Got a friend looking at an SV650S. Tell me more. - Page 3

Switch · 01-15-2009, 09:06 AM

I have one for sale...

Particle Man · 03-20-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Feels very light and very forgiving yet still a blast to ride. .

sounds about right.

Looni2ns · 03-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Sv's are great bikes. LOVE mine. Oh, and blue is faster. ;-) Most of the time, folks on the boards that I frequent don't really recommend the SV as a first bike. Most recommend the Ninja 250 or 500, or GS500. All of these bikes have a lower deat height so you can flat foot comfortably, yet have more than enough power so you can enjoy learning to ride and not be run over if you venture out on the busier roadways.

With the SV, you have to be careful of the throttle and the low end torque. The throttle is quite touchy, and since he's a new rider, he needs to be careful. Low end torque is great as it gets you going very quickly. Down side to that is it can get a new inexperienced rider in a lot of trouble very quickly.

He reallys needs the MSF as soon as possible. Depending on where you are in ATL, there's Honda in Alpharetta, the HD dealerships through their Rider's Edge Program, and other sites in the metro ATL area. Check out the DMV website for the complete list of sites.

SVRider.com is a great place for technical and riding information. There is a quite a few of us in ATL, especially on the NW side around Mayretta.

ChipperJones · 07-17-2012, 03:11 PM

The seat is horribly uncomfortable after a bout an hour or so, but other than that they are awesome bikes,

Particle Man · 07-20-2012, 10:58 PM

Holy thread resurrection ...

And:

01-15-2009, 09:06 AM	#21
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	I have one for sale... __________________ It's fine.

03-23-2009, 12:11 PM	#23
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	Sv's are great bikes. LOVE mine. Oh, and blue is faster. ;-) Most of the time, folks on the boards that I frequent don't really recommend the SV as a first bike. Most recommend the Ninja 250 or 500, or GS500. All of these bikes have a lower deat height so you can flat foot comfortably, yet have more than enough power so you can enjoy learning to ride and not be run over if you venture out on the busier roadways. With the SV, you have to be careful of the throttle and the low end torque. The throttle is quite touchy, and since he's a new rider, he needs to be careful. Low end torque is great as it gets you going very quickly. Down side to that is it can get a new inexperienced rider in a lot of trouble very quickly. He reallys needs the MSF as soon as possible. Depending on where you are in ATL, there's Honda in Alpharetta, the HD dealerships through their Rider's Edge Program, and other sites in the metro ATL area. Check out the DMV website for the complete list of sites. SVRider.com is a great place for technical and riding information. There is a quite a few of us in ATL, especially on the NW side around Mayretta. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

07-20-2012, 10:58 PM	#25
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Holy thread resurrection ... And: __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-17-2012, 03:11 PM	#24
ChipperJones Squid Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	The seat is horribly uncomfortable after a bout an hour or so, but other than that they are awesome bikes,