Sv 1000

[98tls]

Stock suspension on GSXR's aint great either, particularly for the road

Fuck i love the internet.

[Fast Eddie]

Hi all, well after selling my 08 Fireblade a couple of years back im now looking for another bike.

try an '09 Fireblade..

[bones135]

try an '09 Fireblade..

Would love to but just looking at buying what i can afford at the moment, would also like an R1 or ZX10R but hey gota live within the limits aye

[Denniso]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

[bones135]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

Thats my intention, just fingers crossed on a positive phone call today

[SMOKEU]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself , I've found it a capable road toy that has the bonus over my GSXR in the wet of getting traction instead of wheelspin , a big bonus on the longer rides when you get caught in the rain . The only mod done to mine is some better brake pads as the originals where a bit wooden ( OEM RGV pads ).

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

[slofox]

Try ignoring the internet "experts" (wankers) and ride the SV to find out for yourself ...

Given that the OP actually ASKED for information about the bike, I hardly think it appropriate to label those who take the trouble to reply as "internet "experts" (wankers)".

[Fast Eddie]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

or you haven't got enough grunt..

[imdying]

I have both. Save your money till you can get another blade. The SV1000 is a complete piece of crap in comparison. If both were in a burning garage, you would throw the SV anywhere you could to rescue the blade. If money is too tight, buy a ZX6R, even that is faster and more comfortable.

[Gremlin]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

For goodness sake, get some experience before you happily comment away. My 04 ZX10R, with good tyres, set up (stock) suspension, dry weather, could still wheel spin, just because I was going over slippery lane markings. I was doing 80kph at the time, changing lanes...

Ride a variety of bikes... only then you'll have some inkling of what they can really do.

[SMOKEU]

For goodness sake, get some experience before you happily comment away. My 04 ZX10R, with good tyres, set up (stock) suspension, dry weather, could still wheel spin, just because I was going over slippery lane markings. I was doing 80kph at the time, changing lanes...

Ride a variety of bikes... only then you'll have some inkling of what they can really do.

I've had wheelspin on a 250cc bike before on a tar seal road. I put that down to bad technique.

[bones135]

I have both. Save your money till you can get another blade. The SV1000 is a complete piece of crap in comparison. If both were in a burning garage, you would throw the SV anywhere you could to rescue the blade. If money is too tight, buy a ZX6R, even that is faster and more comfortable.

Well yup, the SVs not going to happen so back to the looking bit.
A blade could well be the one

[SVboy]

Dont be put off by all the doom merchants making [often] poorly informed judgements. If you find another SV and you like it,go for it. Yes,like any bike, they have their limitations, but are imho, very good bikes, with easy potential to make into great bikes. Go to a specialist SV site for consistent and informed comment. If a rider of CHOPPAs calibre rate them, I would suggest that is a very valid and worthwhile endorsement.

[bones135]

Im the only one that makes up my mind,lol
Ill just keep my eyes & ears open till i see something id like to ride.....& go from there

[frogfeaturesFZR]

If you can't ride without wheelspin on a wet road then you're doing something wrong, or your tyres are very bad.

Running Mich Power ones (B compound) and the Mille spins up in the wet real easy. Fun to watch the shift light flash, and then go off as the tyre grabs traction again.