| If you are buying a motorbike second hand you have | | | | does the suspension. For the front suspension ensure |
| to be careful and know what to look for to ensure you | | | | that it is correctly aligned in the yokes and examine the |
| are paying for a fair amount for the standard of the | | | | fork seals. The rear suspension should be checked for |
| bike for sale. If you can take someone who has a | | | | leaks as well as wear and signs of seizure. |
| good working knowledge of bikes this would be ideal. | | | | Take time to look at the battery level and the condition |
| There are quite a few things to check to ensure the | | | | and check for leaks in the exhaust and ensure it's a |
| bike is not only roadworthy but in good condition. | | | | legal motorbike part that has been fitted. Other items |
| Here is the check list you should follow, the buying | | | | to check are the tires, the condition of them and the |
| check list to ensure the bike is in good shape and isn't | | | | tread depth. When you go out for a test drive take |
| going to pack in sometime soon or cost you extra to | | | | notice of the steering, the steering stops and any |
| source motorbike parts or pay for repairs. | | | | damper that may be fitted and of course the general |
| The frame is a good place to start, have a good look | | | | performance such as smooth gear changing. |
| around for any sign of frame damage, and check if | | | | Finally it's very important to check the documentation |
| the wheels are correctly aligned as well as the centre | | | | for the bike; it's recommended you only buy a bike that |
| or sidestand. | | | | has an MOT in the last year and a V5 log book. Giving |
| Ask to start up the bike and examine the electrics. | | | | a bike a full inspection will ensure you don't get |
| Give the lights, indicators, horn, gear switch and fuel | | | | suckered into buying a turkey of a motorbike, coughing |
| pump. Once the bike has been running for a minute | | | | up a fortune in repairs and paying for new motorcycle |
| make sure it is running smoothly and without leaks | | | | parts. Having a good idea of the condition of the bike |
| (that is oil, water or fuel). The bearings, spokes and | | | | also means you can negotiate better on price. |
| true-ness need to be checked on both wheels as | | | | |