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Old 30-06-10, 08:03 PM   #1
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Hi as above i am going to look at a sv650 sk7 tomorrow with 10000 miles on the clock. This will be my first big bike i currently ride a r125 and a ktm 250 sxf (offroad). So is there anything that i should watch out for when i have a look at the bike/ reliability issues. Also i am going to have it restricted to 33bhp, is that just a case of a new ecu from a dealer. Thanks alot also how much do you think it is worth. Thanks Brad.
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Old 30-06-10, 08:58 PM   #2
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I can only answer one question, and that is about the ECU.

You can get a 33bhp ECU from ebay or often on here in the "For Sale" sections. Normally about £50. Dealers charge a lot for the ECUs (hundreds) - and they are dead easy to fit, 5 mins and only takes a couple of allenkeys to get to it.
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Old 30-06-10, 09:02 PM   #3
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Can't really say what it's worth without more detail ... Condition, fsh, tax, mot if it's due one.

Mainly condition though. Drops, general maint etc.
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Old 30-06-10, 09:04 PM   #4
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From experience of buying an SV that turned out to be fairly neglected, I have found the only reliability issues on mine to be electrical issues, not really something you can check that easily but if the bike looks in good nick, well maintained and with reasonable mileage on it, then you may not get the same problems.

Price for an SK7 with 10k would be around 2.5k I would guess, that's based on a search on bike trader for a 3 y/o bike, dealer price was around 2.5k with around 8k miles
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Old 30-06-10, 09:06 PM   #5
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Ok cheers for the info the bike is in mint condition, full fairing in black, registered may 08, taxed till october and completely standard. Thanks.
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Old 30-06-10, 09:08 PM   #6
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Any damage,service history,how many owners and condition of tyres brakes chain and when does it next need a service?Given that it is now three years old these factors affect value hugely.
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Old 30-06-10, 09:09 PM   #7
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Assuming it really is mint I'd say 2k-2.4
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Old 30-06-10, 09:12 PM   #8
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full service history next service is at 12000 miles tyres, chain and sprockets are in very good condition but am not to sure on the brakes also how many spare keys should it have ow and its had 2 owners.
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Old 30-06-10, 09:14 PM   #9
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I believe 2 keys total is the norm!
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Old 30-06-10, 09:16 PM   #10
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Ok cheers for that it has both keys. Do you think it is worth only between 2-2.4k
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