Getting SV650S back on the road

Help & Advice
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Hi everyone, 

It’s been a while since I’ve been here. I had a slipped disc followed by spinal surgery which meant that I couldn’t ride anymore :( 

Good news is that I am finally well enough to ride and plan on putting my SV650 back on the road. Being a bike newbie, I’m not too sure how to go about this as it’s been sitting in front of my house for over a year. 

I was wondering whether someone can recommend a mechanic (and probably transportation for the bike) in the south east london area (I live in SE6) to get it road worthy. 


Thanks!

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Hi there. Just type in google maps “motorcycle repair” you’ll see quite some repair shops in your area. Call’em up. Some repair shops have van’s and for a fee can come pick it up. Plus on google maps you get to see reviews of some shops. Hope this helps. 

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Heyy I’m not having trouble finding repair shops, I was really after a recommendation. 

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charge the battery check the fluids & see if it starts

the main problem will be brake fluid absorbing water 

oil will absorb water but it takes longer & to a lesser extent

if it starts & runs fine take it to a mechanic
not being from London I use FWR 

& I also  found this bloke to sort my bike out a few weeks back & would recommend him his name is Fabrice & he place is called Motard Motorcycle Servicing I also believe he collects

he can be found at 1 Granville Rd, London SW18 5SB

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i can recommend you the OMC in vauxhall and Scorch in Watford.  i think both can organize pick ups.

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Same as Silver6 south London OMC North London Scorch :sunglasses:

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That’s good to know mate. I thought he stopped trading but good to know he still about

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That’s good to know mate. I thought he stopped trading but good to know he still about

MAD-DOG Dhofty
got to admit even tho he is French he is a very helpful bloke