Semi-pointless SV650 post

Oldie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2010 Karma :

Saw a zillion bikes today in the Eifel but one caught my eye for some reason - a red new SV650. Looked quite flash, sounded good too. I was walking to the pub when it passed and suddenly made me want one. Somehow just looked like the perfect bike for a Sunday blat. Definitely a decent machine.

Beehive Bedlam · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

I get the same feeling every time I see a bike hoot past when I'm in the car.

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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

This happens to me quite often, and I get obsessed with the bike for a while, then I forget about it. I think that's normal Thinking

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

I get obsessed...then I get it.
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Obsession for me includes lots of research.

Take the Norton Commando for example. It's been on my obsession list for years but until they make more reliable ones, and a little bit cheaper it won't get bought.
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chickenstrip · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Dec 2013 Karma :

I was like this first time I saw an SV650 (curvy model), and then when I saw the thou in that coppery colour. All totally meh to me now. Once you've ridden the 650 for a while, it just loses that appeal unfortunately.

Weird bikes really. Essentially pretty good, but quickly become boring.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

I like the ladies' one - teh gladioli. You can pick up a minter for thruppence ha'penny. Because let's face it, no right-thinking male-blooded blerk (tr - proper northern bloke) with actual live wriggling spunk in their nads would be caught dead on one. Enter me. No not like that - cheeky!! Comfier than the mt07, and (currently at least) loads cheaper used, with apparently slightly more able suspension. I do prefer the round light on the sv though - I'm glad suzuki kept that. Quite a rarity on new bikes now. Dates it to the early '90s but christ, even that's better than what teh Japonesers are doing with front lights and instrument clusters these days. Brrr. Nasty.
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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

Just remember SV stands for "still virgin".
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Snowdonia Rider · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Oct 2014 Karma :

The Gladius' downfall was the name, it just sounds like Russell Crowe's gay brother. They should've called it something more manly.

I haven't ridden the new SV, I'm sure it rides and handles nicely, but the front light is so out of place. It doesn't match the rest of the bike, the body is modern but the light is traditional/retro.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Seen a gladys 20 mile from me with 9k on it for two large. Might have to look out me best loafers - there's tyres need a kickin.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

But 'ow do split ahses knor t'difference twixt a blurry SV 'n' a bleedin Jickser?? Yet thee do - some 'ow, some way...they really do. Meks thee wonder.
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I bought an Italian 2 stroke on a whim recently, it was great - unless you're buying brand new you rarely have much to lose if you shop smart. If you fancy an SV, buy an SV, when it disappoints sell it on for pretty much what you bought it for.

If you get lucky you'll turn a profit. If you get unlucky it'll burst into flames on the M4 and a crazy man will join you for a BBQ.
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grr666 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

I'm struggling not to buy one of these at the moment when I've spent the last 12 months yearning for a Striple-R.

It just gets me right in the 'want gland'.

https://i.cubeupload.com/tZNDKy.jpg

Funny how that happens.
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