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Old 03-22-2010, 07:40 PM   #1
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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
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Old 03-22-2010, 07:43 PM   #2
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Any goodies or all stock?
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Minimal goodies not worth mentioning like a fender elim and tank bra
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seems like a decent deal on both, I like the black frame of the newer ones better.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/1655206880.html

Thats the link to the 06
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Old 03-22-2010, 08:11 PM   #10
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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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