| Motorcycles are what everyone desires. If you are | | | | 5. Rev the engine and listen to what it has to say. If |
| considering buying a used motorcycle you will need to | | | | you are tone deaf take along a biker friend. |
| be savvy so that you do not get taken for a ride. | | | | 6. Check the bike for signs of rust and paint flaking. |
| Not all used motorcycles are equal. So before you | | | | 7. Check the wheel and tires for wear and tear. |
| pay make sure the bike you are buying is the best in | | | | 8. Study the service records carefully. |
| its category. | | | | 9. Ask pertinent questions to know how the bike has |
| Used motorcycles can be bought from family and | | | | been used and whether the owner takes pride in his |
| friends, online stores, dealers, classifieds in | | | | bike. Judge whether the owner is being honest about |
| newspapers and more. While buying a known | | | | the bikes accident free status and performance. |
| motorcycle is your best option sometimes you may | | | | 10. An owner who loves his bike will talk about it |
| need to buy from unknown sources. Do your | | | | clearly and try and judge whether you will care for |
| research well. Surf the internet and read articles and | | | | his old friend. Always make sure no modifications |
| tips on bikes and what to look for when buying a | | | | were done and that the service and maintenance |
| motorbike. Visit a few dealers and online motorbike | | | | were done by an authorized dealer with genuine |
| websites to see what is on sale in the used | | | | parts. |
| motorbike category. In case you are nervy take the | | | | Never buy the first bike you see. Buying a bike is like |
| help of an auto professional. Find out what the price | | | | looking for an ever elusive pearl. Take your time and |
| is for used motorbikes this will give you an idea of | | | | you will get a bike that will give trouble free rides. |
| brands and price range. | | | | Always ask for a test ride and go through the |
| Before you decide on the bike consider: | | | | papers to check there are no insurance or loan |
| 1. Making a thorough inspection. Check for damage | | | | amounts pending. Read through sites like where in |
| and scratches as well as bends and repair signs. | | | | depth articles are given for buyers of second hand |
| 2. Study the different motorbike models and know | | | | motorbikes. |
| what inherent flaws are. | | | | Study the bike not once but twice or even thrice |
| 3. Ask whether the bike has been raced and how | | | | before making a decision. Make sure you feel |
| many owners it has had. | | | | comfortable when seated on the bike. Motorbikes are |
| 4. Check the lines of the bike and the brake and | | | | like horses the owner and the motorbike must both |
| clutch for smooth operation. | | | | feel as though they are one entity. |