Need advice regarding dropped bikes. [Kind of Urgent]

[ae]

Hello Everyone,

I seem to have a decent deal at hand right now for a bike but I'm not sure as the owner says he dropped the bike while it was on a standstill. The tank has a dent in it and there are some scratches on the side he dropped it (seemed like they were only cosmetic). In addition to that the chain moves up and down about 3" and the tires might have to be changed soon. The bike has around 17K miles on it. Please let me know as to what to do . I am almost set on buying this bike today.

AE

[Chippertheripper]

Sit on the thing. If the bars and the front wheel line up, and the seat doesn't feel crooked when the bike is straight up and down, the seller might be telling the truth. Without more info or pics, I can't help anymore.

[ae]

Sit on the thing. If the bars and the front wheel line up, and the seat doesn't feel crooked when the bike is straight up and down, the seller might be telling the truth. Without more info or pics, I can't help anymore.

I checked the bars and the front wheel. Based on the scratches it seemed like the bike was definitely on a standstill. I was wondering if this would impact the bike's performance in any way.

[Chippertheripper]

Without pics or more info, I can't answer that.

[dontpanic]

There's lots of decent checklists available. Just Google Buy Used Motorcycle.

[ae]

Without pics or more info, I can't answer that.

pm sent

[Sheppo]

pretty vague question. What kind of bike? pics do help. Does it start? make weird noises? leaks? lights, cracked or not working? Seller young or old? ...

[ae]

pretty vague question. What kind of bike? pics do help. Does it start? make weird noises? leaks? lights, cracked or not working? Seller young or old? ...

Sorry for being so vague the bike is an sv650. I didn't get pics (probably should've ) It starts perfectly well. No noises. No leaks. Lights are fine. Not too old owner maybe 40.

[darkduc7]

Buy it, if the price is right a couple of scratches from a tipover won't mean shit.

[Sheppo]

Buy it, if the price is right a couple of scratches from a tipover won't mean shit.

correct. Check the radiator. If there were no framesliders it could be dented or damaged.

[ThisBitch]

Why are you set on buying the bike today? SVs are some of the most common bikes out there, its not like you'll never find another. If its because the price is too good to pass up, there is probably a reason for that.

[ae]

Why are you set on buying the bike today? SVs are some of the most common bikes out there, its not like you'll never find another. If its because the price is too good to pass up, there is probably a reason for that.

Many reasons.

1. Good deal.
2. Yes many 650s in the market but most of them are far away and I don't have a ride
3. I only have weekends as I work 12 hours a day during weekdays.
4. Anyone who tried to purchase a bike on CL will know about the kind of people you have to deal with. One guy wanted me to just take his bike with his plates .. and that he would "mail me the title later"
5. I've been looking for a while now.

[Jim]

Are you going for the smilie record?

[ae]

Are you going for the smilie record?

[nhbubba]

Many reasons.

FWIW, I can understand where you're at. I looked at SVs for a while and was disappointed at how beat most private sale examples were.

Come to think of it, that seems to be common for most used bikes.

[Slyder]

4. Anyone who tried to purchase a bike on CL will know about the kind of people you have to deal with. One guy wanted me to just take his bike with his plates .. and that he would "mail me the title later"

probably not a bad idea to pass on that one.

[BostonSVkid]

lift up the pegs and look under them....if there are drag marks then it was moving.

[jwm2k3]

lift up the pegs and look under them....if there are drag marks then it was moving.

This is how Oreo picks his lady-friends...

[oVTo]

Many reasons.
4. Anyone who tried to purchase a bike on CL will know about the kind of people you have to deal with. One guy wanted me to just take his bike with his plates .. and that he would "mail me the title later"

No problem. You could have just told him you'll mail the check after the title arrives in the mail. Seems like an easy going guy, I'm sure he'd understand.

[CBR929RE]

vertical scratches=standstill
horizontal scratches=movement
generally speaking.

[Garandman]

Many reasons.

1. Good deal.
2. Yes many 650s in the market but most of them are far away and I don't have a ride
3. I only have weekends as I work 12 hours a day during weekdays.
4. Anyone who tried to purchase a bike on CL will know about the kind of people you have to deal with. One guy wanted me to just take his bike with his plates .. and that he would "mail me the title later"
5. I've been looking for a while now.

Without knowing what year it is or what a "good deal" is, know that fixing that cosmetic damage can cost hundreds of dollars. The price should reflect this, especially considering the mileage is not low. the first DL650 I bought had been dropped at a stop sign and replacing the scratched "stuff" was $350.

Lord knows, you wouldn't want to take your time, and maybe find an absolutely pristine 2008 S that has low mileage and hasn't been dropped....

[ae]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the input. I did end up buying it .. $3200 for an 08 sv650. Not sure if that's a great deal but it seemed decent.

[OreoGaborio]

This is how Oreo picks his lady-friends...

How'd I miss this little gem???


Congrats on the new bike. How's it workin out for ya?

[RandyO]

Hello Everyone,

I seem to have a decent deal at hand right now for a bike but I'm not sure as the owner says he dropped the bike while it was on a standstill. The tank has a dent in it and there are some scratches on the side he dropped it (seemed like they were only cosmetic). In addition to that the chain moves up and down about 3" and the tires might have to be changed soon. The bike has around 17K miles on it. Please let me know as to what to do . I am almost set on buying this bike today.

AE

17k chain moves 3", prolly worn out original chain or seller woulda likely mentioned a new one

plan on chain & sprockets as well as tires, that'll add $500

what year SV is it ?

[nhbubba]

I did end up buying it .. $3200 for an 08 sv650.

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