Which bike - SV650.org

07-06-05, 06:10 AM

As my little SV is to be written off I was thinking about what I'm going to do. I'm still waiting on the details of the Cat for the write off, but my options are as follows:
1: Cat C or D, buy the bike back and fix all the damage myself, spending any spare cash on bar risers, heated grips and maybe a new paint job.
2: Buy another bike, maybe a sv1000, tl1000, raptor, or a Speed Triple.
3: Get as much fixed on the cheap and sell it.
4: Get as much fixed on the cheap and see if there is enough spare to get a sv650n?

I'm also going to get ride of that GT, just need to get the gear box problem sorted, so hopefully that should give me somemore cash.

07-06-05, 07:57 AM

I know I'm biased but get a raptor

It's honestly the most fun I've ever had on a bike.

What I'd be tempted to do is if the SV can be fixed is get it fixed up as cheaply as possible, keep it as a 2nd bike and get the raptor as well

Amanda

07-06-05, 09:08 AM

SV1000N perhaps

07-06-05, 09:10 AM

sounds like a good donor bike for a communal SV.org track bike :P

and then you could buy an SV1000 or a TLR

Viney · 07-06-05, 09:14 AM

Id 'streetfighter' your current sv, then get something for the commute, something nice and simple easy to ride, somehting like an augusta F4i Senna

07-06-05, 09:33 AM

sell it and buy my cat D sv?

Damned, so close...

If you fix it and its cat c/d i doubt you will get very much resale value for it, it may be better fianically to part it out

Dan

07-06-05, 09:36 AM

mmh.. so many choices... though I am very temped by a speed triple.

07-06-05, 09:43 AM

I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!

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07-06-05, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!

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yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs...

07-06-05, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby!

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yer.. and me with my 9 points.. I might have to check my insurance costs...

I got a quote for 130quid tftp with a high excess for a Speed Triple, and im not exactly old or experanced. That was a '98 model. So tempted, but i cant flogg my SV for toffee!

Dan

07-06-05, 06:10 AM	#1
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Which bike As my little SV is to be written off I was thinking about what I'm going to do. I'm still waiting on the details of the Cat for the write off, but my options are as follows: 1: Cat C or D, buy the bike back and fix all the damage myself, spending any spare cash on bar risers, heated grips and maybe a new paint job. 2: Buy another bike, maybe a sv1000, tl1000, raptor, or a Speed Triple. 3: Get as much fixed on the cheap and sell it. 4: Get as much fixed on the cheap and see if there is enough spare to get a sv650n? I'm also going to get ride of that GT, just need to get the gear box problem sorted, so hopefully that should give me somemore cash.

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07-06-05, 07:57 AM	#2
Amanda M Guest Posts: n/a	I know I'm biased but get a raptor It's honestly the most fun I've ever had on a bike. What I'd be tempted to do is if the SV can be fixed is get it fixed up as cheaply as possible, keep it as a 2nd bike and get the raptor as well Amanda

07-06-05, 09:08 AM	#3
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	SV1000N perhaps

07-06-05, 09:10 AM	#4
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	sounds like a good donor bike for a communal SV.org track bike :P and then you could buy an SV1000 or a TLR

07-06-05, 09:14 AM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Id 'streetfighter' your current sv, then get something for the commute, something nice and simple easy to ride, somehting like an augusta F4i Senna

07-06-05, 09:33 AM	#6
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	sell it and buy my cat D sv? Damned, so close... If you fix it and its cat c/d i doubt you will get very much resale value for it, it may be better fianically to part it out Dan

07-06-05, 09:36 AM	#7
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	mmh.. so many choices... though I am very temped by a speed triple.

07-06-05, 09:43 AM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Cloggsy, a naked thou is simply wonderful (try one). Although you wouldn't go far wrong with a Speed Triple, consider your licence with that baby! .