| Reasons For Buying A Used Motorcycle: | | | | Tips On Buying A Used Motorcycle |
| Have you checked out the price of a new bike | | | | So, how do you make sure you get a good deal? |
| lately? It wasn't that long ago when you didn't have | | | | Here are a few tips on buying a used motorcycle. |
| to fork out that much dough for a new car. In fact, | | | | First, check out a used motorcycle price guide. There |
| many bikers will remember when you didn't have to | | | | are several good ones. A good one is the National |
| pay much more than that for a modest house. The | | | | Auto Dealers Association (N.A.D.A.) price guide. The |
| prices for houses and cars have shot up over the | | | | prices in this monthly guide reflect the average price |
| years. And, so has the prices of motorcycles. The | | | | of motorcycles of similar make, model and condition |
| point is, the price of a new bike can take a | | | | across the nation. The price guide is issued monthly. |
| good-sized bite out of any budget. Buying a used | | | | Spend a little time reading the reviews of various |
| motorcycle is one way to lessen the dent a | | | | makes and models. Many of these reviews are |
| motorcycle will make in your wallet. | | | | posted on the web and they can give you some |
| There are a number of benefits to buying a used | | | | subjective information on what these particular riders |
| motorcycle. The first is, of course, that you can save | | | | think about the bike. |
| a lot of money. As a general rule, motorcycles lose a | | | | Check the condition of the motorcycle over closely. |
| higher percent of their value when they roll out of | | | | What is the condition of the drive belt, chain or drive |
| the showroom than do automobiles. The possible | | | | shaft? Are the tires worn or weather checked? Has |
| exception to this is Harley-Davidson. Harleys always | | | | the bike ever been wrecked? Does it leak oil? Is the |
| seem to retain a high resale value. The second | | | | muffler or mufflers free of rust? Is the wiring in good |
| reason is that many motorcycles are not ridden | | | | shape? Does it start easily and run smoothly? |
| many miles each year, especially in colder climates. | | | | If the deal likes like a go at this point, ask to take |
| So, it is easier to find a good, low mileage bike. | | | | the bike for a test drive. While you are at it, if |
| Makes such as Moto Guzzi are especially durable and | | | | possible, take it to your mechanic and get a second |
| a low mileage model will have many trouble-free miles | | | | opinion. |
| left in it. A third reason is that if there are any quirks | | | | If your mechanic gives you the OK, get your wallet |
| to be worked out of a new model or a particular | | | | out and enjoy the ride. |
| machine, these will likely have been done by the time | | | | Most makes of motorcycles these days are well |
| the second owner gets the bike. | | | | engineered and high quality machines. Don't make the |
| There are a number of sources available when buying | | | | process of buying a bike a bigger deal than it needs |
| a used motorcycle. You can buy a bike from the | | | | to be. Used motorcycles are generally an excellent |
| current owner. The classifieds online and in the | | | | value, especially when compared to the price of new |
| newspapers are filled with ads for used bikes. You | | | | bikes. Besides, this is one time when it is fun to shop. |
| can also check with a dealership for trade-ins. Bikes | | | | So, have some fun buying a used motorcycle. |
| at dealerships will often come with a warranty. | | | | |