How to Buy a USED Motorcycle! (Don't Get Scammed)

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[jellalshadow]

I hate when owners who are selling their bikes put it up for sale and be like I’m not actually selling it but testing the waters??

[vaportrail]

Can confirm the mileage myth. Bought my bike brand new in '05. Now just over 140k miles. She's still in tip top shape.

[SharkQun]

I bought my 2006 675 from a guy who had literally every piece of paperwork associated with the bike. He had part numbers and receipts for everything he had ever did to the bike. He use to build race bikes back in the day and he even showed us his shop. So I was pretty confident buying from him. I was surprised when he handed me a binder of paperwork after I handed over the cash ✌🏻

[Jason]

Perfect, a video to watch while taking my morning deuce. Thanks yam.

[Dan_Kornfeld]

Check behind all of the plastics. Shiny, crack, and scratch free plastics on an older bike may be hiding damage from a drop or slide. If parts were replaced, ask why they were (accident, upgrade, etc), and do the original parts come with the bike. (Having spares is always a good thing.)

[GaneshMKarhale]

Keep making this type of guide videos. You can even repeat them every time making it better and more efficient.

[LibertyEver]

I suggest saving for a bike in the summer and fall and buying in the fall or winter when used bike prices are the lowest. Spend the rest of the winter catching up on maintenance (when motorcycle tire prices are lowest) and adding the accessory equipment you want, which also helps with the angst of having a new bike you can't ride in the winter.

[danpringle]

Watched this last night, bought my first bike this morning and rode it 5 hours to get home 😁

[HairyMTB]

Some really good points.

Side note, did you see that SUV at 3:16 hit the indicator and then just push it's way between two cars ... noobs take note that these car drivers exist.

[thematrix]

I've got 44k miles on my 07 R6, 34k miles on my 09 R1 and 33, 000 miles on my 05 R1. Yamaha's definitely do need a valve adjustement around the 27k mile mark but after you get your valves back in spec and sync your throttle bodies you are golden. They all run and idle like brand new.

[carportchronicles]

I generally avoid bikes (and cars) which have a lot of performance modifications. This stuff might be desirable to some but can lead to real headaches and expensive repair bills down the road. You can rarely be sure the modifications have been done correctly and that the bike isn't a ticking bomb as a result.

[KhakThui]

I've bought 5 2ndhand bikes so far, so for beginners like me, always go for the bike that has no to minimal amounts of modifications, be it visual or performance. Even if they are good mods, they will almost never suit your taste in the long run anyway.

[sinbagel]

Waking up just time for another great yammie vid.

[garystarnes]

Check the dates on the tires. They may have plenty of tread but if they are 5 years old or older they will most likely need replacing. Another bargaining chip to work with.

[irelax]

After looking for second hand mt 07s here in The Netherlands I figured its smarter to buy a brand new. They are 1k more expensive and you get a brand new one.... Crazy. Sometimes brand new IS THE option :)

[TurtlesTwoWheelers]

Always check for Clean Title in the owners name and the bike is completely paid off with no remaining liens, make sure the VIN# matches the engraving on the bike, check KBB for the average value (don’t be afraid to negotiate!), Age of the Tires (the manufacturer date is printed on the sidewall), if it’s chain driven check for rust & tension, open up that gas tank and check for rust (a responsible owner will keep a full tank with fuel stabilizer), test ride and test braking & suspension, headlight/Turn Signals/Horn, check the front forks for any leaks… Oh and definitely educate yourself with the bike you’re interested in, knowledge is key my friends 🏍🤓✌️

[Lowe]

This is the video I was looking for yesterday. You read my mind!

[lazombie]

Thanks for the tips! And I totally clicked the video at the end
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[yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC VIDEO ! I ENJOYED IT ! I LOVE IT !

[peterhallbus]

Funny just got my third bike as a non runner, no testride to speak of and the owner just got it as trade deal and never used it, only payed $300 and needed $37 in parts to get it out on the road, now this china dual sport is my daily ride during the Swedish winter and not worried if I drop it on an ice patch and scuff the tank :)