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kneedraggin650s · 07-21-2007, 03:21 PM

I started and currently riding an SV650s. In my opinion, it is not a bad starter bike, BUT I think it has damaged my learning curve. I think I would have learned more, faster on a smaller bike, I also bought it brand new. Between a new bike, and having never been on a bike (except MSF), I was scared of the bike. I was scared to damage it, I was scared of the power, and that is why I think my learning curve was damaged. You can learn on it and you can learn to ride it like it is meant to be ridden, but it might take longer.

07-21-2007, 03:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
kneedraggin650s si vis pacem para bellum SBN Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenbelt, MD Age: 28 Posts: 3,217 Casino Cash: $7770 Sportbike: 2005 SV650s Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	I started and currently riding an SV650s. In my opinion, it is not a bad starter bike, BUT I think it has damaged my learning curve. I think I would have learned more, faster on a smaller bike, I also bought it brand new. Between a new bike, and having never been on a bike (except MSF), I was scared of the bike. I was scared to damage it, I was scared of the power, and that is why I think my learning curve was damaged. You can learn on it and you can learn to ride it like it is meant to be ridden, but it might take longer. __________________ "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who do not do anything about it." (Albert Einstein) Knee-leesta LEO-leesta "It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived." by Vivian Eney (survivor). Engraved on the National Police Memorial Wall. Looking for books on riding? Recommended Reading Ride Safely and Wear Your Gear!! Graphic Pics of Motorcycle Accidents. Myspace