Newby needing buying opionions please!! - SV650.org

04-10-06, 12:01 PM

Hi, I'm new to the SV site - it looks pretty good!

iIm on the verge of buying an SV as my first bike and was wondering what people though of the deal I have been offered by a friend....

Black SV 650 S, 54-reg, registered October 2004, has crash bungs on the fairing, data tool system 3 alarm, baglux tank cover and bag, bike cover, disc lock, chain, 8000 miles, and is in prestine condition.

The bike is £3000 if I want it.

What do you think...?

Thanks

Biker Biggles · 04-10-06, 12:17 PM

Never pay the asking price.From your description the bike sounds ok but always bear in mind that it may shortly need some or all of the following----
A service,tyres ,brake pads,chain and sprockets.That lot could cost £600.
Also can you still not buy a new one for about a grand more?At this time of year bike prices drop,new and old,so drive a hard bargain.

04-10-06, 12:21 PM

Thanks.

its just had a new back tyre and is gonna be serviced before I get it so the oil/filter/coolent/brake fluid will be changed as well as having the throttle bodies balanced?

it's not been abused so is it likely to need a new chain and sprockets so early on??

Luckypants · 04-10-06, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

At this time of year bike prices drop,new and old,so drive a hard bargain.

Ohhhh and just missed out on the 'Drive away for £1' offer on new bikes.

04-10-06, 12:30 PM

i think you can get a brand new one for £3500??

lukemillar · 04-10-06, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

i think you can get a brand new one for £3500??

Can you? The best deal I have seen on a new SV is £4000. Besides,the 2006 colours are rank

04-10-06, 12:36 PM

i don't really wanna buy a spanking brand new bike (just incase i bin it bein the novice that i am), the ones i've seen are about £4.700 new so a bit out of my budget.

04-10-06, 12:01 PM	#1
BLK SV Guest Posts: n/a	Newby needing buying opionions please!! Hi, I'm new to the SV site - it looks pretty good! iIm on the verge of buying an SV as my first bike and was wondering what people though of the deal I have been offered by a friend.... Black SV 650 S, 54-reg, registered October 2004, has crash bungs on the fairing, data tool system 3 alarm, baglux tank cover and bag, bike cover, disc lock, chain, 8000 miles, and is in prestine condition. The bike is £3000 if I want it. What do you think...? Thanks

04-10-06, 12:17 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,069	Never pay the asking price.From your description the bike sounds ok but always bear in mind that it may shortly need some or all of the following---- A service,tyres ,brake pads,chain and sprockets.That lot could cost £600. Also can you still not buy a new one for about a grand more?At this time of year bike prices drop,new and old,so drive a hard bargain. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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04-10-06, 12:21 PM	#3
BLK SV Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks. its just had a new back tyre and is gonna be serviced before I get it so the oil/filter/coolent/brake fluid will be changed as well as having the throttle bodies balanced? it's not been abused so is it likely to need a new chain and sprockets so early on??

04-10-06, 12:30 PM	#5
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	i think you can get a brand new one for £3500??

04-10-06, 12:36 PM	#7
BLK SV Guest Posts: n/a	i don't really wanna buy a spanking brand new bike (just incase i bin it bein the novice that i am), the ones i've seen are about £4.700 new so a bit out of my budget.