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Re: sv650n to a z1000???

shame it wasn't a blue one either, I have a mint seat cowl in the original box behind the sofa too!

Re: sv650n to a z1000???

already comes with seat cowl

Re: sv650n to a z1000???

so worth a look ? + anything to look out for ?

Re: sv650n to a z1000???

yeah worth a look, check the brakes (no better than SV stuff really) and the paint and plastics mark quite easily, if you can get to the subframe check the underside of that as well, the plastic trim over the main frame can hide some rust as well so I'd be wanting to remove that for a look, then just general stuff as you would expect (wear & tear / accident damage/dropped), and consumables.

Cheers Mark.

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

cheers all for the advise and comments

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

If you are looking at a new Z1000 and are a smoker then its maybe good, but if not, have a look at the fuel tank size (15L iirc) which seems a wee bit small for a thou.

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2227758)

Depends on the frame, I've ridden neither but would probably pick the 750 if it is in a lighter or more aggressive frame. Same reason I don't like GSXR11, too heavy and a little lazy even if the 11 does have enough torque to drive over a house.

750 is a nice balance of engine size, all the 1000cc sportsbikes just scare the living sh*te out of you whenever you look at the throttle, you can enjoy a 750 a bit more. Depends, I've read the z1000 are detuned to hell from sportsbike engine.

Test ride them both see what floats your boat.

the z1000 isn't remotely scary throttlewise

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Originally Posted by PoRk ChOp (Post 2227770)

Mine always seemed smaller that my SV650s. It was a tiny bike.

i know what you mean. the sv is a bit lower but the position of the seat/tank/bars makes you feel much further forward than on the sv (i was testing this out the other day)

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Originally Posted by svdaz (Post 2227783)

what was the main points of corrosion on it ?

my z1000 isn't badly corroded at all and it lives outside, looks in much better nick than the newer sv parked next to it.

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

You'll never believe this, here is Pegs bike, back in the dealer he bought it from, still with Akro's:cool:
You can see how good nick it is....don't see any corrosion on that!!!
http://www.dkmotorcycles.co.uk/?sect...kes&bike=57676

Needs a seat cowl from behind my sofa lol

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

Price:
£4499

with 32k miles :O wtf

Re: SV650N to a Z1000?

You'll never see a better condition one for that mileage granted, but its absolutely gorgeous. As lovely now as it was when he sold it! Told you he rode it :-)
It was sold, but now its back!

Peg reckons the person must have only put 500 on it before handing it back!