Looking at buying another SV... but would like some advice

[Red Herring]

Of those on offer I would go for the one from GHollis, but beat him down to 3K as it needs a decent set of tyres! Given the mileage you are going to be doing in all weathers it's almost a shame to do that to such a mint example, but I won't tell him if you don't...

Originally Posted by jambo

I'd personally say given your commute I'd prefer one of the semi-faired ones to the naked, as a little wind and weather protection can make a difference in poor conditions, but that's down to personal preference, you might find the wide bars more comfortable.

Yeah I came to the same conclusion myself, I just love naked bikes and kind of wanted talking out of buying the naked lol

Originally Posted by jambo

From the list there I'd probably go for option 2. But I'd ask whether one with more miles is cheaper? Back of envelope maths has you commuting for ~17,000 miles a year. If you're going to put 50,000 miles on the bike in 3 years is it worth starting with something quite as new?

Jambo

Ill be doing between 18 and 19k a year which I realise is a fair whack to be doing. I figured (and could be wrong) that a lower mileage bike is likely to last me longer in the grand scheme of things and is less likely to have something go wrong on me and cost me even more. I have only really been looking within a 40 mile radius of Luton as I do not want to travel too far to collect it (Limiting myself i know) and the bikes that are Incredibly cheap due to write offs, Curveys (Which I do not want) or have 15k+ more mileage on that the 3 I linked. I am possibly being silly here and need talking out of this but that was the entire reason I created this thread

Originally Posted by GHollis

Hi

I'm sorry to jump in on this but I may be able to save you a little cash as I have a SV650S for sale as I'm getting a GSXR in the next couple of weeks with the intension of part ex my.

The dealer has offered me a very good price but if I can help out a fellow org member I will.

This is the link to my post. Let me know your thoughts.

G

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...19#post2887519



SV650 K9 and lovin it,

I'd love to have yours but bolton is a tad far away unfortunately....180 mile or so to be slightly more precise

Originally Posted by Bibio

if your leaning towards the L1 then you might just get a brand new one for not much more. i do know that Cupar MC's are doing them OTR with full tank petrol and decent finance rates for £4295 so someone down south must be doing them at the same price or cheaper.

budget constraints and do not want to get anything on finance. I did consider this. I know there are 2 Suzuki dealers close to me (One selling the 3 I already linked and Ford ellis in chesham) but both of those start at nearly 5k for the base half faired model

Originally Posted by Red Herring

Of those on offer I would go for the one from GHollis, but beat him down to 3K as it needs a decent set of tyres! Given the mileage you are going to be doing in all weathers it's almost a shame to do that to such a mint example, but I won't tell him if you don't...

Thanks mate.

It's been very well looked after, cleaned after ever run no matter if it looked clean, have a little OCD.




SV650 K9 and lovin it,

[QUOTE=Woogie;2894234]

I'd love to have yours but bolton is a tad far away unfortunately....180 mile or so to be slightly more precise

/QUOTE]

Think of it as a stunning ride home that will only cost £18.


SV650 K9 and lovin it,

Originally Posted by GHollis

Think of it as a stunning ride home that will only cost £18.


SV650 K9 and lovin it,

Isn't so much that, its selling that to my girlfriend as she would have to drive back to collect it....

[QUOTE=Woogie;2894241]

Originally Posted by GHollis

Isn't so much that, its selling that to my girlfriend as she would have to drive back to collect it....

100% understand that but for leverage you could tell her we are only five minutes away from the Trafford Shopping Centre.


SV650 K9 and lovin it,

[jambo]

Originally Posted by GHollis

100% understand that but for leverage you could tell her we are only five minutes away from the Trafford Shopping Centre.


SV650 K9 and lovin it,

I'm uncertain, are we trying to save this man money or not?

Jambo

Very very good point. Ü


SV650 K9 and lovin it,

Not related to the bikes themselves but noticed they're all from A&M Motorcycles. Bought my SV650 from there and it was immaculate when I picked it up, good people!

Yeah that's another reason I'm happy to buy from there as I know I'll get something decent, guys were extremely helpful and friendly the few times I have been in.