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bajaraider · 05-07-2007, 06:03 PM

I am seriously looking into trading in the M50 for an SV 1000s.

any pointers that I should look for. comments, concerns, anything?
Oh ya it is a 2003 with an aftermarket exhaust, just under 4000 miles. It has been wrecked, but the dealership did all the repairs.
More details later...

**Clint** · 05-07-2007, 06:06 PM

That's what I call trading up.

**Louis** · 05-07-2007, 08:01 PM

I'd be weary of wrecked bike... God knows what else might have been overlooked.

SVZuki · 05-07-2007, 08:07 PM

Well whatver SV you get, you will not be disappointed. Fuel injection started in 03 I believe, so I'd shoot for 03 or newer. Take the bike to a mechanic and have them check it out before commiting to buying it.

**Louis** · 05-08-2007, 07:15 AM

Yes FI started in '03.

It's a great bike, looks good lots of power, especially for the 1000, handles great!

bajaraider · 05-08-2007, 12:13 PM

Well I test drove it yesterday after work. WOW! what a fun ride! Yes I was kinda leary about a wrecked bike, but a figured a wrecked bike at the dealer is better than a private sale. That is one thing that has definetly made me cautious about the trade. Also the asking price may be a bit high for a wrecked bike too, so there will have to be some negotiations or no deal. I may try to work out some kind of warranty in the deal since it has been wrecked. I really like the bike, but I am wondering how often a deal this easy will come about.

bajaraider · 05-08-2007, 04:15 PM

Well after further review I have decided to not jump on this one. I looked around out there, and though they are much less frequently found for sale, I can definetly get a better deal if I am patient, and not wrecked! I do want to upgrade to either an SV1000s or maybe a Buell Lightning. I really enjoy the feel of the bike, so I will get one eventually, but I think i should let this one pass.

Thanks for all of your comments.

**Clint** · 05-08-2007, 04:47 PM

Look on the bright side: You still get to shop for a new bike! It's been five years since I got to do that.

**Louis** · 05-09-2007, 08:13 AM

I think you did the right thing... Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

bajaraider · 05-10-2007, 11:47 AM

I will be slowly shopping around. When the right deal comes along I'll hook it. I love my M50, but I am looking for more, and that short little test ride got me hooked! Thanks for all the help guys.

05-07-2007, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	Maybe be joining you SV guys... any advice I am seriously looking into trading in the M50 for an SV 1000s. any pointers that I should look for. comments, concerns, anything? Oh ya it is a 2003 with an aftermarket exhaust, just under 4000 miles. It has been wrecked, but the dealership did all the repairs. More details later... __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

05-07-2007, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I'd be weary of wrecked bike... God knows what else might have been overlooked. __________________ Louis

05-08-2007, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Yes FI started in '03. It's a great bike, looks good lots of power, especially for the 1000, handles great! __________________ Louis

05-08-2007, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	Well I test drove it yesterday after work. WOW! what a fun ride! Yes I was kinda leary about a wrecked bike, but a figured a wrecked bike at the dealer is better than a private sale. That is one thing that has definetly made me cautious about the trade. Also the asking price may be a bit high for a wrecked bike too, so there will have to be some negotiations or no deal. I may try to work out some kind of warranty in the deal since it has been wrecked. I really like the bike, but I am wondering how often a deal this easy will come about. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

05-08-2007, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	Well after further review I have decided to not jump on this one. I looked around out there, and though they are much less frequently found for sale, I can definetly get a better deal if I am patient, and not wrecked! I do want to upgrade to either an SV1000s or maybe a Buell Lightning. I really enjoy the feel of the bike, so I will get one eventually, but I think i should let this one pass. Thanks for all of your comments. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

05-09-2007, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I think you did the right thing... Thanks for keeping us in the loop. __________________ Louis

05-10-2007, 11:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	I will be slowly shopping around. When the right deal comes along I'll hook it. I love my M50, but I am looking for more, and that short little test ride got me hooked! Thanks for all the help guys. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

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