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Rabelais · 10-11-2004, 04:59 PM

I'm kind of in the market for a good used motorcycle, but I'm really kinda worried about getting burned. What kind of process should I go through when I take the plunge. Any good stories out there?

Ilow · 10-11-2004, 07:56 PM

I would suggest being a bit more specific. Are you in the market for a cruiser or a sport bike? What is your budget? What do you really want to use it for (i.e. touring twisties)? What is your general location? And have you used the search option to check for previous threads on this topic? good luck.

jfelco · 10-11-2004, 10:06 PM

a couple key things when looking for a used bike. make sure its not a salvage title. they are really low priced but have been in an accident that may have damaged the frame, motor, forks, ect. you can also tell by the wear and tear on the bike what kind of rider the owner was. if the chain is all rusty, and the teeth on the rear sproket are worn out, that could mean that they didnt maintain the bike. the chain is easily maintenanced, and if that isnt taken care of, who knows what kind of condition the rest of the bike is in. you can also read tires... ask them what they used the bike for. i wouldnt buy a bike from a rider that used it to stunt, maybe commute. one who also used it to race meant that the bike has been ridden hard.
there are alot of bikes for sale, i would suggest going to a local dealership and checking out the used bikes there. then compare when checking out private ads.

10-11-2004, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rabelais Upright	Used bikes I'm kind of in the market for a good used motorcycle, but I'm really kinda worried about getting burned. What kind of process should I go through when I take the plunge. Any good stories out there?

10-11-2004, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	I would suggest being a bit more specific. Are you in the market for a cruiser or a sport bike? What is your budget? What do you really want to use it for (i.e. touring twisties)? What is your general location? And have you used the search option to check for previous threads on this topic? good luck. __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

10-11-2004, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
jfelco Crazy Location: north america	a couple key things when looking for a used bike. make sure its not a salvage title. they are really low priced but have been in an accident that may have damaged the frame, motor, forks, ect. you can also tell by the wear and tear on the bike what kind of rider the owner was. if the chain is all rusty, and the teeth on the rear sproket are worn out, that could mean that they didnt maintain the bike. the chain is easily maintenanced, and if that isnt taken care of, who knows what kind of condition the rest of the bike is in. you can also read tires... ask them what they used the bike for. i wouldnt buy a bike from a rider that used it to stunt, maybe commute. one who also used it to race meant that the bike has been ridden hard. there are alot of bikes for sale, i would suggest going to a local dealership and checking out the used bikes there. then compare when checking out private ads.