Buying a used SV650 - find a mechanic

Good news is I managed to find a mechanic who also does pick up and drop off for motorcycles through my training school.

Other good news is that I managed to find an SV650S too! It's a 2006 (SK6) with just over 3000 miles on it and cost £1,650 from eBay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/suzuki-sv6...vip=true&rt=nc

I'm hoping it's not too much of a gamble as although it is old, it looks like the guy has barely ridden it. Providing the mechanic gives it the all clear when he does a quick check over, I will be the new owner of an SV650 by the end of the week! I do not know what he includes in his checks, is there anything in particular I should suggest?

It was serviced at 600 miles and 1800 miles (2011). Since 2011 it has done 1200 miles, but I do not believe it has been serviced despite 6 years passing. Do I need to service this or will the oil, filter, sparks etc. be ok till the next service interval (i.e. 1800 + 3500 miles = 5300, instead of 7500 as he got it serviced earlier than the 4000 miles).

Thanks for all the help so far!

[Heorot]

Glad you took my recommendation to look at Ebay. Looks like you got a good one by the description. Luckily, you didn't need to be too patient. Check the service record and, if it hasn't been serviced in the last year, then yes, do a full service. I do around 2000 miles a year on my K3 and get it serviced once a year just before its MoT.

[sputnik]

You might want to factor in the cost of a new set of tyres? If the ones on it have been sitting for 6 years without much movement I can't imagine they will be at their best by now - might be worth checking the date code on the tyres to see if they have been replaced.

Thanks Heorot & Sputnik for your responses. Will definitely check the tyres out!

[andy650]

You''ll want to change all the fluids - oil, water and brake fluid.

Give it a good look over, possibly new tyres as suggested.

Sounds like a nice little buy.

Cheers Andy!