Opinions on a SV

Tsunami · 03-22-2010, 07:40 PM

Which is the better deal for $2,700? Both are in good condition.

03 SV650 6,300 miles - This is from a friend so I know the history of the bike

06 SV650 14,000 miles

Trip · 03-22-2010, 07:43 PM

Any goodies or all stock?

Tsunami · 03-22-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Any goodies or all stock?

Stock

Minimal goodies not worth mentioning like a fender elim and tank bra

Trip · 03-22-2010, 07:47 PM

seems like a decent deal on both, I like the black frame of the newer ones better.

Tsunami · 03-22-2010, 07:50 PM

I do too, and the 06 is that odd blue color which I am not sure if I like or hate yet. I am not crazy about the silver on silver but heck I just want something cheap to ride until I get out of school and can afford what I really want.

I know 14,000 isn't a lot of miles, but it just seems that way in comparison to 6,000. Do I have to worry about anything with that kind of mileage?

Trip · 03-22-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I know 14,000 isn't a lot of miles, but it just seems that way in comparison to 6,000. Do I have to worry about anything with that kind of mileage?

If they do wheelies, yes. The SV oil starves pretty easily during a wheelie.

Probably better to go with the one you know the history.

Homeslice · 03-22-2010, 07:52 PM

The mileage doesn't matter, I put almost 52K on my '02.

Get your friend to lower his/her price on the 03. If not, get the 06.

Tsunami · 03-22-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

The mileage doesn't matter, I put almost 52K on my '02.

Get your friend to lower his/her price on the 03. If not, get the 06.

He already did for me! Its a fair price for the 03 but people here sell their bikes for really cheap so it doesn't seem that great of a deal when I can get a new one for the same $.

Did you have to do anything major to your SV other than basic maintenance?

Tsunami · 03-22-2010, 07:59 PM

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/1655206880.html

Thats the link to the 06

pdog · 03-22-2010, 08:11 PM

That's an good deal for an 06 if it's in good shape with no accidents. I paid $3500 for a crashed 05 with 9k 3 months ago (with more goodies though).

I'd pass on the 03. I don't like the silver frame and some stuff was changed considerably in 04 which means that some aftermarket parts are 04+ only.

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03-22-2010, 07:50 PM	#5
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I do too, and the 06 is that odd blue color which I am not sure if I like or hate yet. I am not crazy about the silver on silver but heck I just want something cheap to ride until I get out of school and can afford what I really want. I know 14,000 isn't a lot of miles, but it just seems that way in comparison to 6,000. Do I have to worry about anything with that kind of mileage?

03-22-2010, 07:52 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	The mileage doesn't matter, I put almost 52K on my '02. Get your friend to lower his/her price on the 03. If not, get the 06.

03-22-2010, 07:59 PM	#9
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/1655206880.html Thats the link to the 06

03-22-2010, 08:11 PM	#10
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	That's an good deal for an 06 if it's in good shape with no accidents. I paid $3500 for a crashed 05 with 9k 3 months ago (with more goodies though). I'd pass on the 03. I don't like the silver frame and some stuff was changed considerably in 04 which means that some aftermarket parts are 04+ only.