It might be on its way to the scrapyard - SV650.org

Red ones · 26-08-12, 08:22 PM

Yep. You read it right.

After 7 years and 86,000 miles it looks like my SV is on its way. MOT failure on 4 points including suspension linkage. The repair for a 7 yr old high mileage bike (following front suspension last year, and 2 tyres in the next few weeks) suggests it is time to throw the towel in and look for something else.

The OH doesn't like the idea of the sensible option for a replacement (2nd hand Pan European) or the low mileage F650GS. So I'm off to test ride a couple of NC700's tomorrow!!

DJ123 · 26-08-12, 08:23 PM

What else did it fail on? i've jsut done the suspension linkage on mine

26-08-12, 08:30 PM

if you're just looking pennies for it i'll have it off you

andrewsmith · 26-08-12, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red ones

Yep. You read it right.

After 7 years and 86,000 miles it looks like my SV is on its way. MOT failure on 4 points including suspension linkage. The repair for a 7 yr old high mileage bike (following front suspension last year, and 2 tyres in the next few weeks) suggests it is time to throw the towel in and look for something else.

The OH doesn't like the idea of the sensible option for a replacement (2nd hand Pan European) or the low mileage F650GS. So I'm off to test ride a couple of NC700's tomorrow!!

Pan Euro, one of the campers at Peel had the SV as a toy and the Pan as a hack

TBH put it on the Org you'll get something for it!

muzikill · 26-08-12, 08:56 PM

Dont chuck it away noooooo....

26-08-12, 09:04 PM

There's someone in the stuff wanted section after a project SV.

Why not head over see of you can't come to a deal?

widepants · 26-08-12, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by davepreston

if you're just looking pennies for it i'll have it off you

tight ****

Red ones · 26-08-12, 09:27 PM

I shall be holding out for some value - i need the deposit on the next one!!!

It'll be interesting to see how the NC700 feels - low revving (6,500 rpm) and low output (68 bhp) against the 11,000 rpm and 57bhp of the SV. 115mph seems a bit lower than the more usual 128 - 130 of the SV too

27-08-12, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Red ones

I shall be holding out for some value - i need the deposit on the next one!!!

It'll be interesting to see how the NC700 feels - low revving (6,500 rpm) and low output (68 bhp) against the 11,000 rpm and 57bhp of the SV. 115mph seems a bit lower than the more usual 128 - 130 of the SV too

Stick it up in the for sale section, I'm sure someone will give you more than scrap value for it

Sid Squid · 27-08-12, 11:54 AM

Don't bin it - it can be fixed. PM for more details.

26-08-12, 08:22 PM	#1
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	It might be on its way to the scrapyard Yep. You read it right. After 7 years and 86,000 miles it looks like my SV is on its way. MOT failure on 4 points including suspension linkage. The repair for a 7 yr old high mileage bike (following front suspension last year, and 2 tyres in the next few weeks) suggests it is time to throw the towel in and look for something else. The OH doesn't like the idea of the sensible option for a replacement (2nd hand Pan European) or the low mileage F650GS. So I'm off to test ride a couple of NC700's tomorrow!!

26-08-12, 08:23 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: It might be on its way to the scrapyard What else did it fail on? i've jsut done the suspension linkage on mine __________________ BMW F800ST

26-08-12, 08:30 PM	#3
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It might be on its way to the scrapyard if you're just looking pennies for it i'll have it off you

26-08-12, 08:56 PM	#5
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Dont chuck it away noooooo.... __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

26-08-12, 09:27 PM	#8
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: It might be on its way to the scrapyard I shall be holding out for some value - i need the deposit on the next one!!! It'll be interesting to see how the NC700 feels - low revving (6,500 rpm) and low output (68 bhp) against the 11,000 rpm and 57bhp of the SV. 115mph seems a bit lower than the more usual 128 - 130 of the SV too

26-08-12, 09:04 PM	#6
Beetrootkiller Guest Posts: n/a	There's someone in the stuff wanted section after a project SV. Why not head over see of you can't come to a deal?

27-08-12, 11:54 AM	#10
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: It might be on its way to the scrapyard Don't bin it - it can be fixed. PM for more details. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"