SK3 Buying advice? - SV650.org

27-06-12, 03:40 PM

Hi guys

New to the forum and am after some advice on what to look for when looking over a 2003 model to buy..

Any help would be great and if all goes well will be joining you all soon

Hawky

rowdy · 27-06-12, 04:00 PM

Not much really, pretty bomb proof bike but check rear shock, they typically last around 20-25k, check that the rear brake lever and gear lever work properly as these can seize up as can brake calipers. Check for engine knocking or strange noises as K3 cranks aren't the strongest.

Bear in mind that the k3 (and some early k4 models) is a bit of a ******* case, having different rear subframe, rider seat, fairing infills, longer mirror arms, different rearsets and probably more stuff that I have forgotten than all other pointy models.
A few k3's slipped through the net at the factory with the rev limiter set 1000rpm higher than normal also, topping out at 11400rpm rather than 10400rpm. I can confirm this

rowdy · 27-06-12, 04:00 PM

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27-06-12, 08:51 PM

Thanks rowdy..
Think i have found a nice one with fsh...had a quick look at a er6 tonight on 57 plate.....jeezuz.dreadfull finish on the kwak's...did not like atal..

Will keep you posted

27-06-12, 03:40 PM	#1
hawky Guest Posts: n/a	SK3 Buying advice? Hi guys New to the forum and am after some advice on what to look for when looking over a 2003 model to buy.. Any help would be great and if all goes well will be joining you all soon Hawky

27-06-12, 04:00 PM	#2
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 612	Re: SK3 Buying advice? Not much really, pretty bomb proof bike but check rear shock, they typically last around 20-25k, check that the rear brake lever and gear lever work properly as these can seize up as can brake calipers. Check for engine knocking or strange noises as K3 cranks aren't the strongest. Bear in mind that the k3 (and some early k4 models) is a bit of a ******* case, having different rear subframe, rider seat, fairing infills, longer mirror arms, different rearsets and probably more stuff that I have forgotten than all other pointy models. A few k3's slipped through the net at the factory with the rev limiter set 1000rpm higher than normal also, topping out at 11400rpm rather than 10400rpm. I can confirm this __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

27-06-12, 04:00 PM	#3
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 612	Re: SK3 Buying advice? . __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies. Last edited by rowdy; 27-06-12 at 04:02 PM. Reason: double post

27-06-12, 08:51 PM	#4
hawky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SK3 Buying advice? Thanks rowdy.. Think i have found a nice one with fsh...had a quick look at a er6 tonight on 57 plate.....jeezuz.dreadfull finish on the kwak's...did not like atal.. Will keep you posted

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