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Old 18-02-11, 08:55 PM   #1
sv650_1447
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Default Recommended garages, Hampshire?

I have just bought an SV650S, 2004, 17500, £1447

clean and tidy all over and as far as I can tell very sound apart from two declared issues that seller was up front about.

It needs a new rear tire, rideable but marginally legal/illegal

Chain has too much travel midway between the sprockets but LOOKS clean and sound as do the sprockets but I am no expert, may have reached the limit of its adjustment

quoted £120ish for the tyre which seemed fine but £130 for sprockets and chain set from one dealer who said it might just need adjusting and £180 from another.

Both garages failed to inspire me (for different reasons)

One in particular (Mr £180) I felt was trying to scare me with stories of chains "snapping", does this happen, is it realistic?

Can anyone recommend a good garage in Hampshire?

This newbie would appreciate any recommendations and advice. I am not far from Aldershot.

I just want someone who will give me a fair deal.

cheers all

Grant
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