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[Lissa]

Originally Posted by Old Git

Lissa, only bike I ever had was a Yamaha YB100 which I used for going to work many years ago...... so simple answer is no.
No experience, only blind faith & trust in him upstairs.
Yep, looking forward to 1st impressions, as is my want have tried to read reviews etc. as much as possible & threads like on this site, SV's sound like they are either bullet proof, or riders are expert mechanics, don't seem to hear of very much trouble.
I am praying that mine will be reliable if not the fastest since I don't know where the batteries go into things like spanners & screwdrivers.

Two weaknesses on the Curvy are carb icing in the winter, and water getting into the front plug. Hopefully the one you get will have a fenda extenda, which will solve the second problem. Pro FST solves the first

There are loads of really helpful, knowledgable people on here too, who will do their utmost to help you with any problems.

My one bit of advice, be careful on down-changes. Some people blip the throttle to prevent the possibility of the rear wheel locking up.

Thread here.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...light=blipping

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by DEJA_Vu

well i go home for 21st march and a group of three mates are riding down to portsmouth on the 14th of april to meet me and then riding home back to cov that day, gives us a chance to do a long run in prep for a summer trip away

Ah, so you'll have your bike for DMC's Willingham Woods ride?

That would be a good one to do, and maybe you could link up with us, DMC and Ralph for the ride to the start point.

sounds good lissa, when is that ride? might have to drag some mates along are other bikes welcome on the ride?

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by DEJA_Vu

sounds good lissa, when is that ride? might have to drag some mates along are other bikes welcome on the ride?

Well, they let us go, and we ride a Ducati

Yes, all bikes are welcome on all rideouts.

Thread here about the ride.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=125295

I think they only allow us along so they can laugh if we break down!

Perry Barr, Birmingham.

good to have someone so close larigos, we'll have to try meet up at some point, maybe if my mate will lend me his bike i can ride through one day.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Old Git

Lissa, collecting bike Sunday morning, all being well, then careful ride back since it has been quite some time since I did any miles (excluding the test last week, Friday 13th, always thought that was a good day....)
Guess incl. the course have only done 60 miles in 24 years, have some catching up to do.

So I wasn't the only one who passed their test on Friday 13th.

Congratulations.

I MOT'd my SV650 on Saturday, changed the rear indicators for something a bit more visible on Sunday and rode it to work this week. So, that's 150 miles of big bike experience so far (excluding lessons) and lots to learn. Hopefully, I'll get time this weekend for a little ride.

Keith.

Originally Posted by Lissa

My one bit of advice, be careful on down-changes. Some people blip the throttle to prevent the possibility of the rear wheel locking up.

+1

Down changes can be a bit harsh if you dont time it spot on without the blip!

[Old Git]

Originally Posted by keith_d

So I wasn't the only one who passed their test on Friday 13th.

Congratulations.

I MOT'd my SV650 on Saturday, changed the rear indicators for something a bit more visible on Sunday and rode it to work this week. So, that's 150 miles of big bike experience so far (excluding lessons) and lots to learn. Hopefully, I'll get time this weekend for a little ride.

Keith.

Keith d, Dovble congrats on yr pass lets
WOOOOOO spookie...... as noted both past on Friday 13th, parents also named me Keith!!!!
Are you also a tall handsome George Clooney lookalike with an endless bank account?????

[steveg]

Hi all ,

I live near Bromsgrove ( between Worcester & Birmingham)

Well done on the passes

Cheers Steve