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What to look for (and look out for) when buying a used motorcycle

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    by Budianto Dermawan Ng

    These are tips before buying a used bike. First, you will need to know you buy that from whom. Is it from showroom, broker, or direct user. This will provide a better scope of how the condition of the bike. It's prefe...read more

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    by Eric Wolf

    A used motorcycle can be just as enjoyable as a new one, often at a fraction of the cost. As with a used car, the total cost of ownership must be considered. Once you have settled on the type of bike you want, you must c...read more

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    by John Wallie

    You realize you have the bug. You have made up your mind to purchase a motorcycle and find out what thousands and thousands of people already know. Motorcycling is fun. You head down to your local dealership to look at ...read more

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    by K.C. Neal

    So, you want a motorcycle, but you can't afford the high cost of a brand-new one? Look at the "gently worn" models. (That's a fancy way of saying "used".) You can feel freedom on a used motorcycle just as much as on the...read more

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    by Herb Hesse

    Two words; "adult owned". If purchasing from a private seller and the seller is under the age of 25, run don't walk, to your second choice. Check that. If there is a male occupant of the household under the age of 25 mo...read more

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    by Andy Cutler

    Use.Why are you buying a bike? Bikes are like women. You get women built for speed or comfort. Tempramental or reliable.Would you spend 1,000 on a diamond engagement ring for a girl you hardly knew,just because she was a g...read more

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    by Marco Le Cun

    If you are considering buying a used motorcycle, first of all focus your attention on the chain and sprockets (unless shaft drive of course) the condition they are in will give you a good clue to how the bike has been trea...read more

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    by Stephen Innes

    decide what bike you would like , get magazines read up on the model you might want to get. don't make the mistake i made . i got the bike then i read the article. this bike was extremely uncomfortable , i mean about 20 Mi...read more

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