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Biker Biggles · 15-01-07, 06:56 PM

Too dear.A 99 bike would need to be one owner and very low mileage with good service history and totally immaculate to command that price.Shop around,and never pay the asking price.

15-01-07, 07:13 PM

this is the time of year to bag a bargain, take you time looking and be picky

dont buy the first thing that you see like me

15-01-07, 07:55 PM

They do seem to be asking for a bit much. I got a mint condition SV650S on a Y plate for £2000 with only 4000 miles on the clock from a dealer for £2000 in August.

15-01-07, 07:55 PM

Bloody good bike to get IMO. Im a new rider, and the SV is treating me kindley.

BTW if the foks are just superficial i.e. laquer coming off, then they can be painted (I had mine repainted).

Good choice!

Matt

[EDIT my 99 sv was 1450]

16-01-07, 12:02 PM

Had a look at a couple more examples yesterday (both trade), both 2002 curvies with around 15k on the clock, very good condition and both for £2999.

I know it's quite a bit cheaper to go private - but I do like the extra security, and ability to use the old credit card with trade bikes (as well as being able to part-ex the gs500)

Anyway, i'm pretty sure I can get the first bike down to £2K or below so fingers crossed.

ta for all the thoughts peeps!

Dave

16-01-07, 11:12 PM

Hope all goes well, and remember to factor your time & travel into seeing other bikes, paying an extra hundred quid or so at the end of the nday is no great loss! But it is a track day or two...

15-01-07, 06:56 PM	#11
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Too dear.A 99 bike would need to be one owner and very low mileage with good service history and totally immaculate to command that price.Shop around,and never pay the asking price. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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15-01-07, 07:13 PM	#12
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	this is the time of year to bag a bargain, take you time looking and be picky dont buy the first thing that you see like me

15-01-07, 07:55 PM	#13
Heed Guest Posts: n/a	They do seem to be asking for a bit much. I got a mint condition SV650S on a Y plate for £2000 with only 4000 miles on the clock from a dealer for £2000 in August.

15-01-07, 07:55 PM	#14
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Bloody good bike to get IMO. Im a new rider, and the SV is treating me kindley. BTW if the foks are just superficial i.e. laquer coming off, then they can be painted (I had mine repainted). Good choice! Matt [EDIT my 99 sv was 1450]

16-01-07, 12:02 PM	#15
svDaveC Guest Posts: n/a	Had a look at a couple more examples yesterday (both trade), both 2002 curvies with around 15k on the clock, very good condition and both for £2999. I know it's quite a bit cheaper to go private - but I do like the extra security, and ability to use the old credit card with trade bikes (as well as being able to part-ex the gs500) Anyway, i'm pretty sure I can get the first bike down to £2K or below so fingers crossed. ta for all the thoughts peeps! Dave

16-01-07, 11:12 PM	#16
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Hope all goes well, and remember to factor your time & travel into seeing other bikes, paying an extra hundred quid or so at the end of the nday is no great loss! But it is a track day or two...