newbie looking for fs650 info

well they are 7 years old now and by now should have been rebuilt once. it's difficult to imagine a 7 year-old 650 being reliable that hasn't been.

they're not too bad, mains can be delicate, the exterior condition is usually an indicator of what kind of homes it has had. they are the best bike out there standard but I think you need to take a mechanic with you to look at the bike.

regards

Taffy

Hey Astradaryl,welcome to UHE, i too was like you, looking for a 650 supermoto. I had been given the wrong advice originally on what year to get and went for a pre 04 model, right price right time really............However you would be right to look for a post 04 model as they seemed to have sorted most of the engine (glitches) by that year.
Just to be safe though i would look for the 04-05 and as Taff says, the general condition of the rest of the bike will tell a tale. Although, one that has been raced will have brand new everything else, except engine and frame and will have been minced around most british tracks until its last breath...................Really though, no matter what year you choose, there will be stuff that needs doing so make sure that whatever you buy and whatever condition, just factor in the garage time against the price...........Good luck on your hunt my friend and do post us on your find!!
P.S. Where in the world are you?

Not to promote any one particular husaberg outlet, as there are others available, etc etc.

http://www.taffmeisters.co.uk/

Even if just a reference for parts, but this guy kows is swedish onions...............as it were