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That is definitely something the SV is GREAT at; low speed maneuverability. I can almost be at a standstill on it and not need a foot down. However, I wouldn't really say the FZ is that bad in my small experience with it. A VFR would be MUCH worse. ;)

SV's are torquey and vibrate the bars/pegs throughout the rpm range. It was pretty funny after we (UncleG and me) stopped and started talking about the ride, he said he kept trying to upshift thinking the vibrations would go away! :rof: Like "dean" said, if you go to a bike specific site...

Your front tire looks like it's on backwards, the directional tread is pointing backwards. Is it supposed to be that way? :confused:

Still closed and will be for quite a while. According to the US Forest Service website Angeles Forest will be closed until next year. Angeles National Forest - Forest Orders Click on the link marked Station Fire Recovery Order. The order is good until September of next year though I think...

double post by accident.

So this afternoon UncleG/Mark and I met up to do a ride and swap. We met up, talked a bit, then swapped bikes to ride a pretty laid back twisty road up a local canyon. First thing I noticed was the engine is QUIET! Turned on the motor and had to double check the RPM and lights to make sure it...

Them strong words Convict1997! :p So is it relatively smooth before and after that particular stretch of RPM's?

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$5800 OTD?! Dang!!! There's a LOT of people that have been picking these up recently! :thumbup:

That's what I thought too! I haven't rode an I4 at length, but I just couldn't see it being more buzzy than a parallel-twin or v-twin. As for feeling a stronger pull, I think you just didn't open up the throttle enough, it reaaaaaaaally pulls you! I know the FZ has more power, but it's down...

What?! You're not serious are you? The SV and V-Strom share the same motors. The 650 has 72hp/47ft-lb the 1000 has 120hp/75ft-lb.

Hey man, your first post since you joined in March?! Cool! I'm in Monrovia, where you at?

Anyone in SoCA willing to swap bikes for a short ride? I'd still like to ride an FZ6 before I decide to sell my SV. :thumbup:

Who cares what you'd be caught living or dead wearing? Learn to spell squidly. :rolleyes:

I have SIDI Way Rain boots, supposedly water resistant. I haven't ridden in any real rain, just a quick drizzle. They have hard inserts in the shin and on both sides of the ankle. I haven't tested them yet, but I'm more than certain they'd do a great job of protecting my feet and ankles. Very...

Oh man, do I know those 'Strom's lean, after yesterday! I was coming back down the mountain, being cautious because there was lot's of rocks and sand in the apexes and lots of blind corners. A blue 'Strom came up on me and I let him pass, that guy was leaning it pretty damn good! :rockon:

I also realized I've past 10K miles riding motorcycles!! :rockon: Can't wait to get an FZ6 and rack up a lot more!

Rode my SV down one of my favorite twisty roads, I get really annoyed by this bike. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be putting it up for sale soon. The torque is nice, sure, unless you're revving it too much while going through all the corners. Let off the throttle while it's at 6K rpm is just...

Are there ever any in SoCA?

Everyone's just quoting the same baseless thing, forum to forum. No real facts, most likely someone's fantasy posted as fact. As for the Harley Museum having a few Buells, I'm pretty surprised they have any actually. HD always treated the Buell portion of the company as "those people". No...