 04:10 PM	#7
Frank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ello :D Brill bike mate.Just watch out for the forks though,they have been known to turn to rubber. Mine did

12-10-07, 04:16 PM	#8
Gynx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ello :D Turn to rubber ? lol Im guessing their servicable items

12-10-07, 04:28 PM	#10
Gynx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ello :D Im put off the idea of 125's & smaller , mainly due to the insurance being more or less the same cost.. bikes being not far off the same cost & pretty steep hills (on dual carrigeways) on the way to work. Ive normally found its safer to have more power than you need , than not enough.. if that makes any sense.

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