Tips On Buying a Used Motorcycle
Tips On Buying a Used Motorcycle
here’s always some risk involved in buying a used motorcycle. You have to rely on the word of the seller, and they may not be as forthcoming as you’d like. That’s why it’s important to be cautious. Follow these suggestions to help ensure you get what you expect out of the deal.
Research value.
Do some investigating into the market value of the bike you’re interested in before you start looking and come up with a ballpark figure of what you’re willing to pay.
Ask questions.
Get as much information as you can from the seller. Here are some suggestions to find out how well the bike has been maintained:
- Where do you store the bike?
- What maintenance schedule have you followed?
- What type of riding have you done?
- Who do you use for service?
- Why are you selling?
Take it for a spin.
Bring your safety gear along and ask if you can take it for a test ride. Listen carefully to how the engine sounds and run through all the gears. Remember to make stops to find out how the brakes respond.
Perform a thorough inspection.
Give the bike a good once-over, looking[…]
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