my ebay add, is it any good

just after a bit of advice, as im pretty cr@p at this sort of thig

sv650s in yellow, half faired

12 months mot, full service history

braided hoses,heated grips,mini-indys,tail tidy.

i have owned this bike for just over a year, & its a great first bike (i have just upgraded)

cheap to insure, no reserve

veiwing welcome, any questions just ask

there is a small scuff on the right side fairing, which i have shown in photo.

i have advertised the bike elsewhere so may end early,

no postage buyer collects deposit required through paypal then cash when bike picked up


thanx

Originally Posted by hovis

just after a bit of advice, as im pretty cr@p at this sort of thig

Suzuki SV650S in yellow, half faired

12 months MOT, full service history

Braided hoses
Heated grips
Mini-indicators
Tail tidy

I have owned this bike for just over a year, and it's a great first bike

Only reason for sale is that I have just upgraded to a FireBlade

Cheap to insure

Sold with no reserve price

Viewings welcome - if you have any questions just ask. The bike is located in (ADD YOUR LOCATION)
No test rides without insurance and full cash price in hand

Bad Point:
There is a small scuff on the right side fairing, which i have shown in the photographs

I have advertised the bike elsewhere so may end the auction early.

No postage - buyer collects.

Deposit required through PayPal then cash on collection.

Thanks for looking.

Amended for you

I'd put, "Test rides are welcome provided I have £XXXX in cash in my hand whilst you are out on the bike."

I'd explain where the scuff came from (if it was something 'favourable' like a car door, drop off the sidestand etc.), if it was a higher speed drop, I'd keep quiet (about how it was caused) and let them ask. Mention that it has never been raced (provided it hasn't). A lot of the mags cite the popularity minitwins as proof that a lot of SVs have been raced, even if in reality it's only a small proportion and it could put a cautious buyer off.

I'd maybe rephrase the "i have owned this bike for just over a year, & its a great first bike (i have just upgraded)" as it could be interpreted as you had it for a year (as your first bike) then got bored of it and upgraded. I'd also not advertise the fact you've only had it for one year, personally. Instead, why not copy and paste something from a review in a magazine, you know the usual stuff they say about the SV:
"Unintimidating for new riders and an ideal first big bike, yet at the same time with more than enough performance to ensure more experienced riders are entertained by it."

HTH.

[Richie]

No, as there's no pictures or start price, I can't see where to bid either...




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helmet...


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Looks alright Hovis, too much information and it appears boring, so a nice short ad like that is good. I'm assuming your putting the mileage and age of the bike at the top of the ebay add?

Can't think of much to add that hasnt been mentioned, obviously have a look at other sv sales or bike sales on ebay and maybe state a deposit amount.

ITS FINE but are you sure no reserve is a good idea?

[Richie]

You don't need to put the Colour or thats it's Half faired, as They'll see the photos...
all the rest of the blurb is good,
Make sure you start your starting price at what is the very minimum of what you want for her.
and when you do sell her tell the person about the site, so you'll get chance to see her again...

Originally Posted by Richie

You don't need to put the Colour or thats it's Half faired, as They'll see the photos...
all the rest of the blurb is good,
Make sure you start your starting price at what is the very minimum of what you want for HIM
and when you do sell HIM tell the person about the site, so you'll get chance to see HIM again...

EDITED

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

ITS FINE but are you sure no reserve is a good idea?

no but?
going to start at £999 no reserve for 10 days i think?

[Richie]

Originally Posted by hovis

EDITED

no but?
going to start at £999 no reserve for 10 days i think?

Have you checked out the start price for the equivalent bike ?
if you start yours too high then it wont sell.

just a thought.

Originally Posted by Richie

Have you checked out the start price for the equivalent bike ?
if you start yours too high then it wont sell.

just a thought.

i did look there is newer ones on there with reserves, i was thinking with not putting one on it might tempt people?