Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

Hi - Im new on here but not new to bikes, collecting this on sat & it'll be my 1st v twin - is there anything other than the ordinary things that I need to check with an SV?

Its done 18k miles, full service history etc

Bike is here: http://www.evolutionmotorcycles.com/page9.htm

Anyone dealt with Evolution motorcycles before?

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

I've heard reasonably good things about them. I can't see with that mileage and history you'd have any issues TBH, SVs are pretty bulletproof.
Being a dealer/shop you'll have some comback if you have issues in any case. Looks a tidy bike!
Enjoy!

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

Provided it's been looked after you shouldn't have any worries. Things to note if you're not used to V-Twins:

1) The engine braking is greater than on an in-line 4, so just get used to it a little.
2) Some SV engines burn oil, some don't, certainly most seem to get through some. Keep an eye on it, it's easier to put the oil in than replace the motor.
3) You will probably want to change the exhaust for the noise :)

Jambo

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

Cool - thanks for the replies, got a Beowulf can on its way already.

Its going to be used to commute from Maidstone to London everyday, a nice step up from my current commuter which is an SH125 :D

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

You won't notice much difference from a SH125 so an easy change. :D

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

Make sure its got 2 wheels ;)



Wear some dark glasses, cos them pointy's are damn ugly :jocolor:






















You'll enjoy it, welcome to the club :D

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

Stick a fender extenda on it if you are commuting. May save you in the rain from running 40bhp for a bit!

Re: Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check?
 

If your commuting every day and throughout the winter on it, get some acf50 and spray everything (not the brakes!) with it.
Having used mine daily, year in year out, it has been good, but the calipers can seize up and the gear/rear brake levers can get sticky, so you might want to give the gear/brake levers a drop of lubricant now and then and get some red rubber grease around the calipers pistons to keep the worst at bay.