Passed my Mod 2!

weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

Having got onto a bike for the first time ever on 19 July 2010, I passed my mod 2 yesterday! Very very chuffed as only 1 minor and that was because a van indicated really late and made me stop.

Also had a very close call when a car went flying over an unmarked crossroads and missed my front wheel by not much. Examiner said I handled it all very well.

In the process of selling my EN125 and then it's onto the big bike! I've seen a nice K3 SV650 for £1600, a GSXR on a 98 for £1300 and a CBR600 for about £1600 too.

If the gods are on my side, I could be riding something exciting by close of play Sunday!!
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Suzuki SV650s, 1999 model - August 2010 - now

Inkognito · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Karma :

Congrats on your test Smile

Some nice bikes you're considering there.

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Well done on the pass. Good choice of bikes too. I'd go for the suzuki myself, Either one of the 2. I like the SV's personally but since I was offered a long term loan of a GSXR 750 for free I am currently on that.

When the dude wants it back (if) then I might invest in an SV. Just not sure if it'll be a 650 or thousand Laughing

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sparkind · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Jul 2010 Karma :

Well done on the pass!

I passed mine earlier this week, and had to employ the hazard avoidance manoeuvre (from MOD1) on the way back to the test centre. A car driver decided to pull out of a junction on my left without looking, then stopped right in front of me!

It was raining hard, and luckily the examiner (who was in a car) got on his brakes in time. Smile

weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

I am leaning towards the SV650 as I've heard the power delivery is excellent right through the rev range, and the engine braking is great for new riders. Found a nice one 1999 one for £1400 not far from me so might be worth a gander. Don't really want a red bike, but I guess for the right price I'm happy to let my colour choice slide!

This is the SV:

https://is.gumtree.com/image/big/22501791.jpg

And this is the write up:

Red 1999 ( T-Reg) Suzuki SV650s in very good condition.
18200 miles and rising as it's still in use.
Standard bike except for Art Pro race can (still have original).

MOT till August 2011
6 Months road tax
New chain/sprockets
Fully treated with ACF50
Complete rear linkage rebuild
All calipers recently rebuilt and serviced
Scot-oiler
Rear hugger
Headlight bulbs upgraded with Ozram Nightbreaker bulbs
Crash bungs (Motosliders, not cheap R+G ones)

Thoughts?
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Suzuki SV650s, 1999 model - August 2010 - now

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Well done on passing your test.

The SV looks nice.
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weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

En125 has just sold to a nice lady sitting her CBT tomorrow. I now have cash burning a hole in my pocket.....

Twisted Evil

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snowsurfer · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

you managed to get that sold quickly didnt you, im assumin thats you ian, im the other guy that was with you haha. how much did you get for your suzuki if you dont mind me askin? and where did you advertise it?

only thing ive seen is a 1998 gsxr600 for 1300, but dont think i want a supersports, will no doubt be incredibly uncomfortable
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Past Bike: 07 Honda xr125l
Current Bike: 99 Yamaha Fazer 600

weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

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weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

Just been to see that SV650 - I pick it up tomorrow!

Thumbs Up

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Crystal Tipps · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 May 2010 Karma :

Well done on passing your test, and enjoy your new bike Very Happy

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snowsurfer · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

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snowsurfer · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

well the xr is now sold, had to drop quite a bit off the price because there were a few problems i didnt know about, but fair play to the guy for havin a proper inspection of it, i prob wouldnt have noticed, atleast its gone and i can move onto bigger and better! shame its gonni cost me more than i was hopin!
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Jodie · Crazy Courier Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Karma :

Congratulations and well done Weegie, just be careful on your new beast Smile

weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

Like you say, at least it's now sold.

I picked up my SV650 today. Managed to get it down to £1200 and rode it back from Johnstone with my mate in the car behind me. It is absolutely lovely! It has an Art can on it which is a bit loud so might need to get something a tad quieter, but it pulls all the way through the gears and is an awesome thing to ride!

I'm going to do a few things to it myself - nice rear end tidy, cool indicators, maybe some funky mirrors and definitely a nice screen rather than the stock one. All of that can wait til payday though as for now I am just enjoying riding it.

Happy Days!!

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ryhardcastle · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Karma :

Congrats. That SV looks idenitical to the one I bought myself when I passed my test. Still riding it 18 months on. Love it. Enjoy Very Happy

snowsurfer · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

well picked up the fazer today, bit rough around the edges but nothin that cant be cleaned up, well chuffed

rode it about for a while today, power is insane!!! 1st gear is absolutly savage, i think me and the fazer will get on rather well

so hows things goin with the sv650 weggie? gime a shout if you want to go for a ride now i got some power behind me!
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weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

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weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

T reg is the BEST reg! Cool

Sounds the part mate. Fazer's are a bit quicker than the SV's apparently so we can test that theory! Bargain price - ideal for a first bike. You gonna do any mods? I've ordered a double bubble for mine that is immensely cool, as well as red bolts to attach it and some rim tape (hur hur!). Trying to find a cowl but really struggling, unless I want to pay £180 for one for the US of A, which I then need to get sprayed.....

I did it the other night and it took about 2hrs 15m, but I was holding back a bit as it was only my 2nd day on the bike, and I also stopped for a break. If we went about 8:30-9 it would be do-able. Up to you though - this weekend is gonna be good weather for it but there's bound to be another one day....next August maybe?!

Your call dude!
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snowsurfer · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

aye why not, half 8 at mcd's? will need to make sure im back by 11 tho, but dont think it will be a prob

as for the upgrades all im gonni do just now is the carb inlet rubbers, will wait and see if i use it much, pretty sure i will but will give it a month or two, think a nice tinted double bubble screen will be required, also the downpipes are a touch rusty, still prefectly useable, no bad rust, but may fit some stainless numbers at some point, dont think im interested in an end can, sounds magic as it is, altho will wait and see how your art one sounds

defo gonni get it a service soon, think a oil and filter change would be smart, also new spark plugs wouldnt go amiss
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weegieblue · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Karma :

830 is ideal - I'm up early with the wee man so suits me perfick. If we get short on time we can just head for the 77 and bomb it back.

You might find the pipes just look rusty and a bit of elbow grease may bring them up shiny again. Heard good stuff about Autosol so worth trying that as a hard graft but cheap option.

The stock can will sound ok just now but I guarantee Sunday will change your mind!

Bought a Haynes Manual, some oil and a filter for mine so going to do that tomorrow I think, and plugs if they need it.

Off to feed the boy - I'll PM you my number and you can text me tomorrow evening to let me know we'er still on for Sunday.
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Suzuki SV650s, 1999 model - August 2010 - now