Just passed and looking to buy an SV650s

[arcdef]

as per title really passed my test this morning so im chuffed to bits!!! its on a restricted licence as im only 19 but on my way home i popped into a bike shop and found a nice suzuki sv650 sitting there for £1700 on a W plate, looks clean and ran fine but looking at other ads it seems very cheap??

anyway if anyone can give me advice on it that would be great!!!

hi by the way!!!!

cheers
Ash

[lily]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! :D

Let me know when you stop smiling! ;)

[RichT]

Congrats!!! Bike sounds ok. Without more details can't really say much else.

[vilguy]

Ill put it into contect for you. I picked up my completely immaculate sv650s, 14000 miles, full m4 system, full service history, decent alarm system - £700 just last weekend.

Buying from dealers is easier yeah, and you get a warranty... but buying private *especially this time of year* has its benefits :) just look around and dont buy the first one you see... unless its one like mine ;)

[arcdef]

here is the blurb from the dealers site Manual 6 speed, 33,610 miles, Metallic RED, MOT-09-2009. This is a very nice clean example of the very popular SUZUKI SV650S, This is in the most popular colour, which is red. The bike has been very well looked after, and is very clean and tidy for its age. It has been fitted with a after market end can, which is a HI LEVEL Blue Flame exhaust, which sound absolutely fantastic. The bike also has a very nice carbon belly pan, and has been fitted with crash protectors. These really are good bikes, they have a V Twin engine, which gives very good low down power, and is ideal as a first big bike, they have a nice low seat height, so are good for the shorter rider. This one really is a nice clean bike and has to be seen to be appretiated. Check out our website, as we have a larger selection on there. We stock over 30 bikes, and they range from scooters to sports bikes, 50cc to 1300cc. All of our bikes come with an MOT and warranty. We accept all major debit and credit cards, and can arrange finance if required. We are happy to take your bike in part exchange, and all bikes come with a HPI check form. £1,695and a few pics

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=802823444

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=802823541

might try and get him to wack in a re-stricter for the price aswell and my god it sounds good

@vilguy - its actually the cheapest example locally ive found even after looking on autotrader and the bay for the last 2 weeks!

also i dont know how many miles is alot for bikes and how to i check that the chain etc is in good condition??

[hovis]

looks nice...............and not to bad price for a dealer, i would only pay £1200 for it though

shop around, you will be surprised at what you can find this time of year


http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=121032

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah looks clean, sensible mods but it's pricey.

[arcdef]

i see what you mean about the £1200 point, but i kid you not this is the cheapest within 30 miles of me that i can find even private sales, you recon id be able to knock him down??

[husky03]

where are you?

[hovis]

i see what you mean about the £1200 point, but i kid you not this is the cheapest within 30 miles of me that i can find even private sales, you recon id be able to knock him down??

30 miles is not far to travel for the right bike

as husky says, where are you?

[arcdef]

postcode is gu52 bear in mind i wont be able to ride it home as i need it restricting! so needs to be fairly close

[hovis]

Guildford ?


someone here may help

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=118


the link i posted is in maidstone, how far is that?

[arcdef]

about 20 mins from guildford yeah

[vilguy]

ill offer any assistance i can in finding a good one for you. Dont be afraid of travelling slightly further afield... although i realise you have only just passed your test.

Mine was 150 miles away in london...

Ill keep an eye out for you though.... i buy and sell alot so know where to look :)

Whats your top budget? pm me your location etc and ill try and help you out.

[arcdef]

tbh £1600 was the very top of my budget for a bike and as said work on guildford for my location! its really annoying as i just want to go out and ride but dont want to jump into buying something that ill regret (typical thing for me to do!!!)

any help would be great :D

[arcdef]

Guildford ?


someone here may help

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=118


the link i posted is in maidstone, how far is that?

cheers will make a post :)

maidstone isnt too far, just a shame its been sold!!

[3MM]

I paid a grand for mine on a w plate, done about 18,000, just gotta keep looking for a bit!

[hovis]

maidstone isnt too far, just a shame its been sold!!

opps sorry, i missed that bit

nevermind, plenty more SVs about

:smt024


put an add in the wanted thread to start

2002 curvy london
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-2002-Suzuki-SV650-SK2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ330285558672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycles?hash=item330285558672&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

2003 pointy swansea
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-2002-Suzuki-SV650-SK2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ330285558672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycles?hash=item330285558672&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

curvy gloster
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-SUZUKI-SV-650-SY-FLIP-PAINT_W0QQitemZ130267916036QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_M otorcycles?hash=item130267916036&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

2003 pointy bolton £1400
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-SV650-K3-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ360107343051QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item360107343051&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[vilguy]

One idea might be to buy one from further afield but then get a courier to pick it up. Most deliver anywhere in england for up to £100 or so. That way you can get that bargain and get it delivered all for much less than that other one :)

[arcdef]

cheers only really te londong link thats worth a look for me! but will keep an eye on it see how it goes :)

opps sorry, i missed that bit


2002 curvy london - will kepp an eye on that but have a feeling it will jump in price tomorrow plus mot is short and speedo dont work!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-2002-Suzuki-SV650-SK2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ330285558672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycles?hash=item330285558672&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

2003 pointy swansea - same link as above??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-2002-Suzuki-SV650-SK2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ330285558672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycles?hash=item330285558672&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

curvy gloster - too far!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-SUZUKI-SV-650-SY-FLIP-PAINT_W0QQitemZ130267916036QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_M otorcycles?hash=item130267916036&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

2003 pointy bolton £1400 - again too far!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-SV650-K3-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ360107343051QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item360107343051&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Biker Biggles]

That 02 blue one looks good to me.MOT is fine and no problem,and speedo problem after changing tyre is very likely to be a £15 repair where they broke the rotor drive.
(We have all done it)Its low mileage two owners and claims to be in good condition with service records.Well worth a look Id say if the price remains below £1200.

[arcdef]

kk will keep an eye on it, only thing is no chance to going to view before it ends :(

[Biker Biggles]

Thats the trouble with Ebay,but if you bid a sensible amount and win it you can make sure its as described before you part with the dosh.You are always taking a risk buying a used bike,but if it is cosmetically in good nick,has evidence of regular servicing,and the seller appears genuine,you stand a good chance of getting a nice one.

[vilguy]

i buy all my bikes off ebay, roughly 30 or so a year. I never view beforehand and have only had to walk away from one that wasnt described right. Keep an eye out. Quite often theres good ones go with low buy it now prices.