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11-01-12, 07:28 PM

Consider crash bungs, if not fitted, and the purchase of a paddock stand. It can be a real pain to have just a side stand, when you want to clean and re-tension the chain on a regular basis. If you intend to do any maintenance, this is a must.

Optimate or similar charger/conditioner for the battery, especially during the cold weather. Consider heated grips if you do long journeys at this time of year.

If you have a fully faired version, consider a fender extender to reduce damage to the leading, lower edge of the lower fairing paint, from front wheel throw up.

Enough about the bike. Get some good, quality clothing and kit, if you haven't already, so you can be comfortable for longer journeys. Good jacket, and trousers and at the moment a decent pair of winter gloves to keep you warm on higher speed roads.

Good luck.

11-01-12, 10:16 PM

Thanks very much for the sound advice, can you recommend a good brand of crash bung?

Rob,

11-01-12, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostFairy

Thanks very much for the sound advice, can you recommend a good brand of crash bung?

Rob,

Erm. May I suggest R&G crash bungs or similar. Check the web and eBay. Pay the extra for a reasonable pair.

Cheers.
H

11-01-12, 10:29 PM

also, dont just get the ones that are just bolted to the side, there are some cheaper ones that are rubbish. you get what you pay for with these really and R&G are pretty much topnotch.

11-01-12, 10:36 PM

You can get a pair of R&G for £55 ish and that may well protect the best part of £600-£1000 of replacement plastic parts alone. A reasonable investment, in anyone's books.

H

SoulKiss · 12-01-12, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostFairy

Hi there,

I've just bought a curvy SV, (2000) its my first bike and has 20,000 miles. I considered a newer SV but tbh im worried i'll drop it so didn't want anything too nice!

Ahh that explains the curvy rather than a pointy choice

Welcome and have fun

Jayneflakes · 13-01-12, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Ahh that explains the curvy rather than a pointy choice

Welcome and have fun

I must admit to a chuckle there too!

As for advice, paddock stands are really useful, I don't know why I did not get one for so long, I would be lost with out it now.

Go and ride the thing too and find out why we love the SV so darn much.

TheRamJam · 13-01-12, 12:56 PM

If you drop a curvy it enough it might turn out like a Pointy which is nicier :-0

Enjoy the bike and safe

11-01-12, 07:28 PM	#11
Heefy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi all, Just bought an SV... what should i do next? Consider crash bungs, if not fitted, and the purchase of a paddock stand. It can be a real pain to have just a side stand, when you want to clean and re-tension the chain on a regular basis. If you intend to do any maintenance, this is a must. Optimate or similar charger/conditioner for the battery, especially during the cold weather. Consider heated grips if you do long journeys at this time of year. If you have a fully faired version, consider a fender extender to reduce damage to the leading, lower edge of the lower fairing paint, from front wheel throw up. Enough about the bike. Get some good, quality clothing and kit, if you haven't already, so you can be comfortable for longer journeys. Good jacket, and trousers and at the moment a decent pair of winter gloves to keep you warm on higher speed roads. Good luck.

11-01-12, 10:16 PM	#12
BoostFairy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi all, Just bought an SV... what should i do next? Thanks very much for the sound advice, can you recommend a good brand of crash bung? Rob,

11-01-12, 10:29 PM	#14
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi all, Just bought an SV... what should i do next? also, dont just get the ones that are just bolted to the side, there are some cheaper ones that are rubbish. you get what you pay for with these really and R&G are pretty much topnotch.

11-01-12, 10:36 PM	#15
Heefy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi all, Just bought an SV... what should i do next? You can get a pair of R&G for £55 ish and that may well protect the best part of £600-£1000 of replacement plastic parts alone. A reasonable investment, in anyone's books. H

13-01-12, 12:56 PM	#18
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: Hi all, Just bought an SV... what should i do next? If you drop a curvy it enough it might turn out like a Pointy which is nicier :-0 Enjoy the bike and safe __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

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