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Just because you don't ride a bike to its potential, doesn't mean you shouldn't upgrade to something different... Maybe he commutes a lot and wants a bit more straight line acceleration that the sv lacks? Maybe he just wants something newer and nicer? Going by the logic of never owning anything more than you can use 100 percent of, very few people on this site would ride any sport bike bigger than a 500

People around here get really upset when someone wants a litre bike... Nobody needs a litre bike, doesn't make them less fun.. If I only rode weekends instead of daily, I would have picked one up myself. People here are just looking out for you... I understand the feeling of outgrowing a bike... If you don't do much technical riding, it's easy to feel like you're outgrowing a bike or longing for something a little faster... You probably haven't even come close to pushing the limits on your sv for twisty roads, but for the riding you do, I guess you're getting bored. I was in the same boat with my VFR. That bike handled better than I could ever take it, but I still wanted something with a little more umph on the highway and something that handles better, so I upgraded. Buy the bike you like. You will be the one riding it. I personally don't think you will be happy with the r1 for an extended period of time based on what you've posted so far, but you never know. People here are snarky assholes, but they really do have your best interest in mind

U asked what would you do and that's what I would do, only read bits and pieces of ur post but as the title says that's what I would do. Some one may be able to help ya there are some smart people on here I was just giving my 2cents on what I'd do. I get neg.....for saying drill if no go then grind hahahahahahah good luck to ya sir hope you get it out..

That is the mentality of a 19/20 year old. Unless you are at the track every single weekend you are never going to reach nowhere the potential of an sv650. It's just a fact of life. Just stay on the SV and prevent a fallen rider thread because someone was getting close to out growing a liter bike. The only bikes one truly out grows are children when progressing from an 50cc dirt bike through a 125 and finally onto a 250 or 450. I can guarantee with also 100% certainty 99.9% of us would never ride a cbr250 to its potential.

Dude, that's awesome! I'l take that kind of encounter with a Statie ANYTIME. My experience with them is that they're ALL BUSINESS when it comes to tix.... Glad you got to keep your $$$ in your pocket!!! And props to the State Trooper who understands that boyz gonna boyz every now and then.

I figured he meant in the bedroom too... stop over analyzing everything, you take the "fun" out of "funny picture thread"

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Finally got ride of the old 250 and upgraded to a much much nicer 500.

Honestly though... If you don't wanna do 180, the r6 will be a better bike and is worth consideration.. Cheaper to buy and insure, and from what I hear they are much more fun to ride... Still voting fz1 though lol but nobody can make that decision besides you

But you seem to feel inferior or less of a man because you ride a 650, or maybe you think you can or have ridden it to its potential? Am I just grasping for straws here, or am I right or am I right?

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Are you sure it's not 90% people that aren't active here anymore just using the exposure of the forum to sell their overpriced junk?

I bet her father is real proud lol

appreciate the response. this is my 30 year old 1983 VF1100C Magna that I am restoring. Awesome bike that still takes my breath away and scares me when I crack open the throttle all the way. Parts are hard to come by and when you can find stuff, it is ridiculously expensive. Brand new collector brought $760 on feebay auction. That is only a $100 less than what I paid for the bike. I have already sunk an additional $600 on it so far and I am stuck until I get this solved. Again, I appreciate your follow up response and I would very much like to do a ride with you on this bike. You will be blown away by the sheer power this old bike has.

Page 4 and dudes ass still hurts, try the bacon flavor lube and be done with it.

Like it just really grinds my gears, people who want to jump onto a super fast bike, but... Their body position sucks, they can't keep a straight line in turns, don't know what to do when they hit gravel. I'm not on to talk because I know all that of mine sucks, but that's why I am still on my ninja 650. It's forgiving, I can manipulate the controls easily, manipulate my body easily, all with somewhat manageable power. Ie: going into a turn and if I crack the throttle well I'm not going to be going 120mph. People need to learn control and master smaller bikes before they can even think about jumping on a 600ss or a 600lbs+ cruiser

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As long as it is indeed what you want, there's no problem with that, but my thinking is in that case, I'd want a "do everything" bike, which IMO, an R1 (made for pretty much one thing, racing/going fast)is not. I can't really speak to much on ergonomics since I've never sat on the SV650S, only the naked 650, so the 650S may be closer to the position of an R1 as far as low handles, high and farther back footpegs, etc. At any rate, if you still have the SV650s around mid/late August to mid/late September I may want to take it off your hands if you haven't decided to do something else with it by then. I'd agree here, the FZ1 is much more of a "do it all" bike than the R1. It's more comfortable if you want to do some longer trips (a day or longer), but still has plenty of power and handles well for more spirited riding. On the plus side, the FZ1 is generally cheaper, and will likely cost less to insure.

I find it hard to believe in much capacity you've "outgrown" the SV650 after 1.5 riding seasons, especially without having taken it on the track. Have you hit up twisty backroads on it? The R1 has MUCH more power than 40% more than the SV650, the SV650 has ~74hp, the R1 has 150hp. I don't think jumping onto a bike with 2x as much power as your previous is a great idea. Something like a 919, SV1000, 600, or 750 supersport would be a more sane jump in my mind. I don't think I ever outgrew my Bandit 600's potential since I never really did anything besides commute with it, and I know I'm not anywhere close to outgrowing my 919's potential either. All that being said it is a decent deal, but I don't see the point in something like an R1 for street riding. I'd rather have something more comfortable with more practical features like an FZ6/FZ1, or a full sport touring bike like an FJR1300/Concours 14 which all still handle more than well enough to have fun on twisty roads. In my mind, bikes like the GSXRs, R6, R1, CBRs, etc belong on the track. Could I see myself owning one? Yes, but not as my only bike. I guess it's all a matter of preference though.

Too much bike for pretty much anyone, but hey get whatever floats your boat. The R6 is a better all around choice, but if you need your penis to feel bigger than the R1 will make it feel huge.

Just buy it. If its not your liking, sell it. Problem solved.

I would like to clarify comfortable (confident) on the R1. When I say comfortable I am speaking of how much more confident I am on the R1 than my old SV1000. The SV was more comfortable to ride as far as seating position. The SV1000, to me, was unbalanced and top heavy. I didn't feel as confident riding it as I do on my R1. <~~~~ The key here is I HAD an SV1000, he HAS an SV650. I've rode both and I think the 650 is way more fun than the 1000. The R1 he is speaking of getting is from another member on here. From whats been told it has been babied and is mint. I have also said he should look at other bikes (GSXR 600, R6, GSXR 750). I think the R1 is a lot of bike, I don't ride mine anywhere near what is was designed to handle. As I get used to it and its power I have stepped it up a little but I don't think I could ever out grow this bike. I also plan on ding some track days mine next year. Most of our conversations on the bike he wants has been about the price and condition. I have not seen the bike personally but from whats been described to me it's nice!!! The price seems very good for what all comes on it and the miles. These are my opinions and nothing more. I think you should ride the bike you are most comfortable on (ass and handling), and don't let anyone tell you what or how to ride.

If you don't want it for going super fast, look into an r6..Cheaper, faster than sv, cheaper insurance... It'll be just as fast as the r1 in everything except a straight line I wanted a litre supersport bike too but considering how much I ride, after sitting on a few, I had to settle for something else If you plan to ride a lot, have you considered the fz1 or sv1k? Same style bike you have now, comfortable to ride since you plan to ride a lot, equally as fast on twisty roads... You'll likely never push any of these bikes to their potential, so why choose one that isn't comfortable to ride, unless you do want to go crazy fast in a straight line? I like litre bikes, but I'm stupid enough to ride one 200, so.... Lol

For this you should talk to DynoBrian

Please point out where I said DV is funny. Get the stick out of your ass and don't take everything you read to be so serious. People always try and find an issue with everything now-a-days, not my problem you think it means something it probably doesn't..Can't please everyone. Exactly. If something can be taken out of context then it will be and people will get bent out of shape over it.

Shh I texted it to him and he's calling. Even told him it was his girls cell, Jenny

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I've actually had helmet spiders before...little Fucker started waltzing across my visor while riding....like 2 or 3 blocks from home....luckily my iron nerves kicked in and I calmly pulled to the side of the road, opened the visor and repeatedly punched myself in the face trying to liberate my little arachnid friend. Helmet lives on top of the fridge now.

House is nearly a hundred years old. Closet by the front hall is era typical. It is 2' 6" deep, TWO feet wide, with shelf, holds, exactly, two helmets and various gloves on the shelf, and exactly FOUR jackets- boots on the bottom. and yes, helmets left outside are spider magnets. Shaking, bumping on something wont dislodge. You risk everything leaving helmets outside. Ever read about a fatal crash, they were one mile from home, 20 mph, when suddenly they flung their bike under a truck or train, no explanation ever made public? fucking spiders- in the helmet, be sure

Once you get gold or blue, let me know and I'm in for one! Even though I don't live in OH anymore lol gotta rep the OR family

Are we there yet?

Same thing you use for a used bike. Your wife. (test edit)

Op posted may 30, 2009

No, that's Pauly. That guy is hilarious.

rework it yourself. i'm finishing mine up now. go to diymotorcycleseat.com

Go buy yourself a Barrett .50 cal too, they will also make your cock HUGE. I know you are going to be way in over your head on an R1, and the practicality of it makes no sense for you IMHO "other than you think it is a good deal and you are probably getting made fun of from somebody because they say you ride a wimpy 650"? If you didnt think you were honestly making a possible mistake, then why the hell ask us what we think? There is a shitload of riders on this forum that can ride the wheels off a motorcycle, and many of those riders do not ride a bike with the HP and speed that an R1 has. You also don't venture out and ride the twisty roads here in Ohio and or venture to states like VA/WV/KY/TENN/NC......so why would you want a bike that does not like to go straight nor was it designed to go straight? Hey I am trying to be your logic and reasoning, and you sure as hell do not have the riding experience for anything over a 600 inline 4. Just my opinion of course, well actually this probably isn't just my opinion.

obviously you DIDN'T read my post completely.

Or drill it out if no go then grind.

Grind off nut and weld new one on but that's just me....

Don't be dense. It is obviously referring to beating. It is just not funny. If you think beating women is funny, it's really not. (edited to remove foul language)

Good idea, but honestly you may love it, but it has low collector value. why the angry response about what to do. If this were a concours quality 60's something...sure.......but...you want to be on the road again? Grind it off, weld on new. sheesh