I bailed on the R6. After 9 months of ownership, I traded her in on Friday. That bike was fun to ride and beautiful, but for a laundry-list of reasons, it wasn't right for me. It was used and the previous owner had done tons of modifications, including a jet kit and pipe that made the pilot circuit a little choppy, cheap aftermarket signals that fritzed, etc.... stuff I don't want to have to correct.
The last straw was a recent mechanical snafu with the front sprocket that cost me 270 bucks to repair and could have killed me. I started looking around and found a fair price on a new bike and a great trade on my R6. It was only a 1400 dollar swing to the dealer and I was out the door on my 2004 SV650S!!! :cheers:
So now I own a brand new bike. I get to break her in and I will know every modification done. I will know every mechanic that has touched her and I can be sure that she has had the proper attention throughout her life. When its just me vs the pavement, that is a good feeling. :)
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/r/b/rbd123/GStwinpics/2004SV.jpg)
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/r/b/rbd123/GStwinpics/2004SV-vs-R6-side.jpg)
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/r/b/rbd123/GStwinpics/2004SV-vs-R6-front.jpg)
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/r/b/rbd123/GStwinpics/2004SV-vs-R6-rear.jpg)
Yes you are a flake.
Nice bike too ;)
That's more than a passing resemblance, dude. I think the shrinks would call that a fixation. Both look really nice, though so I can see where you might have a point. Good luck with the new ride. :thumb: And yes, having it from new is a great feeling.
I hate you...that's the bike I want
grats! :cheers:
Quote from: MichaelThat's more than a passing resemblance, dude.
:lol:
The resemblance ends with the looks. That V-twin is AWESOME. It puts down as much torque as the R6, but its all down low. Its a smooth ride and it is fantastic around town. I can't wait to throw a pipe on her and turn some heads 8)
Yes I think You are taking the looooong and $$$$$$ way to get a GS again... :lol: Kidding. Enjoy.
Cool.
Srinath.
:thumb: What took you so long? Your situation with that sprocket on the R6 is nothing short of a fatal flaw that would have dogged you until you sold it or killed you. I've never swung a leg over the SV/DL 650, but that engine must be absolute magic. Now, all you need are Progressive springs and a Kat600 shock, and you'll be in business. Again, :thumb: :cheers:
cool, congratulations.
You know of svriders.com I'm sure...get a yoshi pipe-sounds amazing on that bike (M4 is also a great pipe for the sv).
:cheers:
:thumb: :thumb: on the SV Great looking bike dude. Yeah the r6 was kinda kick ass but I dont think I would have ever been able to throw a leg over it again if I knew a mechanical flaw almost killed me. Enjoy the SV.
Stephen
Pablo, you are the second person today to recommend the Yosh or the M4. It'll be a while before I can get one on, but when the time comes they will both be on the short-list.
thanks everybody. I'm really loving the SV! Its a fantastic bike... I knew I would get some flak from the other SS riders I know, but I also knew that everybody at GStwin.com would be glad to see the prodigal son return to the world of twins!!! :cheers:
At least you came to your senses and got the SV. :thumb:
Get a M4!...I had a M4 on my race SV and sounded awesome! Better than any Yosh and M4 produces more power. Some people critize M4 for not having the best craftmanship but I had no problems with mine. Oh, did I say...Get a M4!