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Old 18-08-14, 04:55 PM   #11
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I'm not in any real rush to get one with the summer premiums. I'm thinking with my head for a change
Good man. I always struggle to think with my head when looking at new for me shiny bikes. So I always bring a friend along, to be the logical thinking person.
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Old 18-08-14, 08:22 PM   #12
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Not a bad idea really as it could stop you buying a lemon.


What are the lights like at night time. I've not had a chance to see what there like yet. I know on the FZ600 there pretty cr4p as standard.
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Old 18-08-14, 10:29 PM   #13
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Considering they are very popular in the UK... I'm sure the lack of sunlight isn't an issue :P
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Old 19-08-14, 09:20 AM   #14
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What's sunlight? I'm confused
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Old 19-08-14, 09:54 AM   #15
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What are the lights like at night time. I've not had a chance to see what there like yet. I know on the FZ600 there pretty cr4p as standard.
Pretty average on the pointy, decent bulbs help but they're nothing to write home about. Full beam is okay but dipped is a bit weak if there are no streetlights.
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Old 19-08-14, 02:57 PM   #16
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Can the lights be easily changed?
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Old 19-08-14, 04:35 PM   #17
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Can the lights be easily changed?
Bulbs easily, lights more tricky, can put a HID kit in with not too much difficulty but read this this post first so you understand about why they are naughty. http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...18&postcount=2

You can also add a relay if you're not getting all the juice you should be to them (i.e. lights dim when you're idling).
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Old 19-08-14, 06:09 PM   #18
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Bulbs easily, lights more tricky, can put a HID kit in with not too much difficulty but read this this post first so you understand about why they are naughty. You can also add a relay if you're not getting all the juice you should be to them (i.e. lights dim when you're idling).
which post should I read? I think you forgot to link it.
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Old 19-08-14, 07:00 PM   #19
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There's plenty to look out for on an SV, hardly the most rock solid bike ever made - they're budget and show it massively:

faulty electrical connector beneath the tank - tends to burn out
****e ignition lock - half the time the key won't turn back off the lock without serious effort
brakes need rebuilding every year, doesn't matter what anyone tells you, they're nothing short of awful unless in near new condition
the rear shock will definitely need replacing at 15k, they go like sponge in no time, front forks are hardly mind blowing either so factor in new oil and springs if you want to go round corners with the utmost confidence
front forks pit as does the engine casing, if you're into bikes looking pretty...good luck keeping it that way with nothing short of 200 tins of ACF50 per square inch of the bike

Don't get me wrong, they're decent as an entry bike in my opinion, but arguably way better bikes are available for the same if not slightly more money. All in my opinion of course before people start sobbing into their keyboards.
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Old 19-08-14, 09:03 PM   #20
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650, which other bikes do you recommend then?
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