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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 21-06-19, 10:54 AM
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Posted By Mark_h
Re: Might be purchasing a 2003 SV1000 50,000 k's, good maintenance records -- any issues I should look for?

I had a K3 SV1k with 50k miles on it. Owned it for 12 years. It has the knock/rattle from the outset. No reports of any ever getting worse or failing.

Mine needed a replacement swingarm...
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 21-06-19, 05:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Mark_h
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 04-06-19, 05:04 PM
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Views: 877
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Fuel Exhaust System

£50 for an end can.... I'd have thought you'd get the entire bike for that.
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 14-04-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Mark_h
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 12-04-19, 05:34 PM
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Views: 1,446
Posted By Mark_h
Pointy clearout SV650 SV1000

All from a pointy K3 SV1000 but will all fit a pointy 650 or thou apart from the abbastand and clutch which is for a thou.

Pillion Seat. Excellent condition £20 - sold
Pillion Seat with bolted...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 22-03-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

So you offer well below market price. Once in a while someone takes you up on it and then you come on here declaring that you understand market value.

Seems you understand how to effectively take...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 22-03-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Thou is much much better than the 650 in every way. I've had both. Anyone who recons it's too lumbering needs to learn how to corner correctly. Oh and take the steering damper off.

Had my thou...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-03-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Sold today for £2k. Very happy buyer. Like I said, very few unmolested nakeds about.

Various left over bits will be on ebay shortly.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 05-03-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Best call it £1950 then :)
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 04-03-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,489
Posted By Mark_h
Re: The Sat Nav minefield!

I've got a garmin Zumo 340LM. Excellent gadget. Used in all weathers and so much better than messing about with a phone and cases etc. Can use it with gloves on , in bright sunlight, in the rain,...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 04-03-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Not quite sure what to ask for it. Yes it's old and done a few miles but there are virtually no naked thous for sale these days and lots of posts for people asking how to nakedify an S.

Guess...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 28-02-19, 06:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

I'll be looking for sensible offers over £2k. Need to see how well she cleans up as to how much over £2k I can get.

Tricky one as working Nakeds are pretty rare these days yet it's an imperfect...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-02-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Not entirely sure a 54k mile cheapo Japanese bike is top of the list for many buyers in there. Maybe if I clock it, plant some tomatoes on it and declare it a barn find it could just work..... Now...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-02-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

That would be the ideal if I had somewhere to keep it. However I don't which is a real shame as I'm sure I'll regret getting rid of it.

Not far away from you if you fancy owning it :)
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-02-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,944
Posted By Mark_h
Where to sell a K3 SV1000N

Folks,

Time has finally come. After several false starts, I'm going to move on....

Where is the best place to sell a connoisseurs bike such as this? The .org is pretty quiet these days. Ebay...
Forum: Idle Banter 11-01-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,131
Posted By Mark_h
Re: to all the workers, a message from the bosses

Fewer expensive old people as they all die young from eating deep fried mars bars apparently...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 07-01-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,020
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Adding rear LED strip light

I fitted one of these to the bottom of my number plate as when I have soft luggage side bags on they pretty much completely obscure my indicators and make the brake light difficult to see too.

I'm...
Forum: Stuff Wanted 16-12-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,753
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Pointy side panniers & frames wanted

Don't suppose these are still up for grabs are they?
Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items 16-12-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Pointy Complete Luggage Set

Hi, Did these get sold?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 16-12-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By Mark_h
Luggage system compatibility

I know the Rentek rack is interchangeable between the thou and 650 but I'm now looking for a sensible prices pannier system for a K3 thou. Anyone know for sure which systems fit it?

I'm looking...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Are SV1000 really an investment?

During my recent looking about I found a really tidy TL. If anyone is looking for one I can point you in the right direction.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 08-10-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By Mark_h
Are SV1000 really an investment?

Every year or so I get the urge to sell by aging naked thou and get something a bit more modern. Then I test ride some modern bikes, take mine out for a blat, change my mind, spend a bit more...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 18-07-18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By Mark_h
SV1000 K3 FI light :(

It's been ages since I posted on here but I need help. My old faithful SV1000 is having problems.

For the last 10+ years she's started on the button each and every time. This week I've been using...
Forum: Guildford Massive 21-05-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,044
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Booo!

Same question as before.... Anyone still in here?
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 26-04-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By Mark_h
Re: Brake upgrade K3 SV1000 N

I think maybe I just need to clean the fork oil off of what I have and do some more miles. Already got braided hoses, fresh fluid, decent pads etc. Reluctant to get into anything too complex or...
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