How To Buy A Used Motorcycle at RevZilla.com

Used Motorcycle Buying Tips

Buying a used motorcycle is a great way to get the best deal on the best bike for you. It’s also a relatively easy way to procure a money pit that at best is a project, and at worst is illegal. As a beginner, the used motorcycle market can present both a high upside, and a deeply frustrating downside. Taking the right steps to ensure you buy a used motorcycle that is legal, in good working order, and that won’t require fat stacks of cash to get up-to-speed will go a long way to ensuring a successful transaction. In this video, Lemmy (who has bought and sold more used bikes than there are stars in the sky), highlights his checklist filled with the tips and tricks to guide you through the process.

[badopinionsrighthere]

"You can't load a new motorcycle into the bed of another motorcycle." That sounds like a challenge

[Roadstar]

Don't EVER let someone hold your money while you go for a test ride. NEVER!!!! Leave your car in their driveway instead. If that's not insurance enough for them, move on to the next seller.

[joheri]

damn that paperwork. In sweden we have an app for that. Scan QR-code on registration papers. Punch in some numbers from seller and buyer’s driver’s license. done, effective immediately.

[ToastedBuns]

It's also a good idea to bring someone with you and keep your money with them while you go for a test ride. There's a chance the seller could just keep the money and say you were never there or they could take some money out and say you didn't pay them enough. Plus the other person can be a witness if anything happens

[DunePanda]

wait a minute!!! you mean to say, you cant use an adjustable crescent wrench to loosen an Allen head bolt?! MIND BLOWN!

[ItsJustShortsBro]

wrong: You DO NOT hand the man the money before the test ride. when you get back he could just keep your money and say you were never there. if u try to keep his bike he will say you stole it. now you're out of money and facing charges.

record, and make sure he says you can record, the collateral you are leaving and say why you are leaving it with him. then you can go on the test ride knowing you'll get your money back or the title when you return.

[boxingfan]

That was a very well-presented and well-produced video. I'm a 51 year old that never had enough disposable income or time to stop working long enough to pursue my life-long dream of owning or even riding a motorcycle. Looks like you have an excellent channel for guys like me. Thank you very much for putting these videos together.

[PACKERMAN]

Step 1) gotta make sure there's gas in it

Step 2) make sure the keys are next to it

Step 3) wait until the owner turned his back

[GHOSv]

Spent half a year waiting for the perfect bike at the right price, ended up finding a buyer selling an 2000r6 with 25k miles for $1500. With little wear and tear, no dents, good pants, no mechanical issues. The guy was an old Asian in his 40's who has a family and no longer wanted to keep a sports bike around with his age, while he already owns a cruiser.

[Cornflak]

You guys go out of your way to make free, informative, and even comedical content for us. Seriously, thank you RevZilla.

[Mr.MSTER]

You can always ask the seller to test ride the bike for you. Tell him/her to ride it around and go through the gears, use the breaks etc while you watch them. It is just another option if you feel weird about handing over cash without actually making a decision on the bike yet.

[Foxy_proxy]

So many sellers don't even wash the motorcycle before posting it.... I never understand that. I skip those instantly. If they can't even put the effort in when they want to sell, they certainly haven't looked after it. On top of which, you can't see damage on a dirty bike.

[HarleyBreakoutGuy]

You forgot 1 most important thing before you buy - do a check to see if the bike is owned by a 3rd party such as the bank or a financier !!!!

[Youngsoldier]

Always bring at least one person with you just in case you get kidnapped or something xD but seriously do it

[markwalters]

I don't know, I'd hate to give someone the money and go for the test ride come back and he says " man you didn't give me no money".

[ivanstrong]

RevZilla I have to admit your videos are part of what talked me into riding

[JoHnSaplaLordSapla]

This video helped me find the issues of a bike.
The point that I should turn on the bike and let it run for a while unveiled the fact that it turned off by it self.
It literally died after 8 minutes.
Saved me 2K lol. 🙂

[AntiParallali]

I love that you guys do awesome videos like this! This was really helpful.

[randombuilds]

I recently bought a triumph tiger for about 3k under blue book. Had paperwork for recent service, oil and filters, new gasket to fix a seep, battery, relatively new tires, valve check etc. Also has about 3k in factory extras. Selling due to lack of time to ride. Well taken care of, but cheap because it has 100k miles. So far I've put 500 miles on it and love it.

[DATHFARY]

"Cover your ears, she's loud"

-Later on in the video it putters along nice and quitely