[Westy]

Picked up this little gem yesterday. Been looking for a nice used one for a while with no luck. Found an 04 at a dealer looking to make room for 06 models, got it for close to what I was looking to get a used one for. Now I just need to figure out how to load a bicycle on it.

 

[MMcG]

PM Patineto - he has a rack on his BMW motorcycle!!

 

[Echo]

Keep the rubber side down dawg.

 

[douglas]

coolness !!!

I have been so itching to buy something.....

thats a sv650, yes? can i ask how much you paid??

 

[LordOpie]

nice!

Careful with using the kickstand on dirt

 

[Westy]

Keep the rubber side down dawg.

I hear ya, I have no plans on trying to tear up the roads. Just cheap fun transportation. If I find myself out on a nice country road I often end up going slower than if I were in my car because I actually enjoy the experience. I'm looking to take the advanced motorcycle safety course for to freshen up the skills.

 

[Westy]

coolness !!!

I have been so itching to buy something.....

thats a sv650, yes? can i ask how much you paid??

Yep, an SV650S. Paid a hair over 5.

nice!

Careful with using the kickstand on dirt

That there dirt is harder than any asphalt. A chunk of steel lives under the seat for soft surface support.

 

[jacksonpt]

nice... not really my speed, but looks sharp. How about some details... make/model/engine/etc.?

This is what I'm hoping for come spring time... though probably not yellow

 

[TreeSaw]

Nice You're just too comfortable being on 2 wheels aren't you

 

[douglas]

nice... not really my speed, but looks sharp. How about some details... make/model/engine/etc.?

This is what I'm hoping for come spring time... though probably not yellow

suzuki sv650's are pretty popular/highly recommended, basically a super fun ride

 

[jacksonpt]

suzuki sv650's are pretty popular/highly recommended, basically a super fun ride

ah, cool... SV650... as in 650ccs?

 

[Westy]

suzuki sv650's are pretty popular/highly recommended, basically a super fun ride

For a "budget" bike I was very impressed. Tranny was smoother than on my Honda VFR which cost close to twice as much. The engine is tuned more for torque than peak horsepower, designed more for riding on the road and not a street legal race bike.

 

[dfinn]

nice, i've been happy with mine so far. got about 3500 miles on it.

 

[douglas]

ah, cool... SV650... as in 650ccs?

yup

SV650S has a fairing

SV650 doesnt

 

[Konabumm]

here is mine

I have a two-brothers pipe and wind-shield now

 

[shifty S]

kickass, i just bought a CBR600F2

 

[LordOpie]

what the heck, I'll post my ride too...

 

[mack]

Please tell me you wear a helmet and leathers. I dont know what it is about ricers, but so many around here ride them at insane speeds with t shirts and jeans on.

 

[chicodude]

Please tell me you wear a helmet and leathers. I dont know what it is about ricers, but so many around here ride them at insane speeds with t shirts and jeans on.

Intelligence from mack?


Smartest thing you've ever said....

 

[ridetoofast]

dood i work with bought his F I R S T bike...

and its a honda vtf1000r superhawk 996



first bike

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_detail.asp?rv=23977&veh=14060

 

[LordOpie]

Please tell me you wear a helmet and leathers. I dont know what it is about ricers, but so many around here ride them at insane speeds with t shirts and jeans on.

dood i work with bought his F I R S T bike...

and its a honda vtf1000r superhawk 996



first bike

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_detail.asp?rv=23977&veh=14060

Probably his last bike too

 

[ridetoofast]

he says he is going to respect it...but has a HUGE ego so i dunno

i dont want to see the dude get hurt but fvck me that is a hella lot of power under the right hand for a first bike!

 

[Westy]

What are Y'all wearing for protection? I have an old Cortech Cordura jacket with armour. Nice in the winter hotter than a mother ****er this time of year. I've looked at some of the flow through mesh jackets and the perforated leather jackets, any opinions on what is good at keeping you protected and somewhat comfy?

 

[ridetoofast]

i see a lot of dudes wearing the joe rocket line...it seems to strike a nice balance between breathability and protection but its a little on the pricey side (along the lines of dianese) would be a good comparison i suppose, but a hellava lot cheaper than a ER bill!

either way keep the rubbah side down

 

[Rip]

He's going to use it to his advantage in next years 24 hour races.

 

[JRB]

Intelligence from mack?


Smartest thing you've ever said....

I'm proud of our boy.

 

[Rip]

Intelligence from mack?


Smartest thing you've ever said....

Also a sign of impending doom.

 

[dfinn]

What are Y'all wearing for protection? I have an old Cortech Cordura jacket with armour. Nice in the winter hotter than a mother ****er this time of year. I've looked at some of the flow through mesh jackets and the perforated leather jackets, any opinions on what is good at keeping you protected and somewhat comfy?

alpinestars leather jacke with joe rocket alter-ego pants. the pants are great, the jacket was pretty hot this summer.

 

[LordOpie]

What are Y'all wearing for protection? I have an old Cortech Cordura jacket with armour. Nice in the winter hotter than a mother ****er this time of year. I've looked at some of the flow through mesh jackets and the perforated leather jackets, any opinions on what is good at keeping you protected and somewhat comfy?

SUMMER
Joe Rocket Ballistic mesh jacket with armor pieces -- I went down really hard once, slid a bit and the jacket only got scuffed, no breakage. $85 on ebay.

JR mesh gloves. $15 online at MAW something or other.

WINTER
Regular leather jacket and heavy leather gloves.

ALL SEASON
KBC VR-1 helmet. I like how easy it is to replace the visor. The first one I had took too much damage in the accident, but my head was fine. $130 at motorcycle closeout website.

Leather Boots with grease gripping soles, steel toe, leather patch over boot for gear shifter and velcro closures. $65 online at (i think) sportsmans warehouse.

at the moment, just denim jeans.