Almost new RSV owner

Hello to all!

To get to the point I am looking at purchasing an RSV. Currently got a tatty old ZZR 600. just about finished paying for it so time to shop for something new.

I fancied one of the early new shape ones but after a sit on an '04 model at DK I thought I was done for because that was one uncomfy motorcycle! After that I more or less decided I was gonna get a 954 'blade.

I popped in to a local Ape dealer to have another try, see if I couldn't get a bit happier with the riding position. As i walked in there is a red 954 on an '02 with 11K on the clock up for £3495. I thought this cud be a sign. Then at the back of the shop I saw an early model RSV. The dealer got it out for me and after swinging a leg over it I was very impressed. A little more chat revealed its on an '03 plate with just 4k under its belt and also at £3495.

So two nice bikes...how to decide...mmm...of course, a test ride of the two! trouble is the whole country is covered in bloody snow! At least its given me time to think.

Truth is I'm already pretty sold on the RSV. It looks mint and I've got a twin itch that needs scratching. I think I'd have to hate it to end up buying the blade. still want the test rides tho!

So on such a low milage bike I can't imagine there will be much up with it but even so is there anything I should be especially looking for. When the dealer turned the ingnition a noise came from somewhere in the belly which he said was the fuel pump, is that normal to here the fuel pump come on?

Any help in joining your ranks would be well appreciated.


Thanks, Richie

Evenin Pal welcome to the Zone :thumbup The Ape your looking at sounds a bit pricey, this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230418502223&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT was a bargain. Shop around there's some cheap bikes out there :thumbup

Its been down the road m8! and it shows.

I know the one i'm lookin at is top of the price range but it is a 4 thousand mile minter, and there may yet be some room for maneuver there. Any idea about hearing the fuel pump coming on line??

fuel pump prime noise is normal if it doesnt do it worry . if you are getting warranty and are happy with bike price and so on go for it

Yes mate, hearing the fuel pump prime is good! Good luck with your purchase and negotiate for the dealer to give you an Optimate as part of the deal as a good battery is key to reliability.

acesrichie said:

Its been down the road m8! and it shows.

I know the one i'm lookin at is top of the price range but it is a 4 thousand mile minter, and there may yet be some room for maneuver there. Any idea about hearing the fuel pump coming on line??

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Yeah I know its been down the road but I was just trying to show there are some bargains around :thumbup If your happy witht the bike you've seen go for it buddy you won't regret buying a RSV the noise it makes is addictive :doug

thanks for the fast reponses guys, good call on the battery optimiser!

as soon as there is a bit more snow out the way i'll be on the RSV, hopefully.