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by wrathre
Sun May 11, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: SV650 Naked-my thoughts
Replies: 21
Views: 8411

You all make very valid points. Yes, maybe I was in the minority when it comes to being able to handle the grey area. There was 1 other member of the class that I felt would easily handle the 650. And common sense seems to be a rare things these days.

Also, I never said look at me I'm great. I was ...
by wrathre
Sat May 10, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: SV650 Naked-my thoughts
Replies: 21
Views: 8411

So your saying you did not start on the sv650, and did not say if you ever even rode one. I notice you jumped from a 250 to a 750. What is that 1 season of riding? Sounds like what I recommended in my post!


Also, a 250 can "keep up" with a 750 if your riding the legal speed limit, and supposedly ...
by wrathre
Sat May 10, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: SV650 Naked-my thoughts
Replies: 21
Views: 8411

"You are taking a bigger risk doing what you did and advising anyone else that it's "OK" isn't a good idea. Fear is healthy and inspiring anyone who is "unsure" about which bike to buy into getting an SV650 is a mistake I won't let hang over my head. People who do not have confidence will not do ...
by wrathre
Sat May 10, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: SV650 Naked-my thoughts
Replies: 21
Views: 8411

SV650 Naked-my thoughts

Hello Everyone,

I have been following this site for about 2 years now and would like to share some of my thoughts about the sv650 debate.

First, let me say I took the MSF class 2 years ago. Perfect score and also licensed. I have also read both Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient ...