New A2 rider - SV650.org

30-03-17, 03:26 PM

Hi,

I'm going to be taking my a2 test on Wednesday, afterwards I'm going to be buying an sv650s.

I've had a 125 for nearly 2 years and I sold it when I passed my car test last month. Just wondering if I should be looking out for anything specific sv650's.

Such as common mechanical issues etc.

Cheers!

(I'm looking for a fully faired one with relatively low miles <20000 (Preferably black))

Blapper · 31-03-17, 08:01 AM

Hi RowanSimps,

Good choice. You don't say what your budget is of whether you are looking for a curvy or pointy?

I would say get one that is in great condition, hasn't been 'improved' by its P.O. and has good service history. That advice holds good for any year of SV. If you haven't ridden a faired SV (clip-ons), you may find it uncomfortable. I certainly did and changed it to conventional bars.

31-03-17, 10:37 AM

Hey,

I've got a budget of about 3000, I've found these and may go and view them, what do you think?

I'm relatively short at 5.11/6ft so I don't feel as though I'll find the bike position uncomfortable

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2725845156...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1524863044...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

ophic · 31-03-17, 10:53 AM

Interesting that both linked bikes have HID lights. I thought that was an MOT failure on a vehicle without them fitted as standard. I think the white one is overpriced and I would steer clear of non standard paintwork.

31-03-17, 10:58 AM

Oh is that sprayed on paint is it? on the white one

ophic · 31-03-17, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowanSimps

Oh is that sprayed on paint is it? on the white one

No idea how it was applied, but it's not a factory colour. And the tank decals are missing as well.

shiftin_gear98 · 31-03-17, 01:33 PM

Hello, Welcome.
I personally wouldn't buy one that is stickered. Just like the white one. Sticker bombing now that's different altogether.
Blue one looks much more unmolested.
Plus it's newer with less miles, more reasonable priced and hasn't been dropped/crashed and re sprayed.

Happy hunting.

maviczap · 31-03-17, 01:37 PM

Hello

Agree with the others, the blue is the better of the 2

DomP · 01-04-17, 12:50 PM

Agree with all the above, I always look for as near to factory spec as I can when buying cars or bikes.
I don't agree with you being relatively short however! 5' 11"! That tall by my 5' 7" standards

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01-04-17, 07:04 PM

Yeah he said it was 'limited edition suzuki colour'...

Gonna go with the blue one, Seems a much better deal.

Thank you everyone!

30-03-17, 03:26 PM	#1
RowanSimps Guest Posts: n/a	New A2 rider Hi, I'm going to be taking my a2 test on Wednesday, afterwards I'm going to be buying an sv650s. I've had a 125 for nearly 2 years and I sold it when I passed my car test last month. Just wondering if I should be looking out for anything specific sv650's. Such as common mechanical issues etc. Cheers! (I'm looking for a fully faired one with relatively low miles <20000 (Preferably black))

31-03-17, 08:01 AM	#2
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: New A2 rider Hi RowanSimps, Good choice. You don't say what your budget is of whether you are looking for a curvy or pointy? I would say get one that is in great condition, hasn't been 'improved' by its P.O. and has good service history. That advice holds good for any year of SV. If you haven't ridden a faired SV (clip-ons), you may find it uncomfortable. I certainly did and changed it to conventional bars.

31-03-17, 10:37 AM	#3
RowanSimps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New A2 rider Hey, I've got a budget of about 3000, I've found these and may go and view them, what do you think? I'm relatively short at 5.11/6ft so I don't feel as though I'll find the bike position uncomfortable http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2725845156...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1524863044...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

31-03-17, 10:53 AM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: New A2 rider Interesting that both linked bikes have HID lights. I thought that was an MOT failure on a vehicle without them fitted as standard. I think the white one is overpriced and I would steer clear of non standard paintwork. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

31-03-17, 10:58 AM	#5
RowanSimps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New A2 rider Oh is that sprayed on paint is it? on the white one

31-03-17, 01:33 PM	#7
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: New A2 rider Hello, Welcome. I personally wouldn't buy one that is stickered. Just like the white one. Sticker bombing now that's different altogether. Blue one looks much more unmolested. Plus it's newer with less miles, more reasonable priced and hasn't been dropped/crashed and re sprayed. Happy hunting.

31-03-17, 01:37 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: New A2 rider Hello Agree with the others, the blue is the better of the 2 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-04-17, 12:50 PM	#9
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: New A2 rider Agree with all the above, I always look for as near to factory spec as I can when buying cars or bikes. I don't agree with you being relatively short however! 5' 11"! That tall by my 5' 7" standards Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Black 2010 SV650S Fully faired White 2011 YZF R125 sold

01-04-17, 07:04 PM	#10
RowanSimps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New A2 rider Yeah he said it was 'limited edition suzuki colour'... Gonna go with the blue one, Seems a much better deal. Thank you everyone!

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