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Congrats! I learnt on an MT-07 too! Such a fun bike.

Signed. I passed Mod1+2 in September and the rules were so strict and numbers of people allowed was so low that you had about 6 people in total (students and examiners + security guard) at a massive (incredibly spaced out) test centre, that you were only allowed to enter the building one at a time, with a mask, to use the toilet. I understand stopping car tests, enclosed space etc, but biking... + with helmet & gloves? and the whole, 1 person per bike aspect? It seems motorcycle tests have been caught up in broad brush legislation. I understand they don't have the resources to assess all industries in detail for their ability to be Covid-secure during a lockdown but the department of transport one that caters for more solo travel for the nation? Should be in top 10. or at least one above elite athletes.

My SV650 came with these. Interesting to read, as I've only covered 500 miles. Will have to keep an eye on this. I'm planning to switch to pilot road 4 or 5 when I'm due a change as I've had pilot sport 4s on my car for the last 3 years as they offer fantastic grip, especially in the wet.

Down my way, they're too busy weaving in and out of traffic, or riding on the wrong side of the road to notice my nods. I get nothing back. I got some nods in January, when I was on L plates on the cbf125. It felt like I was welcomed to the club. Now on the SV650, especially when there's no traffic and it's just you two passing each other, it'd be rude not to.

Wow!

maps? Is that an app?

Day 1 report. Took it to the motorway for the first time. (Well, 2nd if you count the M23 stint on our way back from passing mod1+2.) A lot more comfortable than the naked MT-07 at NSL! The wind was unbearable on the MT. I actually took my M25 route to work as a test. It was awesome. Definitely sneaking in a few journeys before it gets too cold. Also, at one point, I pulled over to the side of the road to check google maps I was going the right direction and a boy, no older than 10, cycled towards me and said "I just wanted to say, I think that your bike is really cool."

Sorry but I disagree! We don't know how old the filter is for a start it could be a few thousand miles old The filter is supposed to be replaced at 600, then 11,000 miles or every 36 months with an oil change at 600, 4000, 7500, 11,000 and 14,500 I don't see the logic in changing the oil and not doing the filter! It's like taking a shit and not wiping your ass! Thank you all for the tips. As a novice, these are all good things to be thinking about. And yes, I'm doing the oil job properly. Oil, Filter & washer! Thanks all.

After a month of trawling through Ebay and Facebook Market place, I come across a 2005 SV650s on gumtree for £1500 with 30kmiles, 1 previous owner, full service history. I honestly thought my search would lead deep into winter, but nope, found her Tuesday, saw her Wednesday & picked her up Thursday. I'm SE London and she was in Wembley (NW). It rained all the way from me going to pick her up, to riding her home. My current Phone holder didn't fit so I had to rely on road signs (a strange notion for a millennial ) . I also didn't realise the S version is the leaned riding position until I was riding her away, so that took 20 minutes to get used to. My tight-ish textile trousers gave way in the middle when I climbed on and hugged the tank with my legs. I'm no expert, so I will just change the oil for today, and book her in for a full service sometime soon. Really happy with the purchase. I was Initially going to go for an MT-07, as that's what I learned on, but that's out of my budget at the moment. Anyway, off I go to change the oil and off for a ride. The roads are still wet, but compared to yesterday's journey, today might as well be summer.

Covid permitting, sounds like an adventure. A friend moved to Europe mainland last year and was shopping for a car. The model he chose in his city could've been had in England for £2k less. I remember trying to convince him to fly home (via Ryanair), see his family, and drive back in his new car. I'd definitely do it. Ad-ven-ture.

I feel in control, after months of being in a slump! My career shit the bed with Covid(the business and the day job both involved crowds.) I was fortunate enough to find a key worker position, that pays in 10 days what I was making in a weekend. I still felt helpless/angry/depressed/lonely from March - August, Then they reopened gyms. Please, please, please - if you are in a dark place and do not exercise, start. It might just save your life. Exercise doesn't mean turn into Rocky. It means get on the treadmill for 20mins/go for a walk/light jog - something to get the blood pumping and get you breaking a sweat and breathing heavily. It will do wonders for your mood! These days, whenever I feel myself sinking back into that slump, I know I've skipped too many days and it's time to break a sweat. That, and my new obsession with motorcycles and researching every night looking for my first big bike - I feel like a kid at Christmas, It's not only keeping me going, but excited for life and the future, in the middle of all this. Opening the throttle on that MT-07 for the first time during my DAS last month is a highlight of my year. I had planned to do it in April, but there was something special about doing it post lockdown. The feeling of ultimate freedom after forced isolation? it was beautiful. If you see a guy riding an SV650 in the next couple of months, shivering, with a big smile on his face, it's probably me. Great thread, thanks for letting me share. Hope you're all doing okay. Break a sweat, you won't regret it!

After falling in love with 2 wheels on a scooter last year in Thailand, I finally did my CBT in Jan this year, bought a 125cbf, as a commuter and then Covid happened. After a couple of months on the road, and a few strained (struggling to hold 70mph) trips on the A3, I felt ready for more power. I booked my DAS for the same week we went into lockdown. Nice. Fast forward 6 months, did my DAS in September and passed my mod1+2! Huzzah! Now planning on purchasing the highly recommended SV650 or an MT-07 (What I learnt on, I love this bike.) Newbie question, I obviously had insurance for the 125cbf on my "provisional" licence, will this still count as 1yr NCD when I renew on a bigger bike with a Full A licence? Thanks, and hi again.