What would you do??

:idk: Okay, I'm at a loss... I feel like worlds biggest dope. :loser: Let me give you the run down first. So after several weeks of looking at bikes, prices, researching the information, market values and all that jazz. I went and looked at the bike that I 'THOUGHT' I wanted. Now mind you I read this guide http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html and did the stuff listed in the guide. Well as some of you may know the bike is a 1999 SV650 with just under 17K on it. In the add the guy says it has never been laid down, its in good shape and all that. When I get there I give the bike a look over and find that the left back blinker is taped together, the sight glass for the oil says it's low, and he has never changed(not the first owner of the bike either) never changed the chain and sprocket, theres a ding in the gas tank with minor scratches, the bar ends are bent at some what of an angle. So I offered the guy 2K he was asking 2700 market is 2300. He wouldn't take it, wouldn't go any lower then 2500. I didn't buy it just yet, so heres my question. After knowing all this and knowing what it's worth would you still go through with it. I am having SERIOUS doubts about buying this bike. I know of another bike that is some distance from me, 99 ninja 500r with only 4k miles on it and the seller is only asking 1500 for it. I am having serious doubts guys. What should I do??? Oh yea, I went shopping today and got Gear, check it out http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j318/s0ulburn24/0012.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j318/s0ulburn24/0011.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j318/s0ulburn24/0013.jpg The jacket is freakin sweet, adjustable sleeves, zip out liner, with the shoulder, elbow and spine protection, I couldnt find the pants to go with it though. I am also scheduled to start my MSF course too.... So, :tt: What should I do about the bike situation:idk:

:tt: Well, so far 8 views and no input :leaving: I myself have come to the conclusion that you guys SUK!! :nee Im kidding, :motz: I don't know what Im gonna do, I like the SV but Im not gonna get ripped off. Oh and that guide is right when it says that dealers will try to push you to get something bigger. I stopped by a dealer yesterday when I was picking up my gear, and asked a sales guy some quesitons and he was trying to tell me to get a 750 cause commuting with the 650 would have it topped out at rpms??? on the highway at 65 to 70 I don't know what roads hes riding on but here if your commuting it's pretty much stop and go, on a normal day in traffic and on a clear day it's 70 at best. :skep:

personal experience alone... when in doubt... :idk: Walk it out... :leaving: If it doesn't feel right to you... don't do it. There are plenty of other bikes out there. And do you want to have to go through the work of updating the things that haven't been done?

:iagree: Don't buy it if you don't feel right about it.

Don't let your love for the type of bike override good judgement on the bike's condition. I would be most concerned over the low oil. Not only is the low oil a bad sign regarding the current owner's upkeep of the bike, it also speaks volumes for his intelligence. Would you show a bike with low oil? Me personally, I'd walk and keep looking.

Nice gear. I would tell the guy to go **** himself. From your description it sounds like its been down before so if he lied about something so obvious there could be other things wrong with the bike. 17k miles and no oil change + I get the feeling this kid probably rides like he wants to be Rossi = I wouldnt buy the bike.

ALWAYS go with yur gut feeling. if it doesn't feel right, don't do it.

First off, was the bike on the kickstand when looking at the oil level... Was the bike running? Either way, I am with these guys... If it don't feel right... walk away. Further, that sales guy that tried to sell you a 750 is a moron... and I would have told him so. "No thank you, you obviously have no idea what the hell you are talking about, moron."

Yeah definatly wouldnt do it. If you dont feel right about it and then get it. Your going to keep thinking about it, wondering if it a peice and you got SOLD. There are PLENTY of bikes flying around. No use in skimpin for a bike that gives you the heebe jeebes.

I'd skip it. There's so many good deals to be found out there that you don't want to waste your time with a dishonest seller. There's no telling what else he can be dishonest about. Protect your money and move on. Nice gear btw. I have the same jacket in yellow and am pretty pleased with it. Survived a low speed low side- Saved my shoulder big time!

Get the 500, ride the crap out of it, and then buy the 750.

:iagree: You guys told me what I knew as soon as I drove off from looking at it, To answer OSP's question. I had him hold the bike up right and it was off and it was AT the low mark. :skep: that was a big sign for me. :tt: :wink: But on a good note, I went to the dealer I was at yesterday talked to a different guy. And I GOT A NEW BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!:phat: I didn't think I would get approved but I did. They had a 2006 Katana there that I got. they are delivering my bike at 3 pm central time today!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cin: :dthumb:

eh, but congrats :cheers: :dthumb:

I don't think i like the 'eh' part of that???? :skep:

I don't think i like the 'eh' part of that???? :skep: PG don't like the Kan-o-tuna's but they are really good bikes, have almost a cult like following :lol:

:iagree: You guys told me what I knew as soon as I drove off from looking at it, To answer OSP's question. I had him hold the bike up right and it was off and it was AT the low mark. :skep: that was a big sign for me. :tt: :wink: But on a good note, I went to the dealer I was at yesterday talked to a different guy. And I GOT A NEW BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!:phat: I didn't think I would get approved but I did. They had a 2006 Katana there that I got. they are delivering my bike at 3 pm central time today!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cin: :dthumb: Nice dude... I was told a long time ago that your first reaction is usually correct when it comes to decision making... worked for me in the 3rd grade on multiple choice exams, works for me now in situations like yours. Re-thinking it just leads to confusion and in emotionally charged decisions like buying a bike, that's obviously not a good thing.

Frank Thomas makes motorcycle gear!? http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/athletics/2006/03/31/sp_rockies_athletics300x246.jpg :lol:

Congrats, Kats are good starter bikes. Get some pics up here as soon as you can.

Don't let your love for the type of bike override good judgement on the bike's condition. I would be most concerned over the low oil. Not only is the low oil a bad sign regarding the current owner's upkeep of the bike, it also speaks volumes for his intelligence. Would you show a bike with low oil? Me personally, I'd walk and keep looking. Fo sho.

Nice dude... I was told a long time ago that your first reaction is usually correct when it comes to decision making... worked for me in the 3rd grade on multiple choice exams, works for me now in situations like yours. Re-thinking it just leads to confusion and in emotionally charged decisions like buying a bike, that's obviously not a good thing. How many times did you go through the Third grade??? j/k Frank Thomas makes motorcycle gear!? http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/athletics/2006/03/31/sp_rockies_athletics300x246.jpg :lol: Thats what I thought, but it has a picture of a different guy on the tags and stuff :idk: what gives??? The Dealer just called and they are on their way with my bike, I have the digital camera ready and will get pictures. Yea I have been posting on here for almost 2 weeks with no wheels, time to man up with some pics right??? :twfrox:

he was trying to tell me to get a 750 cause commuting with the 650 would have it topped out at rpms??? on the highway at 65 to 70 :loser: Please, My 650R will do 130. Only thing that gets near redline at highway speeds is a 250 or a scooter. that sales guy that tried to sell you a 750 is a moron... and I would have told him so. "No thank you, you obviously have no idea what the hell you are talking about, moron." :iagree:

he was trying to tell me to get a 750 cause commuting with the 650 would have it topped out at rpms??? on the highway at 65 to 70 /QUOTE] Please, My 650R will do 130. Only thing that gets near redline at highway speeds is a 250 or a scooter. Quote: Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho View Post that sales guy that tried to sell you a 750 is a moron... and I would have told him so. "No thank you, you obviously have no idea what the hell you are talking about, moron." Amen!! :iagree:

Yeah, thats crazy. Whats funny is I went back to the same dealer today and thats where I ended up getting the bike I got. So, I went back looking for the guy and ended up talking to a different sales guy that was my age and wasn't just trying to make a sale. This one worked with me, he let me take my time and make my mind up. Which I thought was cool. I think I just caught them early. Cause they hadn't even rolled the bikes out of the show room yet :slol:

Yeah, thats crazy. Whats funny is I went back to the same dealer today and thats where I ended up getting the bike I got. So, I went back looking for the guy and ended up talking to a different sales guy that was my age and wasn't just trying to make a sale. This one worked with me, he let me take my time and make my mind up. Which I thought was cool. I think I just caught them early. Cause they hadn't even rolled the bikes out of the show room yet :slol: Thats how its pose to be done. Not some lyingass, know nothing pressuring ya.

You already answered your own question ("I have serious doubts about this bike" and then listed off good reasons to have those doubts - stick with your gut on this one. :cheers:

Further, that sales guy that tried to sell you a 750 is a moron... and I would have told him so. "No thank you, you obviously have no idea what the hell you are talking about, moron." Umm yeah :iagree: I SERIOUSLY doubt you'd have any trouble keeping up with traffic on an SV, that guys a retard. my 250 tops out at a bit less than 100mph, so I'm sure the sv could do it without breaking a sweat.

Umm yeah :iagree: I SERIOUSLY doubt you'd have any trouble keeping up with traffic on an SV, that guys a retard. my 250 tops out at a bit less than 100mph, so I'm sure the sv could do it without breaking a sweat. My SV runs an indicated 80 mph at 6K... and an indicated 145 mph at 11K :leaving:

Bad feeling=bad idea

My SV runs an indicated 80 mph at 6K... and an indicated 145 mph at 11K :leaving: 80 is the same on the 650R...not chancing 145...

My bike would explode at 145... 130ish is max for my machine...

My bike would explode at 145... 130ish is max for my machine... I've hit 162, backed off. It tops out around 165-170.

I've hit 162, backed off. It tops out around 165-170. At Brainerd (closest track) on the main straight, a good rider on a liter will hit 170+ and take corner one at 120-130... That's FAST

At Brainerd (closest track) on the main straight, a good rider on a liter will hit 170+ and take corner one at 120-130... That's FAST On the main straight at NHIS, I hit 135-140 before I get hard on the brakes. I'm not fast yet, so I imagine the advanced riders are hitting 150+

On the main straight at NHIS, I hit 135-140 before I get hard on the brakes. I'm not fast yet, so I imagine the advanced riders are hitting 150+ At this point, I just can't imagine taking a corner at 120 :yikes:

At this point, I just can't imagine taking a corner at 120 :yikes: yea! :iagree: But hey congrats man! post up pics ASAP :dthumb: :dthumb:

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I WOuld stop onterrpting my postwhroig so I can sleep. thanks bud.

I agree with the other guy...someone who said "when in doubt walk it out." forgot his name, sorry bud. If you don't feel right about it man, just take your time and walk out of there, either he'll lower the price much much lower to your liking or you'll find something else better in the end. Something better always comes along.

The only time I buy anything at all is when I am positive that its what I want.

At this point, I just can't imagine taking a corner at 120 :yikes: Yeah... that top speed I mentioned is shaved down to about 70 for turn 1, though. I WOuld stop onterrpting my postwhroig so I can sleep. thanks bud. Drunk-posting FTW!

Yeah... Drunk-posting FTW! Drunk posting always FTW :cheers:

:iagree: with walking if your gut tells you to. :yesnod: I thought the dealer was delivering the bike? :nopicsbs: :seeya: Jeff

Yeah... that top speed I mentioned is shaved down to about 70 for turn 1, though. Drunk-posting FTW! 2 hours of flippy cup kicked my ass last night. The best part about drunk posting is that not only is it really funny the next day, but you can see what time you went to bed. Notice last night it was 1 to 1:30. That is really early.