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I'd say it really depends on the bike when you inspect it. If it was done right, it could even be better than stock. If not, then you will find out when you inspect it!

How many guys/gals end up at the rides normally?

Anyone from Kitchener/Waterloo every who attends this?

Don't be afraid to buy from private owners the 2 bikes I've had so far were bought used from the previous owners and they are still great bikes. You just have to make sure you inspect it properly. But if you've got the money and sure you won't be upgrading soon, then I can't see anything wrong...

Also in the Waterloo area! See you on the streets!

Acadian thanks for your input. I had taken the course at Conestoga College last year. Although I had learned passive downshifting, I am certain that there was no formal lesson during the 2 days of the course that taught us active downshifting. We were told to try if we were comfortable, that...

Welcome! I would recommend getting a used bike. Since it is your first and you are just starting out, there is a high chance you will drop it one day and with a new bike, that is going to damage the value of your bike a lot. Also, there is a high chance that you will grow out of the Ninja 300...

I've taken the course but rev matching while braking was not taught. Not even the use of engine braking. We were taught to pull in the clutch, use both brakes and change gear to first. Nothing more except when one instructor just said "yea, if you get comfortable changing gears, try to blip the...

Thanks guys for the advice so far. I will try using one of the huge and empty RIM parking lots as soon as the weather gets better! (which won't be for at least a week it seems... :()

A fellow SV650 rider spotted on University and King today...lets go for a ride!

This is what I am trying to do...but I see other people are having difficulties as well. For me, when I try to attempt keeping pressure on the front brake while downshifting, I forget to let go of the clutch as well cuz my brain just makes it impossible to use my hands separately as soon as they...

Why did you have to move?!?!? :crybaby:was so close to you guys

Just got my SV650S last week. I used to have a Ninja 250R last season and compared to that the SV650 does sit more like a supersport, meaning it is less upright. If you're thinking that the Ninja 250 is uncomfortable because of the riding position, then the SV650 won't be for you. I'm not...

Really? It's gonna be that bad? I thought it was just mix of rain and snow...there goes another week worth of my super expensive insurance

Hey guys, I'm just starting out my second season of riding and am trying to practice bringing the bike to a stop (at a light or stop sign, etc.) in the most appropriate way. I'm not exactly sure if I'm right but the best way to stop a bike would be to downshift and use the engine brake while...

yeah...the insurance is a little crazy for me at the moment and will be for the next 2 years but the bike is worth it and I have no regrets!

Hi guys, Not necessarily new to riding, but just got my 09 Suzuki SV650S and am in the Waterloo area. Looking forward to meeting some new people through the forum. I'm still a student at UW, if anyone wants to go for a ride let me know. -FluX