Hi All,

I am planning on buying my first 'big' bike as soon as I pass my DAS (hopefully before Crimbo). Currently looking at a naked blue SV650. What do you all think I should buy first in terms of accessories/extras???


Wayne

You can get loads of bits n bobs for those. Renegade cans to shake the earth ( high level and i believe underseat now available), renthal bars, belly pans, ducatti look rear ends etc etc. L:oads of stuff really. I reckon the best 'value enhancing' mods would be a one off decal set from powercutz and a sweet paint job from Devilpaint.

I'd get a BellyPan and maybe a small flyscreen.
So they do cowling (is that the right word) for the front?

Like fairing but very bloody small.

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Without trying to sound like a miserable bastard. Which I am or so my wife always tells me. I think you first purchase should be a smaller bike. I know it’s not an R1 or anything but a 650cc bike can launch itself and you into trouble quicker than you probably have the experience to get out of. People say "I am going to take it easy and I am sensible" but when a group of riders overtake you on some twisties and the red mist comes down you will twist your wrist and before you know it you will be sitting in a field with your head up a cows arris. A smaller bike will protect you from your self and will be more forgiving when, not if, but when you f@ck up. Old saying .... those that have and those that will blah blah blah. Not trying to put a downer on your first bike experience, just a bit of advice from an old bastard.

Sorry dont agree Nick, the sv is supposed to be a great bike to start on, i started on a cbr400 for a year then on to the falco and i was much more of a hot head on the 400, oh yeh then i crashed.
A mates bird has a faired sv and recons it hanles so sweet, a high level zorst and a belly pan makes it look brill.....some crash bobbins would be good investment just for that imbarising time you drop it a junction and you will.
V-twins sound so good!!!!!

A hugger to keep the crap off the suspension linkages, and a workshop manual to save ££££££££££'s in dealer rip-off servicing costs.

I don't wish to cause offence... but I had a quick look and sit on an SV-650 on Saturday as, I too, crave the twin experience...

Is it just me that thinks this is a girls bike? The one I looked at had two lady owners ffs...

Mind you, it's bloody light I will say

By way of mitigating my fence making... it's obviously quicker than my Bandit... if that helps

i agree with FF get a manual & a hugger, then learn to ride the bloody thing-dont waste money on bolt ons, one mans meat is another mans poison-if you spend 500 quid on bits-it wont make the bike 500 quid better off in trade in & what you think is the ultimate acessory will just put some peeps off.
i fitted a hugger & a Scottoiler to my zzr(&painted it of course) but its a rolling ad for my business the magic mushrooms were on when i got it but TBH do more damage than good in certain cases

A hugger, the standard crap rear shock does NOT like British road muck.
Better headlamp bulbs, the lights aren't bad by bike standards but could be better.
If it has the Metzeler MeZ4s on, bin them ASAP and fit some Bridgestone 020s.
A Scottoiler.
Top Block Crash bungs. Protect your bike and are handy on the open road, you can hang your legs over them
If you can, upgrade the fork oil for something heavier. I never got round to doing this but it apparently makes a HUGE difference. The standard front end is very soft, especially if your not lightweight.
LOTS of WD40 or similar and keep it CLEAN all the time. Winter is not kind to them if they are neglected.

That's the best tips I can give you from 15000 miles and 2 years fo SV ownership.
For more info go here www.sv650.org, here Sv rider or here SV 650.tk

Thats what every one says... but I not care... I like it... The other choice was a Hornet 600 (too expensive for insurance) or CB500's/ER-5's and everyone I have spoken to have suggested that I would get bored with them within a few months. I did seriously consider the CB, until I found that they have been discontinued, and the replacement, the CBF is not due out 'till feb '04. I am pushing to finish my DAS and test by Christmas (assuming I pass...still hate those U turns!!)

Wayne

Excellent, this is my shopping list. (all designed to save me money in the long run!!)
The SV will be garaged and as I am buying new for the first few months it will be polished every 15 seconds!!! The hugger will save me money from a new shock, the crash bungs will save me money from the odd drop.. Scottoiler will save me money in chains. Tyres will probably have to wait until the first tyre replacement. A screen is also on the list as I need some protection as I am not going for the faired version... dont like the dropped racing postion...the naked verson has more upright clipons... a rack and top box will probably top the list as well as ts mainly for commuting

crash bungs - Not really sure about hanging my legs over them? I though there were there for hanging my helmet on on motorways....

Wayne

I like it too by the way... and I'm sure you'll be very happy together... poorer by the look of it... but happy

EB - hasnt chipped in so ill beat him to it. He had an sv ( faired version) and I would have to say it was a superb bike. As for ideal first bike - not sure really but i spose if you give it some respect and dont believe the sh!te in the mags about being to rag the arris off it coz it doesnt hold any surprises you should be ok. I still remember when i thought an XS250 was blisteringly fast and powerfull.
He did have build quality issues though and in fact got the shock replaced under warranty when it failed a few thou into his ownership. the paint comes off the torsion arm ( ?) ( the thing bolted to the rear brake caliper) and i would say keep it clean and polished is sound advice.
Glad to see youre thinking along the money saving lines - hugger, servicing, maintenance etc - as this shows wisdom! You dont have to be wise but if youre not youd better be wedged in the motorcycling world!
he had original fitment metzeller tyres and they seemed fine. I rode it for a few miles ( third gear the whole time) and thought it was superb but very light and fierce brakes especially the front so be warned!
i believe the naked version has different gearing and accelerates better but with less top end.

I definately am going to respect it.... Firstly 'cause of the 4K I have sitting in the bank waiting to pay for it, secondly becuase of all the riders who seem to spend more time talking to the tarmac than their bikes... I had a ding 10 yrs ago on a 125 with a dislocated shoulder, and am still riding around with DAS instructors thinking does he really expect me to do that speed through the corner???

I am the proveribal in-experienced rider, the only difference is I know I am inexperienced

Wayne

Dont look into the light...........But its so beautiful......

Sorry the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off as an energy saving measure.

pmsl.

I like it