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17-02-13, 09:37 AM

Hey guys just joined up.
Am looking at buying my first SV650 in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if there was any things to look out for or any advice that you guys wouldnt mind sharing.

2000 reg 37k miles. to much?
Cheers

Geodude · 17-02-13, 09:42 AM

Howdoo and welcome Stevo im a complete mechtard so can only say make sure it has both wheels before you try to ride it

17-02-13, 11:04 AM

haha nice one will remember that.
Found a couple I like now just got to try and pull the funds together

Geodude · 18-02-13, 09:44 AM

If none of the more clever people on here pop along soon to offer advice (still hibernating) use the search function at the top of the site and lose a few hours reading

HTH

ps i bought my 99 with 36k on the clock and its been good to me so far

some on here have gone over 100k and still going strong.

Fallout · 18-02-13, 09:58 AM

Engine wise, 37k is fine if it's been looked after (service history/receipts). I know a couple of the GM lot have figures in excess of that and don't have any problems at all. Just have a look at all the usual bits and bobs like chain, sprockets, brakes, forks etc.

Welcome btw.

18-02-13, 10:09 AM

33k on my 2002, going strong. Buy on condition.

At that mileage, it should have had valve clearances checked in a major service at 32k.... you should check that that was done.

The rear shock could be rather lacking in damping if its original, so bounce the rear and see if it returns smoothly or pogos about.

chris8886 · 18-02-13, 12:08 PM

i've now got my 52 plate up to 60k n it's all good! as long as you keep it serviced properly it'll be fine!

andrewsmith · 18-02-13, 01:06 PM

ey up

carelesschucca · 18-02-13, 09:51 PM

The bike if looked after should be fine, suspension might/will be a little tired but you can work on that yourself, new oil and springs in the front and maybe a little change at the back... But you can take your time over them and it'll let you appreciate the changes more...

Oh and hello from up in Sunny Scotland...

Just stay safe and be happy when your out there what more do you really want

dizzyblonde · 18-02-13, 10:16 PM

I sold my black 2000 s a couple of years back with about 35k on it. Twas a shiny pretty fella was Dave....we miss the old faithful.

Where ye from? And ello

17-02-13, 09:37 AM	#1
Stevo88 Guest Posts: n/a	Newbie Hey guys just joined up. Am looking at buying my first SV650 in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if there was any things to look out for or any advice that you guys wouldnt mind sharing. 2000 reg 37k miles. to much? Cheers

17-02-13, 09:42 AM	#2
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Newbie Howdoo and welcome Stevo im a complete mechtard so can only say make sure it has both wheels before you try to ride it __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

17-02-13, 11:04 AM	#3
Stevo88 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie haha nice one will remember that. Found a couple I like now just got to try and pull the funds together

18-02-13, 09:44 AM	#4
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Newbie If none of the more clever people on here pop along soon to offer advice (still hibernating) use the search function at the top of the site and lose a few hours reading HTH ps i bought my 99 with 36k on the clock and its been good to me so far some on here have gone over 100k and still going strong. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

18-02-13, 09:58 AM	#5
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: Newbie Engine wise, 37k is fine if it's been looked after (service history/receipts). I know a couple of the GM lot have figures in excess of that and don't have any problems at all. Just have a look at all the usual bits and bobs like chain, sprockets, brakes, forks etc. Welcome btw. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

18-02-13, 10:09 AM	#6
markc123 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie 33k on my 2002, going strong. Buy on condition. At that mileage, it should have had valve clearances checked in a major service at 32k.... you should check that that was done. The rear shock could be rather lacking in damping if its original, so bounce the rear and see if it returns smoothly or pogos about.

18-02-13, 12:08 PM	#7
chris8886 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,797	Re: Newbie i've now got my 52 plate up to 60k n it's all good! as long as you keep it serviced properly it'll be fine! __________________ AR08 to AR13-QUALITY! 650s: '52 curvy in yellow, was my baby cbr600rr: Mivv exhaust and a bagster tank cover. Now gone to a new home. Daytona 675: Arrow can (with a baffle that's gone missing in action....), quickshifter, shorty levers, custom paintjob Last edited by chris8886; 18-02-13 at 01:15 PM.

18-02-13, 01:06 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Newbie ey up __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

18-02-13, 09:51 PM	#9
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Newbie The bike if looked after should be fine, suspension might/will be a little tired but you can work on that yourself, new oil and springs in the front and maybe a little change at the back... But you can take your time over them and it'll let you appreciate the changes more... Oh and hello from up in Sunny Scotland... Just stay safe and be happy when your out there what more do you really want __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

18-02-13, 10:16 PM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Newbie I sold my black 2000 s a couple of years back with about 35k on it. Twas a shiny pretty fella was Dave....we miss the old faithful. Where ye from? And ello __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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