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timwilky · 04-07-09, 11:09 AM

Look carefully at the brake calipers, if the pins have not been coated in copper grease before applying they will be seized and a major job when it comes to replacing the pads.

similarly look at the brake pistons, the outer dust seals stick to the piston and get torn out on a poorly maintained bike, this will cause the pistons not to back off properly leading to excessive brake disc and pad wear.

Look at the wiring loom where it passes the riders seat, this is a favourite point for chaffing and all sorts of ongoing electrical faults.

The suspension on SVs is basic. Ask the owner if the front springs have been replaced, then the obvious when and what with, when was the fork oil last changed, same with brake fluids. Original rubber hoses on a 99 is indicative of a lack of preventative maintenance. I am not saying they will be perished but I personally would not be comfortable with 10 year old hoses.

look at the chain/sprockets. I would guess at 26,000 that they would be toward the end of the second set. budget £100 to replace yourself, again the tyres. if in doubt budget a further £150.

04-07-09, 11:09 AM	#3
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Purchase Pending. Look carefully at the brake calipers, if the pins have not been coated in copper grease before applying they will be seized and a major job when it comes to replacing the pads. similarly look at the brake pistons, the outer dust seals stick to the piston and get torn out on a poorly maintained bike, this will cause the pistons not to back off properly leading to excessive brake disc and pad wear. Look at the wiring loom where it passes the riders seat, this is a favourite point for chaffing and all sorts of ongoing electrical faults. The suspension on SVs is basic. Ask the owner if the front springs have been replaced, then the obvious when and what with, when was the fork oil last changed, same with brake fluids. Original rubber hoses on a 99 is indicative of a lack of preventative maintenance. I am not saying they will be perished but I personally would not be comfortable with 10 year old hoses. look at the chain/sprockets. I would guess at 26,000 that they would be toward the end of the second set. budget £100 to replace yourself, again the tyres. if in doubt budget a further £150. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.