top tips for a new rider on the sv

prob dont need to say this.

but -

dont use brakes on a corner (front in particuler)

dont slam the throttle shut while cornering.

thanks bikageboy but i think front brake in the corners is a no no on any bike. cheers

I've just ridden my new SV thru the 200 mile barrier. I came from an RS125, [plus a couple of rented Harleys in the States].
The things that have taken me by surprise are this;
1. at first, it seems that the pull from start off to 5'000 revs is enough to remove your arms from the shoulders, a day later I discovered that, if you can pull your retinas off the back of your eyes to see, the SV CONTINUES pulling HARD until about 10'000!
2. The engine braking isn't as bad as people may lead you to believe, but compared to a little bike is definitly a factor. Like stormspeil said no brake lights on engine braking, and if you shut the throttle mid roundabout you end up jerking and weaving all over.
3.My Yoshi end can is LOUD.
4.the front gets light and twitchy when you open the gas in 1st and 2nd.
5. Filtering's no problem.
6. WHAT A BLAST.

The only way you're going to learn about the bike tho, is to ride it yourself. Enjoy the next few days, they are the best!!
Safe riding,
BN

does any body know were to get a good(big/tall) iridium screen for the naked k4 model(see pic), with out spending over the moon i tried ebay, nothing great there what would you reccomend? chers

try busters.

Originally Posted by tinceysv650

thanks for all your tips and info on the bike its been a great help and for the record its a naked model k4 in that awesome couler blue

its better in black.

and dont thrash the pants off it yet . . . wait till you find a nice straight.
and then you can!! also you can beat all novas off the line, and over take them (they hate that)

how long are you keeping it restricted. the full 2 years like me

or you gona take it out sooner just watch out for the fuzz

tom (also 18!)

Fit a fender extender, keep some of the road crap off your down pipe.

Advice? Upgrade to a Hornet at the earliest opportunity

But seriously, just take your time and get used to how the bike feels and handles and then gradually turn the wick up. Running in periods do have their uses

Oh, and enjoy your bike

Basically all of the above and not much to add.

Everything you do should be done in a relaxed manner.

Even if you think you should panic, relax everything, then panic.

Smooth is the word, smooth braking, smooth throttle control and have fun
:P

Be very careful with low speed manoeuvres (parking, approaching a
petrol pump, U-turns etc). Most drops happen during such manoeuvres.
To be on the safe side it is often advisable either to paddle (walk
sitting on the bike) or even get off the bike and walk with it.