First time buying used bike

[islandcoma]

Hi Folks

 

I am n00b to the bike world and will be buying my first bike from a dealer here in SG. I am going for a used GSR400 and will be paying close to $11k. my question is what all "freebies" can you expect from the dealer without looking like an idiot. new tires?, oil change? etc. any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

thanks in advance.

[tiku]

Y don u buy from pte seller? Cheaper

[haoKR]

Y don u buy from pte seller? Cheaper

 

maybe TS getting loan ?

[islandcoma]

i am just concerned about private party sales not being covered by lemon law

[islandcoma]

maybe TS getting loan ?

 

i can give cash down so thats not a concern.

[tiku]

From pt of view... it depends on the seller has ethic or not.. of cos when nego price don give v low price else many things he wont tell u... I basically trusted all seller on what they told me except certain things its obvious like tyre going to botak, seller claims can still go 6mths.. jus by this I will doubt basically everything he say...

And ask everything u wanna know cos owner don know what u wanna know... I only purchase once from shop as my first bike.. after that I all buy from pte seller... my recent purchase was good deal very cheap bike in very good condition just mileage hi... good luck

[Cruiserian]

If u have the cash, buy from private seller will be cheaper a lot. The common reason ppl buy from shop is either they need to pay by installment, or that's a very rare bike to find from private market.

Try to test the bike and ask many questions to seller. Look at the condition of the bike and u can likely determine if seller takes good care of the bike or not. With the amount of money u saved from buying from private seller, set a side part of it for troubleshooting the bike, and I think u will be good to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[eddicted]

I saw forum gt sell gsr 400 abt $7k with 4-5 years Coe left, dun get tok by shops

[elephant]

Dont buy from shop.

 

 

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[haoKR]

i can give cash down so thats not a concern.

 

which shop u getting from

[jacktan23]

if the bike u bought from a pte seller has just minor issues, the money u saved from the diff between shop and pte seller should be more than enough to cover..and if u managed to get a good one, the money saved can be used to "chng" your bike also.

[flyingcow]

if buying used bike i think private better. you can use the information here: http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/129346-lt-Info-gt-Used-Bike-Sale-Section-FAQ-on-Bike-Purchases

 

found it helpful. bought my bike 2nd hand as well. good luck!

[Jehuty]

Lemon law? Shops here don't really care if your bike has problems, they'll charge you anyway.

[hokkienmee]

GSR400 for $11k is really high. I'm still contemplating whether to get my bike from shop or private owner.

 

For my case, its a difference of $2000 SGD if i get from dealer ($11000) or private owner ($9000).

 

With the extra $2000 SGD, I get the assurance

1) Bike condition looks superb (Engine, Paint, Parts, Tires)

2) A small space at the workshop to store all my stock parts, ease of inspection, dealer willing to change out my parts for free every year

3) Quite a good deal since mileage is only 38000Km instead of bikes in the open market where it clocked about 60,000 to 100,000KM

4) 1 Month Warranty

5) FBJ*69*K (Number plate not too bad, hehe)

 

All the bikes (the one i'm looking for) are in a 6/10 condition. The one at the bike shop is a 9/10 condition. He willing to help me touch up the bike to my liking too. Spray rims, change to slim IU Unit, etc.

 

Yes, agree that the bike shop earns. But i get an ease of mind. Not sure whether the ease of mind is worth $2000 SGD, LOLs.

 

Any senior riders can advice?

[magnitude]

Seems like you already made the decision. If you are the independent and patient type to deal with problems, go for private seller. if not, go to a shop for peace of mind. If you are buying from a shop, don't bother with the 1 month warranty, most shops don't honor this and they will ask you pay. Doesnt make sense, but its true.

[xaley]

You can do a lot with $2k. - repairs, mods, etc. I'd prefer to buy from pte buyer. Better deals available out there.