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Re: SV buying advice?

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Originally Posted by diesel dog (Post 2974656)

I'm not in any real rush to get one with the summer premiums. I'm thinking with my head for a change :-)

Good man. I always struggle to think with my head when looking at new for me shiny bikes. So I always bring a friend along, to be the logical thinking person.

Re: SV buying advice?

Not a bad idea really as it could stop you buying a lemon.

What are the lights like at night time. I've not had a chance to see what there like yet. I know on the FZ600 there pretty cr4p as standard.

Re: SV buying advice?

Considering they are very popular in the UK... I'm sure the lack of sunlight isn't an issue :P

Re: SV buying advice?

What's sunlight? I'm confused :cool:

Re: SV buying advice?

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Originally Posted by diesel dog (Post 2974708)

What are the lights like at night time. I've not had a chance to see what there like yet. I know on the FZ600 there pretty cr4p as standard.

Pretty average on the pointy, decent bulbs help but they're nothing to write home about. Full beam is okay but dipped is a bit weak if there are no streetlights.

Re: SV buying advice?

Can the lights be easily changed?

Re: SV buying advice?

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Originally Posted by goodgumbo (Post 2974786)

Can the lights be easily changed?

Bulbs easily, lights more tricky, can put a HID kit in with not too much difficulty but read this this post first so you understand about why they are naughty. http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...18&postcount=2

You can also add a relay if you're not getting all the juice you should be to them (i.e. lights dim when you're idling).

Re: SV buying advice?

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Originally Posted by Nutsinatin (Post 2974793)

Bulbs easily, lights more tricky, can put a HID kit in with not too much difficulty but read this this post first so you understand about why they are naughty. You can also add a relay if you're not getting all the juice you should be to them (i.e. lights dim when you're idling).

which post should I read? I think you forgot to link it.

Re: SV buying advice?

There's plenty to look out for on an SV, hardly the most rock solid bike ever made - they're budget and show it massively:

faulty electrical connector beneath the tank - tends to burn out
****e ignition lock - half the time the key won't turn back off the lock without serious effort
brakes need rebuilding every year, doesn't matter what anyone tells you, they're nothing short of awful unless in near new condition
the rear shock will definitely need replacing at 15k, they go like sponge in no time, front forks are hardly mind blowing either so factor in new oil and springs if you want to go round corners with the utmost confidence
front forks pit as does the engine casing, if you're into bikes looking pretty...good luck keeping it that way with nothing short of 200 tins of ACF50 per square inch of the bike

Don't get me wrong, they're decent as an entry bike in my opinion, but arguably way better bikes are available for the same if not slightly more money. All in my opinion of course before people start sobbing into their keyboards.

Re: SV buying advice?

650, which other bikes do you recommend then?