Checked out an '00 Curvey Today - SV650.org

08-11-07, 05:27 AM

Hey all.

Trying to get an sv at the moment, and I'm enjoying shopping around

So much fun. Thought I'd share with you my excitement, even though its probably pretty boring

I'm going interstate on saturday to check out an sv650s '02 model with 32k kms on the clock with a rack, but stock apart from that. But I was looking through the for sale sites and found an '00 sv with 31k kms, but he was asking about 2 grand too much. I went and had a look today so that I could have something to compare the bike I'm checking out on saturday.

It was in great condition, staintune muffler, oggys, rack + back. I don't have my full license so couldn't ride it, but he offered to take me a spin on the back. I've never been a pillion before so I wasn't too sure but gave it a go anyway. WHAT A WEIRD EXPERIENCE is all I can say - being over the back wheel and so much higher up feels really awkward! When we came to a stop and when going at low speeds I was terrified, expecting it to just fall over! I did my best to relax and I was gradually getting used to it (only a 5 minute ride, but felt like forever as I was pretty tense). When we found a good straight he opened it up a bit and whoa it felt soo powerful compared to my 250! He was asking way too much and didn't want to start making offers until I'd thought more + looked at this one on saturday.

I'm now quite set on an SV. Whilst the original plan was for a newer pointy, if I can get a bargain curvy in great shape I'd definitely consider it.

I'll report on how I go with shopping on saturday

phizog out!

/endrant

Biker Biggles · 08-11-07, 10:50 AM

Good innit?
Good luck,and remember to never pay the asking price.

09-11-07, 03:44 AM

Yeah I've got him down from 6300 to 5000 and will get him down more after the mech inspection (ie when I have ammunition).

I'm also wondering whats the go with how much trust can go into the odometer reading? I think I'll start a new thread for it actually..

08-11-07, 05:27 AM	#1
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Checked out an '00 Curvey Today Hey all. Trying to get an sv at the moment, and I'm enjoying shopping around So much fun. Thought I'd share with you my excitement, even though its probably pretty boring I'm going interstate on saturday to check out an sv650s '02 model with 32k kms on the clock with a rack, but stock apart from that. But I was looking through the for sale sites and found an '00 sv with 31k kms, but he was asking about 2 grand too much. I went and had a look today so that I could have something to compare the bike I'm checking out on saturday. It was in great condition, staintune muffler, oggys, rack + back. I don't have my full license so couldn't ride it, but he offered to take me a spin on the back. I've never been a pillion before so I wasn't too sure but gave it a go anyway. WHAT A WEIRD EXPERIENCE is all I can say - being over the back wheel and so much higher up feels really awkward! When we came to a stop and when going at low speeds I was terrified, expecting it to just fall over! I did my best to relax and I was gradually getting used to it (only a 5 minute ride, but felt like forever as I was pretty tense). When we found a good straight he opened it up a bit and whoa it felt soo powerful compared to my 250! He was asking way too much and didn't want to start making offers until I'd thought more + looked at this one on saturday. I'm now quite set on an SV. Whilst the original plan was for a newer pointy, if I can get a bargain curvy in great shape I'd definitely consider it. I'll report on how I go with shopping on saturday phizog out! /endrant

08-11-07, 10:50 AM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Checked out an '00 Curvey Today Good innit? Good luck,and remember to never pay the asking price. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

09-11-07, 03:44 AM	#3
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checked out an '00 Curvey Today Yeah I've got him down from 6300 to 5000 and will get him down more after the mech inspection (ie when I have ammunition). I'm also wondering whats the go with how much trust can go into the odometer reading? I think I'll start a new thread for it actually..

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