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Originally posted by Sunz
Currently looking for a nice SV650s as I wanted something a bit less aggressive and bit more comfortable then a full on sports bike.

I ride all year around, can't be a proper biker and not do the winters

[Edited on 17-03-2013 by Sunz]

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Originally posted by john-d
So yea I have a rs125 now while im doing my test, going to do a course june/july time then get a 400 to refurb over winter.
Heres two pics of how it stands, awaiting a new new starter bendix hense both pics from the one side. Bike is 10x the bike it was when i got it. Still to do are wheel refurb and graphics but they can wait.

I deffo need a new lid mine is a 7 year old cheap nitro piece of shit, I also need full leathers for my trackday in may, or atleast full zip around ones. Its at raf waddington if anyones going? need a sponsor like but its only £55 for the day. Never been on track so any tips I am greatful for.




Thanks

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Originally posted by AlexW
You've been looking at the wrong ones, A Curvy (like mine) should be able to be picked up for between £800 and £1200.

Later K3> pointy's might be a little more, but they are a better bike.

Rear shocks suck, lots of gixxer shocks will fit without too much hassle, plus CBR/Ninja etc, whatever you can find normally.

Front forks are a bit pants too, but use decent oil, decrease the air gap and fit spacer washers.

SV's are great first bikes, I had mine 3 days before I was out down burnham bends dragging the pegs, so forgiving.

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Originally posted by Sunz
Thanks for the information.

I used to like the older sv's, the curvy ones like what you have but now I really prefer the styling of the 03 Sv650"S" with the semi faring so the frame work is on show and also the aggressive styling to the read lights.
I hope for £2000 I can get an 2004/05/06 model with not too many miles on the clock.

I would maybe look in to a fork upgrade as the front brakes aren't too great I hear on the sv's, basically 2x 2 pot calipers but all depends how much I enjoy the bike and feel like keeping it for a few years when I do get one.

I think I will do a few beginner track days on it at Brands Hatch.

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Thanks for the information.

I used to like the older sv's, the curvy ones like what you have but now I really prefer the styling of the 03 Sv650"S" with the semi faring so the frame work is on show and also the aggressive styling to the read lights.
I hope for £2000 I can get an 2004/05/06 model with not too many miles on the clock.

I would maybe look in to a fork upgrade as the front brakes aren't too great I hear on the sv's, basically 2x 2 pot calipers but all depends how much I enjoy the bike and feel like keeping it for a few years when I do get one.

I think I will do a few beginner track days on it at Brands Hatch.

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Originally posted by jaysc20xe
dan i think you should post a picture of that other thing you are building. its like a bike

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Originally posted by S@M
What was Ron Haslem school like mate, looks a good package to get some pointers for track day goers. I think I would have preferred it at donning ton though were it used to be. Silverstone looks to be a very fast track on bike

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