Is 50k miles too many? - SV650.org

scobe · 28-12-10, 09:31 PM

Looking at an 05 Suzuki SV650 as my first bike.

I have seen one advertised but the only issue is the high miles. The salesman has indicated it has a partial service history and plenty of receipts. The bike looks clean with a few scrapes around the ignition, I assume from too many keys and scrapes around the rear grab handles.

However is 50k miles too many?

rictus01 · 28-12-10, 09:39 PM

No mileage is too much............at the right price.

husky03 · 28-12-10, 09:39 PM

depends on the price-i'd be looking for a 16,000 mile service to be done(valve clearances etc)-your sell on value is gonna be next to nothing but if its cheap enough and your gonna get a warranty why not

maviczap · 28-12-10, 09:40 PM

How much for this one

50k isn't high miles for a well looked after Sv

However it is higher than average, so depends on the price?

husky03 · 28-12-10, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

No mileage is too much............at the right price.

listen to the man mate- he knows what he's talking about

28-12-10, 09:41 PM

What price?-----provided it has been well maintained,you get some sort of warranty in writing from the dealer and the price reflects the mileage.
Take somebody experienced with mechanical knowledge along to have a look over it beforehand.

DO NOT TAKE THE SALES PERSONS WORD AS GOSPEL

I say the above noting that it is your first bike.

garynortheast · 28-12-10, 09:44 PM

Depends on how much is being asked for it I suppose. Personally I wouldn't have said 50,000 miles was a lot for a modern engine. As long as the rolling gear is in good condition and the engine has been looked after I would have said you ought to get another 50k out of it. Let's face it, you'd expect at least 150,000 from a modern petrol engined car, so why should a bike be any different?

scobe · 28-12-10, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the replies

Its priced at a similar price to a 99 bike with much less miles, so essentially am trading miles for age.

I aim to get someone to take a look but wondering if it is worth my while wasting his and my time?

scobe · 28-12-10, 09:48 PM

The bike is priced at £1700 and appears clean it is being offered with 3 month warranty.

husky03 · 28-12-10, 09:49 PM

its never a waste getting it checked-it would be a waste if you spent your money on a right pigs ear-mind you'll find bikes that are low mileage but have been ragged rotten and vice versa.

28-12-10, 09:31 PM	#1
scobe Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 26	Is 50k miles too many? Looking at an 05 Suzuki SV650 as my first bike. I have seen one advertised but the only issue is the high miles. The salesman has indicated it has a partial service history and plenty of receipts. The bike looks clean with a few scrapes around the ignition, I assume from too many keys and scrapes around the rear grab handles. However is 50k miles too many?

28-12-10, 09:39 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Is 50k miles too many? No mileage is too much............at the right price. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

28-12-10, 09:39 PM	#3
husky03 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,568	Re: Is 50k miles too many? depends on the price-i'd be looking for a 16,000 mile service to be done(valve clearances etc)-your sell on value is gonna be next to nothing but if its cheap enough and your gonna get a warranty why not

28-12-10, 09:40 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Is 50k miles too many? How much for this one 50k isn't high miles for a well looked after Sv However it is higher than average, so depends on the price? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-12-10, 09:41 PM	#6
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is 50k miles too many? What price?-----provided it has been well maintained,you get some sort of warranty in writing from the dealer and the price reflects the mileage. Take somebody experienced with mechanical knowledge along to have a look over it beforehand. DO NOT TAKE THE SALES PERSONS WORD AS GOSPEL I say the above noting that it is your first bike.

28-12-10, 09:44 PM	#7
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Is 50k miles too many? Depends on how much is being asked for it I suppose. Personally I wouldn't have said 50,000 miles was a lot for a modern engine. As long as the rolling gear is in good condition and the engine has been looked after I would have said you ought to get another 50k out of it. Let's face it, you'd expect at least 150,000 from a modern petrol engined car, so why should a bike be any different?

28-12-10, 09:44 PM	#8
scobe Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 26	Re: Is 50k miles too many? Thanks for the replies Its priced at a similar price to a 99 bike with much less miles, so essentially am trading miles for age. I aim to get someone to take a look but wondering if it is worth my while wasting his and my time?

28-12-10, 09:48 PM	#9
scobe Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 26	Re: Is 50k miles too many? The bike is priced at £1700 and appears clean it is being offered with 3 month warranty.

28-12-10, 09:49 PM	#10
husky03 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,568	Re: Is 50k miles too many? its never a waste getting it checked-it would be a waste if you spent your money on a right pigs ear-mind you'll find bikes that are low mileage but have been ragged rotten and vice versa.

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