Used Motorcycle Buyers Guide

I wanted to put together a fairly comprehensive inspecting guide with tips on "How to buy a used motorcycle" to help anyone pick a solid bike and as an essential part of the Starter Series. More advice below:

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[Supernova]

I was lucky, my buddy is a bike mechanic and went with me to check the bike before i bought it but i have learned a few things since then, by working on bikes, check:
-Sprocket teeth(square top is good, sharp is bad)
-Check tires(look for flat spots, cracks, and check tread by using a digital caliper)
-Check for obvious scratches/dents/damaged turn signals(all signs of crash)
-Check front and rear brake pads, see how much life is left on them(Thinner = need replacement)
-Check discs where the brakes are, make sure they are straight, and not bent or warped
-Check to see if the brakes even work, see how they feel(do you feel pressure as you press down)(can do this without even riding)
- COLD START THE BIKE!(arrive before the ETA)
-See if there are any leaking fluids as bike warms up
-Is the chain clean? Is there too much slack?(more than 1" is too much, it hasnt been maintained properly, or needs new one)
-What color is engine oil?(You can check the little window, if its dark/dirty, it hasnt been maintained/changed, OR its been sitting for a long time which is bad too)
-What color is the brake fluid?(It should be clear, if its dark, like coca cola, or even coffee, you have a problem, CHECK MASTER CYLINDERS-little container on handle bar)

[alexcrouch]

Incredible acting on the helmet refusal scene

[jokerpt]

It's always hard to get arround to buy a decent 1st bike when on a tight budget.
We want a specific model but its beyond our budget, so the used market starts to sound good. But then we (I atleast) get afraid cause we know so little and can't afford to be fooled buying a used bike just to spend more than its worth on maintenance.
This video is a sure help, having clear images plus guidance of what to search from an experienced rider is invaluable. Thank you Chase.

[bakerXderek]

Nice film work bro, the DSLR really brings out the depth of field in the shots, and great info, thumbs up bro !

[jmatarazzo]

Impressive sir. Couldn't have said this better myself. If anyone asks me about how to buy a bike, I'll pass this video along to them for sure.

[MrAdamantHawk]

Great video, very helpful. With how many sketchy sellers i've seen for used bikes, having a quick guide to reference like this could save people a ton of hassle.

[trevorwray]

Good job chase. I used just about every one of those tips when I bought my zrx. Only thing I would add is check to see the condition of the fluids and make sure there is enough brake/clutch fluid

[ElearTW]

Thanks for this, I'm looking a getting my first bike atm and this is the only guide about what to look for on a second hand bike I've been able to find. I've had no problems doing the prior research, just never knew what I need to look for when inspecting the bike.

[some]

I already have a bike but this video was excellent. I have a friend who is looking for a bike and even though I can tell him what to look for, it's hard to show him when he's 180 miles away. So I'm definitely passing along your video.

[kennysteez]

i really like the professional approach you pulled off here very well done

[crazypris]

Glad I came across this now and not later. Looking in to getting a used bike and this was very useful! Thanks!

[JPizzlet]

Awesome work again Chase. You hit the nail on the head with this guide and your editing skills are shining buddy.

[MrAdamantHawk]

You might notice a lot of people selling will also request that they have cash in hand, this is usually in the event that someone interested in the bike lowsides it during the test, but also prevents people coming around to joyride.

[Blottski]

Glad you mention that. I've been looking around and researching for the last year or so before I buy a bike (will be my first). Looking at getting one in time for spring hopefully and I actually have noticed that in Canada, many bikes (Mainly Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Suzuki..the ones im most interested in) are model years 2005-2009 and they all have like 8-16k km's on them. Almost all are in the 4k-7k price range. I don't know a lot about bikes and normal mileage but these are deals it seems to me!

[ShamGod]

Very useful! This should be the most watched video on C2W

[MonsterMatty]

Great guide dude, awesome for the people who don't know much about purchasing a second hand bike or "Used" bike. I learnt loads from my first bike which has had 13 owners, It was is so much of a bad condition I spent half of my time working on the bike which sucked but it was good because I now have a more of a mechanical mind. First bike was a Honda Cm125 1985, I had to buy new spark plugs, new coil, new carb and spent to much time working on it but the next own will have a blast =) ride safe

[Fraander]

Thanks for a gGreat video, just added it to the favorites. Will come in handy if I buy a used bike again.
High quality of picture, sound and editing, keep up the good work.

[caneman]

Amazing, I was just going to see if you could make a guide to buying a used bike because my bike was recently stolen lol. Looks like a great guide, now I just have to start the hunt to find something I like. As always, great video and looking forward to the next. Ride safe.

[Viper-MotoVlogger]

Another thing to remember when checking the tires, is to verify the manufacture month and year, as its not recommended to ride on tires older than 7 years.

[grassulo]

I'm not trying to say this isn't a good guide, man it's an excellent one, I guess it's just a matter of how much work do owners want to put into their own bikes. I firmly believe if you ride something that often you need to know how to work on it and do so, it's the only way you can be truly in touch with your bike. If you don't believe me try it, you'd be surprised. So many riders just drop their bikes off at shops, when they could have done the work themselves and gotten closer to their machne