Northern Lad Now Down South...

Biker_Billy · Post by **Biker_Billy** » Jun 3rd, '07, 16:33

Hiya,

Just thought I'd say Hi - Dave from OYB Training in St Austell told me about this forum.

Well.....I'm Billy,29 from Sheffield, but now living near Looe. Did my CBT yesterday, with my DAS booked for next week (hope the weather improves!!) and looking to get an SV650S - I think, although it changes on a daily basis.

Hope eveyone here is well, and I look forward to seeing you around when I (hopefully) pass!

Cheers, Billy.

r1dave · Post by **r1dave** » Jun 3rd, '07, 16:54

Hi Bill, Good luck with the test m8

TKPM · Post by **TKPM** » Jun 3rd, '07, 16:55

Welcome to SWB mate.

Biker_Billy · Post by **Biker_Billy** » Jun 3rd, '07, 17:09

Thanks for the replies - nice to have a warm welcome!

Will hopefully see some of you around!

Billy

Dynasangel · Post by **Dynasangel** » Jun 3rd, '07, 17:50

Welcome to the site

Good Luck on your test

Post by **billinom8s** » Jun 3rd, '07, 18:15

welcome to the site, good first bike is the sv 650

age · Post by **age** » Jun 3rd, '07, 18:17

Hello and welcome mate

So is this Dave our Deej ???

Age

Biker_Billy · Post by **Biker_Billy** » Jun 3rd, '07, 18:25

Think it is deej - just bought a Ducati, sold his CBR600...?

Just a question to all of you in the know:

Been looking at bikes (and more importantly insurance quotes!!), and have narrowed the list to:
SV650S
CBR600 - 2000-2002 ish
R6

Really want something with a fairing, not too keen on windblast! Just wondering your views if the CBR or R6 would be a bit too much just after passing my test? Equally, I want a bike for a few years, so dont want to get an SV, then sell it in 12 months wanting something more...
I think I'll be a pretty steady rider, am eager how to learn to ride properly and safely, so I'd hope that I would have some self control!
Obviously the SV is cheap to insure £140 quid fully comp, whereas the other 2 are £300 TPFT.

Whadya think? and thanks

Billy.

age · Post by **age** » Jun 3rd, '07, 18:27

Yes thats Deej !

go for a Cbr 600 mate as you will get board of the Sv quite quickly (no offence to SV riders)

Little Loris · Post by **Little Loris** » Jun 3rd, '07, 19:12

I second that. Having not ridden either I'd go for the CBR or R6 purely because of style-factor

Good luck on the test and welcome to the forum!

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Jun 3rd, '07, 19:36

I had an R6 as my frst big bike, it's awesome and is for sale at the right price!

Biker_Billy · Post by **Biker_Billy** » Jun 3rd, '07, 20:07

Thanks for all your help...

To get a decent SV I would be looking at at least 2 grand, but for around 3 I could get an R6 - its mighty tempting!!!

Does anyone know how they are for a novice? Is the power delivery smooth so I won't get caught out? Also, Im 6'1, so will I be cramped?

thanks for all your help so far...am sure I'll have loads more question!!

Billy

age · Post by **age** » Jun 3rd, '07, 20:14

Cbr 600 is more forgiving mate and the R6 is supposed to have a nervous front end so cbr6 gets my vote

Age

cbrchell · Post by **cbrchell** » Jun 3rd, '07, 20:42

Having only just passed my test I have a CBR 600 and is fab, got enough grunt to keep up with the best of them

Oh and Good Luck and Welcome

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Jun 3rd, '07, 22:05

Welcome to SWB...

Good Luck with your test...