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Well, my bf and I went on a group ride today, and the Baby G was a verrrrrrrry bad boy. I broke down several times, and then when we were almost to the top of a tall mountain (Mt. Hamilton for those of you who are local), my little GS decided he was done for the day. He died on exactly the same kind of righthand hairpin turn that he dumped me off of a few weeks ago. This time, he didn't get rid of me.  :nana: We limped home, but that's getting mighty old.

I've decided it's time to get a new bike. My GS will likely stay in the family (my stepson wants to buy him for his wife, and he's good at working on bikes, so he'll likely be able to get the Baby G in tiptop form).

I'm looking at the SV650, the FZ6, and I'm fantasizing about the Gixxer 600. I'm rather a practical sort, so I'll likely go for the FZ6, unless my boo-tay sticks to the Gixxer 600 and won't let go.  :mrgreen:

Monday is bike shopping day. I need a reliable commuter for work (and for group rides...and fun rides...and...and...and....).

Any comments/suggestions for my shopping spree welcome! ;)

I like all three.  At this time i would go with the SV650s fully faired over the others.  FZ6s are great as are GSX-Rs but I think the SV is best on gas and more suited for an all around commuter than the other two.  But then again i would go with the one your butt is happiest with.  Happy hunting and let us know. :cheers:

The GSX-R is a totally impractical street bike on a couple of levels.  I'd go for the SV650.

But - if you're new-bike shopping, really, consider a GS500F.  I like mine so much more than my old E.  And a new one won't be plagued with the issues that old bikes can rack up from lack of good care.

If the GS500F had fuel injection, it'd be at the top of the list...I'm tired of carbs and choke.  :x

i hear that.....

I gotcha.

Then I'll toss my rec for SV650 and Breva 750 in.  Be sure to look at insurance as part of your decision - I bet that will toss the I-4s into a different light.  I got much better quotes for the SV than the Breva, but I wouldn't be surprised if that one varies.

*hiccup*

yeah twins are way cheaper then i-4s, in general.

Quote from: RoadstergalThen I'll toss my rec for SV650 and Breva 750 in.  Be sure to look at insurance as part of your decision - I bet that will toss the I-4s into a different light.  I got much better quotes for the SV than the Breva, but I wouldn't be surprised if that one varies.

Yeah, insurance costs are a big reason I'm thinking of the SV650 and FZ6. The Gixxer would likely be out of this world, so I'll probably go practical this time around, and then follow my heart in a year or two.

I'm also looking at gas mileage!  :thumb:

yeah the GSX-R is like 2k a year for me, while the SV and FZ are cheaper than my GS :o .  Naked makes the difference.

Quote from: natedawg120Naked makes the difference.

Naked is always good!  :cheers:  ;)  :thumb:

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Quote from: natedawg120Naked makes the difference.

Naked is always good!  :cheers:  ;)  :thumb:

Still talking about bikes right  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: natedawg120Still talking about bikes right

That's the only venue where naked is cheaper.

Quote from: Roadstergal

Quote from: natedawg120Still talking about bikes right

That's the only venue where naked is cheaper.

:thumb: +1 and  :cheers:  :lol:

How about a Kawasaki NINJA 650R?  :thumb:

"The very compact liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649cc Parallel Twin with fuel injection delivers a smooth responsiveness that is tuned for rider-friendly power characteristics-especially in the low and medium rpm ranges...."

That gets my vote.

Hmmm......I looked at the Ninja 650R, and I could have sworn it had carbs.....I guess I need to go look again.....  :?

Edit: looked again, and it does seem to have fuel injection.  :thumb:

However....it's UGLY (to me)!  :lol:

Ugly? What's wrong, is it the wrong color?  :lol:

I think it is much more pleasing to the eye than an SV650, or even an SV650S but thats just me :)

It's not the colour, per se. :P I don't care for the way they have that not-quite-red colour going through the bike... Who knows, perhaps it's something that grows on you. I didn't care much for the black frame on the '06 FZ6's, but that's kind of grown on me now, too.

However, all that being said, I need a new bike NOW, so I won't likely be waiting for the new '06's to come out.... I'll be looking at what's in stock now.  :cheers:  :mrgreen:

Just a thought here.Since you are considering a GSXR, you might look into a Triumph Speed Four.These are naked, and have got good writeups from the mc press. It uses the engine from the TT600, but retuned for better mid range-not so peakey. They are soon to be discontinued, and you might find a good buy on one-if you liked it.I think they list for just over $6000.00. Of course, you can't go wrong with an SV650 either.

What about a Ducati Monster?

Quote from: porsche4786What about a Ducati Monster?

+1

Quote from: BirdmoveJust a thought here.Since you are considering a GSXR, you might look into a Triumph Speed Four.These are naked

I like the backsides of those, but the front sorta comes up short..thank you for the suggestion.  :cheers:  :mrgreen:

Quote from: porsche4786What about a Ducati Monster?

Those scare me... not in the sense of the power, etc, but in the sense of...well...my bf's words this afternoon echo'd what I'd heard someone else say, "ride the Duc for two days, put it in the shop for four." I already HAVE one of those.  :dunno:  :lol:

(http://www.variders.com/gs500/s2r_purple.jpg)

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :kiss:  :lol:

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Quote from: pandymy bf's words this afternoon echo'd what I'd heard someone else say, "ride the Duc for two days, put it in the shop for four." I already HAVE one of those.  :dunno:  :lol:

:lol:  :lol:

that is absolutely not true! my friend has a monster and the only time it's in the shop is for regular maintenance.

Quote from: JetSwingthat is absolutely not true! my friend has a monster and the only time it's in the shop is for regular maintenance.

Well...the rumour is that I'm a girl and that I have a thing for purple...doesn't make it true, but if everyone says it enough, it becomes "common knowledge."  :dunno:  :mrgreen:

Umm, so, are uh....Ducati's reliable or not....? :dunno:

Quote from: porsche4786Umm, so, are uh....Ducati's reliable or not....? :dunno:

That is something we can debate until the end of time. It really depends on which Monster you get. The bigger the engine, the more problems it has, typically. From what I've gathered, most of the 620 Monsters are pretty damn good. Soon as you bump up to 800 (the 750 wasn't too bad, I think) you start getting some problems.  A lot of Duc owners say their bikes are perfect, but other FORMER Duc owners sold theirs because they are extremely problematic.

That being said, I lust after a Ducati Monster. I would absolutely LOVE one. Love love love love love one. 620 or a 750 would be great. I hear the 800S2Rs aren't that bad either. Time will tell.

Quote from: porsche4786Umm, so, are uh....Ducati's reliable or not....? :dunno:

I've been told by a couple avid Ducati owners that the air-cooled ones are reliable, the water-cooled ones are not.  They've owned four Ducatis since I've known them.

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Quote from: porsche4786Umm, so, are uh....Ducati's reliable or not....? :dunno:

That is something we can debate until the end of time. It really depends on which Monster you get. The bigger the engine, the more problems it has, typically. From what I've gathered, most of the 620 Monsters are pretty damn good. Soon as you bump up to 800 (the 750 wasn't too bad, I think) you start getting some problems.  A lot of Duc owners say their bikes are perfect, but other FORMER Duc owners sold theirs because they are extremely problematic.

I have a lot of friends who have/had Monster (here in Italy almost everyone has/had a Ducati..) and never had problems; I think that much depends on how you treat the Moster... if you do the correct maintenance there'll be no big problems. The Monster is a 'rude' bike, has a very annoying clutch, you can't just buy it and treat it like a japanese bike.
I agree with AlphaFire: the 620 Monster is a wonderful and reliable bike, lots of italian beginners choose it as their first bike.
And it's sooooo beautiful....

Anyway, I vote for SV..... I think both FZ6 and Ninja 650 aren't as beautiful as the SV. And I've been told it's a great bike  :thumb:

Quote from: porsche4786Umm, so, are uh....Ducati's reliable or not....? :dunno:

In my humble opinion.... Yes it is, but you need to take great care of it.

Take a look at the MV Agusta Brutale it's a sweet bike, much better than the Duc Monster but thats my oppionion ( I can't spell anymore it seems)
If you want a full faired bike have you looked at the Triumph Daytona 675?  I liked that one alot too.  Both of those are v twins.  For what you listed, I'd pick the FZ6 ( and then I'd take off the ugly fairing and order the parts to make it look like the European FZ6) I know it's an I4 but something about the SV's just bothers me  :dunno:

The daytona 675 is a three cylinder, not a V-Twin.

Well i think t is i'm too lazy to check, however i is a frickin' sweet bit of gear. :)

I haven't heard that the Ducs are unreliable. What I have heard is that when you take them in for the scheduled services that it is highly exspensive.Before you buy one you need to get a price on the first service.I've read posts here about people complaining about $250.00 first services-wait until you hear what a Ducati will cost you.They use the "Desmodromic" valve system-no return springs-in order to eliminate valve float.Valves are both opened and closed with mechanical rocker arms.These valves use shims on both the opening and closing mechanisms. Adjusting valves is really involved.

Quote from: BirdmoveI haven't heard that the Ducs are unreliable. What I have heard is that when you take them in for the scheduled services that it is highly exspensive.Before you buy one you need to get a price on the first service.I've read posts here about people complaining about $250.00 first services-wait until you hear what a Ducati will cost you.They use the "Desmodromic" valve system-no return springs-in order to eliminate valve float.Valves are both opened and closed with mechanical rocker arms.These valves use shims on both the opening and closing mechanisms. Adjusting valves is really involved.

Valve adjustmensts on the Ducs can be a pain, depending on which enging you're using. If you're using one of the desmodue engines (pronounced desmo-doo-ay) it's got two-valves per cylinder, which means that you open up the head and they are right there, very easy to deal with. As soon as you get to three valves and 4 valves per cylinder the price goes up exponentially.

Ok...I think I've made my choice....just working on the details now:

http://www.suzukicycles.com/products/SV650SK5/Default.aspx



In blue, of course!  :cheers:  :)

The SV650S are great bikes.  You're going to be very happy, methinks.   :thumb:

Wear red gear, and your average color will be purple.   :mrgreen:

Yeah! Now pandy can turn into a blue-whore like me! I really like the look of the 2nd gen SVS. I'd probably go with a first gen naked model, though. They look nicer than the boxy 2nd gen nakeds. The angular lines go way better with the S model.

Quote from: RoadstergalThe SV650S are great bikes.  You're going to be very happy, methinks.   :thumb:

Wear red gear, and your average color will be purple.   :mrgreen:

Yeah, I was surprised that I liked it so much. The seat height is "short friendly."  :lol:

I wonder how fast one has to go for the blue bike and red gear to blur into purple. :P

As for the teal...  :? It's definitely better in person than on their site, but I still don't care much for it.  :P

Sweet looking bike.  :thumb: I'm thinking the SV650S may be my next bike a couple of years down the road.  My GS keeps dragging when taken off road around the farm, almost like it's not designed for that or something...  :lol: How comfey is it?  The bars look pretty low...or maybe the tank is high, making the bars look low...  :?

The bars are clipons, so they're definitely lower, which is exactly what I'm looking for (plus the tank *is* higher). I really liked the way the seat got narrow so that I can at least put the balls of both feet down (I'm sooooo used to being able to flat-foot it with my GS). I really like the FZ6, too, but it's a bit tall (I could do it, but it's tall!). I found the more-agressively sport riding position to be pleasing (the SV650 is much more standard, and I was looking for more lean for my commute). The SVS isn't as top-heavy feeling as the FZ6, too, but I didn't feel it with a full tank of gas, either, so we shall see. Overall, I'm quite impressed with the SVS! I just with the '06's weren't in such..uh.... interesting....colours. :P

But, why do you want all that plastic?

Especially knowing how many times your GS has been down....   :dunno:

Quote from: RVertigoBut, why do you want all that plastic? Especially knowing how many times your GS has been down....   :dunno:

You been counting?  :nana:  :nana:  :nana:

:lol: Before my last little getoff, I'd not dropped him in MONTHS.  :P  He has some carb issues, so when he tried to throw me again this past weekend (on a group ride, no less), I hung on tight, and neither of us went down.  :nana:

Plus, I like the riding position of the SVS much better than the nekkid one.  :thumb:

Santa Clara Cycle Accessories has an unfaired SV (actually has a small Givi windscreen) in blue. 730-0600 And, a Monster (don't know what size).

Quote from: pandyYou been counting?

Well?

But, there is good news:  Accessories!

Quote from: scratchSanta Clara Cycle Accessories has an unfaired SV (actually has a small Givi windscreen) in blue. 730-0600 And, a Monster (don't know what size).

I like the faired SVS :(  Thanks for keeping an eye out, though.  :kiss:  :)

Quote from: RVertigoWell? But, there is good news:  

:lol: I checked to make sure they had framesliders :lol:

Quote from: pandy:lol: I checked to make sure they had framesliders :lol:

Good call!

They have TONS of accessories compared to the GS...  Bastards.   :x

St, er...pandy, I just found out a friend has a used gsxr750 for sale. 2002, so much more comfortable (even for commutibg or lkight duty touring (friend rode his to laguna and back, 2-up w/o issues). $6k with accessories.

just a thought.


the sv is sweet too.

Quote from: pantabloSt, er...pandy, I just found out a friend has a used gsxr750 for sale. 2002, so much more comfortable (even for commutibg or lkight duty touring (friend rode his to laguna and back, 2-up w/o issues). $6k with accessories. just a thought.
the sv is sweet too.

Pab.....er....Pantablo.....

:x  Soooooo tempting..... and my stepson has a total'd 750 with a lot of parts...  :mrgreen: Well... I'll pass this info to him, too, just in case! Thanks for the tip!!!  :kiss:

The temptation is killing me!  :lol:

Here ya go Pandy:  Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PuRpLe-LED-BoDy-KiT-SUZUKI-SV650-SV-650_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34284QQitemZ4534857818)

Quote from: flyingbeagle71The bars look pretty low...or maybe the tank is high, making the bars look low...  :?

I pretty much hugged the tank on my SV650.

Pandy, the SV is a much better street-only bike than the GSX-R 750, IMO.

Quote from: RVertigoHere ya go Pandy:  Link

:lol:  :lol:  :nana:  :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: RoadstergalI pretty much hugged the tank on my SV650.

Pandy, the SV is a much better street-only bike than the GSX-R 750, IMO.

Yeah, I pretty much hug the tank on the SVS, too.

As for the Gixxer, let me have my fantasy world, woman!!!  :P  :lol:  ;)

Quote from: pandyIn blue, of course!  :cheers:  :)

Ok, I've got a solution for you.  According to my calculations, you'll have to learn how to ride faster.  Much faster.  Then, as you're racing towards everyone, your bike will just blueshift into purple.  According to my calculations, you'll have to travel about 10% of the speed of light, or 67,061,662.9 miles per hour.

Of course, the problem is that after you're heading away from people, your blue bike with redshift into green.

Quote from: aaronstjOf course, the problem is that after you're heading away from people, your blue bike with redshift into green.

What's behind you doesn't matter.   :mrgreen:


There was a young lady named Bright
Who traveled much faster than light.
She started one day
In her usual way
And returned on the previous night.

My buddy's got an '04 SV650S. I've ridden it and it was quite comfortable for me and I'm 6 ft. 2. Plus, it has some SERIOUS balls! Quite a bit different than a GS. Just be careful Pandy on your next bike, whatever you end up getting.  :thumb:

I went from the GS to a SV about two months ago and I've had a smile from ear to ear ever since. Way more responsive and comfortable IMO.  I feel like I could ride all day on the SV and man is she frisky! Awesome commuter bike and my insurance didn't even go up. Love the low end torque and love the look. Although I like my girl nekkid'....

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/pslamp32/SV650b.jpg)

That is a good choice in bikes pandy.  Have you though about getting the factory lowers for it.  I think the SVS looks great with them.  Would look like this:  

(http://b.im.craigslist.org/UF/dJ/LlYW8l8Q1VJzJhg1ekLzLjGnVXjk.jpg)

Quote from: pslamp32I went from the GS to a SV about two months ago and I've had a smile from ear to ear ever since. Way more responsive and comfortable IMO.  I feel like I could ride all day on the SV and man is she frisky! Awesome commuter bike and my insurance didn't even go up. Love the low end torque and love the look. Although I like my girl nekkid'....

I like mine with clothes on so I can imagine what is underneath.

SV650S.  Better wind protection compared to naked but not much plastic to trash if you drop it.  This year they have it in red as well.  I put 2.5k miles on it in 5 months and still loving it.  It is my daily commute.

Positives: Enough power and torque for great street performance, not very agressive seating compared to SS bikes (you need to change the way you support yourself), low insurance, reliable, 45-50 mpg, looks good, vtwin sound

Negatives: Taller seating than GS (I have 31" inseam and can't flat foot it), stock seat is not good for long rides (gel seat is available for 125 bucks), mushy front suspension (easy to fix with new springs and two quarts of 20 weight fork oil, cost 120 bucks), top end is not as high as SS bikes but this is usually irrelevant

Quote from: pandyWell, my bf and I went on a group ride today, and the Baby G was a verrrrrrrry bad boy. I broke down several times, and then when we were almost to the top of a tall mountain (Mt. Hamilton for those of you who are local), my little GS decided he was done for the day. He died on exactly the same kind of righthand hairpin turn that he dumped me off of a few weeks ago. This time, he didn't get rid of me.  :nana: We limped home, but that's getting mighty old.

<snippage>

;)

OK drum roll please ... begin Sarcastic loop ...
Maybe you should actually learn to work on it instead of drooling on the purple and fantasizing about the undogly things you want to do to it ...
End loop ...
End Drum roll ... Start eye roll ...  :roll:  :roll:  :roll:  ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Quote from: streetsweeperJust be careful Pandy on your next bike, whatever you end up getting.  :thumb:

Roger that!  :thumb:

Quote from: pslamp32Although I like my girl nekkid'....

I like my boyz nekkid! ;)

Quote from: natedawg120That is a good choice in bikes pandy.  Have you though about getting the factory lowers for it.  I think the SVS looks great with them.  Would look like this:  

I just saw the lowers when I was looking through options today...that might be something in my future!  :)

Quote from: LEVOSV650S.  Better wind protection compared to naked but not much plastic to trash if you drop it.  

Eggzactly!!!!!! Best of all worlds  :thumb:

Quote from: seshadri_srinathOK drum roll please ... begin Sarcastic loop ...
Maybe you should actually learn to work on it instead of drooling on the purple and fantasizing about the undogly things you want to do to it ...
End loop ... End Drum roll ... Start eye roll ...  :roll:  :roll:  :roll:  ...

I'll do this when you stop using ellipses!!!  :nana:  :lol:

Ok....change in plans.... it looks like I'll be picking up the '06 red SVS.... TOMORROW!! Now perhaps I won't need to go so fast for the red bike and blue gear to blur into purple! Hmmm...maybe I should sell my brand new blue EXO-400 and get a red one.  :lol:  :cheers:  :mrgreen:

you WILL show us pics right? :thumb:

AbsoLUTELY!!!!!  :)  :)  :)

Two GSs, and a blue SV that turns into a red one at the last minute?  Pandy, you're catching up to me.   :)

Mebbe not for long, though.  If I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting, the Burger is turning into a dualsport.

Very nice.  That red '06 is hot!  I'd love to have an SO with an SV so I could have visitation rights!

Quote from: RoadstergalMebbe not for long, though.  If I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting, the Burger is turning into a dualsport.

A dual sport scooter... wtf? You're starting to lose it, girl.

Quote from: RoadstergalPandy, you're catching up to me.   :)

What can I say...I'm an animal! ;) The commuter GS will be going to a family member. I'll still have ratbike, though. One of these days I need to do something with her.  :roll:

Quote from: RoadstergalMebbe not for long, though.  If I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting, the Burger is turning into a dualsport.

You still have the Burger!!??  :dunno:  :P  :lol:

Quote from: RoadstergalTwo GSs, and a blue SV that turns into a red one at the last minute?  Pandy, you're catching up to me.   :)

Mebbe not for long, though.  If I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting, the Burger is turning into a dualsport.

Wow...I go away for a few days and everyone gets new bikes?  Did I miss a memo?

Quote from: Roadstergal

Mebbe not for long, though.  If I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting, the Burger is turning into a dualsport.

The guys at Aurora must crack a smile a mile wide when they see you walking into the dealership, you're putting their kids through college.

Quote from: pandyOne of these days I need to do something with her.

Track bike!!!!

And there's a thread in O&E for me.   :roll:  This is Pandy's thread.  (And I go to people, not to dealerships; Ryan knows what I like and gives me no bull, so if he were to go to another dealership, I'd leave AS and go there.)

Quote from: RoadstergalRyan knows what I like and gives me no bull...

If his name is Ryan, he can't be all bad.  In fact, he must be psychic to know what you like, since it seems to change so often.  :P

Enjoy the SVS, Pandy!

Quote from: RoadstergalTrack bike!!!!

This is a possibility! (And, no worries, I'm good at sharing my threads.  :lol: )

Quote from: JazzzzzEnjoy the SVS, Pandy!

I'll try my best!!  :mrgreen:

pick it up tomorrow? But wait.. you posted that yesterday.. which means... you're picking it up today... sweet!!! I want to see!!

Yup!! Finance check is being overnighted, so will receive that this morning. Going to ask my honey's son to ride new bike home for me since it's going to be dark, and he's had a LOT more experience riding new bikes in the dark. I should hopefully be picking it up tonight!!!!! :mrgreen: w00t!!

Remember:  new tires are very slippery.

Remember - new brakes suck.

Remember - sons might not respect breakin rev limits...

Quote from: RoadstergalIf I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting

Don't they make something to move the pegs forward, rather than back?

I know Harley people do that crap all the time...  There's gotta be something like that for GSs.

Quote from: pandyGoing to ask my honey's son to ride new bike home for me since it's going to be dark, and he's had a LOT more experience riding new bikes in the dark.

Another option would be to go get it while it's still light out. *coughcough* I think you might be coming down with a cold.  :)

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Quote from: RoadstergalIf I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting

Don't they make something to move the pegs forward, rather than back?

I know Harley people do that crap all the time...  There's gotta be something like that for GSs.

I'm not sure where one would mount highway pegs on the F.

Quote from: BadgerAnother option would be to go get it while it's still light out. *coughcough* I think you might be coming down with a cold.  :)

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: I would be sorely tempted if my boss hadn't just left me to do all the dirty work while he and a friend go wine tasting in Napa.  :guns:  :lol:

Quote from: RoadstergalRemember - new brakes suck.
Remember - sons might not respect breakin rev limits...

Slippery tires, check. Brakes sucky, check. Responsible son, check.  ;) Plus, I'll be riding right behind him.  :thumb:

Quote from: pandy

Quote from: BadgerAnother option would be to go get it while it's still light out. *coughcough* I think you might be coming down with a cold.  :)

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: I would be sorely tempted if my boss hadn't just left me to do all the dirty work while he and a friend go wine tasting in Napa.  :guns:  :lol:

That would make it infinitely more likely that I'd take the afternoon off.

Quote from: Badger

Quote from: RVertigo

Quote from: RoadstergalIf I can just get the F comfy enough for commuting

Don't they make something to move the pegs forward, rather than back?

I know Harley people do that crap all the time...  There's gotta be something like that for GSs.

I'm not sure where one would mount highway pegs on the F.

Davipu had highway pegs mounted on his GS, if I recall correctly. I'd imagine you can stick them at the front of the frame where the engine mounts. Where you'd normally mount case guards, for example. Oh.... on the F model.

Hmmm. F model... crap. Maybe I should read all the way through first. E models are easy. F models. I'll have to look into that.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5

Quote from: BadgerI'm not sure where one would mount highway pegs on the F.

Hmmm. F model... crap. Maybe I should read all the way through first.

It was only one sentence...how hard was it to read to the end?  :nana:  :lol:

Dave's highway pegs are on the crash bars.  No worky on an F.  But putting the seating position farther back is already an improvement, and I ordered smaller pegs to replace the big clunky ones.  We'll see how those work out.

Quote from: BadgerAnother option would be to go get it while it's still light out. *coughcough* I think you might be coming down with a cold.  :)

Yes, there's definitely something going around!  You wouldn't want your coworkers to catch it!

Yeah, it's called "New Bike-itis"... and my boss knows I have it.  :(

I wasn't talking about HW pegs...  I was talking about moving the controls...  Similar to rear sets, but moving forward rather than back.

No fixie '92?

Something I noticed about your bike is that it had the same vacuum inversion that I saw on my bike when I synched the carburetors last time.
What I saw was when I revved the motor up to 5000rpms the vacuum would drop on the No. 1 cylinder, when it got to 6000rpm it would balance again.

Going to sell the '92 to my sig. other's son. He knows a lot about bikes, and he'll be able to do all the work himself. His wife will ride the ol' boy...er...the '92.  :lol:

I still have the ratbike that I'm working on slowwwwwly...piece by piece....dollar by dollar.  :thumb: ;)

I wonder what I could get in trade for mine...there's a 2002 SV650S at the dealer up the street for $5600...

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Quote from: RVertigoI wasn't talking about HW pegs...  I was talking about moving the controls...  Similar to rear sets, but moving forward rather than back.

Ja, the pegs I'm getting will move my feet down a bit... I can see how I could relocate them forward, but I'll wait and see if I need to.

Quote from: scratchSomething I noticed about your bike is that it had the same vacuum inversion

Little more detail?



2005-GS500-PDX, test-ride the SVS.  Lovely bike.

Quote from: Roadstergal

Quote from: RVertigo

2005-GS500-PDX, test-ride the SVS.  Lovely bike.

I would love to. A few problems:
1) I doubt the dudes at Procaliber will let me test ride it.
2) It's been raining for a week and will continue for probably another week.
3) I would probably get very little for the GS. But I have modded the rear section in such a fashion (integrated tail light, complete fender removal, etc) that they may put a higher value on it.

If I could trade the GS and get the SVS for little or no difference between what I owe now ($5K) and what I would pay for the SV ($5600) I would be in there like swimwear. Wanna come help a brother out, RG?

Dave  :cheers:

Unfortunately, they're likely just going to look in the book and give you NADA tradein... aka nada for tradein.   :P  :(

Then again - I'm back on a GS, not an SV.  It's all for the best.  :)

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXI wonder what I could get in trade for mine...there's a 2002 SV650S at the dealer up the street for $5600...

Is that in Canadian dollars?  $5600 for a 2002 is WAY overpriced.  If you're set on buying it, make sure to talk them down considerably.

Oh, duh.  Ja, that's way too much in USD.  I paid $4200 for my 2k mile '01 SVS last year.

I guess you're right:

         Low Retail         Average Retail
Base Price
      $2,845         $3,740  
 TOTAL PRICE         $2,845           $3,740


I didn't even think about it. Granted it's not stock, but still, there are not $3K worth of aftermarket parts on it.

We are smart.
Dave  :cheers:

I've seen '03 SVS models go on eBay for $4000. You can get a naked 1st gen SV for around $3000 used from a private party if you look hard enough.

And searching the Seattle craigslist found this:

2004 SV 650S ........includes helmet/leather jacket - $6000


So yeah, not a great deal from the stealer.

Dave  :cheers:

A brand new 2005 SVS from the dealer down south was $6,199 out the door.

At the same dealer:

   
Manufacturer    -    Suzuki    
Model Year    -    2006    

Model    -    SV650S    
M.S.R.P.    -    $6,449.00*

Fuzzy math.

Dave  :cheers:

The dealer down south that I talked to didn't have any 2006 models yet.  :(

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!! You got an '06? Have I not been paying attention to this thread? I like the bike, though.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5!! You got an '06? Have I not been paying attention to this thread? I like the bike, though.

Yup...I ended up getting a red '06... I change my mind fast, so you have to pay attention!  :P  :mrgreen:

What's your opinion on the red? I saw it today and wasn't that impressed. You obviousoly liked it enough to get it, I see. But what do you really think? I like the '05 Gixxer red better.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5What's your opinion on the red? I saw it today and wasn't that impressed. You obviousoly liked it enough to get it, I see. But what do you really think? I like the '05 Gixxer red better.

My honest opinion is that he's mine, Mine, MINE!!!!! So of course I love him.  :kiss:  :cheers:  :thumb:  :)  :mrgreen:

*droooool*... I'm so jealous... of course, I'd be jealous of ANY bike right now... wanna pitch in to the "Help A Nood Become A Newb" fund? I take paypal, money order, personal checks, change, food, cigars, and of course, all major credit cards....

Has anyone seen any '06 SV1000S at the dealers yet?  If so, how does the metallic gray look?  I was hoping that they would wait till spring to release them to dealers.  If there out I am not sure I can wait till spring...even if I won't be able to ride it because of the Ohio winter :roll:  :thumb:  Although I am still split between either of the '06 colors or a new '05 black model if there are any left around here.

Quote from: cobalt135Has anyone seen any '06 SV1000S at the dealers yet?  If so, how does the metallic gray look?  I was hoping that they would wait till spring to release them to dealers.  If there out I am not sure I can wait till spring...even if I won't be able to ride it because of the Ohio winter :roll:  :thumb:  Although I am still split between either of the '06 colors or a new '05 black model if there are any left around here.

I made this post earlier in the night about both these colors.

[edit: removed link because it's GONE!]

In short, the metallic gray is AMAZING.

How do you like the digital speedometer?

Quote from: AlphaFire X5
I made this post earlier in the night about both these colors.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=217769#217769

In short, the metallic gray is AMAZING.

Missed that post.  That is good news and now I think I am set on the '06 Gray.  Now I gotta search around on the SV forums and see what I might be able to get one for.  I did not really bargain much with the salesman when I bought my GS but this time I am out for the best deal...hell, I will drive 6 hours to pick it up if need be.  Shooting for MSRP or less if I can get it OTD ready to ride off the lot.

Quote from: pandyYup...I ended up getting a red '06...

:guns: TRAITOR!!  

I mean...  



Congrats.   :thumb:

Very nice..... 8)

:dunno: now who is charge of the purple posts since Pandy went red

Sweet looking bike!!!  :thumb: Congrats!!!

I like the digital speedo and the gas light!  Have a blast riding it!!!  :cheers:

Hey, I just noticed, is that a clock on the digital readout???  Cool!!!

Well, poop, now you bought something I can't work on.

Congradulations! Nice bike!

Quote from: flyingbeagle71I like the digital speedo and the gas light!

I've probably posted this before, but I -hate- digital numeric speedos...much, much harder to read than a traditional needle-and-dial.  That said, having a clock on the console would be awesome.

Verry sweet ride.  :thumb:  Does it [he] have a name yet?

Quote from: scratchWell, poop, now you bought something I can't work on.Congradulations! Nice bike!

I still have ratbike.  :kiss:  :kiss:  :kiss:

Quote from: flyingbeagle71Sweet looking bike!!!  :thumb: Congrats!!!I like the digital speedo and the gas light!  Have a blast riding it!!!  :cheers:Hey, I just noticed, is that a clock on the digital readout???  Cool!!!

Thanks!!! I'm in heaven!!!! That is, indeed, a digital clock...now I'll be able to tell what time it is!  :lol:

Quote from: un1261Very nice..... 8)  :dunno: now who is charge of the purple posts since Pandy went red

I'm still queen of mean and the keeper of the PURPLE!!!  :mrgreen: Haven't you been reading?? When I go fast enough, my blue gear and red bike will blur into purple!!!  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Quote from: RVertigo:guns: TRAITOR!! I mean... Congrats.   :thumb:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: I still have ratbike! I'm still a member of the fambly! ;)

Quote from: aaronstjHow do you like the digital speedometer?

Haven't had too much experience with it yet (stepson rode bike home for me since it was dark when I picked him up). My bf has a bike 'puter digital speedometer on his FZ6 (read: accurate) that he put on after buying his FZ, and I'll probably do the same with mine if I find he's as off as I've found the Baby G to be.

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast*droooool*... I'm so jealous... of course, I'd be jealous of ANY bike right now... wanna pitch in to the "Help A Nood Become A Newb" fund? I take paypal, money order, personal checks, change, food, cigars, and of course, all major credit cards....

Just ask Santa!!!  :thumb:  :mrgreen:

Quote from: AlphaFire X5What's your opinion on the red? I saw it today and wasn't that impressed. You obviousoly liked it enough to get it, I see. But what do you really think? I like the '05 Gixxer red better.

Well, it's true that the SVS isn't the little gloss puppy that the Gixxer is, but he's got his own charm. It's candy apple and glossy enough to be purdy. I think if you had this baby parked in your garage, you'd fall in love fast.  :kiss: I never thought I'd have a red bike (I'm into purple GS's and blue bikes, in general), but here I am with Big Red, my new baby! My GS was majorly pouting this morning.  :lol:

Quote from: BadgerVerry sweet ride.  :thumb:  Does it [he] have a name yet?

His name is Big Red. My stepson was NOT happy to find out he'd been riding a boy bike named Big Red.  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Congrats on the new bike, I like it  :thumb: I am glad you got it instead of a GSX-R.

Quote from: PhaedrusCongrats on the new bike, I like it  :thumb: I am glad you got it instead of a GSX-R.

I'm quite sensible under all this purple fluff. :thumb:  ;)

Plus, I just KNOW my stepson will get a Gixxer 1K or 750 soon, and I'm hoping to be able to test ride it.  :mrgreen:

Quote from: pandyPlus, I just KNOW my stepson will get a Gixxer 1K or 750 soon, and I'm hoping to be able to test ride it.  :mrgreen:

Make sure he lets you ride it home.  He can follow in the car.  :thumb:

Quote from: BadgerMake sure he lets you ride it home.  He can follow in the car.  :thumb:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  Well...that would only be fair since he rode my SVS home, right???  :dunno:  :mrgreen:

Damn you, that bike is so hot. I can't wait to start looking for a "new" (used) bike next spring or summer...at the same time my buddy buys his first street bike. I could just sell him the GS, but that'll never happen. She's all mine, baby. Unless the right offer came about...

Congrats! Seeing that really makes me lean towards the SVS rather than the FZ, TL, etc.

Dave  :cheers:

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXCongrats! Seeing that really makes me lean towards the SVS rather than the FZ, TL, etc.

I really like the FZ, too...it's just too tall for me, and there's not much chance (if any) of lowering it. I also liked the bigger lean of the clipon bars on the SVS. The FZ is much more upright. They both RAWK, though!!!  :cheers:  :mrgreen:

Nice bike Pandy, make sure you give us a report once you get a few miles on her...  I know you'll be loving that FI in the cold weather :thumb:

Quote from: Stephen072774Nice bike Pandy, make sure you give us a report once you get a few miles on her...  I know you'll be loving that FI in the cold weather :thumb:

Thanks!!  :cheers:

He's a him, not a her.  :P Badger knew this right away  :kiss:  :kiss: :

Quote from: BadgerVerry sweet ride.  :thumb:  Does it [he] have a name yet?

And that FI was what I was after...if the GS500F had FI, I would have considered a new one as my next bike....

Quote from: pandy

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXCongrats! Seeing that really makes me lean towards the SVS rather than the FZ, TL, etc.

I really like the FZ, too...it's just too tall for me, and there's not much chance (if any) of lowering it. I also liked the bigger lean of the clipon bars on the SVS. The FZ is much more upright. They both RAWK, though!!!  :cheers:  :mrgreen:

Taller, you say? Well that brings me back to the FZ then. I need to go do some dealership sitting.

Dave  :cheers:

The FZ1 is an absolute BLAST. It doesn't have the low clip on bars that the SV does, but that's what a lot of people like about it. Plus, you can just get some clubman bars or SM bars on there that will lower it fairly nicely, from what I've heard. I haven't ridden one personally, but I've ridden ON one. It screams and hauls like there is no tomorrow. The power just keeps coming and coming and coming and coming. Ah the power delivery of a big I-4. It's hard to get it to redline while staying within the bounds of legality though. You don't really need to rev it up that high to get it to power you around though.
Consider this, too. The FZ1 board is about as active, helpful, and quirky as ours. Good group of guys and gals over there.

The FZ6, according to the people on the FZ board (some have both, others HAD both, and sold the FZ6) isn't close to the level of comfort, ability, style, and all around goodness that the FZ1 is chocked full of.

Yeah, the FZ6 is significantly (to me) taller...I think by a few inches (at least that's how it feels!)... I may end up doing something to lower the SV a tiny bit. I can just about get the balls of both feet down, which is a big change since I'm used to being able to totally flat-foot it on the GS. So....RG... did you lower YOUR SV when you had it???   :mrgreen:

Very nice!  Congrats!

The digital speedo isn't as good for peripheral-vision glancing as an analog, but it really is good for keeping one speed going when you're on the freeway.

Clocks are invaluable.  I need to add one to my F.

You can get any bike lowered, really. All you have to do is change out some of the rear suspension components, from what I've read. The SVS's seat height is 31.5", likewise the FZ6. FZ1's is 32.1 for the '06 while the 2005 and previous models were 31.5". So, the SV650S and the FZ1 and FZ6 all have the same seat height.

The GSF on the other hand has a seat height of 31.1 inches. So between your bike, and the others, and the GS it's only 0.4" taller.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5The GSF on the other hand has a seat height of 31.1 inches. So between your bike, and the others, and the GS it's only 0.4" taller.

Could be that the shape of the seat makes it feel taller...that is, it might force one to bend the knees more.  Dunno though, never sat on one.  :dunno:

The seat on the SV makes you bend your legs out less than the 500F seat (those blasted 'wings' on the '01+ GS seats).  I actually felt better riding a stock SV than a stock GSF.

The seat on the FZ6 isn't that good at all. I can flat foot with room to spare on an SV and the old FZ1 and the GS, but that FZ6 wasn't nearly as easy for me to do it. It's a hunkajunk.

The seat on the FZ6 is a lot wider. The SV seat is skinnier, but it has more padding than the FZ6, believe it or not!

With both bikes on sidestands next to each other, the FZ6 *LOOKS* taller by at least 2 inches...very strange! :dunno:

Quote from: AlphaFire X5but that FZ6 wasn't nearly as easy for me to do it. It's a hunkajunk.

My bf likes his....a LOT.  :P

Quote from: pandy

Quote from: aaronstjHow do you like the digital speedometer?

Haven't had too much experience with it yet (stepson rode bike home for me since it was dark when I picked him up). My bf has a bike 'puter digital speedometer on his FZ6 (read: accurate) that he put on after buying his FZ, and I'll probably do the same with mine if I find he's as off as I've found the Baby G to be.

You could always get a Speedo Healer. http://www.speedohealer.com/eng/intro.htm

Quote from: pandy

Quote from: AlphaFire X5but that FZ6 wasn't nearly as easy for me to do it. It's a hunkajunk.

My bf likes his....a LOT.  :P

Yeah, some people like them. I can't STAND how they look at all. The naked ones look WAY better, but still not as good as a good 'ol naked FZ1.

My other half put on the first mod yesterday....frame sliders..  :oops:  :lol:

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That's the first thing I put on any bike that has 'em made for it.

Quote from: RoadstergalThat's the first thing I put on any bike that has 'em made for it.

That makes me feel like slightly less of a dork! :mrgreen:  :kiss:

But I'm sure RVertigo can help me feel like more of a dork again!  :nana:  :lol:  :kiss:

Quote from: pandyBut I'm sure RVertigo can help me feel like more of a dork again!  :nana:  :lol:  :kiss:

Well, it's not hard...

Most people put on sliders in case they drop...  You, on the other hand, buy frame sliders in bulk.   :nana:

:mrgreen:  :lol:

OK...  I'll stop now.  Bad karma gonna make me crash.   :?

Quote from: RVertigoMost people put on sliders in case they drop...  You, on the other hand, buy frame sliders in bulk.   :nana:  :mrgreen:  :lol:
OK...  I'll stop now.  Bad karma gonna make me crash.   :?

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :bs:  :nana:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

I knew I could depend on you!  :?  :mrgreen:

I heard Pandy uses frame sliders instead of the side stand to park the bike.  :o

Quote from: PhaedrusI heard Pandy uses frame sliders instead of the side stand to park the bike.  :o

I think what you head was that she uses the frame sliders every time she tries to use the centerstand. :P

Or was it that she uses the frame sliders everytime she rides?  :dunno:  :lol:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Y'all heard wrong. I use the frame sliders BEFORE each ride!  :nana:  :lol:

Quote from: AlphaFire X5but that FZ6 wasn't nearly as easy for me to do it. It's a hunkajunk
Yeah, some people like them. I can't STAND how they look at all. The naked ones look WAY better, but still not as good as a good 'ol naked FZ1.

:bs:

The FZ6 is a GREAT bike! It was a very close call between the SVS and the FZ6. Really the only thing that swayed me was the fact that I could get more of my feet on the ground with the SVS. I love riding my bf's FZ6, though!!  :thumb:

I guess it takes a REAL man to appreciate the FZ6.  :nana:  :mrgreen:

Um...Pandy...it's been like 2 days now and we still haven't gotten a ride report on the new bike.

/tapfoot

Quote from: AlphaFire X5The FZ1 is an absolute BLAST. It doesn't have the low clip on bars that the SV does, but that's what a lot of people like about it. Plus, you can just get some clubman bars or SM bars on there that will lower it fairly nicely, from what I've heard. I haven't ridden one personally, but I've ridden ON one. It screams and hauls like there is no tomorrow. The power just keeps coming and coming and coming and coming. Ah the power delivery of a big I-4. It's hard to get it to redline while staying within the bounds of legality though. You don't really need to rev it up that high to get it to power you around though.
Consider this, too. The FZ1 board is about as active, helpful, and quirky as ours. Good group of guys and gals over there.

The FZ6, according to the people on the FZ board (some have both, others HAD both, and sold the FZ6) isn't close to the level of comfort, ability, style, and all around goodness that the FZ1 is chocked full of.

Gee alpha...lets compare a 1k Gixxer to a  gs and see what the "people" think  :dunno:  :nana:

Quote from: CeekGee alpha...lets compare a 1k Gixxer to a  gs and see what the "people" think  :dunno:  :nana:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: BadgerUm...Pandy...it's been like 2 days now and we still haven't gotten a ride report on the new bike./tapfoot

Cuz I haven't ridden it yet!!!  :x It's dark when I leave in the AM and VERY dark when I get home from work in the PM (and misty and drizzly), so I've still been commuting on the Baby G. With not-so-great eyesight and dark, I decided to hold off on riding Big Red until tomorrow morning when it's light (yes, it's been agonizing!!!). This is why I had my stepson ride it home for me...unfamiliar bike + dark + bad eyesight = disaster waiting to happen.  :dunno: *HE* had an absolute blast on the bike, though.  :lol: He's used to riding a Gixxer 1K, but he commented that...ahem...how to say delicately.....that the SVS has...ahem...BALLS!  :lol: He's offered every day to help me scrub in the tires and break in the engine...ain't he a peach!  :mrgreen:  :lol:

I *have* caressed Big Red every day.... I've also fondled him and sat on him and made vroom vroom noises every night!  :lol:

I will definitely give an update tomorrow afternoon or evening!!!!  :thumb:

V-twins have a nifty deep-throated buddadabuddada that the I-4s lack.

Of course, I-4s are sex on wheels when you open 'em up.  But you pay for that moment the rest of the time you ride 'em.

Quote from: RoadstergalOf course, I-4s are sex on wheels when you open 'em up.  But you pay for that moment the rest of the time you ride 'em.

:lol: You have a way with words. :P

Well...I found an SV forum...it doesn't have the charm of GSTwin, but I *did* find out that Suzuki makes a lower seat than stock (at least for the 2003-2005 model). I'm going to have to find out if that one will work for the '06....that along with platform boots will likely make me feel more secure on the SV. I'm so used to being able to flat-foot it on the GS. I *LIKE* being able to flat-foot it!!!!  :mrgreen:

Jeez, I'm happy to get more than a toe down!   :P

Quote from: pandyI *have* caressed Big Red every day.... I've also fondled him and sat on him and made vroom vroom noises every night!

whoa whoa... quit calling your man Big Red.... :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :cheers:  :thumb:

Quote from: cobalt135

Quote from: AlphaFire X5
I made this post earlier in the night about both these colors.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=217769#217769

In short, the metallic gray is AMAZING.

Missed that post.  That is good news and now I think I am set on the '06 Gray.  Now I gotta search around on the SV forums and see what I might be able to get one for.  I did not really bargain much with the salesman when I bought my GS but this time I am out for the best deal...hell, I will drive 6 hours to pick it up if need be.  Shooting for MSRP or less if I can get it OTD ready to ride off the lot.

Best deals you are going to find are from Honda East up by Toledo, $7475 + doc fees etc.  They deal in volume and price their bikes very competitively.

conratulations pandy! lets see pictures.

socalsvriders.com and svriders.com are good boards.

Quote from: RoadstergalBut you pay for that moment the rest of the time you ride 'em.

Methinks one could say that about anything related to sex... :P  :lol:

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLastwhoa whoa... quit calling your man Big Red.... :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :cheers:  :thumb:

What? No one to call YOU Big Red? :P ;)

Quote from: pantabloconratulations pandy! lets see pictures. socalsvriders.com and svriders.com are good boards.

I *did* post pics!! (and thanks for the boards!!!! :kiss: )






Now he has 88 miles on him. OMG what a good ride we had today. I just wish we didn't have to go to a family event today...cuz then he'd have 288 miles on him!!!!!!  :cheers:

C'mon, you know he means a pic with you on the bike!

I'm at 390.  Goddamit.  I think a ride to Portland is in my future.  And then I'll have to do it all over on the DR650.

Quote from: RoadstergalJeez, I'm happy to get more than a toe down!   :P

I saw the perfect ride for you while I was out bike shopping. I'll post it later when I have more time.  :mrgreen:

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/JR50K6/Default.aspx ?

Quote from: Roadstergalhttp://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/JR50K6/Default.aspx ?

:lol:  Nope!! I'll post it when I get home...thank goodness for wireless...I can PW instead of being social here.  :mrgreen:

Quote from: pandy

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLastwhoa whoa... quit calling your man Big Red.... :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :cheers:  :thumb:

What? No one to call YOU Big Red? :P ;)

yeah... that's probably it.. I'm just a sad, lonely little man...

really like the SVS.  It looks great.  They don't have the '06s here yet but i can't wait to take a look at the blue.  I like the darker blue better.

I get distracted for a few days and a thread a mile long generates on a non-GS500 topic no less...

Good weather and twisty roads to ya, Pandy.  :thumb:   Have someone snap a pic for posting of you actually riding that steed of yours. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/redshift/Ride.gif)  Envy is radiating all over the place.

PS. Nice colour.  :cheers:

So, I'm sure someone already said it. Here it is again.

Why, It's not purple! <gasp> :o

Quote from: Roadstergal... The digital speedo isn't as good for peripheral-vision glancing as an analog, but it really is good for keeping one speed going when you're on the freeway.

Clocks are invaluable.  I need to add one to my F.

Just noticed RG's comment and I've got to ask, "Anybody else annoyed with the range on some analog speedometer's?"

I've been tentatively entertaining what bike I'd move to, should that happen in the near future.  The bikes I'm toying with are the Yamaha FZ6, YZF600R, Kawasaki ZZR600, and perhaps the popular SV650S.

The YZF600R carries an analog speedo with a top end of 180 mph.  City speeds barely register -- even highway velocity is a third a way arcoss the dial.  As RG notes, it's not something you can zone in on quickly with a glance.

The digital clock eliminates this.  If large enough and with sufficient contrast, a quick glance to LCD displays should work a lot better with a passing glance than these mega-scale speedo's.

(Funny what bugs me sometimes.) There.  I've said it. ;)

PS. I have to say that this thread has started those "next bike" thoughts in me all over again. Not sure if this is a good thing, with the onset of winter just a few weeks away.

If you have polarizing sunglasses on, some of those digital speedos abruptly become useless.

The GS does not suffer from an analog speedo that goes to 180, so it's all good.   :)   And my old SV had trouble going over 120, so its (analog) speedo was well set up for its total speed range while still registering the lower speeds.  Hmm, interesting point - maybe that's why they started putting the digital speedos on the can-go-far-too-fast-bikes first.

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLastyeah... that's probably it.. I'm just a sad, lonely little man...

We still love ya'.  :kiss:

Quote from: natedawg120really like the SVS.  It looks great.  They don't have the '06s here yet but i can't wait to take a look at the blue.  I like the darker blue better.

I don't care for the '06 teal (it ain't blue!).    :?

Quote from: RedShiftI get distracted for a few days and a thread a mile long generates on a non-GS500 topic no less...Good weather and twisty roads to ya, Pandy.  :thumb:   Have someone snap a pic for posting of you actually riding that steed of yours.  Envy is radiating all over the place.PS. Nice colour.  :cheers:

Well...it all started cuz my Baby G kept breaking down...turns out it looks like a kickstand-sensor issue, cuz when I tie the kickstand up, he runs like a top. But...I have a new man in my life...a Big Red man...and I'm SOOOOO in love!!!  :kiss:  :kiss:  :kiss:

edit: oh yeah...pics...we were gonna get some action shots today, but once I got going, I didn't wanna stop.  :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers: We'll try again tomorrow! ;)

Quote from: NightRyderSo, I'm sure someone already said it. Here it is again. Why, It's not purple! <gasp> :o

:lol: I only like purple GS's!!!! The Baby G was born to be purple.... I never thought I'd be a red-bike kinda grl, but have I mentioned that I'm SOOOOOO in love now????  :lol:

Quote from: RedShiftPS. I have to say that this thread has started those "next bike" thoughts in me all over again. Not sure if this is a good thing, with the onset of winter just a few weeks away.

I could even imagine having another bike a few months ago...now the poor Baby G has been banished to the back covered patio.... Have I mentioned lately that I'm SOOOOO in love with my new bike???  :mrgreen:

RG's new ride....she *should* be able to flat-foot it....  :lol:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/pandyz/RGRide.jpg)

i got a dollar that says she crashes it before she sells it.   :mrgreen:

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Quote from: natedawg120really like the SVS.  It looks great.  They don't have the '06s here yet but i can't wait to take a look at the blue.  I like the darker blue better.

I don't care for the '06 teal (it ain't blue!).    :?

I'm a little color blind anyway :P

Quote from: natedawg120I'm a little color blind anyway :P

Then you should like it just fine! I think looking at it rendered ME colour blind!  :(  ;)

Quote from: davipui got a dollar that says she crashes it before she sells it.   :mrgreen:

No way....she'd sell it before she crashed it.....OR before she broke it in, for that matter! ;)













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Quote from: pandyCuz I haven't ridden it yet!!!  :x

You must be going nuts. I'm getting my first bike, but decided to wait til after the winter (no sense buying and trying to sleep on it for 3 months :D) and I can't wait for the winter to pass.

I took the $ I was going to spend on a bike ($2500)  and invested it, so either
a) I'll have more money for a bike next year
b) I'll be buying a BMX bike and making vroom vroom noises :D

so everyone, invest in eh-eh-eh (Howard Stern listeners know what I mean  :thumb:  ) so I can get some good gear and a bike after the winter. Thank you, drive through :)

Quote from: MPAYou must be going nuts. I'm getting my first bike, but decided to wait til after the winter (no sense buying and trying to sleep on it for 3 months :D) and I can't wait for the winter to pass.

I was! I was!!! But I've been riding all weekend....and it's been SHWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!  :thumb:

It must have been a tough decision to wait, but if your $ is invested, you'll be able to get more gear! ;)

I usually love winter, but I'm already crying cuz it's sposta rain tomorrow!!  :(


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Hmm, could I get the seat cut?

Quote from: RoadstergalHmm, could I get the seat cut?

Well, you DID say your guy was good at making seats fit...er...OUR seats!  :mrgreen:

But..but..but...it was REALLY, REALLY short!  :lol:  :kiss:

I'll try it on - and wear my tall boots.

Pink flowered boots?  :lol:

Little late to reply, but that is a GORGEOUS bike Pandy. I went to the Suzuki dealership a couple days ago and sat on the SV1000S, which is MOST likely gonna be my next bike. They're VERY comfortable. Once again, awesome bike and good luck. Hope those frame sliders never have to see any work on that beauty.  :thumb:

He is a mighty SWEET bike. He now is fully dressed with frame sliders (that I, too, hope to never have to use), and a new Scorpio alarm (again...hoping I never have to test its effectiveness).

The alarm was SO much easier to install than I thought it would be....but then...so were the frame sliders (because I didn't do the work... my bf rawks! He's good at EVERYTHING!!  :kiss: :mrgreen: ).  :thumb:

So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

Quote from: AlphaFire X5So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

K, but not tonight, dear, I have a headache!  :lol:  :P

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Quote from: AlphaFire X5So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

K, but not tonight, dear, I have a headache!  :lol:  :P

From PWing so much, I bet.

pandy, i know it's been said but i don't think that you can hear (read?) it enough...

your new bike is B-E-A-UTIFUL... :)

ENJOY!!!!

i'm  :mrgreen:  with envy!


~Anna

Quote from: AlphaFire X5So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

hmmm...let me take a while guess. sv is better, better, and better.

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Quote from: AlphaFire X5So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

K, but not tonight, dear, I have a headache!  :lol:  :P

don't abuse alpha like that...he's only a robot  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

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Quote from: AlphaFire X5So? Do a write up! I want comparison write-ups here! Power delivery compared to the GS? Sound? Comfort? How are you liking the clip-ons?

hmmm...let me take a while guess. sv is better, better, and better.

Yeah, I'd imagine so. Comfort on the other hand... GS is pretty good for comfort with the upright position for most.

why didn't pandy get a nakid sv?  is she just trying to be all cool with a svs? :dunno:

My GS was more comfy as long as I remembered to grab the tank securely with my legs.  But with the SV, I could just flop on the tank.  Got a crick in my neck after a few hours, though.

Quote from: streetsweeperthe SV1000S, which is MOST likely gonna be my next bike. They're VERY comfortable

+1
I love the sv1000s.  I would just put high mount aftermarket cans on  the back with a fender eliminator.  mmm hmm

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Quote from: pandyK, but not tonight, dear, I have a headache!  :lol:  :P

From PWing so much, I bet.

:lol: Probably...but I won an award for it! ;)

Quote from: skoozi12pandy, i know it's been said but i don't think that you can hear (read?) it enough...
your new bike is B-E-A-UTIFUL... :) ENJOY!!!!'m  :mrgreen:  with envy!~Anna

Thank you!!! Have I mentioned lately that I'm SOOO in love with 'im!?  :mrgreen:

Quote from: JetSwingwhy didn't pandy get a nakid sv?  is she just trying to be all cool with a svs? :dunno:

Just trying to be cooler than YOU!  Oh..wait...I already am, nekkies or no nekkies. :P    :kiss:

Quote from: RoadstergalBut with the SV, I could just flop on the tank.

This is a MAJOR high point for me.

Am working on a write-up, which I'll post when I can get a moment's rest from work and PW'ing.  :mrgreen:

Quote from: pandyAm working on a write-up, which I'll post when I can get a moment's rest from work and PW'ing.  :mrgreen:

i thought you pw for living...

I'm being paid for it as we speak!  :thumb:

Pandy,

How are you liking the SV650? How does it compare to the GS?

I'm LOVING my new boy! The SV650S rawks!! :icon_mrgreen: He's got loads of power w/o being twitchy. The SVS definitely has a lot more power than the GS, plenty that I *could* get in trouble with, but not so much that I for sure WOULD get in trouble!  :laugh:

I was looking for reliable, and I got it. I still love the Baby G, but my commuter was getting a bit long in the tooth, and with me being at work or commuting to/from work for 12 hours a day or more, I just don't have the time to wrench on him as much as he needs/deserves.

I'll reiterate, though, that if the GS500F had FI, I absolutely would have considered it. The other big difference for me between the GS and SVS is height. I could flat-foot it on my Baby G, but I tippytoe on the SVS. After having dropped him a couple of times due to slight inclines  :icon_rolleyes:, I've decided to either get platform boots or have a cobbler put thicker soles on my moto boots. If that's still not tall enough, then I'll try shaving the seat. With a couple inches more on my boots and perhaps an inch or inch and a half off the seat, I'd feel better about less-than-perfect surfaces. I'm fine on dry, flat surfaces, but if I put my foot down on an oil slick or if there's even a slight incline, then I get into trouble. I get into more trouble standing still than when I'm "varying" the RPMs.  :mad: (I'm 5'4" for frame of reference.)

But....I'm madly in love with my new baby.

I still have ratbike, and my wonderful bf just changed the oil on him yesterday, and he emptied the tanked, cleaned it, and put fresh gas in him a little while back. But the battery might have finally bit the big one. Now that Spring/Summer's on the way (meaning more light later in the day), I'll dedicate myself a bit more to cleaning up the ratbike and getting him on the road. I might even paint him PURPLE!  :icon_mrgreen:

But, for now, we're in Mexico, and it's raining like an SOB outside, so it's time to go get more Cerveza, Tequila, y Margaritas!!!  :icon_mrgreen: :cheers: :thumb:

*hiccup*  :icon_twisted: :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:

I'll read this tomorrow and see if it makes any sense.  :icon_rolleyes: :laugh:

And if I didn't answer a specific question you might have, ask away! O0