Waved goodbye to the bandit, said hello to the...

[hazza]

https://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/harrybarfield/20130113_140531_zps7a196f4e.jpg

Not the greatest of photos but there you go.

SV650S K6 but 2007 registered. 11,000 miles and great condition as you would expect. There are a few niggles, looks like the previous owner had to negotiate a tight turn as there are a couple of scrapes (very small and shallow) on the edge of the bikini fairing that will touch up just fine. Also the paint on the water pump cover has started to bubble a bit (although its not yet cracked). If anyone knows of a good match PLEASE LET ME KNOW before I paint it satin black to match the frame.

Only plans for the bike at the moment is to touch up the fairing, respray the water pump cover, fit crash bungs and frame protectors? (not sure what you would call these):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271124495581?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Then get it as clean as possible and try to keep it that way as its my commuter!

Someone may come along and burst my bubble but I think I got a good deal at £2200.
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[P.]

Not sure if downgrade

[hazza]

Really?
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[stonesie]

1) Can, needs more noise.


If it's not had it's 11K service it's just oil+filter+Air filter... I don't really miss mine but only because my legs were too cramped on the thing.

[hazza]

I have a 29" inside leg. Not going to be a problem!

Also thanks, Its had all the other services but does need the 11,000 miler. Glad its not a huge one.
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[stonesie]

Valve clearances are on the next one, iirc that's about 15K miles. Main dealer charged me £160 ish to do that one and it didn't need any adjusting.

[RhynoCZ]

It's not a step back, it's a big jump back

Don't take me wrong, a 600cc in-line four would be always superior to a 650 twin and I'm not afraid to tell you, even in comparison with a 1000cc twin.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[hazza]

Depends what you like.
I'm preferring the twin and never really wanted an IL4, it was just cheap at the time and cheap to insure. I prefer the grunt of the v twin, never much liked revving the hell out of the bandit to get it to go anywhere. I suppose its each to their own though and respect your opinion, just dosent tie in with mine!

In every other way it is much better though. Fuel injected, better brakes, lighter, better looking, better condition, more in the way of equipment etc.

Loving having a clock too! It's the little things ey!
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[P.]

It is a wheezy V twin though. It has no real thump.

If it is the twin factor you enjoy, a TL1000R can be had for <£2000 if you look hard, insurance in pittance too.

Never liked my Bandit, never liked my SV. Would give my left bollock for a TL.

[hazza]

I did consider the sv1000 but as my bike is primarily cheap transport I couldn't really justify the increased insurance, fuel, tyres, chain and sprockets etc. I'm not really financially in a position for more than one bike either so need a do it all.
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[Pigeon]

Looks fantastic, really nice condition. Don't know which year they changed to a more pointy / sharp look compared to the original, but I definitely prefer it.

They sound good too.

[RhynoCZ]

Well, in the end it's you and your bike, so if you like it, then it's alright, I think

And the SV1000 is a big overpriced disappointment, my mate had one, over 10 liters of petrol per 60 miles, he was a ''scared trourist'' with ''dusty rev counter'', the bike never went flat out
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[P.]

[_Troy_]

I like the noise mine makes, but I seriously can't wait to get an IL4 back. But hey, that's just me.

Your bike does look very clean, but needs more noise.
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[Eddie Hitler]

Doesn't matter what people think, looks cool as fuck. I had a go on one and found the delivery quite flat, but looked down and was at 90mph before I knew it.

Get another can for it though, unleash the noise.

[spikenipple]

The first bike I bought new was an SV650S, I had it for 2 years, two track days, one euro trip and 25,000 miles before selling it far too cheap. Twas a pretty awesome all rounder really, and a total piece of piss to work on too.
I also enjoyed getting 210 miles to the tank, in contrast to the 130 miles i get from my Firestorm now
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C50 > GN250 > XJ600 > SV650S K7 > 2001 RSV Mille R > MT-09, XR400R > 2005 Fireblade (trackbike) + 2022 MT-09 + ZXR400 race bike

[lilredmachine]

Tis a nice bike.

I've had both the 650 and the 1000, the 650 is nicer to ride.

The 1000 was lumpy around town and a chore, sold it after short while. Sounded wonderful with a full scorpion system.

[hazza]

[Paris2]

The only thing you need to do is change the can, as the original is HUGE. The noise is nice too.
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Current Ride: Daytona 600

[RhynoCZ]

[garth]

[P.]

[doggone]

I went from a Bandit 1200 to an SV650 mainly for lower running costs but it was just too boring.
Just watch you don't run out of grunt in any ambitious overtaking.
You are now one of the slowest 'big' bikes on the road.

On the plus side the V Twin is good on fuel and sounds nice even with standard cans.

[lilredmachine]

[P.]

But but but.

I can't be any more scared than I was on Blackwolfs Tuono ArseRape 1000