SUZUKI SV650 Wanted

[Eric]

Hi all

Am looking for a SUZUKI SV650.
Got an option on bying one on Trademe but this bike is the 'S' version and has a pommy speedo (Miles v Km's) Ideally I like the more upright riding style.
Price range to spend up to about $7200.

Could change the speedo ofcourse and get used to the 'S' version!

Anyway, feedback appreciated on the above (SUZUKI SV650) model.

Cheers Eric
Wellington.

[Qkchk]

Mate have I got the bike for you! However it is a SV650S model but....

1 Careful Lady owner - NO SHIT!

Get in contact with KEYSTONE19 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=3066) she is selling her SV. Its a Copper coloured one, in very good condition...

[Zapf]

yep. It has been looked after well :)

[Eric]

Thanks guys.

I did PM Keystone cause I read one of her older threads. No reply just yet.

This is the bike I was talking about (see below). Its a sweet bike. But am not sure if this 'S' model is what I'm after. It a good price tho with only 4500Km's on the dial.
Any comments on the riding position you have or may have on comfort etc. and even short 1-2hour trip for a pillion passenger would be appreciated.

I'm 6ft tall normal build 80Kg and over 40 years old. I rode a GSX600F for a short time in the south Island on the way back from the Burt Munro trip verry nice bike..:niceone:

Eric

[Eric]

Oohhh BTW any idea on a speedo replacement.

Eric

[FROSTY]

mate--forget it--buy keystones bike--it's all that that one is and a lot more
Hers is injected so you get an instant 10hp power gain.The suspension is better.
I race the old version and gosh darn its frustrating knowing that an unmodified injexcted is all but as fast and as good round corners

[Eric]

Any pics of this very bike? And milage etc etc.

[Qkchk]

All your answers are here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38950&highlight=sv+for+sale

[Eric]

Thanks Qkchk.

Sure is nice looking bike. Mileage bit high perhaps.

Eric

[GSVR]

My SV is a UK one as well and the speedo isn't an issue as it has a KM scale as well. I would never take any bikes mileage as being correct as the bike runs without the speedo plugged in.

For the money your prepared to spend get a 2003 onwards injected model.
The naked model has a more upright riding style and would be cheaper but the S models much more stylish and better sports riding position.

If your looking for a cheap low mileage carbed one buy mine it's low mileage and only been down the road about 4 times while I've had it. And the motors really freed up. Only used on weekends and Fridays for most of last year ( Having the neck wringed off it at trackdays and race meetings)

They are a good strong motor I reacon.

[Zapf]

Thanks Qkchk.

Sure is nice looking bike. Mileage bit high perhaps.

Eric

all mostly done on long trips :) I did about 16'000km of those.

I was the 1st owner and then Keystone the 2nd owner.

Being a VTwin, it doesn't get revved hard. Not as much as most inline 4 does.

It has a known history, and no the speedo was always plugged in.

[GSVR]

For your interest heres some pics of my SV from the auction on Trademe when I brought it. I paid $5500 and thought I had a bargin. Can you see the damaged parts from the pictures?

[Eric]

Hi Garry

Thats exactly the same bike as I have my eye on. The owner has offered to me for $6800 with genuine K's. Also he's offered me some extra cans he bought in the UK.

To get it VIN'ed here in NZ he had to put the factory cans on it.
What K's do you get out of a tank?

Eric

[Zapf]

Eric,
The injected SV's are far better than the carbed.... heed what Frosty has said, for wise with SV's he is :)

Zapf

[GSVR]

Hi Garry

Thats exactly the same bike as I have my eye on. The owner has offered to me for $6800 with genuine K's. Also he's offered me some extra cans he bought in the UK.

To get it VIN'ed here in NZ he had to put the factory cans on it.
What K's do you get out of a tank?

Eric

Eric I've seen very nice injected ones go for less than $6800. The problem you have is your buyingat a time when everyone looking for a bike. Early to mid winter bikes are always cheaper as they are harder to sell then.

Just like Motel stays or Airfares you are in the peak season. Even Testdays go up when the weathers good.

Seriously look at buying new as the old SVs will be running out for the new model due soon. Or buy Jills one. I can vouch for these people Jill has a heart of gold and wouldn't do anyone a disservice.

With second hand models include the price of some new rubber in the equation its around $600 for anything good. And a quality Oring chain and sprocket set aint cheap either.

You obviously have riding expereince or you'd be looking for a 250 so go to a few bike shops and ride some bikes. Try the ER6 and the Hyosung 650 but don't let the saleman push you into one unless you really want it. The ER6 is a great bike but I think the engine vibrates a bit more than the SVs

[Eric]

So true Garry re prices, I'm aware of that.

What mileage can one expect to get out of the SV's before spending lots of money on them.....referring to Jills bike which has about 25000 on the dial.

Yes I have had a BMW 600CC and an 850CC back in 1980 when I was still living in Holland. Then had a bike here in NZ for a short time before changing to a car.

[Keystone19]

Hi Eric

I have just PMd you.

Sorry it's taken me a few days to get back to you, life's been a little hectic over the past couple of weeks.

[GSVR]

So true Garry re prices, I'm aware of that.

What mileage can one expect to get out of the SV's before spending lots of money on them.....referring to Jills bike which has about 25000 on the dial.

Yes I have had a BMW 600CC and an 850CC back in 1980 when I was still living in Holland. Then had a bike here in NZ for a short time before changing to a car.

Mines got 20000 road miles(32000ks?) and I've lost count of the Trackdays Ive done on it with the engine being made to work very hard indeed. All this is without the Speedo on the bike. Only Maintenance I've done so far is changed the oil and filter plus several chains and lots of tyres. Still runs great and I don't feel any pressing need to check anything yet. If I was keen I'd put new rings in, rise the compression, and fit cams from an injected one.

As for fuel consumption its somewhere around 200ks per fill but if your riding hard in lower gears you can probably half that.

[svs]

my road bike had 45000 on the clock when I sold it. No mechanical issues at all in he time I had it - just kept up with the servicing. (was a 99 carbed model).

For the money you're looking to spend the injected models are a better buy. However I prefer the styling of the older curvy model.

[Shaun]

Jills is the bike for you mate, she is a minter