New ride

[Kelvin90]

Hi guys, just got my license and currently looking for a new ride.

Any suggestions on reliable workshops that I could visit? Or just any random tips you guys are able to share?

Just worried go those bikeshops alone then kena scam. Please share blacklisted workshops with me if you're able to as well.

Looking for somewhat a 2B sportsbike right now. Cheers!

[Cellardoor]

Hi guys, just got my license and currently looking for a new ride.

Any suggestions on reliable workshops that I could visit? Or just any random tips you guys are able to share?

Just worried go those bikeshops alone then kena scam. Please share blacklisted workshops with me if you're able to as well.

Looking for somewhat a 2B sportsbike right now. Cheers!

 

Try looking around in garage sales, usually getting from a direct seller would be a better deal, but not always.

 

Be it from shop or direct seller, try to go with an experienced friend to check the bike.

 

Don't assume that you can test ride the bike, it's technically not legal, so best to do a through check.

 

Don't rush to get a bike even though you really really want to. Take your time and choose the right one.

 

Also good to get an insurance quotation for the particular bike model if you've got your eyes on one so you can factor that into your budget.

 

And..enjoy!

[Kelvin90]

Thanks for the reply. I have checked a few bike shops around my area (Farrerpark), the bikes they sell are alot more exp compared to those that are selling from direct owners online. e.g CBF 150 = 4k ++ for secondhand.

 

The thing is i'm not sure how to check the bikes myself if I get a bike from a direct owner. I don't have any biker friends currently so that's a huge problem for me.

 

I asked the bike shops they said there's pretty much no way to check a bike unless you open up the bike other than hearing the engine sound/ see the exterior etc etc.

For example, how can i check whether this bike's in good condition, been considering getting this KRR just scared later they hide all the problem when they pass it to me.

Edited January 24, 2014 by Kelvin90

[krocozkid]

try and read this article. they covered most of the things that u shud look out when buying 2ndhand motorcylye.

http://motorcycles.about.com/od/buyingamotorcycle/ss/how_to_inspect.htm

 

btw farrer park which area of bikeshops? u mean jalan besar there isit?

 

cheers!!

[hypnotika]

Hi ， where you pass?

[Kelvin90]

try and read this article. they covered most of the things that u shud look out when buying 2ndhand motorcylye.

http://motorcycles.about.com/od/buyingamotorcycle/ss/how_to_inspect.htm

 

btw farrer park which area of bikeshops? u mean jalan besar there isit?

 

cheers!!

 

Yeah near jalan besar there. The shop's here got very limited variety though.

There's a CBF 150 selling for 3.8k, COE till 2012 & bike seems alright, but not really tip top condition though.

And was also initially looking for sportsbike actually, but can't seem to find shops that sell those decent ones at a good price.

From what i know when i asked them, they don't sell Honda SP or Kawasaki KRR anymore because it's a super old bike.

Any recommendations for shops nearby?

[Kelvin90]

Hi ， where you pass?

 

Hello. I got my license at BBDC

[griptape83]

Farrer park area got bike ptoduction or u can try as phoon near bendemeer pri school ther.. As phoon 2nd hand bikes and prices can b reliable.. Cheers bro..

[krocozkid]

Yeah near jalan besar there. The shop's here got very limited variety though.

There's a CBF 150 selling for 3.8k, COE till 2012 & bike seems alright, but not really tip top condition though.

And was also initially looking for sportsbike actually, but can't seem to find shops that sell those decent ones at a good price.

From what i know when i asked them, they don't sell Honda SP or Kawasaki KRR anymore because it's a super old bike.

Any recommendations for shops nearby?

 

 

juz like what griptape said, the other side of the road, which is serangoon road, there is bike prod. and further down there is asphoon and opposide asphoon further down there are quite a no of bike shops.

i think those at jalan besar nv rly sell 2ndhand one. of mayb u can juz see in the forum for sports bike?

[swissbake]

Do consider adventure style bikes like varadero. Tall and steady, though hard to find

[swissbake]

Sgbikemart and singaporebikes are great places to see owner bikes on offer. Talk to them and ask them about their Bike problems . Honest sellers will tell you...

[rider2013]

take your time, research bikes, meet up seller sit on bike, feel the riding posture.

Go around more motorshops , bukit merah area, ang mo kio, Ubi, Boon Keng area ask for quotations.

[Kelvin90]

Hey guy, I recently got a pretty sweet R15 & all's well.

Thanks for the help again, happy Chinese New Year guys! Cheers!

[Walabam]

Hey guy, I recently got a pretty sweet R15 & all's well.

Thanks for the help again, happy Chinese New Year guys! Cheers!

 

Wooohoo! Congrats! Pics quick

[starlight_com]

Hey guy, I recently got a pretty sweet R15 & all's well.

Thanks for the help again, happy Chinese New Year guys! Cheers!

 

congrs, pic?