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2008 09 Reg SUZUKI SV SV650SK7 650cc (trade)

Brand new for 3800

Re: Never had a big bike
 

I'd say that stuff will be fine - maybe budget for a back protector though

[edit] That bike you just linked is one of the ones I saw, I think it's in Harrow, so at least it'd be reasonably easy to get a train down for you to pick it up - providing they restrict it I suppose. Nice long ride back to get used to it as well :)

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Decent dealer from what I have heard.

Just be aware thats an 07 bike thats been sitting around, but that shouldn't be a problem really.

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+1. I'm pretty sure that's where my mate is getting his brand new one from, and the guy threw in some useful extras for the commuter (extender, hugger and alarm)

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whats an extender ?

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Front mudguard extender, it adds to the original to make it longer and stop crud getting thrown up at the front of the engine

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i think 3800 is just a little over budget because i still need locks/proper helmet /wouldnt beable to afford a can .....

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Hindle - where will you be parking the bike? If outside, then I recommend getting a good ground anchor and an Almax series III or IV security chain to secure the bike. A 1.5 meter chain will happliy go round the front downpipe and through the front wheel of the SV an secure it to the ground anchor. A bit pricey, but then stolen bikes cost more to replace

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its in a 5 car / car park / garage below the apartment block i live in ..... my other bike was stolen from down there Grrrrgggg was my own fauly tho for not locking it up ...... so yeah i will be getin ground x2 ground ancors and some nice big chains i have been looking at the alarmed disk locks as a tempery measure till i can afford an alarm fitting

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That'll be fine mate. I say "leathers" as a generic terms for gear. A half decent lid can set you back a couple of hundered quid so bear that in mind. And if you plan to ride all year round some decent waterproof are a good idea unless of course all your fabric gear is Goretex. My old Hein Gericke jacket with their own Shelltex lining was fine for 3yrs of daily use tho but sometimes i find it easier to sling the waterproofs over the top of my fabric gear as it saves on drying time.

I'm assuming your HG jacket came with a back protector, if not make sure you get one of those too :)