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Originally Posted by RC Fan  No one has made fun of me for riding a Bandit. I would just like a bike I am comfortable with.
I know the SV-S has clip-ons--does this mean less turn angle with the handlebars? |
Turn angle is the same with clip-ons or handlebars+triple clamps. Clip-ons are usually lower, more forward and agressive. Handlebars are usually more upright and comfortable.
You really need to just ride the bike more. Like RowdyRed94 said... 1200km is nothing... regular riders will probably put 10k miles in a season... I think it takes me about 2000km to get used to a new bike. With you being new to riding it will take a while to get used to riding, period.
I would feel uncomfortable riding any bike that's not my own, even if it is another SV650. I've got my suspension set up properly, have you had anyone do yours? The entire bike is supposed to sag about 1/2" when you sit on it with full gear.
As for the centerstand, just be glad you have one! None of the bikes listed so far in this thread will have one stock. Before you lowered the bike, did you tried installing a lower seat or adjusting the rear shock at all? Between those two options I know I've lowered the tail of my bike by at least 1.5" without having to get a new kickstand.