V-twin and track-capable goodness! (sorry, another one)

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 04:16 PM

Sorry to add another "I got a bike!" thread but this has been a long time coming and cannot hold my excitement.

Too long since I've been on the saddle and I've missed it since moving to Cali.

So it's not a Duc, RC51 or TL1000R... but similar. Always wanted the v-twin roar and nakedness... and the price was the final straw to the deal.

Here are the photos, they speak for themselves.

I come from a 1996 Ninja 250 and 01 Honda F4i

Plans:
-tank, gas cap and crown protectors
-frame and swing arm sliders
-fender eliminator

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Congrats, and nice choice. BTW, I think I may have sat on that very bike just this past week.

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac Man

Congrats, and nice choice. BTW, I think I may have sat on that very bike just this past week.

Maybe but the dealer had the last 07 blue hidden in their back warehouse and didn't even know it.

nbdyfcnsqnc · 06-01-2008, 04:43 PM

They gave you a good price? I couldn't get them to budge on anything. That's the 07, right? $500 below MSRP out the door?

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nbdyfcnsqnc

They gave you a good price? I couldn't get them to budge on anything. That's the 07, right? $500 below MSRP out the door?

OTD Motorsports $5800 OTD. I got the quote from their website but they didn't honor it at first since it was quoted for the Inglewood location... but they went ahead to give it to me anyways.

I believe they have one 07 red left without abs.

After looking through craigslist and cycletrader, people are asking close to the same amount for 06 with 1-3k miles, so this is a better deal.

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350

Maybe but the dealer had the last 07 blue hidden in their back warehouse and didn't even know it.

Ahh, then I probably missed that one. I was originally looking for an 07 red naked.

Pac Man · 06-01-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nbdyfcnsqnc

They gave you a good price? I couldn't get them to budge on anything. That's the 07, right? $500 below MSRP out the door?

That's what they quoted me.

Low J. · 06-01-2008, 07:07 PM

Sweet.....2 SV's in one day. They're such great bikes and get GREAT gas mileage too.....most people overlook that advantage.

nbdyfcnsqnc · 06-01-2008, 07:16 PM

I was going to buy one but they felt too cramped. I have a long body. So I got a slightly used 06 Kawi Z750S (1400 mi).

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 07:43 PM

Agreed, I am 5'11" with slightly long legs and it know I will have leg stiffness in the first couple of weeks once they build up.

I love the feel of the bike... like the other bikes I had, I feel like i am fully in control of it. It does feel more nimbler than the F4i, like I can throw it around and still be forgiving. Gotta love the low end torque! it's like driving my old diesel mercedes all over again.

Be safe riding all!

Alberto · 06-01-2008, 09:01 PM

Nice choice! Im so torn bewteen the SvS or old F4i...

dTor · 06-01-2008, 09:05 PM

I love the SVs. I wish the 650s had the lower fairing like the 1000s, but oh well. I don't really care for the fairing kit that is available for them, though. Looks weird to me.

fahrenheit350 · 06-01-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alberto

Nice choice! Im so torn bewteen the SvS or old F4i...

Both awesome. I like the ride and style of both, Damn I miss the F4i. It's a hard decision, very hard. Go with the F4i first since it'll be cheaper and then upgrade to a SV in the next year or two.

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Originally Posted by dTor

I love the SVs. I wish the 650s had the lower fairing like the 1000s, but oh well. I don't really care for the fairing kit that is available for them, though. Looks weird to me.

They do:

2008 SV650SF

Or do you mean something like the chin spoiler or belly pan (depending on who you talk to)

jeffie7 · 06-01-2008, 09:35 PM

I'd put F4i > SV

SV is a great bike, but IMO not an upgrade, just a different kind of bike.

Major plus is they do have SV650 classes at the track. Running in the SV650 class is going to be a lot easier then trying to hang with the 600s.

Alberto · 06-02-2008, 09:12 AM

I am calling a guy about an SVS today. I cant find decent price (around $4000 or less) F4i's with low mileage but SV's are everywhere!

BTW-this is the EXACT bike I had waiting for me at a dealer (I had put $$ down) then they tried to d!ck me in the finance office so I walked away. Damn

Ky Z · 06-02-2008, 09:08 PM

Congrats, the blue looks great on that bike.

terrasmak · 06-03-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffie7

I'd put F4i > SV

Having ridden both , i would say it actually goes the other way. Especially on the street.

Low J. · 06-03-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by terrasmak

Having ridden both , i would say it actually goes the other way. Especially on the street.

I have to agree.....600cc sport bikes have crap for power down low so for me they aren't the best streetbikes. The SV650 is ideal IMHO.

jeffie7 · 06-03-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by terrasmak

Having ridden both , i would say it actually goes the other way. Especially on the street.

I agree for street use, the SV's torque is nice, but for all out handling, hands down the F4i.

in the end for street use SV1000 FTW =)

03Zilverstone · 06-06-2008, 10:21 PM

Nice choice. It's like my bike's little cousin. Those handle like a dream. Got any plans?

06-01-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
fahrenheit350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC -> OC, CA Posts: 1,489 iTrader: (15)	V-twin and track-capable goodness! (sorry, another one) Sorry to add another "I got a bike!" thread but this has been a long time coming and cannot hold my excitement. Too long since I've been on the saddle and I've missed it since moving to Cali. So it's not a Duc, RC51 or TL1000R... but similar. Always wanted the v-twin roar and nakedness... and the price was the final straw to the deal. Here are the photos, they speak for themselves. I come from a 1996 Ninja 250 and 01 Honda F4i Plans: -tank, gas cap and crown protectors -frame and swing arm sliders -fender eliminator __________________ -Albert-

06-01-2008, 07:07 PM	#8
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	Sweet.....2 SV's in one day. They're such great bikes and get GREAT gas mileage too.....most people overlook that advantage. __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

06-01-2008, 07:43 PM	#10
fahrenheit350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC -> OC, CA Posts: 1,489 iTrader: (15)	Agreed, I am 5'11" with slightly long legs and it know I will have leg stiffness in the first couple of weeks once they build up. I love the feel of the bike... like the other bikes I had, I feel like i am fully in control of it. It does feel more nimbler than the F4i, like I can throw it around and still be forgiving. Gotta love the low end torque! it's like driving my old diesel mercedes all over again. Be safe riding all! __________________ -Albert-

06-01-2008, 09:01 PM	#11
Alberto SHIFT_Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 19,735 iTrader: (12)	Nice choice! Im so torn bewteen the SvS or old F4i... __________________ 11.1@126mph old set-up low boost Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos* Fixed & Tuned by PFSUPERCARS

06-01-2008, 09:05 PM	#12
dTor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,371 iTrader: (26)	I love the SVs. I wish the 650s had the lower fairing like the 1000s, but oh well. I don't really care for the fairing kit that is available for them, though. Looks weird to me. __________________ Why tiptoe through LIFE only to arrive safely at DEATH?

06-01-2008, 04:26 PM	#2
Pac Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 389 iTrader: (1)	Congrats, and nice choice. BTW, I think I may have sat on that very bike just this past week.

06-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
nbdyfcnsqnc Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 23,701 iTrader: (0)	They gave you a good price? I couldn't get them to budge on anything. That's the 07, right? $500 below MSRP out the door?

06-01-2008, 07:16 PM	#9
nbdyfcnsqnc Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 23,701 iTrader: (0)	I was going to buy one but they felt too cramped. I have a long body. So I got a slightly used 06 Kawi Z750S (1400 mi).

06-01-2008, 09:35 PM	#14
jeffie7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,178 iTrader: (4)	I'd put F4i > SV SV is a great bike, but IMO not an upgrade, just a different kind of bike. Major plus is they do have SV650 classes at the track. Running in the SV650 class is going to be a lot easier then trying to hang with the 600s. __________________ DNF fUzZyBuNnYbAlLz iny0mouf

06-02-2008, 09:12 AM	#15
Alberto SHIFT_Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 19,735 iTrader: (12)	I am calling a guy about an SVS today. I cant find decent price (around $4000 or less) F4i's with low mileage but SV's are everywhere! BTW-this is the EXACT bike I had waiting for me at a dealer (I had put $$ down) then they tried to d!ck me in the finance office so I walked away. Damn __________________ 11.1@126mph old set-up low boost Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos* Fixed & Tuned by PFSUPERCARS

06-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#16
Ky Z Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,351 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, the blue looks great on that bike.

06-06-2008, 10:21 PM	#20
03Zilverstone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south-central KY Posts: 1,141 iTrader: (4)	Nice choice. It's like my bike's little cousin. Those handle like a dream. Got any plans? __________________ '03 Chrome Silver Enthusiast (#09337) 19" Ruff Racing 277, Nismo sides, V1/TN/custom paint to come