Buying Pointy this Saturday - what to check? - SV650.org

27-02-14, 01:37 PM

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?

27-02-14, 01:53 PM

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!

jambo · 27-02-14, 02:45 PM

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

27-02-14, 03:05 PM

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

MJC-DEV · 27-02-14, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markos_46

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

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

maviczap · 27-02-14, 07:36 PM

Make sure its got 2 wheels

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

You'll enjoy it, welcome to the club

Tomor · 27-02-14, 09:25 PM

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

rowdy · 28-02-14, 02:27 PM

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.

27-02-14, 01:37 PM	#1
Markos_46 Guest Posts: n/a	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?

27-02-14, 01:53 PM	#2
atassiedevil Guest Posts: n/a	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!

27-02-14, 02:45 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	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 __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

27-02-14, 03:05 PM	#4
Markos_46 Guest Posts: n/a	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

27-02-14, 07:36 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	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 You'll enjoy it, welcome to the club __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-02-14, 09:25 PM	#7
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	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! __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

28-02-14, 02:27 PM	#8
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	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. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

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