Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. - SV650.org

11-10-09, 06:43 PM

Hi guys, i am thinking about buying a sv650, it is 18 months old and has nearly 10,000 miles on the clock, would this concern any one out there, if so please give reasons as new to biking. Thanks for any help..

11-10-09, 06:46 PM

In my opinion a bike which has been used and maintained is better than a bike which has been sat in a garage collecting dust, then occasionally thrashed on a summers day.

I think 10k is above average for that age...but it wouldn't put me off the bike if it was in good condition and had the correct services.

11-10-09, 06:49 PM

Thanks for that, the bike has been travelling Europe, and is in mint condition. cheers

Ruffy · 11-10-09, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazDaz

In my opinion a bike which has been used and maintained is better than a bike which has been sat in a garage collecting dust, then occasionally thrashed on a summers day.

I think 10k is above average for that age...but it wouldn't put me off the bike if it was in good condition and had the correct services.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSWOOD2

...the bike has been travelling Europe...

Sounds like a good indicator of reliability. Just pay a bit more attention to chain, sprockets and tyres to make sure they're not in imminent need of replacement.

fizzwheel · 11-10-09, 07:49 PM

As long as it has proof of appropriate servicing, either a stamped service book / receipts to prove the work hasnt been done, The bike is in good nick, tyres, chain and sprocket in good condition with plenty of life left in them, then 10K in 18 months wouldnt put me off.

Mind you I put 12'000 miles on my GSXR in the first 12 months I owned it.

If your not sure what to look for, post up in your local section and somebody will no doubt volunteer to give it the once over for you.

As long as the price is right I would go for it.

Welcome the forum by the way...

11-10-09, 08:07 PM

Cheers for the grat advice, i to am a somerset lad, love the sv650 just got to buy one, any other advice on the bike or your own experiences welcome. thanks again

yorkie_chris · 11-10-09, 08:09 PM

Be right at that mileage, just run in. So long as it's been serviced.

Check brakes and tyres as above. I'm sure a local yokel could go and have a look with you, putting your location on your profile helps

11-10-09, 08:19 PM

Cheers for advice mate, only registered on here tonight...

11-10-09, 06:43 PM	#1
JESSWOOD2 Guest Posts: n/a	Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. Hi guys, i am thinking about buying a sv650, it is 18 months old and has nearly 10,000 miles on the clock, would this concern any one out there, if so please give reasons as new to biking. Thanks for any help..

11-10-09, 06:46 PM	#2
TazDaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. In my opinion a bike which has been used and maintained is better than a bike which has been sat in a garage collecting dust, then occasionally thrashed on a summers day. I think 10k is above average for that age...but it wouldn't put me off the bike if it was in good condition and had the correct services.

11-10-09, 06:49 PM	#3
JESSWOOD2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. Thanks for that, the bike has been travelling Europe, and is in mint condition. cheers

11-10-09, 07:49 PM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. As long as it has proof of appropriate servicing, either a stamped service book / receipts to prove the work hasnt been done, The bike is in good nick, tyres, chain and sprocket in good condition with plenty of life left in them, then 10K in 18 months wouldnt put me off. Mind you I put 12'000 miles on my GSXR in the first 12 months I owned it. If your not sure what to look for, post up in your local section and somebody will no doubt volunteer to give it the once over for you. As long as the price is right I would go for it. Welcome the forum by the way... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-10-09, 08:07 PM	#6
JESSWOOD2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. Cheers for the grat advice, i to am a somerset lad, love the sv650 just got to buy one, any other advice on the bike or your own experiences welcome. thanks again

11-10-09, 08:09 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. Be right at that mileage, just run in. So long as it's been serviced. Check brakes and tyres as above. I'm sure a local yokel could go and have a look with you, putting your location on your profile helps __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

11-10-09, 08:19 PM	#8
JESSWOOD2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed on bike mileage PLEASE. Cheers for advice mate, only registered on here tonight...

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