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Old 21-04-06, 01:43 PM   #11
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No! Don't give me choices. It's taken me a while to get down to the SV! I was concerned about the comment that you buy bling bits for it... I thought that was MTBs only. What are you guys changing?
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Old 21-04-06, 01:50 PM   #12
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Go for it. Its a great bike and that £1 down 0% finance is a great deal.

As for what people change, its probably easier to tell you what we dont Mods are a personal choice its more a case of what you like than anything else.

Most peeps fit a race can to let loose that V twin rumble, maybe a seat cowl or lower fairing. A hamicad fender eliminator to remove the huge rear plastic mudguard. A hugger to keep the muck off the rear of the bike is probably a good idea to.

Dont forget crash bungs for piece of mind and maybe a scotoiler to automatically lube your chain for you.

Have a look round the site see what you like the look of and then go from there.

Be warned once you start modifiying your bike you wont stop
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Old 21-04-06, 02:26 PM   #13
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If you go for a ride you'll probably buy it, it doesn't have the same grunt as a TRX but neither does it have a first gear taller than a TGV train or forks offa Velocette. No real difference to speak of between the old and new ones, except they seem to be getting uglier (IMO).
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Old 21-04-06, 02:56 PM   #14
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Have MCN (first time in ages, good lord things have changed a bit in five years). Quite a few SVs in there. Unfortuantly a combination of Magpie "Shiny new thing syndrome" and "0% finance, £1 down, 3 years interest free" is kind of pushing me toward a new one.

In terms of buying my wife an appropriate present? Probably a house. With a new car in the garage!
The only down side with the new new ones is the 2006 colours. You just can't beat Silver with silver frame + wheels or black with black frame + wheels!
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Old 21-04-06, 03:03 PM   #15
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Yeah I know what you mean. I saw the red one today and it's a bit *trashy*. The silver one if just - frankly - horrible. The blue one is the best of the three but still not as good as the older silver one. I love the wallpaper one on this site Wish I could have that http://www.sv650.org/wallpaper/SV650SK3_1024.jpg
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Old 21-04-06, 03:46 PM   #16
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I've been offered a very low mileage blue one from about 2000. Details to follow later. But apparently stock. Is there a price guide anywhere so I can get an idea of what I should be paying if I go second hand?
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Old 21-04-06, 05:19 PM   #17
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I've been offered a very low mileage blue one from about 2000. Details to follow later. But apparently stock. Is there a price guide anywhere so I can get an idea of what I should be paying if I go second hand?
Problem is that a 2000 model won't be the bike you posted a couple of posts as the model changed shape in 2003.
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Old 21-04-06, 05:33 PM   #18
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Yeah I know. Was examining the options. I read one review that said "the new bike is almost the same as the old bike" and another which said "the new model is a huge improvement on the old one"

I think I'll buy a new one but just wanted to see what I could get 2nd hand. I don't think I've ever bought a totally new bike so maybe I should treat myself once. I must be old as the insurance quote was < £300
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Old 21-04-06, 11:13 PM   #19
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I think both curvy and pointy are pretty much both good, its down to taste. I have that there blue K3 you posted (unfaired) and I think it looks really good!

I love my SV, and thoroughly think you should get one. I grinned like mad all the way when I test rode it. The low down torque!! I love that kind of riding, just twist and it pulls you out of your gloves

I kind of want a new can now. I thought I wouldn't want to mod it, but I have seen and heard some SVs going past me that sound really good, and I think mine is a little quite with the stock can. But I don't have the money now, and people still stop and stare when you pull up!

P.S. Thrashed an Audi TT off the lights today; had no idea we were racing, but he just bloody wheel spun it and screamed off so I beat him to 40 and then let him get on his merry way I love my SV
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Old 21-04-06, 11:24 PM   #20
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Alex,

Where abouts in Bucks are you ?

West London Suzuki (near Heathrow) will give you an excellent deal and the back up is good too.

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