aireq
05-08-05, 04:58 AM
So I'm looking for my first bike, and went to check out a 2001 SV650s today.
The Damage:
Dropped twice both at low speed, one time went from a low side to a high side as low speed (hit both sides of the bike). Second time the rear of the bike hit, and bent the subframe.
First crash screwed up most of the plastics, and dented the tank on both sides. While he's been riding it, and it doesn't look like the tank is leaking i would definitely replace the tank. How much do you think this would cost for a used tank?
The plastics are not a concern to me. I would ride the bike naked and still be happy with it, safety is my greatest concern. The guy who is selling it does fiberglass repair for boats and said he would fix all that if I pulled everything off the bike for him, but it would be up to me to paint it. Cosmetics are not an issue to me at all. If he fixes the fiberglass, and I sand it and paint it with regular rattle can I'd be happy.
The second crash bent the sub frame in the back (holds up the seat). So the left side sits lower then the right. It's not that bad because the guy still rides it, and it looks like you could pull the subframe off and bend it straight. What would a replacement subframe cost?
My main concern is if the main frame is bent. Everything looked straight to me (except the subframe). If you drop a bike at low speed is it common to tweak the frame? The guy uses it for commuting, and he said it rides fine. Is there an easy way to tell if the frame is tweaked?
Other general stuff it needs / general info:
New front tire, rear tire looks really good. (price?)
Chain (gauge is at the halfway point)
Teeth on the sprocket looked good (no hooking)
overall tuneup (plugs, oil etc.. etc. ) I would end up doing this to any used bike.
Shift lever and break lever assemblies. (how much would these be?)
Front right turn signal missing.
21252 miles on the odometer.
He was asking $1800 US, but said he'd drop it to $1600 when I said I wanted to replace the tank.
So what does everyone think? Sound like it's worth it? My major concerns on the cost of the tank, and break/shift lever assemblies.
Eric
The Damage:
Dropped twice both at low speed, one time went from a low side to a high side as low speed (hit both sides of the bike). Second time the rear of the bike hit, and bent the subframe.
First crash screwed up most of the plastics, and dented the tank on both sides. While he's been riding it, and it doesn't look like the tank is leaking i would definitely replace the tank. How much do you think this would cost for a used tank?
The plastics are not a concern to me. I would ride the bike naked and still be happy with it, safety is my greatest concern. The guy who is selling it does fiberglass repair for boats and said he would fix all that if I pulled everything off the bike for him, but it would be up to me to paint it. Cosmetics are not an issue to me at all. If he fixes the fiberglass, and I sand it and paint it with regular rattle can I'd be happy.
The second crash bent the sub frame in the back (holds up the seat). So the left side sits lower then the right. It's not that bad because the guy still rides it, and it looks like you could pull the subframe off and bend it straight. What would a replacement subframe cost?
My main concern is if the main frame is bent. Everything looked straight to me (except the subframe). If you drop a bike at low speed is it common to tweak the frame? The guy uses it for commuting, and he said it rides fine. Is there an easy way to tell if the frame is tweaked?
Other general stuff it needs / general info:
New front tire, rear tire looks really good. (price?)
Chain (gauge is at the halfway point)
Teeth on the sprocket looked good (no hooking)
overall tuneup (plugs, oil etc.. etc. ) I would end up doing this to any used bike.
Shift lever and break lever assemblies. (how much would these be?)
Front right turn signal missing.
21252 miles on the odometer.
He was asking $1800 US, but said he'd drop it to $1600 when I said I wanted to replace the tank.
So what does everyone think? Sound like it's worth it? My major concerns on the cost of the tank, and break/shift lever assemblies.
Eric