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    New bike - SV650

    Well, I finally have upgraded. Here's my new pride and joy.

    It's a 2004 model (K3). Love the power / torque increase from the VTR250.... you certainly need to hang on.

    The Two Brothers can sounds great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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    Flash bugger, Does this mean Andrea can come on rides now? You should bring them both on wednesday!

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    Congrats and enjoy,shes a beauty.They really do go well.
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    Purrrrrdy colour. SV's are da bomb

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    Sv 650

    Damn good choice, lovely bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lilly2w View Post
    Flash bugger, Does this mean Andrea can come on rides now? You should bring them both on wednesday!
    Yes she can, as long as she promises not to show me up and leave me behind on the nimble VTR.

    Thanks for the kind words all. Spent the best part of 2 hours cleaning and polishing both bikes today.
    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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    It's niiice. I did the same move from a vtr to the sv. Actually it would be a real coincidence if the vtr you had was silver. Any how, great bike. Enjoy

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    Top choice mate. Solid, reliable, fun bike.
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    So all the SV fans come out now do they? lol

    Great bikes, even better mated with a good roaring pipe.

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    great bikes I am just going back out to shed to work on my k1 racebike lovethem just got to ride myne to first time in nearly 3 months really torqeuy aye
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    Quote Originally Posted by serious4 View Post
    It's niiice. I did the same move from a vtr to the sv. Actually it would be a real coincidence if the vtr you had was silver. Any how, great bike. Enjoy
    Now that would be errie! We still have the VTR - it is red, black frame with gold wheels.
    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MidnightMike View Post
    So all the SV fans come out now do they? lol

    Great bikes, even better mated with a good roaring pipe.
    I resemble that remark!

    I don't know about other pipe brands, but the 2 bros sounds excellent. Going through a tunnel or just under a motor flyover - it's quite noticeable. Good for safety... I got a couple of push bikers turning around to have a look ahead of me.... so people know I'm coming.

    Just bought a couple of pairs of Alpine Musicstars ear buds from www.earbuddies.co.nz (enter "kiwibiker" as the promotion code when ordering and get $5 each set!). I need them now with the extra noise.
    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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    I don't know about other pipe brands, but the 2 bros sounds excellent. Going through a tunnel or just under a motor flyover - it's quite noticeable. Good for safety... I got a couple of push bikers turning around to have a look ahead of me.... so people know I'm coming.
    I've got a Leo Vince slip on muffler. Sounds bloody marvelous. Gotta love the crackle and pop when you're decerlating.
    And yes in terms of safety it's good to be heard if not seen as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gubb View Post
    Top choice mate. Solid, reliable, fun bike.
    Thanks Gubb. I think the street triple would still be my ultimate... but the SV will give me enough fun in the meantime until I can afford the upgrade.

    There is so much after market stuff for the SV. Like a lot of budget bikes, the suspension is the weak link. The engine certainly has enough tow for me.
    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by serious4 View Post
    I've got a Leo Vince slip on muffler. Sounds bloody marvelous. Gotta love the crackle and pop when you're decerlating.
    And yes in terms of safety it's good to be heard if not seen as well.
    The crackle and pop sounds great. Was worried the thing was back firing, but guess it is normal.

    When Mrs. Bullet is riding the VTR - she says she has trouble hearing her bike over mine
    Quote Originally Posted by FlangMaster
    I had a strange dream myself. You know that game some folk play on the streets where they toss coins at the wall and what not? In my dream they were tossing my semi hardened stool at the wall. I shit you not.

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