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Bunks 18-10-08 06:41 PM
Advice on new bike
 
Hi guys and girls,

Passed my test on wednesday :p and have been busy looking for an SV. Seen this one n autotrader.
Can you have a look at the link below and give me your thoughs on the bike and the price? I think the bike has been with the dealer since the end of August so might be able to get a few quid off or an extra or two thrown in. What do you think? Can you see any problems with it? :smt100

cheers Bunks

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...r=&max_mileage=

yorkie_chris 18-10-08 06:45 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Personally I think you'd be mental to pay that much for a 1st bike.

zsv650 18-10-08 06:49 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
looks good too me but like yorkie says it's alot of money to pay out for a first bike that you may drop accidently(it happens to lot's of people) but if it's what you want then who's to tell you otherwise.

petevtwin650 18-10-08 06:55 PM
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Ignore YC. He's a notorious tightwad and prophet of doom.:p

It's got a lot of stuff you'd put on the bike anyway. But the can may affect your insurance, and the mesh finish on it is a bit odd. Make sure they've got the original can and pillion seat. Still needs a hugger and possibly a tail tidy. Got crash bungs which are a bonus.

Do you like the colour? :cool:

Woz 18-10-08 06:59 PM
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If I were you, I'd ignore that and buy this

hovis 18-10-08 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Woz (Post 1659010)
If I were you, I'd ignore that and buy this
me too.......... i fact im tempted myself,

zsv650 18-10-08 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1659012)
me too.......... i fact im tempted myself,
that's crazy cheap :cool:

mike_avfc 18-10-08 07:11 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
absolute bargain, my old yellow 2004 is on for 2995 in a dealer. buy that one, pm the seller, get his number, ask loads of questions then train it up and ride it back :-)

Miles 18-10-08 07:12 PM
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You could get the same bike cheaper privately, but then lose the advantages of using a dealer.

Can get a brand new one for about £600 more.

If you've got the money then spend it, first bike or not. Loads get SVs are first bikes brand new.

bris 18-10-08 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_avfc (Post 1659018)
absolute bargain, my old yellow 2004 is on for 2995 in a dealer. buy that one, pm the seller, get his number, ask loads of questions then train it up and ride it back :-)
If your paying cash ebay is the place to look just now, some great bargains on there and I just paid half that for an 04 plate with lots of extras.

at-sv 18-10-08 07:17 PM
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Bit expensive but it has got a lot of things as well. I did get some gear from them when I first started biking and they were nice and friendly people!

Up to you but that one on here is cracking deal.

Bunks 18-10-08 08:46 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1659006)
Ignore YC. He's a notorious tightwad and prophet of doom.:p

It's got a lot of stuff you'd put on the bike anyway. But the can may affect your insurance, and the mesh finish on it is a bit odd. Make sure they've got the original can and pillion seat. Still needs a hugger and possibly a tail tidy. Got crash bungs which are a bonus.

Do you like the colour? :cool:
I do like the colour but want to see one before i spend my pennies. I wanted a black one to start with but having seen one in a shop wasn't too impressed. However the candy blue looks better in the flesh than on photos. I can understand what YC and others have to say I would be gutted to drop any bike especially one I've spent a load a money on!

Bunks

Bunks 18-10-08 08:47 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woz (Post 1659010)
If I were you, I'd ignore that and buy this
that does look cheap but YELLOW!!!

Bunks

Bunks 18-10-08 08:50 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Miles (Post 1659019)
You could get the same bike cheaper privately, but then lose the advantages of using a dealer.

Can get a brand new one for about £600 more.

If you've got the money then spend it, first bike or not. Loads get SVs are first bikes brand new.
Thanks for the advice just liked the look of this one especially the colour but felt it might be £200-£300 too much. Don't really want a new one because it'll loose loads a money. Won't it???

bunks

hovis 18-10-08 08:51 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunks (Post 1659121)
that does look cheap but YELLOW!!!

Bunks
your point is?

:geek:

dizzyblonde 18-10-08 08:53 PM
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oi, theres nowt wrong with yeller, might not be the right shape SV ;-) but its better value than the stealer price. I would have a peep in the for sale section on our humble site, and see what people are selling. Most people on here are honest and won't sell a donkey, unless they tell you it is!
I bought one of my SV's last year from a member on here, travelled 200 miles for it, and wasn't disappointed, and to be fair it has been most loyal and never let me down,,, which can't be said about the one I bought off my better half, for more money...grrrrr ...lol

Bunks 18-10-08 09:01 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1659131)
oi, theres nowt wrong with yeller, might not be the right shape SV ;-) but its better value than the stealer price. I would have a peep in the for sale section on our humble site, and see what people are selling. Most people on here are honest and won't sell a donkey, unless they tell you it is!
I bought one of my SV's last year from a member on here, travelled 200 miles for it, and wasn't disappointed, and to be fair it has been most loyal and never let me down,,, which can't be said about the one I bought off my better half, for more money...grrrrr ...lol
Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1659128)
your point is?

:geek:
Ok so if you or any friends have a yellow bike SORRY :) just not my taste still very tempting though. It wouldn't bother me buying privately and it is good value!!!

Bunks

Woz 18-10-08 09:02 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunks (Post 1659121)
that does look cheap but YELLOW!!!

Bunks

When you see that ghey, pale blue one in the flesh (I know the ad says silver but, believe me, it's not) you'll thank me.

And you'd have a LOT of spare cash to respray it if that's what you wanted.

Bunks 18-10-08 09:07 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woz (Post 1659146)
When you see that ghey, pale blue one in the flesh (I know the ad says silver but, believe me, it's not) you'll thank me.

And you'd have a LOT of spare cash to respray it if that's what you wanted.

Your right loads a spare money. Haven't seen the silver/blue one and the trouble is its about 4 hours drive away! Not one like it in any nearer dealer either. Perhaps I'll go for the bright Candy blue one instead!!!

Bunks

sv-robo 19-10-08 11:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1659128)
your point is?

:geek:
It's a girls colour:p;)

yorkie_chris 19-10-08 12:01 PM
Re: Advice on new bike
 
Says the man with a bike from Elizabeth Duke

sv-robo 19-10-08 12:32 PM
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LOL..ah but lizzy dukes is cheap sh1te,nowt cheap on the rr(could make a really sarky comment,but i'll rise above it......for now.)

yorkie_chris 19-10-08 07:30 PM
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Ohhhh, I apologise, didn't know burberry made shiny stuff


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