Got my first bike today

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 01:57 PM

This morning I purchased a 2005 Suzuki SV650. This will be my first street bike. It's all stock and has less than 3,000 miles. All in all the bike appeared clean and well taken care of. Sucks waiting for the funds to clear--after that I'll go and pick it up.

I've taken the MSF course and would recommend it to anyone that plans to ride. One question I had for those with experience: is it normal to simply ride it home? I was just wondering since I was hoping to spend some time with it in my complex first. Oh well, I'm lucky in that it's only 3 miles away.

Def946 · 06-01-2008, 01:59 PM

sweet man. great bike. That SV motor is great on gas, and is durable as the day is long.

cheshirecat79 · 06-01-2008, 02:00 PM

A lot of people will ride their first bike home from the dealer or seller's residence. Just make sure you are comfortable shifting the bike so that you don't stall in traffic. Good job taking the MSF first.

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I figured many probably just rode off; I'll just play it extra safe.

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Nice SV! I took delivery of mine yesterday morning too and love it so far.

Sign up for svriders.com and start modding.

You should get motosliders, fender eliminator and tank, gas cap and crown protectors.

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363394

I rode mine back from the dealer that is 3 miles away from me also. Feels and rides great.

zand02max · 06-01-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac Man

This morning I purchased a 2005 Suzuki SV650. This will be my first street bike. It's all stock and has less than 3,000 miles. All in all the bike appeared clean and well taken care of. Sucks waiting for the funds to clear--after that I'll go and pick it up.

I've taken the MSF course and would recommend it to anyone that plans to ride. One question I had for those with experience: is it normal to simply ride it home? I was just wondering since I was hoping to spend some time with it in my complex first. Oh well, I'm lucky in that it's only 3 miles away.

curious what you paid, as I just sold my 2005 SV 650S and it had 3300 miles! NIce bike!

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zand02max

curious what you paid, as I just sold my 2005 SV 650S and it had 3300 miles! NIce bike!

I paid $4,100. Personally, it was a little higher than I had planned to spend, but from what I had seen it was the best one that was out there.

ni$mo350 · 06-01-2008, 06:16 PM

My buddy had an SV650 and i got to ride it a little. very comfortable and great starting bike.

Low J. · 06-01-2008, 07:05 PM

Great purchase. MSF + SV650 = doing it right

Have fun!!!!!!!

06-01-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
Def946 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	sweet man. great bike. That SV motor is great on gas, and is durable as the day is long. __________________ Go Gunners!!!

06-01-2008, 04:28 PM	#5
fahrenheit350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC -> OC, CA Posts: 1,489 iTrader: (15)	Nice SV! I took delivery of mine yesterday morning too and love it so far. Sign up for svriders.com and start modding. You should get motosliders, fender eliminator and tank, gas cap and crown protectors. http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363394 I rode mine back from the dealer that is 3 miles away from me also. Feels and rides great. __________________ -Albert-

06-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#8
ni$mo350 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,151 iTrader: (4)	My buddy had an SV650 and i got to ride it a little. very comfortable and great starting bike. __________________ http://www.my350z.com/forum/index.php SOLD '03 PPW Track: Greddy EVOII (FS), JWT, Nismo, RAYS, Ichiba, Falken, Muteki, Tanabe GF210, 15% sides and rear 45% up front, Acura (ask if you must) Etc.

06-01-2008, 07:05 PM	#9
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	Great purchase. MSF + SV650 = doing it right Have fun!!!!!!! __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

06-01-2008, 02:00 PM	#3
cheshirecat79 Sleeps in 350Z Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 3,321 iTrader: (3)	A lot of people will ride their first bike home from the dealer or seller's residence. Just make sure you are comfortable shifting the bike so that you don't stall in traffic. Good job taking the MSF first.

06-01-2008, 02:03 PM	#4
Pac Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 389 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I figured many probably just rode off; I'll just play it extra safe.