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RowanSimps

30-03-17, 03:26 PM

Blapper

31-03-17, 08:01 AM

Hi RowanSimps,

Good choice. You don't say what your budget is of whether you are looking for a curvy or pointy?

I would say get one that is in great condition, hasn't been 'improved' by its P.O. and has good service history. That advice holds good for any year of SV. If you haven't ridden a faired SV (clip-ons), you may find it uncomfortable. I certainly did and changed it to conventional bars.

RowanSimps

31-03-17, 10:37 AM

Hey,

I've got a budget of about 3000, I've found these and may go and view them, what do you think? :)

I'm relatively short at 5.11/6ft so I don't feel as though I'll find the bike position uncomfortable

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272584515633?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152486304474?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

ophic

31-03-17, 10:53 AM

Interesting that both linked bikes have HID lights. I thought that was an MOT failure on a vehicle without them fitted as standard. I think the white one is overpriced and I would steer clear of non standard paintwork.

RowanSimps

31-03-17, 10:58 AM

Oh is that sprayed on paint is it? on the white one

ophic

31-03-17, 11:17 AM

Oh is that sprayed on paint is it? on the white one
No idea how it was applied, but it's not a factory colour. And the tank decals are missing as well.

shiftin_gear98

31-03-17, 01:33 PM

Hello, Welcome.
I personally wouldn't buy one that is stickered. Just like the white one. Sticker bombing now that's different altogether.
Blue one looks much more unmolested.
Plus it's newer with less miles, more reasonable priced and hasn't been dropped/crashed and re sprayed.

Happy hunting.

maviczap

31-03-17, 01:37 PM

Hello

Agree with the others, the blue is the better of the 2

DomP

01-04-17, 12:50 PM

Agree with all the above, I always look for as near to factory spec as I can when buying cars or bikes.
I don't agree with you being relatively short however! 5' 11"! That tall by my 5' 7" standards

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RowanSimps

01-04-17, 07:04 PM

Yeah he said it was 'limited edition suzuki colour'...

Gonna go with the blue one, Seems a much better deal.

Thank you everyone!

DomP

01-04-17, 07:29 PM

Limited edition my a**

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shiftin_gear98

01-04-17, 08:16 PM

Limited Edition - I crashed it. And got my mate to tosh it over for a beer.

Steer well clear.

RowanSimps

02-04-17, 11:42 AM

Did my mod 1 training today, Test is on Tuesday!

Goodluck me haha

DomP

02-04-17, 12:26 PM

Good luck, just try to relax! Nerves were my enemy on my mod 2, mod 1 is over so quick though that you don't have to hold it together for too long.

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Grim-Lock

03-04-17, 10:41 AM

Enjoy yourself and don't overthink it, I failed the first one on the figure 8 because my test was done during the 2013 hurricane(strong wind gust made me put the foot down)

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Nathanb

03-04-17, 10:54 AM

Good luck with your Mod2 test. Relax and just think of it as a ride out with a friend :cool:

You'll be in the same boat as me with the restricted a2 license, I bought the throttle restrictor from a company called Kickstart engineering (not many other places sell the 47hp kits) it was tricky to fit, more awkward than anything else

However once done you have more than enough power to keep up with other bikes - it only really affects it after 90mph...

I bought my sv a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it :D

aj76

03-04-17, 11:09 AM

Good luck with the test, you will certainly like the Euclasse Silver (actual name of the blue one :) )

As others have said seems the better of the 2 and includes the all important infills and cowl which can be difficult to find, especially in that colour. Took me 7 months to find a some decent ones which I am waiting for insurance renewal to fit.

Also keep and eye on the for sale section and maybe join the UK sv650 facebook group as the restricted ECUs do come up.

Ride safe.

RowanSimps

04-05-17, 02:04 PM

ophic

04-05-17, 02:32 PM

Managed to track down a black sv650, passed my mod 1 with no problems but when mod 2 came around i felt cheated, A van pulled out on me causing me to brake and therefore 'impede traffic' or something along those lines; Apart from that 0 minors.

Now the long wait to be able to get another test!
Sorry to hear that! But for future reference, standard practice in those circumstances is to leave your faceprint in the side of the van :p

antonashcroft

04-05-17, 02:46 PM

sorry to hear about the mod 2 mate. i got 'robbed' of mine for the examiner doing a life saver at the same time as me on a slip road and apparently failing to see mine :/ he said 'i might well have done it but if he didn't see it he couldn't pass me'. was abit miffed to say the least but hay-ho, makes you more relaxed with the re-test as you know whats coming.

If you get a garage to fit the throttle stop (good luck finding a 47bhp ECU) don't worry if they don't give you a certificate, and don't pay more for it, its not worth a thing in the eyes of the coppers and only a few insurance companies want to see it!

good luck with the second mod 2 :)

R1ffR4ff

04-05-17, 09:36 PM

Hi,

I'm going to be taking my a2 test on Wednesday, afterwards I'm going to be buying an sv650s.

I've had a 125 for nearly 2 years and I sold it when I passed my car test last month. Just wondering if I should be looking out for anything specific sv650's.

Such as common mechanical issues etc.

Cheers!

(I'm looking for a fully faired one with relatively low miles <20000 (Preferably black))

Sorry to hear about your Mod2(Whatever that is<grin>.I passed my Full Motorcycle license 2nd time on a BSA Bantam 175cc D14.Failed my first one as I emergency stopped but put my front wheel on the examiner's toe after he jumped out from behind a car.Heh Heh :D

As for any problems with SVs as far as I've seen so far there are no inherent problems with any of the models that cannot be put down to lack of care and or maintenance most of which are well within the scope of a home-mechanic.
If you are lacking in motorcycle mechanical skills then that's why there are forums like this for Motorcycles and people like myself and other contributors who are here to help and mentor if required.

Remember that even when you pass and even with a restricted motorcycle the power-jump can be immense and especially with a none,"S" version like mine as the 1st gear is wicked fast.

I've been riding motorcycles on-and-off for over 40 years and here's some things I've learnt that have kept me safe especially on Urban Traffic roads.

1:I'm always surrounded by idiots,

2:I have to anticipate,"Everything" and if I think they are going to do a stupid move,they will.If I don't think they are going to do a stupid move,they will so always be prepared.

3:Even if I had an Aircraft Search light as a Headlight I'm still invisible to most drivers.

4:Never put yourself in a position on the road where you don't have a,"Get-out-of-jail-Free" card e.g keep your distances and keep planning.

Some tricks and tips I use.
When braking with cars behind me coming up to lights say I lightly pull my front brake lever several times to oscillate my rear brake light.Most car drivers are not out to get you but because a bike is a smaller object they need reminding you are there more than a car and this can wake them up from their sleep<grin> and help prevent rear end shunts.

When stopped at lights and I suspect that a a driver does not know I'm there,especially large SUV drivers,I ,"Accidentally" ;-) beep my horn and then look sheepish and hold up a hand to make it look like it was a mistake :D

Sorry if I've been a little verbose but I've known riders move up from smaller bikes to more powerful ones and come a cropper so just trying to aid your future biking :)

PS
Get used to a great front brake on the SVs.Correctly ridden you barely need the rear brake :smt106