My new SV

Originally Posted by littleoldman2

Oh boy are you in for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy but watch out for the engine braking.
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I have never found the engine braking a problem, although I rely on that more than the brakes. Is iot because I had a Honda VT250 FD back in the day? Those were the days.

Any way best of luck OP, Sv's are great bikes and smooth.

AmigaNut

Originally Posted by littleoldman2

Oh boy are you in for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy but watch out for the engine braking.
Let us all know where you'r from by updating you'r profile, some active local groups on here.

Engine braking was a huge surprise for me, I thought there must be something wrong with my bike but everyone who I have spoken to says the same. Although you cant beat that should of stepping down the gears coming to a stop!

Originally Posted by littleoldman2

Oh boy are you in for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy but watch out for the engine braking.
Let us all know where you'r from by updating you'r profile, some active local groups on here.

I found the braking a big surprise when I first felt it, so much so I thought I had an issue with a stuck brake orbad chain but everyone who I have spoken to says the same. Cant beat the sound of stepping down the gears coming and hearing those revs coming to a junction!

Originally Posted by littleoldman2

Oh boy are you in for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy but watch out for the engine braking.
Let us all know where you'r from by updating you'r profile, some active local groups on here.

Yep the engine braking is taking a little getting used to but 3hrs rideout today has helped that.
What a lovely bike...

Hi mate, pretty new myself on here and passing my test. I now know it isn't just me with the engine braking, defo something to get used to. Same as you though, had a good 2-3 ride today and got used to it an hour in. Love the bike!!! Enjoy

Originally Posted by acting_strange

Yep the engine braking is taking a little getting used to but 3hrs rideout today has helped that.
What a lovely bike...

Revel in the engine braking (specially the noise down through the gears) and use it to your advantage. We had a couple of long hills on Sunday and I sat at the back in 3rd gear, listening to the overrun and watching the other two with their brake lights flashing on and off all the way down. Big grin!

Just remember though, if you're slowing down only on the engine, give the rear brake a gentle nudge just to let the vehicle behind know what you're doing.

Originally Posted by DJFridge

Just remember though, if you're slowing down only on the engine, give the rear brake a gentle nudge just to let the vehicle behind know what you're doing.

I have to admit thats a problem for me...even when driving the car I just allow the throttle to roll off and engine brake to juctions etc...it was the way I was taught to drive....but I nearly always forget to show my brake lights....getting better though...

Engine braking isn't at its best until you get a nice loud can on it - then you get the full orchestra of pops and bangs . Also alerts following traffic that something changed.

I use the front brake, you can apply a tiny amount of pressure and know the brake lights on if you have anyone behind you.