New bike ideas

[Paul the 6th]

go mental... ducati 848

[jambo]

I know this is a dull question. But what do you like & not like about the SV? There are hundreds of other bikes. If you just want something shiney then find something you like the look of and see if you can get a test ride. But if you're after constructive advice I'd want a bit more detail....

jambo

Shiney!!!

I like the SV but I bought it bog standard and got a very good deal on it from a friend. As it was my 1st bike, it was too good a deal to turn down and an ideal bike to learn on. I'm not saying I've learnt everything now, far from it because I'm still new to the roads etc but the bike wasn't my first choice. If it wasnt such a good deal then I would have taken a bit longer and picked something I really wanted.

I'm thinking of just tarting the SV up but that involved spending quite a bit of money getting it how I'd like it which is why selling it and buying something else appeals

So yeah, in short I guess you can say I am hunting for a nice shiny bike! I'm shallow!

[Paul the 6th]

mod it massive sense of satisfaction looking at the bike you've customised yourself... I'm fitting a tail tidy and some new bulbs this weekend. Already fitted lowers (with the help of a friend), a double bubble screen and an exhaust (with the help of an angle grinder & hack saw).

edit: imo the exhaust was the best mod yet and it only took about 25 mins to fit - totally transformed the character of the bike

Thats the sensible option yeah. I've also got to think about driving lessons and getting a cheap banger for the winter cos now I'm no longer getting the train, I dont want to go back to having to but I dont fancy riding all through the winter either to be honest!

I could tart up the SV, get driving lessons and a cheap banger all for the same price as getting a new bike I guess

[Paul the 6th]

hmmm nice, ok dokey:

double bubble screen from power bronze - about 50 quid
beowulf stubby length exhaust - 140 quid
hamicad tail tidy - 55 quid
proper suzuki lowers 340 quid after haggling with redcar motorcycles
r&g bungs - think they were 90 quid
philips power x-treme bulbs (H4 fitment) 23.95 with a free pair of 'sidelights' (w5w fitment)...

Looking at possibly getting some new rubber - avon storms estimated about 180 quid but haven't had a response from the shop yet....
possibly some new brake pads look about £30 from ebc direct website - thinking of some braided lines as fitted by yorkie chris (not looked at cost of the lines but hey ho)...

then I'll probably look at a new rear shock and start messing around with sprockets... where the mods go, nobody knows!

[fizzwheel]

Keep it, ride it and build your experience up and also your insurance no claims.

I know it sounds dulll, but with only 3 - 4 months riding experience ( if I read your post right ) you've still got more to come from the SV.

I went from an SV to a K5 GSXR-750 and the first time I opened the throttle hard on the 750 after I had run it in, I scared the cack out of myself and that was with 2 years everyday riding experience on the SV.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Keep it, ride it and build your experience up and also your insurance no claims.

Very good point there. I just worry about the amount of miles I'm putting on it. By the time I have 1 year no claims, the bike will have over 20000 miles on it and its not that attractive to potential buyers

Originally Posted by G

triumph have their reputation of being unreliable and not so well made.

In his opinion and through experience they both stood up to their names, the triumph after doing a couple of thousand miles will look 'used' and always will form their on, they also come in alot with mechanical and electrical problems like engine managment lights and oil usage.

Objection, your honour. I ain't had no such problems with my 675. The EML has never come on (apart from when it's meant to) and a liberal approach to running in ensured that it doesn't burn oil. Don't know of anyone on here with a 675 who's had any iffy reliability either.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Elky

Very good point there. I just worry about the amount of miles I'm putting on it. By the time I have 1 year no claims, the bike will have over 20000 miles on it and its not that attractive to potential buyers

But its not a toy, its meant for riding. You could always keep your SV for commuting on and then buy the next bike for a toy that way you'll only be wracking up milleage on the one bike.

I did this when I bought my GSXR and so did Liz when she bought her 749S