My new toy - SV650.org

mister c · 20-09-10, 07:06 PM

Well, I have ended up a member of the SV Triumph Brigade. As some of you know I have bought Drew & Lilly's Daytona off them. I have had a little problem with it, which is now (I hope) fixed. Before anybody says anything about the chicken strips... Today is the 1st day I have ridden her properly. Gave her a wash tonight (the bike not Lilly) so thought I would go out & take some pics.

Thanks Drew & Lilly, like I said, I will look after her for you

20-09-10, 07:24 PM

beautiful machine

20-09-10, 07:25 PM

nice mr c- now get that chain cleaned

20-09-10, 08:42 PM

Having seen it in the flesh a few times, its a cracking bike , hope you have a long future together.

tonyk · 21-09-10, 06:31 AM

And another one joins the club.
you do know there are less and less people on here that actually have a sv.
maybe we should rename this forum.........enjoy your new bike..

mister c · 21-09-10, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyk

And another one joins the club.
you do know there are less and less people on here that actually have a sv.
maybe we should rename this forum.........enjoy your new bike..

I still have Custard & dont want to sell it as I love it to bits, but I want to do some 2 up touring next year & the SV isnt big enough. I have a comfort kit on its way for the Triumph as I cant get used to the riding position. The engine is a peach though & I think that I am going to enjoy it.

21-09-10, 08:03 AM

Lovely bike! What is the difference in riding position?

21-09-10, 08:14 AM

yea whats the weight like for pushing it around compared to the last bike?

mister c · 21-09-10, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kellyjo

Lovely bike! What is the difference in riding position?

My SV is a naked, so I sit up & beg. With my portly frame it tends to suit me better, plus I find the Trumper literally a pain in the neck when riding around town

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Originally Posted by AndyBrad

yea whats the weight like for pushing it around compared to the last bike?

Pushing it around is a revelation. It feels so light, I'm really surprised to be honest. The seat height is quite tall as well, so need to have a faff & see if I can drop it on the shock. I am tippy toes on it which I'm not used to.

Drew Carey · 21-09-10, 10:24 AM

Colin, one thing to bare in mind.....I had the rear shock setup as a comprimise between solo riding my 17st fatty belly around and also with a pillion on the back. So the rear is set quite firm.

Glad you likey though....I got used to the riding position in the end, but comfort bars should be a good buy. Like you've said, one thing that suprised me is that for a bike which is quite heavy fully loaded, I found it easier to filter / slow manouver / push than even my pointy.

Edit - as for the engine. It is a peach like you say. As much fun cruising in 6th gear as it is staying in 3rd all the way to the redline!!!!

20-09-10, 07:06 PM	#1
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	My new toy Well, I have ended up a member of the SV Triumph Brigade. As some of you know I have bought Drew & Lilly's Daytona off them. I have had a little problem with it, which is now (I hope) fixed. Before anybody says anything about the chicken strips... Today is the 1st day I have ridden her properly. Gave her a wash tonight (the bike not Lilly) so thought I would go out & take some pics. Thanks Drew & Lilly, like I said, I will look after her for you __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

20-09-10, 07:24 PM	#2
martin15s Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new toy beautiful machine

20-09-10, 07:25 PM	#3
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new toy nice mr c- now get that chain cleaned

20-09-10, 08:42 PM	#4
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new toy Having seen it in the flesh a few times, its a cracking bike , hope you have a long future together.

21-09-10, 06:31 AM	#5
tonyk Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the beach... Posts: 1,486	Re: My new toy And another one joins the club. you do know there are less and less people on here that actually have a sv. maybe we should rename this forum.........enjoy your new bike.. __________________ "Meh" - ASM Forever, RIP. 13/03/1986 - 05/04/2008 "Better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and clear all doubts." Some days its not even worth chewing through the restraints...

21-09-10, 08:03 AM	#7
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new toy Lovely bike! What is the difference in riding position?

21-09-10, 08:14 AM	#8
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new toy yea whats the weight like for pushing it around compared to the last bike?

21-09-10, 10:24 AM	#10
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: My new toy Colin, one thing to bare in mind.....I had the rear shock setup as a comprimise between solo riding my 17st fatty belly around and also with a pillion on the back. So the rear is set quite firm. Glad you likey though....I got used to the riding position in the end, but comfort bars should be a good buy. Like you've said, one thing that suprised me is that for a bike which is quite heavy fully loaded, I found it easier to filter / slow manouver / push than even my pointy. Edit - as for the engine. It is a peach like you say. As much fun cruising in 6th gear as it is staying in 3rd all the way to the redline!!!! __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee" Last edited by Drew Carey; 21-09-10 at 10:27 AM.