sv650 or an i4?

[imkindafkedup]

so i was really looking into getting a gsxr or a 636 as a race bike and I came across this ad for an sv650.
Getting out of racing. I have the Title in Hand. The bike was bought as a street bike with around 5000 miles on it. It probably has less than 6000 total miles on it now. Bike is located in Massachusetts.

Bike is fully safety wired for CCS rules and has the following:
Suspension set up for 190# rider
Penske Double clicker shock
Race Tech Damper rods and Emulators
Race Tech springs
Galfer SS brake lines front and back
Woodcraft sliders
Woodcraft rear sets
Woodcraft clipons
M4 full high mount Exhaust wrapped in thermotech
520 conversion with PBI sprockets
Hotbodies Race fairings
BMC race filter
Dynojet jet kit
Vortex keyless gas cap
Stompgrip tank grip
Cox racing radiator cover
Spa tachometer with temperature.
Vortex Fairing stay
asking $3,500

Sounds like a good deal to me. But I was told by some that I would get bored on an sv650. What do you guys think, should I take advantage of this offer or keep waiting until i have the funds for a better bike?

[Pittenger5]

I race an EX and I dont get bored.
Especially at Loudon the little bikes are more fun.

[Doc]

Bored? Hah!

Do 19's on it and then tell me you are bored.

[OreoGaborio]

But I was told by some that I would get bored on an sv650.

*sigh*......

Ask Rick Ducette if he's bored riding his veritable FLEET of SV650 race bikes.... Then go look at how many LRRS class championships he won this year.

If the SV isn't "beneath" R.D. then it's not beneath you.

BTW, who is this guy w/ the SV for sale, i'm interested

[imkindafkedup]

haha alright I'm going to check it out this week then, its still a little over budget but hopefully I can talk him down a little bit

[butcher bergs]

I was told by some that I would get bored on an sv650

Buy it and see what *you* think.

What sucks to someone else might be all that and a bag of chips to you.


I have a 929 for sale that will keep you entertained...that I can guarantee.

[wookie]

What year is it?

BTW - if it was raced at loudon I'm sure there are people here who can give you some insight into the bikes condition.

[imkindafkedup]

its a 2002, heres the link where you can see the bike. Anyone got any info?
2002 SV650s SS Race bike - $3500 - 13x Forums

[Doc]

You should snatch that up!!!

[wookie]

nice looking bike - too bad the extra wheels are sold.

Is that a track day sticker on the screen? No numbers on the bike...?

[imkindafkedup]

You should snatch that up!!!

I hope to

[Currently]

You forgot the most important thing!

What color is it?

[OreoGaborio]

if those race plastics are any indication of the condition of the rest of the bike I'd tap dat ass.

[butcher bergs]

Nice find!

I just put in an offer of $3650...

[imkindafkedup]

he has someone looking at it today, I have my fingers crossed that the guy dosn't show.

Bergs, if its you I'm gonna put a potato in that m4 exhaust, and watch you suffocate.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Pete should buy it. So we can race.

Are you still rockin yellow plates?

[OreoGaborio]

yup, still AM, at least for part of the season. We'll see what happens as the season develops. I might stay AM, I might bump.

[Paul_E_D]

Someone grab that or I will!

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

yup, still AM, at least for part of the season. We'll see what happens as the season develops. I might stay AM, I might bump.

Sweet, Now buy this SV so we can do some racing

[OreoGaborio]

if I could afford to buy it right now I would...


Someone else buy it for me & hold on to it as custodian for a month or so

[Jim]

i wanna try a 636 for the track, but a GSX-R would be my 2nd choice. it would be convenient for me to be able to swap parts if needed.
i would say go for the 636 but since you have a ninja now, the GSX-R might be more fun since it's something different for you.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

if I could afford to buy it right now I would...


Someone else buy it for me & hold on to it as custodian for a month or so

You could maybe run my street/Spare racebike for a weekend if you like, Its all wired and CCS legal

PM me

[imkindafkedup]

everyone, stop considering or telling other to buy it. I saw it first!!!

[Tricky Mike]

It was posted on the 2nd... I'd guess that for what he's asking it's already long-gone.
Edit: if not I just forwarded to about 20 people J/K

[imkindafkedup]

nope not gone, he emailed me last night saying he has someone looking at it today. hopefully that falls through and I will be next in line.