Buying A Used Motorcycle For Sale On-line
Written by author on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 in Harley Davidson.
Shopping for a used Honda for sale on line is completely different then purchasing directly from a motorcycle dealer or private person.
Out side of the straightforward difference that you are not there in person to test ride the used motorcycle; there are other important thing to scrutinize.
You have looked on-line and found Just the right used motorcycle. From the photos your potential used motorcycle looks sweet fantastic. The on-line description lets you know what the bike comes with, the mileage and the year it was manufactured. Although, there are a few very important questions that you should ask the seller before you make a decision to go ahead and buy it.
Here are a few questions to ask If you are serious about buying the used motorcycle.
Ask if the used bike has ever been crashed, if the bike has been in an accident asked if the frame or the front end was damaged. Also find out if the motorcycle has been rebuilt, if so what kind of title does it come with. Is it a rebuilt title?
Asking about the title is important. If the used motorcycle for sale has never been in an accident or been repaired you should ask if the bike has a clear title. If the used motorbike has been in an crash and you are buying it to fix it your self, ask if the crashed motorcycle comes with a salvage title.
You should ask, has the motorbike ever been raced or abused?
Find out if the clutch is the original or if it has ever been replaced. This is important especially if the used Suzuki has a lot of miles on it. Don’t forget to find out how many miles the clutch cable has on it as well Find out when the brakes where serviced. See if the brake fluid has been changed. Also, find out how many miles are on the existing brake pads,
find out about the fuel system, if there are any fuel injection issues or leaks in the carburetor. Find out if the bike has gone for a long time with out any fuel in it. If so ask the seller to look at the fuel lines for cracks and dryness. A crucialthing to ask about is the electrical system. Find out if the all of the lights, brake light and turn signals work. Ask if all of the gauges, signal and warning lights work as well. find out if there have been any issues with the ignition or electronics starter.
Suspension failure can have disastrous consequences, so find out when or if the fork seals have been changes. Find out if the steering head bearings and swing arm bearings have ever been replaced. Also find out if the suspension fluid been changed? This is critical if the used motorbike is over two years old.
Tires and wheels on any used motorcycle for sale should not be taken for granted. Ask how many miles are on the tires. Find out if the wheels are balanced and if the motorbike tracks true when driving down the roar. Ask if the bike shimmies, pulls or wobbles, this could be a sign of a bent wheel or an even more serious issue.
Find out if the exhaust original or is it aftermarket? How old is the exhaust and is there any apparent exhaust leaks. If the pipes are after market pipes, find out if the bike has been tuned for the pipes. If the motorcycle is fuel ejected, find out if the bike has been re-mapped. If the used motorcycle has carburetor ask if the motorcycle has been re-jetted and tuned for the pipes. Also ask if the exhaust has any discoloration. This could be a sign that the motorcycle is running to hot.
One final thing to ask the on-line seller is if the used motorcycle has been serviced according to the manufacturers specifications. Ask if you can see the any and all of the service receipts.
Now that you have asked all of the pertinent questions and the used motorcycle has passed, you decide to go ahead and buy the used motorbike. Two more questions you may want to ask are, do you ship and do you finance.
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