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My SV650!!!

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    Hello all,

    Got my first bike 08 SV650 today. Brought it home late in the night and might have pissed off a bunch of people as I myself haven't been on a bike for a while and was riding it reeeeal slow. I was wondering if you all have any tips for me. Thanks.

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    Congrats!

    May want to invest in either an MSF refresher course, or a TD. This all depends on what you mean by "a while."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rossco View Post
    Congrats!

    May want to invest in either an MSF refresher course, or a TD. This all depends on what you mean by "a while."
    MSF is the way to go. Learn how to handle the bike properly plus it'll save you on your insurance. Win win.

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    MSF ERC. It's the MSF advanced exercises on your own bike. I recommend it.

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    Def taking the MSF ERC. Just waiting for a while before I go for it. Do you guys have any suggestions for gear?

    I'm thinking.. an alpinestars t-gp plus jacket .. any suggestions on the gloves and helmet?

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    Scorpion-EXO for a helmet.

    You can get them on discount for under $100 from sportbiketrackgear.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by ae View Post
    Def taking the MSF ERC. Just waiting for a while before I go for it. Do you guys have any suggestions for gear?

    I'm thinking.. an alpinestars t-gp plus jacket .. any suggestions on the gloves and helmet?

    Why wait? As for gear, any name brand stuff that actually fits will be fine. Main thing is fit though.

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    Re: My SV650!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by ae View Post
    Def taking the MSF ERC. Just waiting for a while before I go for it. Do you guys have any suggestions for gear?

    I'm thinking.. an alpinestars t-gp plus jacket .. any suggestions on the gloves and helmet?
    Anything that actually FITS RIGHT. Go wherever you can and try stuff on and see what's in your budget.

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    Re: My SV650!!!

    Another option for the helmet HJC FS-15 is $87 at motorcyclegear.com Spend another $2 and get free shipping.

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    That was my first bike too....great choice

    Have fun, ride safe and be smart

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    shoei RF-1100 helmet. boomshakalaka

    then rip some wheelies!


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    Shark makes a really nice helmet. Sportbiketrackgear.com has some discontinued models, that used to retail at $500 for $250.

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    Re: My SV650!!!

    Where are the pictures?

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