10 suggestions to buy a second-hand motorbike and avoid scams
After reading magazines and online ads we found the bike that does it for us. A phone call and run to look at it. But the surprises are always lurking especially if we turn to private sellers. What are the things to pay attention to?
The summer season is upon us, the days come back to lengthen, temperatures gradually become more and more myths begin to see more and more motorcyclists on the streets. The desire to buy a motorcycle, dormant during the winter season, therefore forcefully back to the surface!
Often the purchase of a motorcycle we turn to the second-hand market, and because the prices of new bikes appear to be high, especially at a time like this is not exactly happy from economic point of view, it is because you have hope, not in vain, to be able to do a good deal, considering that even a bike 4 or 5 years ago is without doubt a great medium.
Just peek in the classified ads of used bikes in India and we quickly realize he could find any type of motorcycle at prices often tempting, but the probability of making a catch is always lurking.
With these lines we try to provide you with practical advice that you all can follow. Maybe it will put you completely protected from disappointments, but nevertheless we are confident that these tips will help you to assess in a less superficial conditions of the bike that you are about to view. Also because a bike in perfect working order is primarily a bike secure.
Once you find the bike that is right for you and get to grips with the budget, you begin your search.
The first clue is definitely the format of the ad: There are detailed photographs? The description is least precise? We are already well on your way, even if they think all the mess, but at least the size of the ad gives us already a vague idea of who we are facing. Eye then the price: there is no doubt that this is one of the first factors of choice, but to evaluate the goodness of a motion by the price asked by the owner turns out to be rather shallow, especially if taken in absolute value. We seek first to understand how the actual assessment of the bike (even looking at more properties), will serve as a reference. Apart from exceptional cases, we believe that no one does charity: we buy we do not want to expect but, on the other hand, anyone who sells care (rightly) his interests and wants a good deal. Keep an eye on price, therefore, beware of exaggerated motion that cost less than the average. Let us not be fooled by low prices! Consider the motion even if the price is above the average: if a bike is practically new, always kept in garage, with very few miles on it, or were mounted aftermarket parts (in this case always ask for the original parts and check that those mounted are approved) it is normal for this request is a figure higher than its valuation, and that does not mean that it is also be a good buy.
Turn to a used dealer is often convenient for accessory conditions, such as the mandatory warranty that should protect us from unpleasant surprises
Without all of our assessments, we decided to set up a meeting with the owner of the bike for sale. Here we must be clear-headed, do not get caught up in the excitement of being in front of the bike, the risk of being superficial. Here are some tips to follow:
1. Aesthetics of the bike: eye because "clothes do not make the Monaco": a clean bike in order not to say anything. Who wants to sell you can always wash the day before. Check the status of screws and metal parts. If rusted or damaged do not conform to the original (or worse yet adapted), is an indication of the actual care of the owner with his bike. In contrast to see everything in good condition is an indication of a motorcycle cured. It is not a rule, but often the same behavior that you have for the aesthetics, it's good for the maintenance of the mechanical parts, so it could be an index should not be underestimated. Making the case even in the presence of scratches and what type they are (may be indicative of possible falls); also a painting characterized by different shades or signs on the levers could be a sign of falling.
2. Inspect the wear of chain and rear sprocket. In addition to realize if the bike has had a decent maintenance can give an idea if the mileage marked on the instrument is correct. ll change the group's crown-chain-sprocket is usually carried out every 30,000 to 35,000 km-
3. Checking for leakages from oil seals fork and rear shock, a series of strokes can reveal if there are no leaks or not, as well as to see if the same suspensions are not too mushy (especially in the case of the bike a bit 'dated). If something is wrong in the areas of battery instead, there can notice it by the presence of whitish splashes near the saddle area.
4. Checking the wear of the tablets and disks: check if there is the presence of steps or obvious scratches on the discs. Also check the thickness of the tablets, if the bike is bought from the dealer that will get it for you with brakes in perfect working order.
5. A peek at the booklet of coupons. Verify that you have all the facts on a regular basis and as a mechanic or authorized official from the house. If there is no documentation is good work up some suspicion.
6. Condition of tires: their consumption is indicative of the type of driving and, therefore, use of the owner; also if worn might require a further discount on the price of the bike; also check the status of the circles that no signs of shock. Even in this case, if the bike is sold by a dealer the same can not sell it with bald tires.
7. Start the engine and, after bringing in temperatures, give shots of gas to detect any anomalies or suspicious noises. Main accused in the case of ticks may be abnormal distribution chain (for the bikes equipped with this component rather than the belt) or excessive valve clearance (eye because a check valve clearance is not just a cost).
8. Whenever possible, a test drive, it is always the best ally in making right decisions. Without a real test drive (not the stroll in the garage) you can not make a serious assessment of the bike, so if you can not get it, beware.
9. In the event that the motion present aftermarket parts (door plate, exhaust, turn signals and mirrors) to verify that they are actually approved for road use, in which case it would be a good idea to give even the original pieces.
10. Inspect the actual correspondence between the data on the registration paper and those on the bike itself (chassis number, engine number ...) to avoid tricks. Check also, through title search, which means there are no mortgages on or stop administration. It happens, sometimes, to get ripped off. Therefore attention.
If you feel that something has been omitted in this mini-guide, report it in the comments, we will put your suggestions very willingly.
For your information we have written a guide for buying used car, but more detailed and complete with a handy checklist. Probably will work for such a thing for motorcycles.
We remind you that buying a used bike from the dealer gives you the right to guarantee compulsory by law (minimum one year). For all the details on the laws governing the sale consumer-dealer you refer to this complete warranty section of SicurAUTO.it, the same laws governing the purchase of a used bike. Warning: some dealers, in order to avoid guaranteeing the motion, avoid appearing as sellers. How? Acting as an intermediary between two individuals and taking the bike in "consignment". This practice, especially if unreported, is incorrect. So always remember to pay the dealer directly by check or wire transfer. In this way you will be paying.
