[Elias]

She is a CHAMP! 373lbs dry (feather light), plenty of power (72hp), great brakes (dual disc on front), and FI! What’s not to love? I know you are comfortable with the 250’s power, but if/when you decide to get a bigger bike, I think you would like the SV. I have sat on the 250R, and these bikes feel very similar ergonomically. I would highly recommend getting frame sliders on her tho, because whoever dropped my bike before I bought it, put a big bend in the radiator which looks tacky. But it doesn’t leak, so it seems to be pretty bulletproof. Even being my first bike, I have to say it is FAST, but I don’t feel like it has ever gotten out of hand. It seems to be very forgiving of mistakes, as long as you have motorcycle clutch/shifting experience. I wouldn’t recommend this bike to a COMPLETE noob, but you would love it.

[Elias]

wow, that was frustrating! I can’t believe how many times it screws up. It eventually plots so many damn points (that you don’t even ask it to plot), and reaches it’s limit of “follow roads” points, and just starts plotting them as the crow flies. And apparently I also make a LOT of U-turns map doesn’t refresh well either…ugh…AMAZING idea, terrible execution…i’m interested to see if they improve it ever. thanks for pointing it out!

[Elias]

Wish I could say I was to blame for the 14k miles on my bike! Unfortunately I have just put one tank full…in 4 days!

[Elias]

1st vid: braking on a turn…guess he didn’t take msf

[Elias]

fo sho, benshaykai be the sheezy fo reezy. thanks for hooking a brotha up…and if you see the leo’s, warner brother

[Elias]

I have years of experience with bike clutches, and even I stalled at a light driving my bike the 30 miles home from where I bought her this weekend. Don’t let it eat you up, because even if you were a pro at shifting bikes, you would still have to learn the friction zones and clutch limits of a new bike. Glad you had a good safe ride, have fun and think ahead.

[Elias]

BEN, why do I feel like you and I would get along…

[Elias]

All good advice, and much of it I have already applied, even on my first day. I feel like my proactive driving habits in my cage are finally paying off, as I have dodged several potential accident scene’s already. I couldn’t be happier with the power of this bike, I feel like I can get out of trouble QUICK. And as for freeways, it’s not the speed that scares me, it’s the increased chances of injury in a fall that freak me out. Actually, I’ve already gotten her up to 60 (without realizing it) and it felt very comfortable. Of course, when I realized I was doing 15 over the limit, I brought her back down. I’m going to have to get used to that…And as for emergency braking, I feel very comfortable using my brakes on this bike. The dual front discs decelerate me at about the same rate I can accelerate, it’s just amazing! I have been practicing my e-stops at stop lights (don’t worry SafetyFirst, I’m never in the center of the lane) and feel that I have began to understand the safe limitations of my braking power. I’ve been doing small box turns and figure 8’s as well. The only thing that really erk’s me at this point are damned stop lights not seeing me.

It’s a thrill ride, and I’m loving it. Thanks for all the advice guys, I’ll be sure to keep practicing and keep her shoes on the ground.

[Elias]

Ok

There is an OK picture of her.

Don’t worry, I’m posting more below.

But I wanted to create a buffer zone to inform you that the following pictures are NOT how I ride my bike. This was “Cubano Night” for my birthday party, and I was just dressed up for the occasion. Rest assured, fellow safe riders, that my gear is inside the house.

So, here are some more shots of me and her:

BTW, I have named her Holly.

Yes, Elwood, that’s an 883 Sportster in the back

So it’s official, I have a bike. None of these pics do her justice but I will be sure to post in the Picture Discussion when I have some good ones.

[Elias]

Turns out that there is a little spring, about as thick as a paper clip, that connects the foot break to the switch. After I got the bike in my custody, I had a good look around and found the switch, pulled on it, and BINGO, the light came on. I just need to jerry-rig the switch to the foot break or buy that cheap spring…

[Elias]

I know how it works here…rest assured pics coming soon. I put 60+ miles on her on my first day! I rode at night too, which was a bit uncomfortable, even with high beams. But man, I have had this permanent smile on my face that I just can’t wipe off…like a grinning idiot.

Thanks for all the support BBM!

[Elias]

I’ve been obsessed with that bike for months…it’s a sick ride, but I couldn’t pass up a $3k black SV. Very comparable bikes so I now how much fun you are having! Have fun and keep her shoes on the street

[Elias]

HAHA I got a good laugh out of that too…but my girlfriend drove me in my truck up there and then brought it back down for me. Now ain’t she a sweetheart…

[Elias]

best laugh I’ve had in a good while

[Elias]

8:40 in the first vid…

What speed does a race bike top out at?

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