It's been a long time coming!!! - SV650.org

gruntygiggles · 15-05-10, 08:26 PM

I finally took the Babyblade out today. Dan was up til 1am putting the carbs and shock back on. He took it for a spin up the road and back...about 4 miles and then I took it out.

Lessons learned on my first ride on this bike...

1/ biting point on clutch is nowhere near as far out as the CG....I managed to stall it 4 time on the way to Squirrel Hunters, leaving Dan up ahaead waiting for me...lol

2/ It has the turning circle of a cruise liner

3/ It has a very low centre of gravity compared to the CG and the GS500...slow roundabouts and junctions are weird at the moment....the bike just wants to dip in, but having brand spanking new sports tyres on, I was a little nervous of this and had a few wobbles.

4/ It has a nice big rear tyre on it, way better than the CG, BUT....this tyre is a proper sports profile, steep walls and WOW it allows the bike to just drop away from you with the teeniest bit of counter steer.

5/ It's a 400.....not a rocket. When rider in front on a big blade makes an overtake......I thought I'd have a look......so I did, realised I wouldn;t make it and instead of rolling off the throttle, I went for front brake........BAD GIRL! Was very annoyed with myself. I knew as I was doing it and stopped, but I was so annoyed that I did it at all

Still, I can honestly say that I have NEVER had so much fun in all my life. What an amazing feeling being able to use the throttle and just f off down the road......it's got fantastic accleration.

Pics to follow of the Honda family

15-05-10, 08:36 PM

Sounds like you had a great ride, good to hear you finally out on it, we'll have to go for a ride sometime soon.

gruntygiggles · 15-05-10, 08:49 PM

Definately Stu....and I can do more than 70 now.....and get there pretty flippin quickly...lol

15-05-10, 09:00 PM

Good to hear you had a good time, and enjoyed you bike

ive only ridden a 400 once, and it was brill. Hope you share many happy times togther

gruntygiggles · 15-05-10, 09:13 PM

The brand new rear tyre before I went out on it......

The rear tyre when we got back.....I had lots of fun in the bends...lol...

and now all we need is for MBK to move down here and get the CBR600RR and then we'll have the complete family...

15-05-10, 10:03 PM

Nice work chick!

And soon chick, soon!!

_Stretchie_ · 15-05-10, 10:50 PM

Well done my love, it's a cracking bike, and to prove it here is a cracking pic of the cracking bike

15-05-10, 11:36 PM

Fantastic. The CBR400 is a lot of fun to ride, is it not?

Really had to get used to the SV first time I rode it again last week, after riding my Bro's bike. They turn SOOOO differently.

The CBR really turns inside itself, whereas the SV leans over more.

It's just a touch small for me- managed to knock the bike into neutral instead of 2nd way too many times! And my Bro's trying to persuade me to get a VFR400 next...

15-05-10, 11:39 PM

Oh and considering it's a 400- it's still bloody quick!

Nice bike!

gruntygiggles · 15-05-10, 11:39 PM

Yeah I hit neutral a few times in the first 20 miles. Fine after that though.

Wow....a VFR400 eh......that'll be fun.

15-05-10, 08:26 PM	#1
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	It's been a long time coming!!! I finally took the Babyblade out today. Dan was up til 1am putting the carbs and shock back on. He took it for a spin up the road and back...about 4 miles and then I took it out. Lessons learned on my first ride on this bike... 1/ biting point on clutch is nowhere near as far out as the CG....I managed to stall it 4 time on the way to Squirrel Hunters, leaving Dan up ahaead waiting for me...lol 2/ It has the turning circle of a cruise liner 3/ It has a very low centre of gravity compared to the CG and the GS500...slow roundabouts and junctions are weird at the moment....the bike just wants to dip in, but having brand spanking new sports tyres on, I was a little nervous of this and had a few wobbles. 4/ It has a nice big rear tyre on it, way better than the CG, BUT....this tyre is a proper sports profile, steep walls and WOW it allows the bike to just drop away from you with the teeniest bit of counter steer. 5/ It's a 400.....not a rocket. When rider in front on a big blade makes an overtake......I thought I'd have a look......so I did, realised I wouldn;t make it and instead of rolling off the throttle, I went for front brake........BAD GIRL! Was very annoyed with myself. I knew as I was doing it and stopped, but I was so annoyed that I did it at all Still, I can honestly say that I have NEVER had so much fun in all my life. What an amazing feeling being able to use the throttle and just f off down the road......it's got fantastic accleration. Pics to follow of the Honda family __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

15-05-10, 08:36 PM	#2
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Sounds like you had a great ride, good to hear you finally out on it, we'll have to go for a ride sometime soon.

15-05-10, 08:49 PM	#3
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Definately Stu....and I can do more than 70 now.....and get there pretty flippin quickly...lol __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

15-05-10, 09:00 PM	#4
ChrisSV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Good to hear you had a good time, and enjoyed you bike ive only ridden a 400 once, and it was brill. Hope you share many happy times togther

15-05-10, 09:13 PM	#5
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! The brand new rear tyre before I went out on it...... The rear tyre when we got back.....I had lots of fun in the bends...lol... and now all we need is for MBK to move down here and get the CBR600RR and then we'll have the complete family... __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

15-05-10, 10:03 PM	#6
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Nice work chick! And soon chick, soon!!

15-05-10, 10:50 PM	#7
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Well done my love, it's a cracking bike, and to prove it here is a cracking pic of the cracking bike __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

15-05-10, 11:36 PM	#8
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Fantastic. The CBR400 is a lot of fun to ride, is it not? Really had to get used to the SV first time I rode it again last week, after riding my Bro's bike. They turn SOOOO differently. The CBR really turns inside itself, whereas the SV leans over more. It's just a touch small for me- managed to knock the bike into neutral instead of 2nd way too many times! And my Bro's trying to persuade me to get a VFR400 next... Last edited by thedonal; 15-05-10 at 11:37 PM.

15-05-10, 11:39 PM	#9
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's been a long time coming!!! Oh and considering it's a 400- it's still bloody quick! Nice bike!

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