About to buy a 08 Sv650

[1swifthawaiian7]

Little bit of a step up from my 91 kat. Bike has 12,232mi on it been down once and has a couple scuffs. No big deal for me.

Anybody know what to look for on this bike when buying it?

Brake lines look good, fork seals fine, no rust, ect.
thanks guys\

yay i am going to be FI!!!!

Pics can be found here
http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthr...80#post2465180

[GSXFJim]

Check the condition of the brake rotors... chain, sprockets.. see how soft the rear shock is.. they are crappy from the factory, check the forks too.. they can be weak as well.

those are probably gsxr 600 forks.. some years are direct swaps...

[H-2 CHARLIE]

Great upgrade but my 02 kat 600 with 17,000 miles would beat a SV 650 I believe . Inclines rule .

[1swifthawaiian7]

Great upgrade but my 02 kat 600 with 17,000 miles would beat a SV 650 I believe . Inclines rule .

Honestly It didnt feel very quick. And the stock handle bar position sucks, puts you straight up in the air. Gonna need to fix that.

I feel that my 91 kat is quicker.. But I wanna get fuel injected.. I love my 91 fighter its gonna be hard to see her go... Whats a fair price considering

I just did brakes, replaced tires, spark plugs, oil, carbs cleaned, r6 shock, 23k, bike really needs nothing. maybe a chain..

[arsenic]

Katanas aren't worth anything honestly. If you get $500 I'd be happy with that.

[05RedKat600]

Great upgrade but my 02 kat 600 with 17,000 miles would beat a SV 650 I believe . Inclines rule .

The SV650 has almost identical HP and 7 more ft lbs of torque, and about 70 lbs less weight. I'd have a hard time believing this one.

[1swifthawaiian7]

bike is extremely flickable more so than my 91 kat witha r6 shock. more usable power throughout the rpms, I think because its a twin. PLus its fuel injected

[arsenic]

Anything is more "flickable" than a Katana.

[scottynoface]

Your katana is a streetfighter?

Good luck selling it...

As for the quarter mile argument, they're both 12 second bikes...just dont expect the SV to be any faster and you're good

[1swifthawaiian7]

sold it for 1100. SV is a little quicker but not by much, Its got more torque so wheelies become more natural.. Not that Ill be doing that.. Even with the stock suspension the SV handles much better.