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Future problems
Hello, im jsut about to sell my honda dominator (which is an incredible bike even though may not believe me), and looking to buy a 2001 sv650 with 30000 miles.
I was just wondering if theres anything i may need to think about mechanically that may cause problems considering the mileage in the not too far future....apart from anything else its ammunition for knocking the price down a bit hehe Also is there anything i should be aware of when i go and have a look at an sv.:thumbsup: Cheers Loomesy |
Re: Future problems
Welcome to the madhouse:)
Apart from the usual,it is due a valve shim check every 15000 miles so ask when it was last done.SVs are not known to need adjustment that often,but if they do need shimming its a cams out job. |
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I found that after 30K my rear shock was absoloutly knackered, I expect the one on that bike will be the same. Also the fork oil was really thin and watery so that's probably going to want a change as well.
I'd ask about electrical problems to as the wiring rub's on the rear sub frame and around the headstock by the fuel tank to, mine blew its main fuse and I it was down to this, so have a good poke around the electrics if you can. Apart from that as long as its been well looked after and regularly serviced I expect it'll be fine. |
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depends on condition & price, i would want to pay no more than £1200 for it,
shop around, theres bargins to be had, check out the for sale section on here edit. i think this covers most things Quote:
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Lovely bikes, post a pic? Robchester is thinking of a traillie, might he be interested in the Dommie?
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ASk if the regulator/rectifer has been changed; I'm not sure how good they are on the 2001 models, but on my '99 model I've had to replace it. I know for alot of poeple on here, there have been problems with the voltage reg/rec. Its an easy fix though :D
Matt |
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Loomesy, I appreciate you are in a house but where in the UK are you? As Rich says, Im in the market for a bike which is trail orientated and it may fit my bill.
Oh and thanks for the heads up Rich. |
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As others have said, check the valve clearence has been checked (and if necessary, rectified). How big is the chap/chapess selling it? Unless they're a whippet, the rear shock will almost certainly be finished (if it's still in the bike).
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Hey thanks for the advice, its all gonna come in handy.
Sorry about late reply, ive not been ignoring you all....well actually i have maybe a little. Um with regards to the dommie, ive sold it to my housemate, he sort of called shotgun on it. he also has a k1 gsxr600 shock which he says bolts straight in and is a better shock and has more adjustment, so shock wise shouldnt be a problem, but was thinkin about sticking thicker grade oil in the forks as and when. Thanks again |
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