FOR SALE: 2003 SV1000s

[nittyp]

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FOR SALE: 2003 SV 1000 S (Copper)
Purchased in May 2003 from Vallejo Suzuki/Kawasaki. 1,600 miles, excellent condition. Added modifications include: TRE mod, Yoshimura RS-3 (race) carbon fiber slip-ons $915, Power Commander III USB $330, rear cowling cover $115, Frame protectors (not seen in this picture) $70, Lockhart Phillips front and rear turn signals $80, Tank protector $15 and the factory rear mudguard removed and custom license plate bracket installed.

This is my first real sport bike and its too much for me.. I realize that I need a 600, not a 1000! This bike is awesome, but too much to learn on.. Factory warranty until 05/04. I've already purchased a smaller bike, so this ones priced to sell.

$7,500 firm.
(stock exhaust cans, seat, passenger handrail and turn signs included with sale).

(510) 414-1230
(located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland)

[HiOctane]

Gee, If I didn't already own one, I'd buy that. A hell of a deal considering all the Add-Ons, should go fast.

[SpankMe]

Shit, you brought a SV1000s to learn on :shock: even a 600 sport is too powerful for a first bike. Here in NZ 250ccc is all you’re allowed to get while on a learners license. At the very least you should trade it in for SV650s.

[magick]

you will outgrow the 650 very quickly, stay with the 1000 and pace yourself, this is still a good bike to learn on, and it will grow with you

[Texas Bob]

nittyp, I'm VERY interested. Email me @ hollyandbobby@msn.com. I'm already approved for the $ so let's talk. I'm in Southern California. :D

Bob

[nittyp]

Texas Bob: Check your email.

That 1000 is more than I want to learn on. A 650 comes on way more suddle.. easier going in and out of turns as well. The weight difference is huge. Coming off a Buell Firebolt (my first sport bike, which I only rode for a year), I feel that a 650 is where I need to be right now. I'm sure I'll outgrow the 650 on the quick side, but hey.. I like switchin' up my toys rather frequently, so I can always sell the 650 and move up to a bigger bike. And I'll tell ya one thing... That Buell Firebolt would have trouble keeping up with even the 650.. So the 1000 is a major jump.

nittyp

[nittyp]

Oh also.. To answer the earlier question.. I tried to trade it in, but the dealerships out here have lots of 1000s and 1000n.. Out of 5 dealers in my area I spoke with, all five said the 650s and 650n are outselling the 1000's.. Therefore, they don't want to give much at all for a 1000, just to have it put on the floor next to 3 other ones just like it! They wanted to give me $4000 for it. Screw that!

nittyp

[hesevil]

Well honestly, noone knows whats better for yourself than you.

That being said, my opinion is that the 1000 is not too much to learn on, providing you take your time. I had riden one bike before my 1000s, a bandit 600, and for only about half an hour ((learning the basics)).

You already have 1600miles, try a few more. Its nice to have the extra displacement there when you want it.

[Timothy]

Originally posted by hesevil@30th July 2003, 10:02 PM<br /><br /> Well honestly, noone knows whats better for yourself than you.

That being said, my opinion is that the 1000 is not too much to learn on, providing you take your time. I had riden one bike before my 1000s, a bandit 600, and for only about half an hour ((learning the basics)).

You already have 1600miles, try a few more. Its nice to have the extra displacement there when you want it.
Couldn't agree more....my first bike at 25 was a ZZR1000, at the time the fastest bike in the world....

Stick with it, you don't have to go fast, get your knee down, wheelie etc....just enjoy it!

[Skidz]

Originally posted by tim-fellows+31st July 2003, 08:32 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (tim-fellows @ 31st July 2003, 08:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--hesevil@30th July 2003, 10:02 PM<br /><br /> Well honestly, noone knows whats better for yourself than you.

That being said, my opinion is that the 1000 is not too much to learn on, providing you take your time. I had riden one bike before my 1000s, a bandit 600, and for only about half an hour ((learning the basics)).

You already have 1600miles, try a few more. Its nice to have the extra displacement there when you want it.
Couldn't agree more....my first bike at 25 was a ZZR1000, at the time the fastest bike in the world....

Stick with it, you don't have to go fast, get your knee down, wheelie etc....just enjoy it! [/quote]
Sorry to hear that you want to change over, Although it is your decision of course.

Like HiOctane, if i lived over there and needed one, i'd be there like a shot, (even in copper :P)

$7500 seems fair, That converts to £4658!!!! Bargain of the century (w00t)

Hope you stick around on the forum tho

Warren

[alansv]

I had my SV650S less than 6 months before upgrading. I think theres very little difference in the 650 to the 1000 other than the extra horses, less engine breaking etc.

not a big difference

[Nico]

even in copper&nbsp; :P

Good one Skidz

Nico.

[Afterburner]

That's a great deal, I wish I needed a 2nd one.

But you're smart recognize the problem and go back to re-start smaller. I started on a GS500 and Intruder 800 3 months ago. I outgrew them already (5000 miles, but also I had bikes before), but I'm VERY glad I went thru them instead of straight to the SV1K. It is just too powerful to forgive stupid noob mistakes. If I had started with the 1K I'm sure I would have been down at least once by now. Probably more than once, if I had still been able to ride after the first fall.

[BJAM]

Its not the bike that is too powerful - its the urge to twist that throttle just a little too much. Sounds like you may have met a few bends too fast and scared yourself - that is called education - your still here to tell the tale. Remember the 650 will still catch you out on those bends and speed if you don't pay attention. The difference between 125 cc and 600 cc is normally much greater psychologically than between 600 and 1000.

As others have said, you know best for yourself but the excuse that the bike it too powerful doesn't really cut it - especially as you have spent so much money making the engine deliver more performance.

Hope you do sell it, shame that you will loose so much money - the only one who benefits in the end is the motorcycle industry.

[worskeletor]

I only passed my test this year --- I had a triumphy trophy 900 for 6 months and had no problems with that - (I simply felt like an old man on it!) had the sv for 2 months and have put on 2000 miles with no problems.
You simply have to know your limitations and not get dragged into going faster than you are capable of by more experienced riders!
You only go as fast as your right hand tells you!!!!!!!!! :D :D

[magick]

I dont know you could find the copper one too powerful? The copper sv is the bike used for training :D if you really wanted power you would of got the silver one. (w00t) Stick with it, you will not regret the fun that bike will give you, well except for the color :D

[BJAM]

Copper curse? :o

[mush]

I've got an old GT185 you can buy if the 650 turns out to be too big also. The swingarm's a little bent from landing a little kicked out after jumping crossed up across the intersection of Oakwood going up Normandy(L.A.). Flogging downhill with it's PZ4 S41s it does ok, if you keep the revs in or past the red on the tach. Just shift somewere between the right turn indicator and the nuetral light.