commuting to work

Originally Posted by Mr Messy

Thats O/K down south, but us Northern lads have to ride in the snow in the Dales

You speak for y'self That's what cages are for

Don't worry about the milage, you bought the bike to use it, not to look at it. I now have over 10k on my Gixxer since March, and as was pointed out to me yesterday, it's already done too many miles to save it from depreciation, so I may as well carry on using it, I think you are probably in the same boat.

As stated above as well, riding the bike to work puts a smile on your face, and you're more independant too. After using the train for 3 years and falling asleep as soon as I got in, I now arrive home wide awake with a big grin, and earlier too.....

Use the bike, you know you want to.

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Then you might what to try one of these


(I know)

Cheers Mark.

Originally Posted by Professor

I agree with Mark, even though I cannot match his mileage.

True... Mark's big mileages are a true phenomena

However, I stick by what I said... If I was using a bike to commute I'd uy something older but relatively bullet proof CB500, BMW etc. The SV is my toy for sunny days

It probably won't have more than 10,000 miles on it in 3 yeards if I keep it

I bought my SV for commuting. I actually spent a couple of years commuting every day, in all weathers, on a Harley. Any bike beats a car, bus or train for commuting, though you need a back-up plan for really evil weather days or for when the bike is off the road.

Speaking of which, I got a flat tyre last night. I believe that Suzuki give you 1 years AA cover. Does anyone have details of this? I've got the infomation at home, but didn't get home last night (went to pub with mate - crashed at his place).

The number stored in my phone under Suzuki Assist is 0800 917 0656

Think this is the one. No more details to hand.

Mark

Originally Posted by Wingnut

The number stored in my phone under Suzuki Assist is 0800 917 0656

Think this is the one. No more details to hand.

Mark

Thanks. That's the right number. They're sending someone out now.

I'd use the bus as a contingency for those really bad weather days. You could go for a scooter or another commuter, but I suspect you'd be yearning for the SV after a few journeys.

As has already been said, you bought the SV to ride, so use it.

The SV is my first bike and I'm so glad I shopped around for information first. I ride it everyday, but can't match other high mileages. My view is you only live once, so just DO IT. I ride in all weathers which gives me much needed experience and therefore confidence in my ability and my bike (bless her) The huge grin I get, especially when a cager is trying to block me, is KNOWING that at some point I WILL sail by
The very poor alternative is listening to far too much detail of female love lives while travelling in on the bus (don't start ladies, I'm just saying what takes place)

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

True... Mark's big mileages are a true phenomena

However, I stick by what I said... If I was using a bike to commute I'd uy something older but relatively bullet proof CB500, BMW etc. The SV is my toy for sunny days

It probably won't have more than 10,000 miles on it in 3 yeards if I keep it

I can suggest a Bandit 600 as a possible inexpensive commuter bike.
Since Suzuki unveiled the K5 Bandit the K4's sell ridiculously cheap.
Fowlers http://www.fowlers.co.uk are offering new naked K4's for £3349,
with all colours availble. This should affect the price of second-hand
Bandits as well.