Hi from a new biker...

[CortezTheKill...]

Hi all,

I've been reading these forums for the last 2 months since passing my DAS test (10 minors...oops). I feel like I've come to know a few of the characters on here and really appreciate the excellent advice which always seems to be on hand whenever anyone has a problem. I really feel I've joined a community.

I can't wait to pick up my new bike - an SV650K6 which I'm collecting in 2 days time - how time is dragging.

Just thought I'd say hi and introduce myself in the meantime.


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ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[MarkJ]

Welcome

[h00dwink]

bienvenue, where you from?
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[CortezTheKill...]

I'm living in Stafford, so if anyone riding in the area on Thursday evening sees a bloke on a red SV650 wobbling down the A34 then it's me...
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SV650 - TRASHED
ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[Fran]

Hi and welcome m8, Im a newish memeber here and dont live far from you, you'll have to keep an eye on the north section and get out with us lot round these parts

[CortezTheKill...]

Cheers for the invitation Fran...I'd love to hook up with a few more riders in the area.

I'll look out for you on your astoundingly large machine - I think I'd kill myself if I got anything more powerful than a 650. I'm going to be nervous as hell when I ride away from Chells on Thursday. Hoping for decent weather!
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SV650 - TRASHED
ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[Fran]

Cool m8, My bikes not that big lol You'll be fine on your new bike, and I hope you have fun on it and we will try to meet up soon, If Im off down your way, maybe the raven cafe in whitchurch I'll let you know

[Whosthedaddy]

Conratuations, hello and welcome
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[NinjaBoy]

Yo mate, welcome to the forums. Got any piccies of your bike?
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[CortezTheKill...]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone...

No pics of bike yet as I'm a dumbass. I kicked myself after I bought the bike for not having taken my camera, then as I got halfway home in the car I realised I'd had my mobile in my pocket and could've used that....so kicked myself even harder.

I'll post pics when I've picked it up on Thursday...it's being taxed and having a Datatool fitted at the mo...

Looks like Thursday's going to be a dry day *relief* and maybe some good weather for the weekend too - not that I'm going to be a 'sunny days only' rider (though there's nothing wrong with that) but I don't want to drop it on the first day 'cos of rain!

I just have this persistent nightmare of me riding away on my shiny new bike and with shiny new kit only to plough into a parked car or something similarly stupid in front of a bunch of salesmen and mechanics all pissin' themselves laughing. Cold sweat....yuk.
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SV650 - TRASHED
ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[ram_doom]

Welcome, good choice of first bike start as you mean to go on indeed
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[andrea]

Hello and Welcome

I'm in Stafford too, small world eh... I normally head to Bassetts on a Tuesday so pm me if you'd like someone to go down with

[CortezTheKill...]

Hi Andrea...

Thanks for the invitation...will take you up on it when I've got the confidence to ride at more than 20mph - might take a while to get there otherwise
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SV650 - TRASHED
ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[extreme3d]

Hello and welcome

Nice choice of bike. You will really enjoy your SV, they are a great bike (I am of course very biased being the owner of one myself - see sig below ). Post some pics up when you get it!

As Fran says join the North users section. We are planning a meet up in Squires (https://www.squires-cafe.co.uk) this sat 23rd at 12oclock, then going for a ride out. Loads heading up from your area so you could join them - good opportunity to run-in your SV

P.S. Do as the manual says regards runing in. The SV doesn't like being thrashed from day one

[phk6]

dont be nervous when u get on your bike fella, i jumped on my bike outside the shop (very first time on a geared bike, apart from the cg125 i did my test on) went to pettrol station, went home to put my panniers and leathers on 20 mins after getting the bike i was on the m62 heading for the m1 to go down to heart of england rally, omg i was paping it on the motorway.

have a great time on your bike fella
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[kawakid]

Nowt wrong with 10 minors, you passed!!

[meenie]

[_Will_]

Welcome.
I second the piccy suggestion
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[andrea]

[CortezTheKill...]

Thanks Andrea...

In less than 24 hours I'll have my bike!

Will post pics when I get it home tomorrow evening.

One other question...is it worth getting a hugger fitted? And if not, how often do I need to clean the sh*t off? Oh, and should I invest in an automatic chain oiler?

And extreme3d I LOVE your bike in black! Where do I get a respray?
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SV650 - TRASHED
ZX636R C6F - SOLD
Current number of wheels: 0 (not including a bicycle).

[RealNinja]

Rear hugger will keep the crap off the rear shock, and IMO make the bike look more complete if you go for a colour matched one.

Cleaning is entirely down to you, but you know you wont be able to have it looking dirty in your garage

Self lubing system for the chain? Entirely up to you, depends on whether you think you are going to remember to lube it or not.....
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[king kong]

Hello good evening and welcome..........

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Hey, top choice on the bike. You'll get used to it. My first ride on my bike was a sunday blat, although i'd like to think i've improved since 2000 miles ago.
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