Gladius 650 - SV650.org

28-05-10, 07:03 PM

Hello to all
I traded in my Transalp 700 for Black Gladius today.
I fancied a complete change of bike
I normally change bike every 2 years. (this will be my 6th in last 13 years since I 'returned to biking'
dare I say it, I passed my test 41 years ago in June (69) when I was 16
I do not mind if you do the sums
This however is my first without a centrestand so I will have to see about paddock stands.
I live in NW Glasgow and an engineer with the lovely people that maintain the SW trunk Roads network.

I have only ever seen one Gladius on the road and that was last Thursday.

Mine's is all black
I may meet some of you in the near future.

Stephen McG

Bibio · 28-05-10, 07:19 PM

so people do actually buy them.

well done.

28-05-10, 07:32 PM

Welcome to the Ecosse Posse!

Some great ride outs coming up, including the GM3, have a wee nosey around and hopefully we'll see you soon!

(PS Don't let them pick on you for having a gladius, we can't all be perfect!

)

28-05-10, 07:34 PM

Yes, they do. Welcome Stephen. I know several people who find the bike attractive. Garry

maviczap · 28-05-10, 07:54 PM

Black ones look nice. Congrats

buckstone · 28-05-10, 08:08 PM

Welcome.

Have a look at the American SV Rider site. In their SV of the Month section they often have a modded Gladius. And they look brilliant !!!

They do. Honest.

28-05-10, 08:16 PM

I wanted a naked bike so that I could
feel Gladius all over

I do a lot of commuting
the TA700 had tubed tyres and believe me a front puncture with a tubed tyre on the move is an excellent laxative.
Before that I had a DV700 it got a bit heavy when fully laden with stuff.

The Gladius (latin for sword) is certainly light

appollo1 · 28-05-10, 08:58 PM

welcome to the org.

tried to work out the sums but all i can figure out is you are older than Bibio so he will be happy with that

28-05-10, 09:58 PM

How do, and welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen McG

The Gladius (latin for sword)

P.S. thanks for clearing that up for us...

Kirkybhoy · 28-05-10, 10:31 PM

Hello & welcome. Thought about the gladius before opting for the SV but the colours put me off slightly may have bought one in black though.

28-05-10, 07:03 PM	#1
Stephen McG Guest Posts: n/a	Gladius 650 Hello to all I traded in my Transalp 700 for Black Gladius today. I fancied a complete change of bike I normally change bike every 2 years. (this will be my 6th in last 13 years since I 'returned to biking' dare I say it, I passed my test 41 years ago in June (69) when I was 16 I do not mind if you do the sums This however is my first without a centrestand so I will have to see about paddock stands. I live in NW Glasgow and an engineer with the lovely people that maintain the SW trunk Roads network. I have only ever seen one Gladius on the road and that was last Thursday. Mine's is all black I may meet some of you in the near future. Stephen McG

28-05-10, 07:19 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Gladius 650 so people do actually buy them. well done.

28-05-10, 07:32 PM	#3
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gladius 650 Welcome to the Ecosse Posse! Some great ride outs coming up, including the GM3, have a wee nosey around and hopefully we'll see you soon! (PS Don't let them pick on you for having a gladius, we can't all be perfect! )

28-05-10, 07:34 PM	#4
independentphoto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gladius 650 Yes, they do. Welcome Stephen. I know several people who find the bike attractive. Garry

28-05-10, 07:54 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Gladius 650 Black ones look nice. Congrats __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-05-10, 08:08 PM	#6
buckstone Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayr Posts: 194	Re: Gladius 650 Welcome. Have a look at the American SV Rider site. In their SV of the Month section they often have a modded Gladius. And they look brilliant !!! They do. Honest.

28-05-10, 08:16 PM	#7
Stephen McG Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gladius 650 I wanted a naked bike so that I could feel Gladius all over I do a lot of commuting the TA700 had tubed tyres and believe me a front puncture with a tubed tyre on the move is an excellent laxative. Before that I had a DV700 it got a bit heavy when fully laden with stuff. The Gladius (latin for sword) is certainly light

28-05-10, 08:58 PM	#8
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Gladius 650 welcome to the org. tried to work out the sums but all i can figure out is you are older than Bibio so he will be happy with that __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

28-05-10, 10:31 PM	#10
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	Re: Gladius 650 Hello & welcome. Thought about the gladius before opting for the SV but the colours put me off slightly may have bought one in black though. __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

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