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glad your on the mend and looking for a new bike

Holy crap, that was some smash, good to hear your back on the mend

Some tape and a tin of paint and the bike's as good as new...
You had the bikers guardian watching over you , that's for sure.
You'll soon be 100% I hope.

Gald to hear you are on the mend..........spending time on a bike forum is a good sign, it means you are thinking about getting back out there

If you want to cover petrol, ferries, tolls and a flight home I'll deliver one!
That would be a good two-week holiday, that would.

Good to hear you're on your way back to biking.

2 years later and I need to ride again.
VTR100's are scarce in SA...whats the next best twin?

SV1000, with slighty higher bars should make a decent twin ....no ?

Your thoughts,
Gerrit

Mille or a KTM RC8 might be more fun, though......

Cost is the issue, KTM is sick pricey in SA.
I need to buy 2nd hand, and there are some decent looking SV's available

I've ridden the SV1000 naked, loved it! Plenty of punch and adequate handling for a fun blast, although there's room for improvement with the suspension and brakes if you demand a bit more precision/composure.

Look out for corrosion though.

How you doing Gerrit? All healed up and full mobility restored?

Welcome back mate

The SV is a good bike, find a clean ne and modify it to suit

Jamoi wrote:I've ridden the SV1000 naked, loved it! Plenty of punch and adequate handling for a fun blast, although there's room for improvement with the suspension and brakes if you demand a bit more precision/composure.

Look out for corrosion though.

I usually wear biker gear myself

It's so liberating though!

What a story, good to see you are thinking bike again.

If you must go to the far side an SV1000 is a good choice.

I have a mate with one and it's nice to ride however it's not as edgey as the Storm.

Are you sure you can't find a Storm?

You deserve a beer to get through all that!

Welcome back Gerrit, good to hear from you again

Regarding the Suzuki SV1000 there are two different models I believe. One has the more retro look with higher bars and no fairing, the other has clip-on handlebars and bikini fairing IIRC,

Chris.