The BRUTAL Reality Of Buying Old Bikes | Things You Need To Know Before Pulling The Trigger

Welcome to our video discussing the difficulties and joys of buying and riding old motorcycles! In todays episode, we review our old motorcycle purchases of the past and rate them, and detailing the risks involved when buying them so you know full well what exactly you'll be getting yourself into.

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End Credits:
Rip & Tear - Mick Gordon (DOOM 2016 Soundtrack)
Rip & Tear - The Anchor (Cover)

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[lordraiden]

In 2014 I bought a 1989 FZR1000. It was the bike I wanted back then but couldn't afford. It only had 4, 002 miles on it. Had only been registered for two years and still had the stock tires on it. New brake, and radiator hoses. A new set of tires and carbs cleaned. I proceeded to realized why I definitely should not have had this bike at age 22. It is fast. They say never meet your heroes. I am glad I did.

[Jules..]

My vfr 750f is 37 years old this year and still going strong loving your channel

[TheBucksBiker-lhnm]

Great Video... For me the best thing about owning a 90s superbike is I get to scratch that mid-life crises itch! Finally get to own that bike I couldn't afford back in the day!! They are also great fun and easy to work on when, as you mentioned, you can find the parts.

[rafaellastracom]

The best machines are from 1997 to 2007. Modern technology with excellent reliability and materials without the overwhelming tech gizmos and emission controls of modern bikes, which in my opinion are off the beaten path. Stay on the safe side and buy a Honda and you will rarely go wrong.

[TE_]

my 1st year zzr has had 15 previous owners, worth nothing and ive put around 2000 into it. 34 years old and still absolutely bulletproof

[SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

I recently bought a 2003 Suzuki SV1000s. A bike I’ve wanted for a long time. Got it for under $3K. It was well taken care of. The previous owner knew how to work on bikes. I’m fortunate to have a good friend who’s a mechanic and he has his own shop. I can pull up any time and work on my bike. I’m bleeding the rear break line this week. Also, the SV community, both 650 and 1000 is huge. There are several very active large forums, and a still active Facebook support group. Parts are widely available. Yoshimura still makes mufflers for this 20 year old bike! As long as I perform my own maintenance, this bike will last me many years, and for a cost that’s a 1/10th of a low mid range car, and 1/3rd the cost of a new Japanese bike. Couldn’t be happier. Love V-twins too. The advice about looking on forums for the bike you want before buying is great advice.

It’s probably best to buy a used bike that was popular for several years (or is still made), isn’t older than 20 years, isn’t a bike that everyone is after, (like the SV, a popular bike in its community), and a bike that was treated well. Buying a clean 2006 GXSR or Ninja for a very good price will be tough.

[cas]

I tried a older VFR750, it drove well, but felt very heavy i turns.
Today i have a 2005 CB900F Hornet, it fells great, fast, light and i like the naked look 😊
35000 miles, and going strong

[In-The-Field-Alex]

Older bikes are perfectly capable and trustworthy if cared for, owners are the faulty item not the machinery.
There are still plenty of bike breakers in the UK, please can we be factually correct and not confuse people.
Traditionally bikers are self sufficient and I'm wondering if this is why the younger generations struggle.

[kronoonline]

There is a breakers yard in the Forest of Dean in the UK, great guy and plenty of parts

[Deadbeatbeats]

Im not mechanically gifted by any stretch of the imagination, but something about working on my own bike is such a rewarding feeling. Makes me really appreciate riding it after hours of work!

[SuperWhiteBarry]

Bollocks. Own a 2000 Triumph Daytona 955i (last t595 model), absolutely love it! No problem finding spares it seems...

[cvenn]

I relate very much to this video…..I’ve had motorcycles on the road since I turned 16. Many years now and many motorcycles, they have all been over 10years old when I purchased them, and I was always extremely excited about each one. My latest is a Zx12R 2004. Almost 20 years old, 5 years later, and this thing still amazes me every time I ride it. There have been some improvements over time, but they had it all pretty well figured out as of early 2000’s. First ride, 81 kz650 CSR. Toughest to work on, 85 Honda Sabre 700 V4.

[Ducatistas]

I bought a Ducati 749s and had to dump another $3k in maintenance, but it’s done now and I love it. Almost 20k miles on the clock (8k mine). I’m usd / miles (fork seals $800ish, desmo service/belts $700ish, oil, spark plugs, tires).

Also keep in mind our Ducati dealer won’t touch anything more than 6 years old.

[carlsitler]

I just bought a mint 2006 1200 Sportster and I'm loving it.

[JohnBrown-vnqw]

my first bike was a 98 cbr 600f3. my second bike was a 2007 honda cbr 600rr. got to tell you man it was a world of difference. not even a close comparison

[TE_]

younger people arent interested in motorcycles because they get them and all of the thieves take the fuckers. ive had bikes locked away with 4 locks on each bike and thieves still took them. its getting to the point where i just cant justify buying a bike for it to be stolen as i cant keep it in the house

[Humblemrtumble]

Why do people assume, people only buy older bikes because they can’t afford new ones ?

I could buy a £18, 000 BMW s1000rr but do I want to ? NO

Bland, boring, no character and god awfully unreliable

older bikes are king and always will be regardless of peoples uneducated opinions

BHP and TCS are not the best all and end all, real bikers know this

I’m a motorcycle mechanic by trade and I see far more serious issues and ridiculously expensive repairs on post circa 2009 bikes than anything prior to this.

With regards to your comments on parts availability for older bikes, they are available if you know where to look and use us mechanics instead of pedalling the new bikes to the dealer to be told you need a whole new engine to repair.

I also find issue with your incorrect assumption that there are no breakers yards, There are hundreds if not thousands of car breakers and at least 30 motorcycle breakers

You clearly don’t understand actually how much money is in used parts

The industry is worth billions in the UK alone

I’d suggest if your not clued up on facts to not create videos waffling on about things you have no idea about

You have a lot to learn and your channel will not grow when people see your talking about things you have zero idea about

Head down, get some mechanical knowledge under your belt, have a license for more than 20 minutes and you may actually be able to create a video with some facts and relevant info instead of waffling about things you don’t understand

Everything stated in here was absolute rubbish and completely untrue

[andrewdavies]

I have a VFR 750 and no problems with spares My GTS 1000 is another mater! However there are great communities that help each other out in finding bits and pieces.

[apacolypso]

Just bought a yamaha fjr 1300 ae problem. Rode it home in 38 degree weather. As soon as it warmed up. Problems came up. Abs, Overheating, Gear positioning sensor or clutch plates are wore down. I love riding so much, but this is my 3rd bike and everyone of them I have had to fix and had someone lie to me. I will not buy another used bike again. This will be my last one

[nicholasthegreat]

07:00 - There are quite a bit of brake yards are me, not sure where you live but in the North East there are at least 5 that are very decent size for cars and at least one in Stanley for motorbikes.