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Biker Biggles · 22-04-20, 11:20 AM

I expect that you will be able to get a very nice example for a lot less money than the prices quoted. With the looming economic problems I think £2000 will be able to buy a sub five year old bike in the next few months.

Sean_Morgan · 22-04-20, 03:48 PM

There's a good chance that this might be coming to live with me

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Dave20046 · 22-04-20, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_Morgan

There's a good chance that this might be coming to live with me

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2003

Best colour and unique ride height

SV650rules · 22-04-20, 05:57 PM

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It's just a melted sv no need to be proud about it if you want bang for buck you can't lose.

I agree, the Gladius pretty much the same EFI twin spark engine as the later L7 ( 2016 ) and later ( IIRC it also has the Suzuki SCEM ceramic cylinder lining = nickel phosphorus-silicon-carbide ). Apart from the quirky styling nothing wrong with a Gladius as a naked bike, styling is not that bad actually and as zsv650s says, you may well grab a bargain.

DarrenSV650S · 22-04-20, 07:38 PM

That looks very clean for a K3! I had that exact model and colour but it was fully faired. Is it low mileage?

Sean_Morgan · 22-04-20, 09:02 PM

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That looks very clean for a K3! I had that exact model and colour but it was fully faired. Is it low mileage?

It's got 35k on the clock but comes with a full service history. It certainly looks like it's been cared for, and thanks for the bit of info on which model it is

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R1ffR4ff · 23-04-20, 08:45 AM

Looks nice and a well maintained SV650 can easily do well over 100k and more on the original engine

PS

Never,"Wheelie" this style of V-Twin engine as they are not designed for it

First best mod IMHO is to get a,"Fender Extender" on the front guard. Keeps a lot of road crud off the engine.

Sean_Morgan · 25-04-20, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the tip on the fender extender, I'll get one ordered

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ChrisCurvyS · 16-05-20, 08:02 PM

Hi Sean - if you mean the superbike factory in Macclesfield just a word of caution, they tend to price their bikes competitively but I've heard a fair few accounts of people having to take bikes back with issues which would suggest they rush them through the workshop.

Just worth being aware of - hope you find the right bike.

Sean_Morgan · 16-05-20, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisCurvyS

Hi Sean - if you mean the superbike factory in Macclesfield just a word of caution, they tend to price their bikes competitively but I've heard a fair few accounts of people having to take bikes back with issues which would suggest they rush them through the workshop.

Just worth being aware of - hope you find the right bike.

Initially I was looking at the superbike factory but ended up going with K H Motorcycles in Market Harborough,I got a very well cared for 2003, full service history and a wallet full of old mot certificates and receipts

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22-04-20, 11:20 AM	#31
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: What to look for I expect that you will be able to get a very nice example for a lot less money than the prices quoted. With the looming economic problems I think £2000 will be able to buy a sub five year old bike in the next few months. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

22-04-20, 03:48 PM	#32
Sean_Morgan Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 99	Re: What to look for There's a good chance that this might be coming to live with me Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

22-04-20, 07:38 PM	#35
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: What to look for That looks very clean for a K3! I had that exact model and colour but it was fully faired. Is it low mileage?

23-04-20, 08:45 AM	#37
R1ffR4ff Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: JAMOADR(1999 Curvy) 36,000 miles Posts: 1,431	Re: What to look for Looks nice and a well maintained SV650 can easily do well over 100k and more on the original engine PS Never,"Wheelie" this style of V-Twin engine as they are not designed for it First best mod IMHO is to get a,"Fender Extender" on the front guard. Keeps a lot of road crud off the engine. __________________ "Stultus est sicut stultus facit"

25-04-20, 03:08 PM	#38
Sean_Morgan Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 99	Re: What to look for Thanks for the tip on the fender extender, I'll get one ordered Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

16-05-20, 08:02 PM	#39
ChrisCurvyS Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cheshire Posts: 562	Re: What to look for Hi Sean - if you mean the superbike factory in Macclesfield just a word of caution, they tend to price their bikes competitively but I've heard a fair few accounts of people having to take bikes back with issues which would suggest they rush them through the workshop. Just worth being aware of - hope you find the right bike. __________________ Red Suzuki GN 125 - sold Black Yamaha XJR400 - sold Current - 2000 SV650S curvy, red. 1969 VW Beetle for the snow.