[bcmurphy]

Hi everyone. So, I'm thinking about selling my '79 Yamaha SR500 so I can buy an '03 or later SV650. I feel bad about selling my bike though, it only has 5,000 miles and its in amazing condition. I only ride in the city, so I don't need a huge bike. I really like the idea of upgrading to a newer SV, with fuel injection and a v-twin, and ELECTRIC START!

From what I've read online, its a great, reliable, fast bike that I won't outgrow for a while. I've gotten a few offers of $2,000 for my sr500. I'm gonna miss it if I let it go. I hope I won't regret this. :'(

 

[NHSVnaked]

Hi everyone. So, I'm thinking about selling my '79 Yamaha SR500 so I can buy an '03 or later SV650. I feel bad about selling my bike though, it only has 5,000 miles and its in amazing condition. I only ride in the city, so I don't need a huge bike. I really like the idea of upgrading to a newer SV, with fuel injection and a v-twin, and ELECTRIC START!

From what I've read online, its a great, reliable, fast bike that I won't outgrow for a while. I've gotten a few offers of $2,000 for my sr500. I'm gonna miss it if I let it go. I hope I won't regret this. :'(

You wont regret selling that and getting an SV for the city. I used to drive in and out of the city everyday with my old SV

 

[DieTrying310]

I think you'll love the SV in the Boston area.

FWIW I'd look for an 04+. The 03's were a weird year and Suzuki made more changes to the bike for 04+. Basically a lot of parts are made for either 03, or 04+, so it can make finding replacements and accessories a little difficult at times.

 

[tlc4diving]

Why sell the bike you have, if you don't need the money? Nothing wrong with having 2 bikes.


*Note: The above statement was made by the owner of 7 bikes.

 

[eddiemon]

Hi bcmurphy, Welcome to SVR.

Have fun and ride safe!

 

[sdobbs20]

got any photos of the yamaha? i always liked them, thought they were great lookers. spoked wheels?

 

[bcmurphy]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm looking for an '06 or '07 for around $4000. Hoping to find a black one, but I might take a blue one.

got any photos of the yamaha? i always liked them, thought they were great lookers. spoked wheels?

I wish the wheels were spoked, its got cast wheels. It looks sweet, I put clubman bars on it. Check it out.

 

[bcmurphy]

Why sell the bike you have, if you don't need the money? Nothing wrong with having 2 bikes.


*Note: The above statement was made by the owner of 7 bikes.

My friend, you are living my dream. Unfortunately I'm a poor law student. Just upgrading my current bike will force me to eat baloney sandwiches for a couple months. But I'm ok with that. One day I hope to have a bike for each day of the week, like you.

 

[Streetlethal1000]

holler dog for boston lol. Im over at WIT. Where are you? I have a ton of freinds who leave from this area and have group rides every week when the warm weather starts. PM me your info and Ill let ya know when we all meet up.

 

[rube207]

I graduated from WIT a couple years ago. I live in Brighton now.