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Originally Posted by SMman
My advice would be to pony up a bit more money and look for a naked SV650 instead. I have seat time on a 1991 Bandit 400 and owned a 1999 SV650 for 4 years. The Bandit is a fun bike but the SV is a much better machine. Notice that AlanDog is already talking about selling his. Having an old bike seems like a good idea, but often isn't.
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Definitely listening to all of you who are strongly suggesting to pass on this bike, I really appreciate it and value your input since some of you have owned this bike and have probably learned things I have yet to.
Matter of fact because of your post I looked up SV650s on CL thinking I wouldn't find anything below $3k, but I found a 2001 non running one for $1500, supposedly only because it's been sitting for 4 months. If I can get the SV for around $1200 I would be happy, what do you guys think of this new idea?
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/mcy/3655131091.html
looks like it might have at least a yoshi slip on, I could sell that and make some money for repairs
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Mods/Add-on list: DanMoto Jisu, Snorkel delete, Shimmed needles, K&N Drop-In filter, T-Rex frame sliders, Shogun swing-arm spools, CBR250 Rear Hugger, Buell XB Pegs. DIY polished rim lips
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