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As my little SV is to be written off I was thinking about what I'm going to do. I'm still waiting on the details of the Cat for the write off, but my options are as follows:
1: Cat C or D, buy the bike back and fix all the damage myself, spending any spare cash on bar risers, heated grips and maybe a new paint job.
2: Buy another bike, maybe a sv1000, tl1000, raptor, or a Speed Triple.
3: Get as much fixed on the cheap and sell it.
4: Get as much fixed on the cheap and see if there is enough spare to get a sv650n?
I'm also going to get ride of that GT, just need to get the gear box problem sorted, so hopefully that should give me somemore cash.
Amanda M
07-06-05, 07:57 AM
I know I'm biased but get a raptor :twisted: :lol: It's honestly the most fun I've ever had on a bike.
What I'd be tempted to do is if the SV can be fixed is get it fixed up as cheaply as possible, keep it as a 2nd bike and get the raptor as well :D
Amanda
Cloggsy
07-06-05, 09:08 AM
SV1000N perhaps :?: :?
wheelnut
07-06-05, 09:10 AM
sounds like a good donor bike for a communal SV.org track bike :P
and then you could buy an SV1000 or a TLR
Id 'streetfighter' your current sv, then get something for the commute, something nice and simple easy to ride, somehting like an augusta F4i Senna :D
sell it and buy my cat D sv? ;)
Damned, so close...
If you fix it and its cat c/d i doubt you will get very much resale value for it, it may be better fianically to part it out :(
Dan
mmh.. so many choices... though I am very temped by a speed triple.
I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
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I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
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yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
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yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
I got a quote for 130quid tftp with a high excess for a Speed Triple, and im not exactly old or experanced. That was a '98 model. So tempted, but i cant flogg my SV for toffee! :(
Dan
I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
.
yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
I got a quote for 130quid tftp with a high excess for a Speed Triple, and im not exactly old or experanced. That was a '98 model. So tempted, but i cant flogg my SV for toffee! :(
Dan
What model is it?
I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
.
yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
I got a quote for 130quid tftp with a high excess for a Speed Triple, and im not exactly old or experanced. That was a '98 model. So tempted, but i cant flogg my SV for toffee! :(
Dan
What model is it?
I think that was on a T595
Dan
Cloggsy
07-06-05, 11:03 AM
yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
In that case then...
http://www.thebikestand.com/R05-Chopper-orangeside.jpg
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Id 'streetfighter' your current sv
That's what I did to my blue curvy S and now I love it more than ever!
http://www.thebikereview.com/iup/get8.asp?ID=577
Not finished! - Don't think it ever will be. :lol: But that fairing needs to go the same colour as the rest of the bike.
And the stock pipe needs to go.
And ... :D
wheelnut
07-06-05, 12:09 PM
yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
In that case then...
http://www.thebikestand.com/R05-Chopper-orangeside.jpg
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Oy who's nicked the gear lever? Mine had a 3 speed gearbox on the crossbar :P
SV1000N perhaps :?: :?
After seeing Sid Squids, I would agree with this.
I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!
.
yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs... :?
I got a quote for 130quid tftp with a high excess for a Speed Triple, and im not exactly old or experanced. That was a '98 model. So tempted, but i cant flogg my SV for toffee! :(
Dan
What model is it?
I think that was on a T595
Dan
I ment the SV... :roll: s or a n?
I ment the SV... :roll: s or a n?
"S"
I ment the SV... :roll: s or a n?
"S"
Yep. PM'ed Grinch anyway :)
Dan
I think I can't decide between a sv1000n or speed triple... mmmh.. the sv's are still a bit pricey though... as I may only have a couple of grand, plus what ever I sell the bits and GT for.
I think I can't decide between a sv1000n or speed triple... mmmh.. the sv's are still a bit pricey though... as I may only have a couple of grand, plus what ever I sell the bits and GT for.
Yum! Triple, only thing is they are fairly expencive for anything after the 97? update. Best of both worlds, low down torque and revvy :D
Dan
I think I can't decide between a sv1000n or speed triple... mmmh.. the sv's are still a bit pricey though... as I may only have a couple of grand, plus what ever I sell the bits and GT for.
Yum! Triple, only thing is they are fairly expencive for anything after the 97? update. Best of both worlds, low down torque and revvy :D
Dan
But I do that and I'll no longer be a sv'er
Cloggsy
07-06-05, 01:32 PM
I think I can't decide between a sv1000n or speed triple... mmmh.. the sv's are still a bit pricey though... as I may only have a couple of grand, plus what ever I sell the bits and GT for.
Yum! Triple, only thing is they are fairly expencive for anything after the 97? update. Best of both worlds, low down torque and revvy :D
Dan
But I do that and I'll no longer be a sv'er
& you'll be exiled for riding a Triumph :evil:
Joking (before anyone says anything) :roll:
howardr
07-06-05, 01:35 PM
Oi Cloggsy!
Watch it pal - me and Mark know where you live :lol:
argh.. please don't reject me... :cry:
Cloggsy
07-06-05, 01:36 PM
argh.. please don't reject me... :cry:
That was easy... SV1000N it is then :wink: :thumbsup: :D
howardr
07-06-05, 01:39 PM
... or you could buy this little beauty ...
http://www.triumph.gi/speed_4.jpg
Only £4999 at Jack Lilley's
(you know you want to)
... or you could buy this little beauty ...
http://www.triumph.gi/speed_4.jpg
Only £4999 at Jack Lilley's
(you know you want to)
Yum! Nice...but if your going to get a triumph, you've got to have a triple engine ;)
Dan
Amanda M
07-06-05, 02:00 PM
I got as far as thinking about test riding Speed 4s at the start of this year and then I saw the raptor and bought that instead 8) Lovely bikes :D
Sid Squid
07-06-05, 02:01 PM
Speed Cripples are good bikes but they're too dear and too heavy, as much as I enjoyed riding one I'd never want one, nice motor and great brakes too but you'll never shake the feeling they have lots to do when stopping a fat Trumpet.
Speed Four is fun but a bit caught between stools, it's a sort of fighter look but a sportsbike shape and engine, handles well though, and if they're knocking them out cheap must be worth a look, 'specially in bright orange :shock: .
SV1000N perhaps :?: :?
After seeing Sid Squids, I would agree with this.
Ta muchly fella, :D . But do I feel a misquote coming on?
Anyhoo SV1000N: Now this one I know lots about :lol: .
Buy one, what a giggle, the motor has all the ooomph you'll need, (even if you think you'll want more it's just numbers), chassis is plenty good, and it seems to fit most people too, back seat is a bit small but no worse than most bikes, fuel economy...yeah...well it sounds great with a set of pipes on.
Just got to try to find a cheap one...
back seat is a bit small but no worse than most bikes, fuel economy...yeah...well it sounds great with a set of pipes on.
hadnt noticed it being particularly small and Im not aware of my **** shrinking since being on smaller rear seated bike - Ive found the pillion seat quite comfy tbh :P :wink: :D :lol: :lol:
and those pipes.... mmmmmmmmm was nice being behind you once or twice on the rideout listening to them :D
howardr
07-06-05, 02:28 PM
... or wait for Triumph's new 680 triple! :D :D :D
... or wait for Triumph's new 680 triple! :D :D :D
I would but I ain't got the spare cash for one.. or even the new triple.. which I rather like the look of...
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