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