My new bike ...

nice ride good luck with it..wear a helmut

cool. you bought did from profit on IM?

I was never a big fan of the sv650 but yours looks different to the ones i saw when i was looking for my first bike, settled on a honda cbr 600...sad that i let it go but thats the way things go.

Now i have the cbr 1000 RR it's really far too much bike for me...i was on the motorway looked down thinking i was doing about 80 i was at 120 and the bike wasn't even struggling. I think i might go down in size again though because at times 1000cc is just too much. You've got to love how for 8 grand you can have something that would eat a car that costs 10x that.

Congrats buddy. Looks good!

Nice bike ... watch out for the "cagers" coming out from the side-streets ... and always ride with your lights on ...little sister got t-boned and now rides forever.

ShadeDream said:

Nice bike. Congratulations on passing your test.



Correction:

"stupid motorcyclist = death"

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All it takes is one stupid driver who doesn't see you.

logical said:

All it takes is one stupid driver who doesn't see you.

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As a driver (whatever the vehicle) you are responsible for not only yourself but for all of the other drivers out there. Once you go out on the road, you have to watch out not only for yourself but for everyone else as you never know what the other driver may do. Observation is key and I understand where you are coming from as there are a lot of stupid drivers out there. I was mainly referring to the fact that motorcycles don't necessarily equal to death like the previous poster stated. There are a lot of stupid motorcyclists too, just like car drivers. Motorcyclists have to pay a lot more attention to what they and other drivers are doing as it is harder to spot them. Some think they can do whatever they want, not thinking about the consequences.

But yes you're right.

dam that bike looks so nice my friend is looking into getting a nice crochrocket similar to yours. could you give me some good suggestions with reasonable prices to look at. We have tried craigslist but havent really found anything that great.

Just be careful man,i have lost lot o friends :S

StellaArtois said:

Because I've just passed my bike test ... I'm going to drop it or come off it at some point during the first 6 months so rather than have to replace parts on the 2011 model, I'd go with a second hand model to begin with.

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You've got the right mindset my friend...it's a nice SV as well and a great first bike. I've been street riding/club racing, and giving new rider insctruction for motorcycles since 1987 when I got my first CBR600 Hurricane. I put 138,000 miles on the CBR in 6 years and THE only time I've been down on the street, or track, in these 24 years was in my first 6 months of learning to ride. I could go on and on with some suggestions but these are the main things it's important to keep in mind as a new rider:

1) Get your braking done early, while you're still straight up and down and prior to the corner. Bikes will put you on your head if you grab a handful of brakes mid-corner - especially the rear brake,

2) Trust your tires - modern sportbike tires allow you to corner and lean the bike over WAY harder than you can imagine. If you feel like you're going in with too much speed to make the corner, get on the brakes while you're still up and down and THROW THE BIKE INTO THE CORNER...the bike will stick and 9/10 times you'll make the corner. Every new rider tends to grab a big handful of brakes while leaned over, and end up hitting the ground (when they could have easily made the turn.) But they panicked and didn't have the experience to make the right split-second reaction when it was most important.

3) ALWAYS look as far up the road as possible (especially in corners), it slows down the perception of speed and allows you to see possible debris, fluids or major obstacles way in advance, allowing you a "plan b" to help save your ass.

4) Ride smart - speed doesn't kill...ignorance does.


Good luck and have fun! Bikes have been my main hobby like I said, for 24 years and I've done nearly 1,000,000 miles in touring, canyon riding and commuting. Knock on wood, I'm still here to talk about it. Like you mentioned, gear is essential. I always wear full Dainese leathers, Arai helmet, boots, and gloves, because if you spend enough time on the track and see enough guys hit the ground at 200 mph, and then get up and walk away...

You quickly realize the importance of gear. :biggthump


Let me know if you'de like any specific tips with your riding with a PM and I'll do what I can to help.

A few pics of my track prepped R1 -

cro-mag said:

even if it`s a 2005 model it looks so DAMN coool.... but I will never drive something like that

Too much risk

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Depends where and how you ride, and whether you're head is screwed on straight.

tony-raymondo said:

motorcycle = death

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Ignorance is bliss...do you not do the things you love to do because there's a "possibility" you could get hurt lol?

moneymachine01 said:

Awesome man, don't kill yourself.

On a side note, I honestly cant believe these things are legal to ride on public roads. I mean our society is so overly safety conscious. I mean if they allow these things on the road then there should be no seat belt law lol. I'd much rather be in a car wreck with no seat belt than be in a wreck on a motorcycle. With that in mind I'd love to have a motorcycle if I wasn't so scared I'd get killed.

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Again, it depends on the circumstances. Let's take a look at auto racing for a second where they are belted in with 6-point harnesses, have the hans device to support their necks, and are surrounded by a steel rollcage...ok...

Now look at how many major name deaths there have been in the last 10-15 years in car racing. Everyone from Dale Earnhardt to Greg Moore, Scott Brayton, to the drag racer Scott Kalitta and theres been dozens more, The reason for the deaths in cars is G Forces, the snapping of the neck, the violance of the collision...especially when impacting a wall.

Now...

In Superbike racing there hasn't been a single death in the 20 or so years I've been following it and been a fan...not one....you know why?

Because you don't have walls to impact and don't experience the G Forces involved in car racing crashes with Superbike racing...we slide, have full gear on, and 9/10 are up and walking away after a hairy crash.

So...when dealing with a street riding environment, it's key to - scan, identify, and react intelligently - and if you're good at it, you will survive, if not, you can be like 1 of the dozens of new street riders I've picked up off the ground in our local mountains after crashing from lack of experience.

ContentCreation said:

Whip the farings off of that ... SV's look so much better when they are streetfightered

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It would indeed look good streetfightered.

logical said:

I was never a big fan of the sv650 but yours looks different to the ones i saw when i was looking for my first bike, settled on a honda cbr 600...sad that i let it go but thats the way things go.

Now i have the cbr 1000 RR it's really far too much bike for me...i was on the motorway looked down thinking i was doing about 80 i was at 120 and the bike wasn't even struggling. I think i might go down in size again though because at times 1000cc is just too much. You've got to love how for 8 grand you can have something that would eat a car that costs 10x that.

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You're a smart dude, start with something like the Kawi or Honda 250 and you would be a much better rider in two years than you would be if you started with a 1000.

nodup said:

dam that bike looks so nice my friend is looking into getting a nice crochrocket similar to yours. could you give me some good suggestions with reasonable prices to look at. We have tried craigslist but havent really found anything that great.

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They're not crotchrockets lol - that term is laughable.

Try CycleTrader online

Cool bike.. congrats buddy

Nice! Very nice!

Like everyone here has told you, wear all the safety equipment, and be careful.

Redtide1969 gave you some excellent tips and advice in his post. That man definitely knows his stuff. I'd heed his advice.

I've been riding over 40 years, and can tell you, it isn't a matter of IF you are going to lay it down, its a matter of WHEN you are going to lay it down. I had to lay one down last summer. Fortunately, I have invested in armored leathers, and I'd advise you to do the same. Road rash sucks.

Have fun with it, and remember the old rider's axiom:

"It is better to ride down the road on your putt, than to slide down the road on your butt."

OP, You are very lucky in deed! The Master Rider (RedTide) is the right person to take riding lesson from, esp when you've a super bike waiting under you. He is one the best super-bike experts you can meet in a lifetime, so keep in touch with him if you need expert's tips on your bike's and it's proud owner's well-being on and off the road! Your bike is a gem of a fast machine, and it will give you a great happy experience at all times if you treat it well 'as well'!

God bless you and your lovely bike!

Randy569 said:

Nice! Very nice!

Like everyone here has told you, wear all the safety equipment, and be careful.

Redtide1969 gave you some excellent tips and advice in his post. That man definitely knows his stuff. I'd heed his advice.

I've been riding over 40 years, and can tell you, it isn't a matter of IF you are going to lay it down, its a matter of WHEN you are going to lay it down. I had to lay one down last summer. Fortunately, I have invested in armored leathers, and I'd advise you to do the same. Road rash sucks.

Have fun with it, and remember the old rider's axiom:

"It is better to ride down the road on your putt, than to slide down the road on your butt."

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Thanks for the compliments Randy and srb888,

Not to threadjack, but do you mind explaining a bit about the circumstances surrounding your accident? I think it would help newer riders reading this thread because when we go down, there's always things to be learned from it that could have been done differently, and as you know from riding 40 years (awesome btw), being closed minded to learning new things while riding is the last thing any rider should ever do. Every accident I see I always pick it apart and try to learn from the circumstances surrounding it.

You nailed right on the head our other axiom, it's not if we're going down, it's "when" we're going down. Being prepared for it is key.

The only people who get nailed are the ones who try to show off.

Nice bikes , I'm on the verge of getting a bike license (18 atm) as its extremely boring in the car (Even when specced up)

just know your limits and you will be fine

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Wow..... Awesome bike...... :cheerlead
Ride safe!!

Always ride with lights on . I drive my car like this and people see it sexy.

Avoid show offs > i missed a few peoples legs already in market while doing a Tyre burn in busy market.

^^^ Lol yeah, not a good idea to be doing "tire burns" where people are all over and walking around.

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Thanks for the compliments Randy and srb888,

Not to threadjack, but do you mind explaining a bit about the circumstances surrounding your accident? I think it would help newer riders reading this thread because when we go down, there's always things to be learned from it that could have been done differently, and as you know from riding 40 years (awesome btw), being closed minded to learning new things while riding is the last thing any rider should ever do. Every accident I see I always pick it apart and try to learn from the circumstances surrounding it.

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My own fault for not following a cardinal rule: Always leave yourself a way out.

I was doing maybe 35 mph in town, on a wet road after one of those little summer showers, and a kid in a pickup pulled out in front of me at a convenience store. Had on-coming traffic in the left lane, and a concrete abutment to the right. I nailed the rear brake too hard and the ass-end came out from under me. By the time I felt it coming out, I was on my way down, so I let it go, kicked away from the bike, and slid on my ass for about 50 feet. No damage to me, and minor damage to the highway bars.

The kid said he never saw me, and he probably didn't, because I know for a fact that he never looked when he pulled out. I was watching him, thinking "He'll wait."

Wrong. Second mistake on my part. Never assume they see you.

I didn't follow another cardinal rule: Always ride like you are invisible.
Because to most cage drivers, you are. Most people in cars, when they tangle with a bike, say "I didn't see him."

I've ridden bikes since I was 7 years old. (I'm 48 now) My first bike was a little Honda Trail 50 that my dad bought me, and I learned to ride in fields, gravel country roads and blacktops.

It looked a lot like this one when it was new, but it didn't stay that way for long.



I've had some nice rides, and some serious junk.

And all of them were a blast!

The point is, you never get so good, that you don't make a mistake. Everyone screws up. You just try to keep the odds in your favor, so when you do screw up, it doesn't kill you.