I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. - Page 2 - SV650.org

05-02-09, 06:10 PM

I just got an xr400 for the winter (Still fell off it though) but it done more damage to the road than the bike

now i spend my icy mornings riding along the grass verge and down byways. On Monday even a taxi wouldent come and get me due to the snow but i still made it without crashing!

05-02-09, 06:10 PM

Not the best attitude to have Scott, just take things easy. Or go with the suggestions of a 125.

What's the (dare I suggest it) public transport like where you are?

fizzwheel · 05-02-09, 06:13 PM

Scott, Liz picked up this from ebay a little while ago

Honda XLR 125, she paid I think £300 for it and it was taxed and tested. OK its not fast by any means, but its going to be alot cheaper to repair than your SV is if you drop it. Wont cost you much to insure either I wouldnt have thought...

05-02-09, 06:13 PM

Crap, probably where he is.

05-02-09, 06:14 PM

i would go for a car over a bike though, to commute in this weather,

05-02-09, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_C

How long is your commute? Pete and Sosha's suggestions make sense, if you can afford it. If not, p***bike?

I've already passed my car theory test and started lessons so unfortunately it's too late.

Quote:

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Not the best attitude to have Scott, just take things easy. Or go with the suggestions of a 125.

What's the (dare I suggest it) public transport like where you are?

I agree that it's not the best attitude to have but the season didn't start all too well with the crash I had at the start. With the roads gritted I've been lucky to do 25 mph on 60 mph roads. I just hope we get a sudden good spell to end the winter.

Public transport in non-existent where I am.

05-02-09, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggons

I agree that it's not the best attitude to have but the season didn't start all too well with the crash I had at the start. With the roads gritted I've been lucky to do 25 mph on 60 mph roads. I just hope we get a sudden good spell to end the winter.

Public transport in non-existent where I am.

Ahh that's crap. Hope the situation sorts itself out soon enough.

05-02-09, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggons

Public transport in non-existent where I am.

Webbed feet are common though.

05-02-09, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_C

Webbed feet are common though.

LOL

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05-02-09, 06:56 PM

I am going to pick my new toy up tomorrow

Its a minter, and is a lot cheaper on insurance than I thought... £66 on top of the lot for the rest of the year for a 20 year old with 2 years no claims

Will help me in these conditions and fuel economy wise, i'm hoping to not have to fill up anymore than once a week

05-02-09, 06:10 PM	#11
wtdafk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. I just got an xr400 for the winter (Still fell off it though) but it done more damage to the road than the bike now i spend my icy mornings riding along the grass verge and down byways. On Monday even a taxi wouldent come and get me due to the snow but i still made it without crashing!

05-02-09, 06:10 PM	#12
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. Not the best attitude to have Scott, just take things easy. Or go with the suggestions of a 125. What's the (dare I suggest it) public transport like where you are?

05-02-09, 06:13 PM	#13
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. Scott, Liz picked up this from ebay a little while ago Honda XLR 125, she paid I think £300 for it and it was taxed and tested. OK its not fast by any means, but its going to be alot cheaper to repair than your SV is if you drop it. Wont cost you much to insure either I wouldnt have thought... __________________ 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

05-02-09, 06:13 PM	#14
Sean_C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. Crap, probably where he is.

05-02-09, 06:14 PM	#15
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. i would go for a car over a bike though, to commute in this weather,

05-02-09, 06:56 PM	#20
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I predict that I'll have another off before this winters out. I am going to pick my new toy up tomorrow Its a minter, and is a lot cheaper on insurance than I thought... £66 on top of the lot for the rest of the year for a 20 year old with 2 years no claims Will help me in these conditions and fuel economy wise, i'm hoping to not have to fill up anymore than once a week

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