Buying a second hand bike

[dreyster]

Hi,

I was wondering of buying second hand bike but before buying, I realise that I must know what to find out about the bike. Some of my friends caution me for being cheated, as in after buying the bike, some parts of the bike is removed or spoiled. So I would like to know what should I find out and how to know about this faults in a bike. Thanks

 

Best regards,

Dreyster

[lilshah83]

Originally posted by dreyster@May 19, 2007 05:59 pm

Hi,

I was wondering of buying second hand bike but before buying, I realise that I must know what to find out about the bike. Some of my friends caution me for being cheated, as in after buying the bike, some parts of the bike is removed or spoiled. So I would like to know what should I find out and how to know about this faults in a bike. Thanks

 

Best regards,

Dreyster

the best is to bring along a fren who is experienced in this kinda stuff...

[dreyster]

Thanks, then let's say buying a bike from here, is there any part for me to do as a buyer. Like road tax, insurance, etc. What are the things that I have to get it done?

 

Best regards,

Dreyster

[Pplater]

If you're buying from a bike shop, they will do the LTA transfer of ownership for you, road tax and insurance. If you're buying from someone over this forum for example, you will have to do them yourself. I would suggest you buy from a reputable bike shop. Many shops will charge you unreasonable prices if you are unaware of the market value of the bikes.

[loufu]

or u can pay ard 20 bucks to get a bike shop to do the transfer, insurance, roadtax etc.. for u...

[dreyster]

Ok, thanks

[dreyster]

Oh, and another question, let's say I bought a bike and put it under my father's name, and me as the sub-rider. Is it go LTA for these? And what would be the cost (I not sure what cost is included in this, maybe insurance for me??)

 

Thanks

 

Best regards,

Dreyster

[sparks]

hi.. got a 5 cents worth.. but its just me..its wat i would check . so i hope this will help...

 

to check:

 

1 I .U unit is it working?

2 a proper black and white i.e hand/take over

3 any outstanding fines

4 hand grip condtions throttel reflex

5 box and brackets condtion

6 reloan intrest rate

7 quantiy of oil/cost

8 duration of oil change

9 spoket/chain conditions shaft/belt drive

10 seat cover condtions

11 fuel capacity till reserve

12 accessories avaliable on the bike and later upgardes

13 hazard lite capablelities / pass lite capabilites]

14 meter condtion odo condtion

15 total milage on bike

16 spare fuse location

17 any fall marks on faring any rewelding on frame behind the fairing

18 brake condtions both pad and disc

19 tire tread conditions know ur wear limit on wet roads

20 any crash bar or skid plates

21 main stand available

22 check coolent level

23 (i know its impossible)try to look for the engine serial no.i heard some shops they will re-engrave this no.>>>> re engraving marks

 

 

look for fuel/oil leaks at the bottom of the engine area or traces of stain

 

for 2b or premix bikes. look for 2t pump is it working and if exhaust spits unburn 2t.. is there a remedie?

 

run through ur fingers if theres stickers check for dents and heavy scretches underthem

 

 

 

if anyone care to tip in for our fellow riders pls do so.. itll help all newbies or champion rides alike

[dreyster]

Thanks ^^ That's good, but where is the engine serial no. to be found.

[Guest diu6er]

hi.. got a 5 cents worth.. but its just me..its wat i would check . so i hope this will help...

 

to check:

 

1 I .U unit is it working?

2 a proper black and white i.e hand/take over

3 any outstanding fines

4 hand grip condtions throttel reflex

5 box and brackets condtion

6 reloan intrest rate

7 quantiy of oil/cost

8 duration of oil change

9 spoket/chain conditions shaft/belt drive

10 seat cover condtions

11 fuel capacity till reserve

12 accessories avaliable on the bike and later upgardes

13 hazard lite capablelities / pass lite capabilites]

14 meter condtion odo condtion

15 total milage on bike

16 spare fuse location

17 any fall marks on faring any rewelding on frame behind the fairing

18 brake condtions both pad and disc

19 tire tread conditions know ur wear limit on wet roads

20 any crash bar or skid plates

21 main stand available

22 check coolent level

23 (i know its impossible)try to look for the engine serial no.i heard some shops they will re-engrave this no.>>>> re engraving marks

 

 

look for fuel/oil leaks at the bottom of the engine area or traces of stain

 

for 2b or premix bikes. look for 2t pump is it working and if exhaust spits unburn 2t.. is there a remedie?

 

run through ur fingers if theres stickers check for dents and heavy scretches underthem

 

 

if anyone care to tip in for our fellow riders pls do so.. itll help all newbies or champion rides alike

 

 

 

clap bro ..must say it helps but then another bro says better get a friend along.. think can ask u leh (bcause buyer wants to sell quickly they dont let u know..)

[sparks]

the engine s/no. normally on the block it slef and itll be etiched on(engraved or stemp on)... so i m still on overseas deployment (love to help if i can) .... it is also always better to go wit a buddy to.. but a good exprinced one ok...

 

 

all the best and be safe.

[sparks]

an remember its easy for any of us to see someting we like and just jump write at it.... but if theres any hick ups along the way.. u cant turn back.... pe patient and think hard look around hard... i dont think the particular bike that u like will be sold in the next 3 hr so.... be cool ....

 

rite... i hope when i come back .. ill too heed my advise.. haahhahaa......

 

maybe ill sure jump on a TDM and wont get of the first one i sit..... hahahahahahaha...

 

 

cheers dudes..

[pyro13]

best is u meet the seller at his place..

 

try to start hs or her bike urself..start it from cold.. den listen to it warm up.

 

wen it is cold tat the engine will tell u wat problem they have like maybe a knocking sound from the block??

[Guest diu6er]

ur pic steadi bro ..

[prego08220]

Since ur friend caution you, Why cant they just go with you instead of giving verbal advise?