Wanted for long walks on the beach: SV400

[ZenBlade]

Seeking a decent SV400.

Will pick from anywhere.. (I'm in Wellington)
Prefer the naked version, but all offers considered.
Will pay cash.
Cheers!

[Akzle]

like this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=565026968

[ZenBlade]

I do...
I have been on contact with the seller. The bike has an unknown service history and 66000 on the clock so I'm a little weary. I am weighing up offering to pay for a mechanic to check it out.

Not easy when your as impulsive as I am lol. Once I have my heart set on something that's it!
I'm hoping one or two come out of the woodwork through kiwibiker as it would be good to have a choice of more than 1 in the country.
Cheers for the link!

[blackdog]

Why the 400? That is a real oddball bike in NZ.

Have you considered the 650? Far more going for it, with plenty of spares here.

[ZenBlade]

I don't have a full licence is one reason. The 400 just scrapes in (as long as you weigh it wet).

[ZenBlade]

Also I kinda like that its oddball.
I was doing a little reading, apparently the 650 was never released domestically in Japan. They just have the 400. They are basically the same bike, only the engine is bored out on the 650. So following that logic there should a fair few interchangeable parts.
Does concern me a little though... haven't found an English manual fr it yet.

[blackdog]

I don't have a full licence is one reason. The 400 just scrapes in (as long as you weigh it wet).

I was under the impression the 650 was LAMS approved.

[ZenBlade]

I was under the impression the 650 was LAMS approved.

Nah, they just brought out a lams "de-tuned" version.
When I spend over 10k on a bike, I want to have the full (licence) range of options, it wont be on anything de-tuned.

[Devil]

Call me blind, but I dont see the SV400 on the LAMS list.

[Glowerss]

I don't have a full licence is one reason. The 400 just scrapes in (as long as you weigh it wet).

My good man I do believe you are mistaken. I tried to have the SV400 added to the LAMS list. It's already been denied I'm afraid to say. If you are trying to buy the bike to ride on your L/R license you will be very surprised should a cop pull you over :lol:

[ZenBlade]

My good man I do believe you are mistaken. I tried to have the SV400 added to the LAMS list. It's already been denied I'm afraid to say. If you are trying to buy the bike to ride on your L/R license you will be very surprised should a cop pull you over :lol:

Way to kill my dreams bro!
Thanks for the heads up though

[Akzle]

Way to kill my dreams bro!

it's what we do 'round here...

[GSVR]

Seeking a decent SV400.

Will pick from anywhere.. (I'm in Wellington)
Prefer the naked version, but all offers considered.
Will pay cash.
Cheers!

Heres my SV400. Got about 19000 on clock. Still on original chain and possibly brake pads. I'm second NZ owner and have service history from previous owner etc.

[ducatilover]

Call me blind, but I dont see the SV400 on the LAMS list.

Nope it's not and by manufacturers specs, will never be

[sil3nt]

There are a few decent LAMS 400s around.
Here are a few http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&cid=2509&searchType=&searchString=lams+400&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search&sort_order=&redirectFromAll=False&rptpath=0001-&generalSearch_keypresses=11&generalSearch_suggested=0

That FZR 400 looks the business.

[Ender EnZed]

Get a Bros.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-555173752.htm

[sil3nt]

This looks fantastic IMO http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=568645918

[Glowerss]

This looks fantastic IMO http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=568645918

That FZR400 would be a gross bike. It's way outside lams power/weight so no idea why they're allowed.

Only question I would have is why is he trying to sell it/trade it for another bike of similar value. Makes me wonder whats wrong with it :rolleyes:

[ZenBlade]

Heres my SV400. Got about 19000 on clock. Still on original chain and possibly brake pads. I'm second NZ owner and have service history from previous owner etc.

Cheers man, nice bike! Unfortunately the guys here have set me straight and it looks like I can't ride this bike with my licence.


Nope it's not and by manufacturers specs, will never be
I only saw manufacturers specs with the dry weight, I approximated 20kg for the wet weight and it scraped in. Have you seen a published wet weight for this bike?
Or does it go off the dry weight?

Thanks for for the bike suggestions guys!

[ducatilover]

I only saw manufacturers specs with the dry weight, I approximated 20kg for the wet weight and it scraped in. Have you seen a published wet weight for this bike?
Or does it go off the dry weight?


It goes off dry weight if the manufacturer says dry weight :sweatdrop which is a bit sad because the SV400 would be a real nice learner rig, go a bit nicer than the Bros400

[Glowerss]

Cheers man, nice bike! Unfortunately the guys here have set me straight and it looks like I can't ride this bike with my licence.


I only saw manufacturers specs with the dry weight, I approximated 20kg for the wet weight and it scraped in. Have you seen a published wet weight for this bike?
Or does it go off the dry weight?

Thanks for for the bike suggestions guys!

Somebody on here tried getting a bike LAMS approved by stating that if the bike was wet, it would be LAMS approved. Of course, the bike wasn't LAMS approved even with the wet weight, but the LAMS guys *DID* consider it wet.

If it was me, I'd try submitting the SV400 to be LAMS approved and make note that if you added 20g for fluids it would be LAMS approved, and a damn good LAMS bike at that. Couldn't hurt! The guys doing the LAMS addendum's seem to be quite sensible chaps.

SV400 makes more sense as a learner bike then an RVF400 does :crazy: