How to buy a used sport bike/motorcycle

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IN DEPTH INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED MOTORCYCLE, SPECIFICALLY A SPORT BIKE. THIS VIDEO WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST BUYERS ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SEARCHING FOR A USED MOTORCYCLE, AND WAYS TO AVOID GETTING RIPPED OFF!
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[Alex-ckin]

I like to imagine he just went to some seller's house, got him to hold the camera while he critiqued his bike and then left lol

[GamerGetsFIT]

We need to protect this guy at all costs, super informative yet not boring and love his attitude too, apparently nothing is a huge dealbreaker 😂 great video bro

[rixgaming]

for people who dont have time to write down i tried list the main points your welcome*

• Match the vin # on the bike with the vin # on the title -its normally on the neck of the bike also ensure the sellers name is same on the title

• check the oil color and the level

• check the tiers - look at the threads and the under tail for rubber it shows the level of care

• check fork seals - rub your fingers on the fork if its greasy it needs to be changed

• check chain and sprockets - check the cleanliness but mainly the consistency of the teeth, check for wear, pull the chain from back ensure there is no play

• ask if the bike is left outside or in a garage look at the surrounding it has been in

• check the rims for damage - ensure its not bent ect

• reserch the bike your thinking of buying check for pros and cons of buying the brand

• check if the bike has been in an accident - things to check  (scratch patterns) eg on flaring, bar end, fork tubes, swing arm, check if its been repainted, check the engine covers, tank, ect

• check if it has any unnecessary wires - check power commander check if it turns on and ask about it

• turn on the bike and check for any indicator lights

• start the bike let it warm up and listen for any unusual noises ensure there's no leaks

• test ride the bike - run through the gears, ensure the clutch isnt slipping

• ask for detailed pictures

• nigoshiate about the price

• check if the bike has been tracked (as in on a track) - check the screws if it has been safety wired

[geigerscounters]

SOOO informative man! Better then all the other youtubers out there man seriously. you taught me so much more in 15 mins

[SONNYnAZ]

I used this video to buy a 2019 MT07 with 500 miles after passing up 2 crappy looking ones. I used your checklist and made sure to ask all the questions you advised. You rock bro I couldn’t have done it without you!! Thanks for helping with my first bike purchase

[BengtEnglund]

Another tip: Bring with you a really good small flashlight. That way you can check out hard-to-see areas. And most important: Use the flashlight to check inside the gas tank for gunk, corrosion or foreign objects.

Last time I checked out a bike for buying, I checked the tank and found several dish washer tablets and a thick layer of crystalized gunk in the bottom. No idea about the histore behind it. No purchase that time.

[mrttop]

Thank you for sharing this! I went and looked at a 2006 gsxr after watching this and you were spot on with the things to look for. It had bad fork seals, the chain was loose as well as the sprocket was worn out pretty bad. The name on the title was not the guy who was selling it. Long story short I walked away from it. I now know what to look for.

[Proteanlife]

This dude is legit. I had to learn all this the hard way! Salute!

[thebenburton]

I'm about to go buy my first sport bike this week. I thought I knew enough but after this video I realize that I would've definitely gotten scammed but now I feel a little more ready. Thanks a bunch man!

[revolutionaryoutlaw]

Extremely informative. If I had seen this video before I bought my last bike, I would not have bought it. Great video.

[jorgecoronel]

This guy is great, its funny because he highly recommended not buying new but after hearing all this I dont want to buy used anymore lol.

[johnnyanonymous]

You are wise beyond your years. I'm much older (sadly), but you hit EVERY point I would have. One of the best videos I've seen for those interested in a used bike. Thank you!!

[aidan]

Ngl when I opened this and heard the sound quality I didn't have high hopes. But credit where its due... This was her informative

[nunyabusiness]

You left one very important thing out, especially if it's older than 2-3 years: the fuel tank.

More times than I can count, people buy a bike, ride it a lot for 1-2 years, then either have a close call, a minor lowside/drop, have a friend die on a bike, have a kid, or just lose interest and get sucked into another hobby and the bike sits for years barely being ridden or maybe not ridden at all. In that time, the fuel goes bad, the ethanol creates ethanol boogers everywhere, and the tank liner will degrade and allow the tank to start rusting out (esp. if stored outdoors where rain can hit it).

A rusted tank and a similarly fouled fuel pump can cost hundreds if not thousands to replace with OEM parts and is still a pain with aftermarket ones. A bike with a bad tank could foul all sorts of stuff in the engine and leave you with a very expensive mess. I'd put the fuel tank probably in the top 5 important things to check behind things like if the engine runs, if the frame is damaged, and even ahead of things like tires, rims, forks, and swingarms as even those are easier and more straightforward to resolve.

[Jon-nzdm]

I think the YouTube algorithm gave you some love; it just got recommended to me and I'm glad it did! Great video, very helpful.

[PCDoctorUSA]

Looking for my first bike and this was probably by far the most informative I've seen regarding what to look for when buying one used. A definite no-go for me, is "I'm selling it for a buddy of mine." If the Seller's ID doesn't match the name on the title, I'm walking. Another popular one is, "I lost the title during a move." Well, most States allow you to pay a small fee by mail to get a duplicate. On maintenance, if the Seller has allowed the bike's registration and safety inspection to lapse for more than a few months then he's probably not doing the scheduled maintenance either.

[ethanruiz]

Looked at a couple bikes before this video and honestly had no idea what i was looking for. Now i have a whole page of notes to take with me when i seal the deal, this video is a lifesaver man.

[nunyabusiness]

An important thing to keep in mind is that outside of maybe frame damage (since the frame is tied to the bike title and a pain to deal with), almost anything on a bike can be replaced and is negotiable depending on your available time, expertise, access to a mechanic if needed, and exactly how bad each item is.

Before we bought it, my wife's bike had leaking fork seals, a non-working rear brake, a shot dry-rotted rear tire, original factory coolant and brake fluid (he only ever changed oil), and a few other things, but the engine was strong, the tank was good, the fairings were once cracked on the left but professionally repaired and tastefully painted (the seller worked at a paint and body shop so it was kind of his thing), and all of the parts not listed were pretty much in perfect shape. So, we negotiated the repairs after getting a quote from a mechanic and offered an amount accordingly and he accepted. Fast forward a few weeks to get parts in and for the mechanic to swap everything out and we had a really good bike for $4500 that we've had no problems with since when a more pristine version would've been listed for up to $6500.

[maaaaarvyn]

This literally deserves a million views and everybody’s time. Thank you for such a fresh and informative video! ❤️ much love from Singapore 🇸🇬

[robertbrode]

Extremely impressed with the video and your knowledge. It was a great professional looking learning video for me (and I have taught college for over 20 years). I am saving this video. The only thing you could have done was to have left a checklist available for us "know nothings" to print out when we go looking. Again, a terrific job and I learned a great deal. Thank you.