seriously considering a 2002 SV650s

Hi All,
i am new to this site but please play nice!
I am currently taking my DAS and am looking for a bike when i pass my test, and after seeing a 2002 SV650s i really want one, think it would be ideal first bike for me. i am looking to spend £2000-£2500 on one and was wondering if this is achievable and if so is the any things with the model that i should look out for, i am a little concerned that the engine block must get covered in crap from the front wheel, how badly does this corrode it? also as this will be my first bike, i am slightly paranoid that i may drop it, is it possible to get crash mushrooms for it?

Also would people agree with the following on the overall rating of

http://www.bikez.com/bike/rating.php?idbike=20051

Thas a lot
WN

Welcome to the site

What a fantastic taste in motorcycles you have

Good luck with the DAS

Welcome.

Originally Posted by White Noise

Hi All,i am new to this site but please play nice!

Ok, but just until you know your way round

Originally Posted by White Noise

I am currently taking my DAS

Good luck with that.

Originally Posted by White Noise

and after seeing a 2002 SV650s i really want one, think it would be ideal first bike for me.

Good choice.

Originally Posted by White Noise

i am looking to spend £2000-£2500 on one and was wondering if this is achievable

Perfectly doable. You should be able to get a nice bike for that.

Originally Posted by White Noise

and if so is the any things with the model that i should look out for,

Not sure on this one, I don't own that model.

Originally Posted by White Noise

i am a little concerned that the engine block must get covered in crap from the front wheel, how badly does this corrode it?

Corrosion on the block isn't a problem I've heard about. Getting crap around the front plug can be, which just needs a fender extender and cleaning to fix.

Originally Posted by White Noise

also as this will be my first bike, i am slightly paranoid that i may drop it, is it possible to get crash mushrooms for it?

Yup, lots of companies make them. R&G are popular but I couldn't tell you which ones are best.

Originally Posted by White Noise

Also would people agree with the following on the overall rating of
http://www.bikez.com/bike/rating.php?idbike=20051

More or less, though I think they've overrated the offroad capabilities a bit much and the repair/maintenance costs don't need to be all that bad.

Hi.

hi there, being a newbie to big bikes also (passed DAS 2 months ago) i must say that the SV is even easier to ride and more confidence inspiring than the 500 i did my test on!(seems more nimble and flickible) fantastic first choice!

[Daveog]

Hi there, welcome and good choice. I got mine for £1500 over a year and half ago with 4800 miles on the clock so you'll definately be able to get a good one with the money you can spend. Dave

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Daveog

Hi there, welcome and good choice. I got mine for £1500 over a year and half ago with 4800 miles on the clock so you'll definately be able to get a good one with the money you can spend. Dave

You're a bit behind with your reply

Check the date of the original post

Wondered why I didnt recognise any of the posters!!

[Daveog]

Hahaha, oh yeah - better late than never!

[maviczap]

Pair of numpties