Hi

hi guys, just wanted to say hi before i ask questions iam 17, 18 in a month just passed me test and lucking to upgrade from me current rs125 to a sv. i have a passion for bikes way more thrilling than a rust bucket on 4 wheels hehe

iam off to see a sv tommorrow and wondered if theres any thing to luck out for as i dont want to buy a duff lol its a 03 half fairing done 9000 miles and some extras

thanks guys

phil

p.s. i doubt this but if your guys want a fun 2 stroke then mines for sale, in really good condition

[yorkie_chris]

Usual checks for haggling points... chain good? tyres? brakes?

At 9000 miles at that age I doubt there will have been any serious use of it.

It's good to get a bike with sensible mods done, i.e braided lines, aftermarket exhaust, fender extender, crash bungs. If not the budget for them.


Welcome to the forum

[Lissa]

This is a good advice, from Fizzwheel.

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel
Hi and welcome
1. Look at the front forks are they corroded and chipped, This is pretty common on a high milleage SV thats been used in all weathers. Its a good indication of what the bikes been used for and also if the milleage is correct. i.e if the forks are chipped and manky but the milleage on the bike is low then start asking questions. Same goes for the handlebars and footpegs.
2. Have a look at the disks and pads. What condition are they in. SV's are known for the brakes sticking on if its not been looked after. Again this is especially relevant if its been used through winter and neglected.
3. Look at the chain and sprocket and the tyres. how much life do they have left in them, and slack worn chain with hooked teeth on the sprocket mean that its going to want changing soon.
3. Electrics, some people including me have had trouble with blown fuses caused by the wiring loom rubbing on the tank. So ask about that to.
4. If its a private sale, if you can get a sneaky peak in the owners garage, have a look for stuff like, paddock stands, a good set of tools, cleaning products, chain lube etc on the shelf, It'll give you an idea of how the current owner looks after the bike.
5. Sometimes if the bikes ridden in heavy rain water gets into the front spark plug hole and then it'll drop down onto one cylinder and run intermitantly between one two cylinders which isnt fun. A fenda extenda will sort this or some silicone grease on the front HT lead will also do the trick, have a search for the subject its been covered loads of times and its fairly common. Ask the owner if they have had trouble with the bike in the wet, its not a huge problem and its easy to sort.
Dont be put off by high milleage as long as you can see that the servicing has been done, either by stamps in the service manual or receipts for parts used. A high milleage bike thats been ridden is better than a low milleage bike thats been stood for ages and has got all seized up.
Use things like worn tyres, chain and sprocket as bargaining tools to get the price down. Make sure you do a HPI check to make sure that theres no outstanding finance or the bike hasnt been involved in a accident at some point in its life.
Remember that non standard parts dont increase the value of the bike. So dont let the bling bits distract you from the of the bike, better IMHO to buy a mint standard bike than sh*tter with loads of aftermarket parts bolted onto it. Things like a hugger, a scotoiler are sensible modifications though as is a race can but only if you like the sound / look of it.
If you're not sure, Walk away from the bike, or take somebody with you who does know what they are looking at. Make sure you look at plenty of bikes and never buy the first one you look at.



Depends what you want and how much you want to spend.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Lissa

4. If its a private sale, if you can get a sneaky peak in the owners garage, have a look for stuff like, paddock stands, a good set of tools, cleaning products, chain lube etc on the shelf, It'll give you an idea of how the current owner looks after the bike.

+1

If they've got 1 piece leathers, tyre warmers and everythings lockwired then be careful.

If its a Curvey if they went up to 2003 that is not sure :S???? Watchout for the condition of the front forks. Other than that just the general as mentioned.

Welcome im sure you will love the SV

Originally Posted by sv_rider1990

If its a Curvey if they went up to 2003 that is not sure :S???? Watchout for the condition of the front forks. Other than that just the general as mentioned.

There is an 03 Curvy on ebay at the mo I believe. So that's a good point sv_rider as there were some old stock standing around.

Is it ugly or pretty Silent?

thanks for the advice guys

its a pointy one silver has

fuel aftermarket exhaust, DB screen, carbon hugger, solo seat pod, good ridge hoses and carbon pads, tail tidy and it looks to have protectors on the front faiing but i'll be getting R&G ones anyway

it doesn't have tax and mot which isnt a big problem for me as i access to a van but its at a realy gd price so thats not putting me off if you know what i mean

quick question will k2 gixxer 1000 forks fit on it?? i hear the 600/750 ones do but do 1000 as i may be able to get me hands on some

[yorkie_chris]

Anything will fit, it's a question of how much hassle it'll be, in this case, not much.

It's much easier because it's pointy, basically drops in except for the speedo which needs modifying, PM me or Phil24_7 for details, it's about ?20 worth of bits to sort it

Oh yeah with the setup from the thou I've heard there's a slight difference in spacing and offset between them and the 750, so make sure you get a matched pair of yokes.
I've also heard that the showa setup from the 750 of the same generation is slightly better.