speed triple 1050 - sv650 wanted

[araya213]

Hi all, I have a 2005 Speed Triple, 17,000 miles approx, tax til june, MOT october.

Extras on it - race exhausts (with originals, race ones have been quiet enough to get through MOT), heated grips, headlight cowl, radiator and oil cooler guards, pillion handle, tank protector, triumph fat bars, handguards, Scottoiler.

Recent chain and sprockets (easiest change in the world, you don't even need to take the bike off the sidestand!). Recent pads all round, and tyres in the last 2 months. The big 12,000 mile service was done at a Triumph dealer. I have booked it in for the minor service, so that will be done soon.

Only damage is a cracked side panel, one of the lugs under the seat has snapped, but as it's held in by at least two other lugs and an allen bolt, it doesn't show, and won't fall off. It also shows 2000 miles less than quoted, the speedo failed at 2000 miles and was replaced under warranty apparently.

Just to buy it I'm looking at £4500 or nearest offer. I have pics, but the forum doesn't seem to like them, (and I'm too dumb to work things out) so PM me and I'll email pics.

What I'd ideally like is someone to trade me an SV650 (S or N, I don't mind), 2003 pointy onwards. I would love a newer bike (2005 with black frame and swingarm), plus cash to make up the difference.

If anyone is interested or wants to know more, please get in touch!

[Stuuk1]

Best way to put pics on is to register with www.photobucket.com

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[araya213]

Thanks Stuuk, let's see if this technodunce can follow instructions then!

[araya213]

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/chimaira213/Speed%20Triple%201050%202005/SpeedTriple005.jpg

[araya213]

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/chimaira213/Speed%20Triple%201050%202005/SpeedTriple003.jpg

[Stuuk1]

Worked like a charm ay! Beautiful bike too! Shame im just £3500 short...

[araya213]

Thanks for the help, and good luck with the lottery! ;)

[ridelikeaturtle]

Ooh, that's nice.

[araya213]

It's gorgeous to ride too! Has engine characteristics somewhere between a twin and a four. It pulls in most gears from 2000rpm, lower in first 2 gears. then accelerates like hell, right up to the redline. Post 5k it sounds so awesome, like a kind of evil Porsche! The ride quality is really good, handles rough and smooth roads, keeps up with most things on the road. Only beaten by proper sportbikes. As a toy, it's fantastic, but I need a small, everyday bike, with an economical engine. That said, the triple will do an indicated 45mpg average commuting!

[williamturner1]

That said, the triple will do an indicated 45mpg average commuting!

Sweeeeeeeeet tripple. Hmmmmmmm tasty. I have a sv650 k3 pointy silver on 49,320mi and she's never missed a beat. The SV's benifit massively if you change the front springs + oil (£70 ish hagon) and the rear shock (£50 ebay ish + grease the linkages, a kwack if u r light <85kg or GSXR if >80kg or two up regularly).

However, the reason for replying: on economy I commute to London (25mi from Boxhill) and around the city center regularly (Imperial College London). I average 55mpg in the city, and approx 62mpg on the motorways from Boxhill to Castellane, france. Hope that helps.

Best of luck.

[gettin2dizzy]

It's gorgeous to ride too! Has engine characteristics somewhere between a twin and a four. It pulls in most gears from 2000rpm, lower in first 2 gears. then accelerates like hell, right up to the redline. Post 5k it sounds so awesome, like a kind of evil Porsche! The ride quality is really good, handles rough and smooth roads, keeps up with most things on the road. Only beaten by proper sportbikes. As a toy, it's fantastic, but I need a small, everyday bike, with an economical engine. That said, the triple will do an indicated 45mpg average commuting!

Bearing this in mind if you don't already have an SV:
I find the MPG is the same
S3 is better for commuting than SVS (wide bars)
S3 build quality holds up to all weather riding/commuting much much MUCH better.

Good luck though, beautiful bike :thumbsup:

[araya213]

An SV with a flat bar conversion is fantastic for commuting. The S3 is slightly on the porky side, not great for darting through cities. It's the weight you notice most, when moving slow. The quality is very good, however parts prices can be higher than average, and unless you have an independant mechanic you trust, Triumph servicing can be costly, dependant on where you live. It's the insurance that I mostly don't like, an SV is group 9 or 10. S3 is group 13 or 14 depending on insurer. If you want a bike that's easy to work on, has oodles of power, and can run gently as well, an S3 is a superb machine.

[araya213]

Bumpity bump, anyone want to part ex an SV, an ER6, a Gladius?

[araya213]

Price dropped to £4000