Tips on buying a Used motorcycle

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[draconis]

"If the owner calls you back and says the deal is off, it's not a deal breaker just ask some more questions, get to know him more."

[OfficialYouTube]

"You go there, you find the seller doesn't actually have a bike to sell, he's just baiting you into his cellar- It's not a huge deal, just go with him, do what he wants. It'll cost you a couple hundred bucks in therapy to get over it but again, not a deal breaker..."

[rhinoc]

I took a shot every time you said deal breaker and decided not to buy the bike. Thanks for the video I must walk home.

[frogcatdog]

21 years old going through my mid-life crisis and about to buy my first motorcycle. Very informative video

[torryjobe]

((bike is on fire)) "not a big deal breaker, talk him down a couple hundred bucks"...

[jerrysetlerr]

A used bike is always going to have scatches I can deal with a few scratches as long as it is mechanicaly sound

[howardwinkleman]

"The guy sold you a bicycle with a cardboard cut-out of an engine? Not a deal breaker."

[jakegarrett]

True list: Engine starts and runs, no weird sounds, revvs quickly as expected, no significant oil leaking (add cost to put new seals), oil isn't exceptionally dirty on dipstick
Trans: Shifts smooth but doesn't feel worn out, not leaking, no jerking (possibly broken tooth)
Suspension: Stiff, no side wobble, feels tight (not as in uncomfortable, as in no egging out bolt holes or excessively worn parts)
Electrical: Lights work without flickering, turn signals not too beat up, battery started good (and after test drive start it again while its warm, this also lets you know if the alternator is working), speedometer works (or YOLO)
Tag: Up to date otherwise it often costs a ton in government harrasment taxes, title in their name and matches the numbers and model/engine size

cosmetic: dents/paint/scrapes, these really don't matter and probably already reflected in price tag.
You'll replace the tires soon anyways, that's a wearable item about the same as fuel in the tank

[iwebinernet]

The bike wont start "it's not a huge deal breaker"

[Colinsworth]

2:46 “another thing just common sense...make sure it’s leaking fluids” haha

[Chunky-n-spunky]

Great video! About to buy my first bike. 43 and have zero knowledge, my wife says I'm having a midlife crisis but I have always wanted to ride. Doing plenty of research and this video has helped me tremendously. Thank

[DomCristante]

sum of the video.... nothings a deal breaker

[bastosreviewer]

To test your triple tree bearings, roll the bike backwards to forward then squeeze the front break while watching the triple tree. If it's bad, the tree will pop upwards. Bearings will need to be replaced.

[thvarebel]

Thanks for the info, especially about the title stuff! That's an often-overlooked element that NEEDS to be there. I asked a guy on craigslist to see pics of his title and VIN stamped on the bike, and he got all defensive. He ended up flaking and deciding not to sell. He might not have been a scammer, just maybe he wasn't quite ready to part with his ride yet. But beware, there are scammers out there. Make sure the title and VIN are legit.

[ohmygoditsyomamma]

The best deals are the "fix-eruppers" when there's really nothing wrong just needs a carb clean or valve cover gasket lol. They are easy flips.

[cembanditx]

The reason he says “not a deal breaker” is because a deal is a flexible thing. These are all points that alter the deal, but there’s almost always the possibility of a deal.

He is a used motorcycle dealer after all...

[NadimElie]

If the bike is possessed and was salvaged from a melted nuclear reactor and you turned green after looking at it, "not a deal breaker"

[manuelortiz]

I was ripped off on my first bike. Wish I would have seen this video before I bought the bike. Very informational video thanks for the heads up brother safe riding.

[Fausto_moh]

the bike i checked out was on fire, its not a deal breaker but did add a couple hounded bucks. great informative video btw.

[gilrheaume]

I'm 73 years old and I have a 1996 Harley Davidson Softail which is getting to heavy for me and want to trade down to a Sportster. Your video is going to help me a lot and I plan on printing the check list. Thank you very much from Massachusetts. Gil