| It is best and most advisable to look in the local | | | | car tires. Check to see if the chain is well oiled, and |
| papers, motorcycle weekly papers and bike | | | | also check the exhaust for signs of rust on the |
| magazines for used motorcycles. Used motorcycles | | | | underside of the muffler. Always take a used |
| are cheaper than new ones, and are the answer for | | | | motorcycle for a test ride before buying it. If the |
| anyone who wants a motorcycle but cannot afford a | | | | owner doesn't agree to this, then don't buy the bike |
| new one. Sometimes people buy used motorcycles | | | | because some problems are only apparent when |
| just to get a feel of riding before buying the right | | | | ridden. |
| motorcycle. | | | | If you are new to motorcycles, you should buy a |
| When buying a used motorcycle, it is better to check | | | | four-stroke engine. It will give you fewer problems. |
| the body of the bike carefully for signs of rust or | | | | Whenever you purchase a used motorcycle, it is |
| poor maintenance. Peeling paintwork with tape on the | | | | important to check on the registration. Check to see |
| seat signifies repairs done on the bike, and you | | | | if the engine number, the owner's name and the |
| should think twice before buying the bike, unless it is | | | | place the motorcycle were purchased matches the |
| got at a real bargain. Make sure that the tires have | | | | information given for registration. This is to prevent |
| thread on them, as motorcycle tires cost more than | | | | the possibility of buying a stolen bike. |