What happened to my bike? 

Love the words of truth. It matters not what you ride as long as you enjoy the ride

I was once told that I would not nor ever achieve anything. I am now a self made man in the winter of my years. Ignoring what others say or think matters not so long as your content with yourself and direction of life. Being severely disabled I got my dream bike, tent, lightweight kit. To this day I go wherever it takes me, disabilities in hand, meds on tap, an ride, camp, video, photograph my journey for a good book soon. My bucket list nearing completion except for a few. However, a 12 week trip around europe will be my biggest challenge yet, I will not be defeated and looking forward to 2025. So, love your spirit, tenacity and courage.

I totally love the sentiments of this video. For years I wasn't interested in motorcycling because everyone I knew who had a bike was just obsessed with bikes, it was all about figures and stats and speed and how great their bike was, a yawnfest for me, I just didn't get it. Then I read a book by someone I respected who took off on a motorcycle journey and it changed my perspective - it wasn't about the bike, it was all about the adventure, the method, not the madness. Then a penny dropped and for the first time ever I became interested in motorcycling. It took a couple of decades but I finally took my test and got a bike, and still I'm not that fussed on bikes, per se, but it is such a good way to see the world and a great way to travel. So, thank you for putting that out there.

Years ago I read a book called “Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance” whilst riding from Spain to the UK. The point was to focus on what you’re doing, not on what the problem is stopping you from achieving. Please keep going, your enthusiasm is infectious!

Words of wisdom you are 100% biker 👍💯💯

Why didn’t i find you’re channel sooner? I haven’t enjoyed a video so much in ages. Thank you Saff

OMG, my dad mode was doing overtime watching that! I wanted to help you so much! I'm so impressed that you took on these mods on your own, there are guys out there who've been riding for 20+ years wouldn't do what you did. Well done, I'm sure the bike will be better for it.

Wow, (tear to my eye moment) you have nailed what biking is about saffy. It took my best touring mate to have a near fatal bike accident end of 2021 on his ZZR1400, losing the use of his left leg, then him buying a vespa 300gts scooter as could only sit on a step-through, me then buying a maxi scooter in sympathy so we can still ride out together for us both to realise its not about the horse power, its about being out there riding through stunning scenery with your best mate. He is still pretty beat up and we had a norway tour booked end of may 2022 prior to his accident and we are now going on the scooters. It will be a struggle, he has metal in most parts of his body, but it is his Everest and we will make the 3000 mile journey somehow. Thankyou for this and i will remember your words. (The Ducati is still in the shed for the occassional sunday blast!)

Stop, stop you'll have me in tears. You keep doing you. Thank you for the smiles. And the madness.....

I'm on my 75 trip around the sun, still riding and grew up using the bike I had to do what ever happened to be the mission at hand! Love the side bags you put on the SV, Love the sv650 too !

Saffy you are what motorcycling needs more of. You are a newer rider that seems to love just doing what you do and I thoroughly love that. Your attitude even when making mistakes is fantastic and I aspire to be more that way even after 40 years of riding, racing and working on my own bikes. Nicely done! Oh, don’t let negativity from others ever slow you down because those people suck! Keep it going, safe travels and enjoy the ride! BuzzMoto

Love how you’re ‘learning on the job’ and taking your own distinctive route in motorcycling. Keep doing what you do and stick to your own principles regarding your SV650!

Makes mistakes. Laughs them off. Carries on. That's the spirit!

When you watch a video of someone trying to learn how to use tools and work on their own bike, it just shows they're not "stupid", but fun and inspiring people who love their bike and who also love to motivate others to live their life to the fullest, whether it's a bike, car or even a bicycle. It's videos like yours, that keeps me motivated to continue saving to buy my bike, learning a lot about everything involved in biking and one day get out there too!! Your bike looks awesome, you're AWESOME Saffy and doing great, so keep it up!! 💖👍👍

The intro to this video your words and reasons are exactly what it should be... you're 100% spot 👌 This for me is why your videos are a great watch, you're genuinely so real and down to earth and the raw truth that you get across just makes each video entertaining as well as putting across where we've all been at some point... so keep it going...

Please take this in the nicest possible way. I have watched a lot of your videos and your as mad as a brush. But I admire you and wished I was more like you. You get on your bike and just go

Your raw enthusiasm is so endearing. I hope to see you at one of the many biker meeting places on the great roads around Cumbria

Keep it up girl. Absolutely lashings of respect for you. Love the videos. Nothing better than respect. Love from the North East. ❤️❤️❤️

What an inspirational young lady. Good on you. Safe riding, enjoy.

You’re so lovely and genuine. I can tell that you make these videos for yourself and the subscribers and not for trying to get millions of subscribers.,

Nice! I’m a big believer in buying a vehicle and truly owning it. I never plan to sell or swap it in and I find it odd when people do. I’ve even contemplated buying a second bike (with imaginary money) but I’ve never considered selling my first bike, I still have lots to learn on it so what’s the rush. Plenty of small mods can make any bike fit for purpose.

I love to see people, giving vital a go! There's loads of information put there on how to, for example wire new indicators, swapping them to LED. Have tinkered for years it's nice to see someone starting at the beginning 👍 yes, they are simple jobs... until they ain't 😅

Hope you have had a great Christmas. Love the new hair colour. You are a inspiration to all bikers. I just hope you keep carrying on with what you love. Have a great new year & thanks again we all love you 👊😎

Saffy, You really make me want to help (typical man). But your videos of you trying to figure stuff out are not to be discouraged. Loved this video. ❤️

You have the gift of authenticity Saffy. It is what brings me back again and again.

Love all the mods you've done. You will sooo appreciate the hard luggage and being able to leave your stuff safely locked on the bike. One thing to note, is that with it fully loaded you might feel the front end a little light so you might get help to adjust your rear suspension a tiny bit to cope with the extra weight. I'm sure one of your followers could advise on how to do it, if you don't already know.

You have the gift of authenticity Saffy. That is what brings me back again and again.

I love your attitude towards fitting the cases on the bike! I would have been so frustrated and definitely not laughing about it!

There isn't a mechanic in the world that hasn't installed something upside down or backwards at some time or another. You smack yourself in the forehead for the mistake and then correct it. It's part of learning. Great channel new subscriber.

Yep it's certainly pink. Surprised you didnt do the pannier racks at the same time. Love the idea of the jump start built in. That is cool.

Amongst bikers, we are a clan. However, biking is freedom, so go your own way. This video illustrates this well.

What you truly need is someone you trust to help you work on your bike and show you how to do things.

Another very enjoyable video Saffy, my wife and I just loved the SV upgrade attempt which you eventually manage to do. I have found you learn by having a go and from the mistakes you learn. Some of the instructions can leave a lot to be desired and I know we don't all always read them. Looking forward to the next one.

i loved the luggage fight as we have all been through that. then you have to fit it to the bike. even with leather bags it is always an adventure.

A lot of people don’t realise that their are lots of people who have ridden round the world on 50cc bikes, super sports and anything. Just do whatever makes you smile is the best.

Enjoyed the video, loved the sentiments, and have added spoons to my toolkit too.

Saffy, Havent watched it all yet (i know, I know im doing it) one of the main reasons I started following your channel many moons ago was the sense of adventure, the feeling that you were having fun and making the most of your trips, loving the video’s the honesty and the humour. The luggage will make a huge difference, I love that mine comes with the bags that just drop in as well which in turn means no faffing around when you reach your destination.

One thing about your exhaust, you can change it to a performance exhaust without making it loud. Talk to your local shop about your concerns and choose an exhaust that will give better performance without making it loud enough to bother the authorities.

I love my bike And you use whatever your happy with . Do what you want with what your happy with . I ride a Honda CB750/4 Custom Hardtail Chop ML&R

The greatest motorcycle has always been the one I am riding; better yet the one that is paid for. The less you owe on a motorcycle means the more scratch one has to ride beyond the horizon. Economic freedom = more motorcycle bliss. Currently own a 2022 KLR 650 Adventure. She is a true thumper in all her glory; slow but unstoppable! She is paid for and is destined to be my steed that shall carry me forward towards dreams not yet achieved!!!! At the end of the day, the motorcycle is the paintbrush, we are the artist creating our own Divine Creative Landscape!!!!!

From a 57 year old guy, this is SO AFFIRMING. I have been in all these places so often. Love this channel.

When you think of all your adventures, the adventures are all the things you think of… the ‘bike you go on is not the adventure it’s where it takes you. Ride what you want for your reasons and yours alone. Keep up your dedication, we’re all huge fans. 👍👍

Hi Saffy, I fitted a radiator guard to my sv650 today (the first time I've undone a screw on any bike I've ever owned!). I honestly got the confidence to do that after watching you tinker with your bike on your videos. Keep doing what you're doing. It's refreshing, inspiring and very entertaining. Love the hot pink wheels :-D

Not laughed so much in ages when you found another use for a wooden spoon i was crying awesome video LOVE IT 😂

I'm 75 and still riding. I've been thinking of trading my BMW R1200R for a Suzuki Sv650, I think it's the perfect bike! When I started riding a bike was used for everything. You didn't need a special bike to tour or commute or go off road, the street bike you had did it all and that was the adventure!

Very interesting, its a similar with my other hobby photography. People stress about the type and brand of camera , upgrading as they feel pressed into having the latest and greatest, when the camera is the LEAST important thing. Its just a tool, like a bike is. Enjoy your videos they are great 👍

The all in comprehensive tool kit you used made me smile, love it.

I only have a CBF500, I am happy with it. It is not fast or flashy but I love it. I enjoy riding, not into speeding around.

Well done, you stuck with it and have Your bike. your energy is fun to watch, Rock on young lady.

I have bonded with mine, I can't let mine go just yet cause we have been on quite a journey to get to where we are now :)

Perfect. Perfect reasoning . Perfect love of the adventures

Girl i laughed with tears too.Your funny and crazy all in one hahahaha

I am entirely with you on this. I love riding motorcycles but I am not all that interested in the machines themselves. Your videos express such love for the hobby and are a refreshing change from the standard Vlogger format of borrowing a bike from a dealer to produce a twenty minute review. It’s lovely to see someone who gets such pleasure from all aspects of our sport.

Needed this encouragement! My bike is great and allows me to ride how and where I like within my budget. Not being hesitant to personalize our bikes and afford to ride wherever we like is aspirational. Thanks for sticking to it and sharing your struggles and joys with us! No one needs strap themselves with so much debt they cannot afford to go riding. Off to ride and tweak what I have. Enjoy your adventures!!

Putting your touch to make your bike unique to you, that’s what it’s all about. TBF you did a cracking job doing all your own jobs. Plus you get to know the two wheels you put your trust in.keep up the videos, you are as mad as a box of frogs for sure.🤩

Biking is like life in general, it's not the destination that matters in the end, it's about the journey, keep going Saffy, you will learn as you go.

The reason I love your videos is you are always open and up front about the odd mistakes you make 🤔🤣 if you haven't already just check that your new panniers are not wider than your mirrors as you will need to allow for this if filtering in traffic 😉 Keep riding and stay safe mind 👍

Watching you bumble around ham fisted with a spoon and other “tools” made me LMAO! Thanks for the content Saffy, it really made my day!

It's out there! Enjoy and safe riding :)

It suits you perfectly. It's also the first time I've ever seen a wooden spoon used for vehicle upgrading, that will stay with me for a while. You make great content Saffy. 😁❤

Love it wish I watched it sooner, really brightened up my day the speech at the beginning about it's not the bike it's the biking is absolutely spot on plus the fact. You didn't read the instructions is exactly what I would have done. Ps. sorry but I giggled when you trapped your fingers sorry.

Great spirit of adventure. Ride the bike you have to the fullest. I've seen friends do sketchy stuff off-roading sports bikes. The only limitation usually is in your mind ("the bike is not made for this; "I don't want to scratch the bike;" etc.). Getting a Supermoto also changed my perspective of what bikes can/can't do on street tires. I may go slow on gravel/dirt on my street bike but I know that it can handle some scenarios whereas I used to avoid certain routes completely missing out on that part of the adventure. Don't sell the SV, you'll miss it! Thx for sharing your riding adventures.

Hahaha I watched this and laughed so much at the bike mechanics. Not because of what you were doing but because I did exactly the same when I was adding mods to my bikes. I think what we were doing wasn't wrong, just nothing is made right... for us 🤣. Well done and keep up the good work of putting smiles on all our faces👍

10 out of 10 for effort and determination 👍 bit of advise is get some soft luggage as it’s a pain in the ass carrying the panniers into a B&B etc, it’s much easier to pull out shoulder bags and leave the hard luggage on the bike.

All those years and money I spent building my tool kit and I still haven't got a tool kit like yours LOL Your cool, love you Best wishes and would love to bump into you to hear some of your stories Regards Dave

True words Saf. I ride an 18 year old bike with a lot of kms on it. But i love it. Love riding it, love looking at it. Dont worry about the small hiccups when wrenching. Thats just learning.

I admire the fact that you try and you don’t give up …I think your awesome 😀😀 all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🤙😘

What a great motorcycle! It’s awesome to see the SV650 set up this way. Hope to see how many miles/km you put on it. Kudos to for sticking with it, spectacular work!!

Well done, you powered through the mistakes (sure there was some heartache) but mistakes are great ways to learn and grow. And Rocket is truly unique and yours.

Oh I am so happy to see someone else is as accident prone as me, I am always breaking things that I am trying to fit or fix. You just look better and are funnier than me.😂 The bike looks great.

Omg, this your best film yet lol! Brilliant! Cool upgrades and definitely more "you" now. I'm about to do my mod 1 and you've reminded me to keep it fun and never take this lark or myself too seriously 😜 Looking forward to many more adventures and laughs from you. Safe riding Saffy👍😁

I'm not much on RU-vid and so all this while on Instagram I thought the popping wheels and crashguard were some filter tricks :P Being said, love the honesty of the video and innocence of figuring things as you go. The trick of using spoons, ladles and everything in the sink to customise the topbox was 13/10!

I now see that I need to add a wooden spoon and silverware to my tool kit, lol. You are too cute:)

Ngl, I lost it when I seen the wooden spoon and Metal spoon come out 🤣😂😂😂

I like your approach to adventure and biking. ❤ you can tour the world on a Honda c90 you don’t need a bmw 1200GS or something expensive to travel and have fun on Saffy. It’s the adventure of travelling on two wheels 🎉

Well you did it all by yourself, great job. That is a good way to learn and get to know your bike. The bike looks good! 👍🏻🏆 And you have a great laugh and it is contagious. 🤣

Really great video. I hate DIY (because I'm rubbish at it) and I've been biking for too many years to remember. I love your honesty and the new upgrades looks fantastic. Please please ride safe out there. Cheers.

All who ride , and work on their own bikes have made a few mistakes along the way . rounding off or snapping old , and new fasteners . usually because ya use the wrong tool . breaking old , and new parts . buying the wrong part . buying parts you do not need . putting parts back on in the wrong order . forgetting to adjust suspension . not allowing proper clearance of new parts . plus misjudging paint colors , god that pink is bright . ride safe , and enjoy . I just subscribed - love your content . that is a good battery , plus always read the instructions , that always bites me in the ass !

Pink and white, 2 highly visible colours, wise choice!

Just got my bike on Wednesday new sv650. Had same questions put to me over exhaust no not changing it eather. Realy enjoyed your vids very funny keep up the good work saffy.

All that really matters is, when you're riding, that you have a smile on your face that makes you look a little crazy and a little goofy. So people you twist the throttle by don't know whether to laugh, be worried, or enjoy the fact that you're emitting pure happiness. Ride what gives you the most smiles per gallon

Completely with you and well said ride what you have enjoy it . You don’t need a big bike or a super tourer . Keep up the great work 😎

Hahaha, I break stuff too, and I don't learn until the 100th time doing a job! I've spent full nights on jobs gone wrong. It's usually stupid little mistakes that make your life so much harder than it needs to be!

Bikes looking great I would recommend a front mudguard extender keep alot of the muck off the front of the engine

I picked up a brand new '06 SV650S years ago, after having grown up riding off-road. Based on the video's, yours looks like a later naked. Cracking little bike capable of absolutely everything and will hit 140mph on a track without worrying about it (your arms would know about it on the naked though!). I took my S off-road through fords more times than I can remember, and sold it on to be a race bike after 3 years & 75k miles. My SV taught me how to throw a spanner at bikes, and I now ride an ST1300. Keep doing what you're doing! Lovely seeing someone else ride for the sake of riding, and modify their bike to reflect their personality :) PS. That tin can lunch box is awful, I live in Wales, and my SV had a scorpion exhaust with a removable baffle. The ST currently has delkevic headers with stock mufflers. Welsh police used to be really aggressive towards bikers, but things calmed down quite a lot years ago. But of course, you do you. :)

Love the spoon trick 🥄😂😂😂😂 looking good saff can't wait to see u in spring. On the roads.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Just enjoy the ride.

That bike is so you hope you have many happy miles on it.

Yes! Absolutely 💯 agree. And love that you're bonding with your machine. I have a 24 year old zx6r that was effectively free to me. Its satin black as its been on its side (a couple of times) with 62,000 kilometres on the clock and it does everything. Its my transport, my hobby, and my ... my old girl. And I love her. I could get another "fancier" bike, but like you it's about the biking, not the bike. The adventure and not the machine. And its ok to swear when you smash your fingers in your panniers.... really it is! Love to see someone getting stuck in and working on their bike for themselves. Best way to learn! Well done that girl!

the best bike for an adventure, is the one you own.

Your so right, you don’t have to have the newest or most fancy bikes to enjoy riding. And I think your first big bike is always a special one. Teapot one rode around the uk on a 125! Thanks for another great video 😊

Damn girl, you had my eyes tearing up. I know the feeling of loving what you ride. After almost two decades of researching happiness, and after reading study after study about the subject, I and other have come to the conclusion that genuinely happy people have one thing in common, that is that they are very grateful. Some of the happiest people studied, were extremely poor, yet they were happy. Happiness is not about money or other material possessions, but about enjoying what we have and being in the moment. The past is gone and can’t be changed, the future is not here and may never get here, all we have is this moment. We must leen to enjoy the now, enjoy the presence of those in front of us, the things we have when we have them, and always always always acknowledge the little things in life. Most people look forward from one big moment in their lives to the next. When they buy a new bike, when they start a new relationship, when they graduate college, when they get married, when they have kids, , when they buy their new home, and on and on. But life is not full of big moments, they are full of tons of “tiny big moments” (as I call them). The time we spend we a loved one sitting and chitchatting and drinking a cup of tea or coffee with a loved one. When someone gives you a hug, cooks for you, tells you they love you, and so many other little moments that males life happen. I like to say that those little big moments are the glue that holds our lives together. Sadly, most take those routine little moments for granted. I’ve lost my dad, my mom, and oldest sister. I would give anything to have even a few more minutes with them. To sit down and have lunch with them, hug them, kiss them, chitchat about life, and laugh together. If there is an afterlife, may be then I’ll be able to do all that. Enjoying life’s small moments, you know, those moments we take for grated, and being grateful for those moments is the key to happiness. That’s right, those people and moments we take for granted, the mundane things that happen everyday in our lives, are the key to happiness. Crazy, un? I think that you are well on your way to accomplish that and live your life that way. You have a spark and a silliness (compliment) in you that I hope you never let anyone take away from you. Here is an idea that I believe will suite you well. Have you ever heard of 360 Project? Look it up, go to www 365grateful com.

Its not about the bike ,its about biking. Words so true. The SV 650 is a good bike , just enjoy the experience.

The bike is certainly one of a kind. Well done, and good luck getting used to the wheel brightness. I have to admit I watched your mechanical parts of the vlog with with gritted teeth. I never knew I was such a mechanical perfectionist. Ain’t it nuts or what. You did awesome 👏🏻 👊🏻👍🏻

Hi Saffy, glad you kept the SV its a great bike. Well done with the upgrades and new battery, and well done for doing it yourself 😁😇

Weapon of choice ? The spoon! love it keep it up

The bike makeover looks friggin'awesome. Love the powder coated colour! Great upgrades, keep it going. 👌👌👌

You are not alone: all my attempts at customisation are beset by immovable bolts, rounded screws, missing parts, unintelligible instructions (invariably translated from the original Serbo-croat via Swahili, accompanied by illegible diagrams) and collateral damage. If I have learned anything, apart from greater fluency with bad language, it is to know your limitations and keep within them. But for all the angst and frustration the end result is always immensely satisfying. Well done you for making your bike truly yours and for valuing the ride above the machine and the journey above the destination.

The bike looks good Saffy and you’re lucky because you can laugh at yourself when you get things wrong instead of getting grumpy

Not only a saffy sprocket, but a secret squirrel 😂