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Rudeboy · 05-03-2008, 10:43 PM

to be quite honest, If you have a limited knowledge of motorcycles, then you should try to buy a bike from a used bike dealer.
It may cost a bit more at first but could save you 100's to 1000's of dollars in the long run.
some people sell bikes because they outgrow them, and some people sell bike because they broke them.
the problem is both bikes and people will look the same.
at least when buying from a dealer there may be some recourse if there is a problem.
A smart seller would NEVER let a person take a bike for a test ride.
A smart buyer would Never buy a bike without a test ride.
I have known, in the past, more than one of my friends to buy a bike used that was not worth buying.
this has left them and me with a well based fear of buying used bike private.
Chances are you will not be able to take the bike for a test ride, but if the seller will not let a mechanic inspect the bike at your expense then you should walk away from the deal and go to a reputable dealer.

05-03-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
Rudeboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 21	buying a used bike to be quite honest, If you have a limited knowledge of motorcycles, then you should try to buy a bike from a used bike dealer. It may cost a bit more at first but could save you 100's to 1000's of dollars in the long run. some people sell bikes because they outgrow them, and some people sell bike because they broke them. the problem is both bikes and people will look the same. at least when buying from a dealer there may be some recourse if there is a problem. A smart seller would NEVER let a person take a bike for a test ride. A smart buyer would Never buy a bike without a test ride. I have known, in the past, more than one of my friends to buy a bike used that was not worth buying. this has left them and me with a well based fear of buying used bike private. Chances are you will not be able to take the bike for a test ride, but if the seller will not let a mechanic inspect the bike at your expense then you should walk away from the deal and go to a reputable dealer. __________________ Dave Rood 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 2003 Suzuki Marauder GZ 250 Orangeville, Ontario.
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