reunited with my SV1000N

Some bikes really leave an impression on you and this is perfectly illustrated in my last few years of motorcycle ownership.

Like all of us here I've always loved big V-Twins and last year I replaced my standard SV which I had owned since 2009 for a mint condition SV1000N with the added benefit of a modified GSXR1000 front end that included USD forks and radial brakes . I loved it, great power, improved handling and all for a bargain £2.5K.

But mid-last year I got the itch for change and caught the adventure bike syndrome ! In August I sold the SV in favour of the more practical Versys 650 - a great bike, but I never really made the connection like I did with my SV. I couldn't help thinking on every ride 'this bike has cost me more and isn't as much fun' - I hankered for my SV, sitting at my laptop looking longingly at old photos of it.

Earlier this year I bit the bullet and sold the Versys opting instead for a 2008 Triumph Street Triple. Now the Triumph is truly a great bike there is no denying that, but it had cost me much more money and still I just kept thinking of my SV.

Sod it, what have I got too lose I thought so, I thumbed a text to the SV's new owner who lived locally to me in Devon. "Any chance you fancy selling me back the bike ?" I wrote. Imagine my surprise when I received back a text saying "Actually I was thinking of selling - give me a call"

That's was on April 6th and that afternoon when I arrived at the owners house there in the garage sat my old friend looking at me as if to say "okay, I forgive you" !

A deal was done and the next day I took back ownership of a bike that I should never have let go in the first place !

[Messie]

Moved to Bike Talk

I have done the same with guitars before. Looks like a cracking bike.

I love a happy ending

nice one... glad you are re-united xx

I read your write up where you commented on SV1k article where the author didn't much care for the "forgettable" SV1000.

[Redmist]

Felt the same about cars before, good to see it has a happy ending! Looks mint too!

Originally Posted by SuzukiNess

nice one... glad you be re-united xx

I read your write up where you commented on SV1k article where the author didn't much care for the "forgettable" SV1000.

Ha Ha, yes everyones entitled to their opinion I guess ! My biking buddies asked 'why' when I told them - I said you have to ride one to understand

Dont blame you in the slightest.
Question is... will you come to sell it again at some point

Aw, what a nice story!

Did he try and get you to pay more than he gave you to get it back?

[maviczap]

Yep, can't face selling my Curvy, as I know I'd want it back

I also wish I could get back a car I got rid of, but it'll be squashed or made into other steel products by now.

I'd buy your Sv1000 at a drop of a hat