My new potential Bike - What do we think? - SV650.org

05-02-11, 01:17 AM

http://www.gumtree.com/london/48/72309448.html

Looks tidy to me, going with ghostbros to look at it/potentially buy it tomorrow (ooh now it's today). The rear wheel bearings are a possible replacement which the seller has come clean about. Just wondering if there is anything else we should be wary of. Will do the usual checks: pitted forks, fork seals, brake pads, chain and sprocket(s), tyres, headstock if I can test easily, general corrosion and wear and tear, engine running nicely, paperwork.

rictus01 · 05-02-11, 05:01 AM

obviously try to get a test ride, but apart for the normal durables also move the bars through the complete arch of movement and make sure the gap between barend and tank is the same on both sides, check the bottom of both barends for damage as well as the underside of all levers and footpegs/levers, then remove the seat to check the loom where it runs behind the RH side panel, as it's been known to damaged by the bolt, if you get the chance also check the loom where it goes around the headstock as this can rub through as well as removing the pillion seat to check the rear loom over the LH subframe rail ( try to pull it away from the frame rail and see the inside bit).

HTH

Cheers Mark

05-02-11, 08:05 AM

Much appreciated for the detailed feedback, I am viewing to SV's today, one from a dealer and another private - might pay the extra cheddar for piece of mind!

Thanks again

rictus01 · 05-02-11, 08:15 AM

No worries, good luck with the search, once you're up and running drop by the Soho meet one friday and say hello (details at the top of that section).

Cheers Mark.

andrewsmith · 05-02-11, 09:31 AM

What condition is the Stealer bike in?

If its in similar condition to the one you've linked your talking around £1,800 with a chance of being a trade sale

05-02-11, 09:46 AM

Stealer bike?

Geodude · 05-02-11, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghosd10

Stealer bike?

Stealer = dealer

05-02-11, 06:41 PM

I think you'd get a pointy for not much more

06-02-11, 01:54 PM

payed 900 in the end

06-02-11, 04:37 PM

Money you saved get a belly pan & clean up that exhaust

05-02-11, 01:17 AM	#1
Ghosd10 Guest Posts: n/a	My new potential Bike - What do we think? http://www.gumtree.com/london/48/72309448.html Looks tidy to me, going with ghostbros to look at it/potentially buy it tomorrow (ooh now it's today). The rear wheel bearings are a possible replacement which the seller has come clean about. Just wondering if there is anything else we should be wary of. Will do the usual checks: pitted forks, fork seals, brake pads, chain and sprocket(s), tyres, headstock if I can test easily, general corrosion and wear and tear, engine running nicely, paperwork.

05-02-11, 05:01 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? obviously try to get a test ride, but apart for the normal durables also move the bars through the complete arch of movement and make sure the gap between barend and tank is the same on both sides, check the bottom of both barends for damage as well as the underside of all levers and footpegs/levers, then remove the seat to check the loom where it runs behind the RH side panel, as it's been known to damaged by the bolt, if you get the chance also check the loom where it goes around the headstock as this can rub through as well as removing the pillion seat to check the rear loom over the LH subframe rail ( try to pull it away from the frame rail and see the inside bit). HTH Cheers Mark __________________ 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!

05-02-11, 08:05 AM	#3
Ghosd10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? Much appreciated for the detailed feedback, I am viewing to SV's today, one from a dealer and another private - might pay the extra cheddar for piece of mind! Thanks again

05-02-11, 08:15 AM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? No worries, good luck with the search, once you're up and running drop by the Soho meet one friday and say hello (details at the top of that section). Cheers Mark. __________________ 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!

05-02-11, 09:31 AM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? What condition is the Stealer bike in? If its in similar condition to the one you've linked your talking around £1,800 with a chance of being a trade sale __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

05-02-11, 09:46 AM	#6
Ghosd10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? Stealer bike?

05-02-11, 06:41 PM	#8
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? I think you'd get a pointy for not much more

06-02-11, 01:54 PM	#9
Ghosd10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? payed 900 in the end

06-02-11, 04:37 PM	#10
Aquila Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new potential Bike - What do we think? Money you saved get a belly pan & clean up that exhaust

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