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    The Used-Bike Buying Checklist: To Get The Most From This Checklist, Watch The Videos at Bit - Ly/buyusedbike

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    This document provides a detailed checklist for inspecting a used motorcycle before purchasing. It outlines things to check related to crash damage, mechanical and electrical systems, theft prevention features, and paperwork. Key areas to examine include the frame, forks, wheels, brakes, engine, fluids, and bearings for signs of wear or damage. It advises test riding the bike and checking that all gears engage properly while listening for abnormal noises. The summary emphasizes thoroughly inspecting the motorcycle using the comprehensive checklist before finalizing the purchase.

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    The Used-Bike Buying Checklist: To Get The Most From This Checklist, Watch The Videos at Bit - Ly/buyusedbike

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    This document provides a detailed checklist for inspecting a used motorcycle before purchasing. It outlines things to check related to crash damage, mechanical and electrical systems, theft prevention features, and paperwork. Key areas to examine include the frame, forks, wheels, brakes, engine, fluids, and bearings for signs of wear or damage. It advises test riding the bike and checking that all gears engage properly while listening for abnormal noises. The summary emphasizes thoroughly inspecting the motorcycle using the comprehensive checklist before finalizing the purchase.

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    This document provides a detailed checklist for inspecting a used motorcycle before purchasing. It outlines things to check related to crash damage, mechanical and electrical systems, theft prevention features, and paperwork. Key areas to examine include the frame, forks, wheels, brakes, engine, fluids, and bearings for signs of wear or damage. It advises test riding the bike and checking that all gears engage properly while listening for abnormal noises. The summary emphasizes thoroughly inspecting the motorcycle using the comprehensive checklist before finalizing the purchase.

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    The Used-Bike Buying Checklist: To Get The Most From This Checklist, Watch The Videos at Bit - Ly/buyusedbike

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    Sudhir Prasad
    This document provides a detailed checklist for inspecting a used motorcycle before purchasing. It outlines things to check related to crash damage, mechanical and electrical systems, theft prevention features, and paperwork. Key areas to examine include the frame, forks, wheels, brakes, engine, fluids, and bearings for signs of wear or damage. It advises test riding the bike and checking that all gears engage properly while listening for abnormal noises. The summary emphasizes thoroughly inspecting the motorcycle using the comprehensive checklist before finalizing the purchase.

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    The used-bike buying checklist

    To get the most from this checklist, watch the videos at bit.ly/buyusedbike

    Crash damage and racing checks Mechanical & electrical condition


    Fork legs: Check for chamfering. Start the bike: Check for smoke from cold.
    Engine cases: Check colour and for scuffs. Electrics: Headlights, indicators, horn etc...
    Pegs: Check for wear. Battery: Check around 14V at idle.
    Exhaust: Check for damage front and rear. T yres: Look for uneven wear / repairs.
    Swing-arm: Check chamfering. Check valve.

    Radiator: Look for twisting Wheels: Check for dents in the rims.

    Bodywork: Check colour and fit. Forks: Check for oil leaks, pitting and bends.

    Frame: Check for repair or damage.  rakes: Check discs for cracks, ridges and pits.
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    Check pads for wear.
    Pillion pegs: Check for scrapes
    Engine: Check finish and for oil leaks.
    Lock stops: Check steering stops undamaged.
    Exhaust: Check for severe corrosion.
    Clocks: Check mileage and alignment.
    Fluids: Check levels and colours.
     ar ends, levers and mirrors: Check for scuffs
    B
    or replacement.  earings: Check for play in wheels,
    B
    headstock and swingarm.
    Bars: Check straight.
    Final drive: Check for wear (or leaks in shaft).
    Tank: Check for overspray & graphics alignment.
     tart the bike again: Listen for rattles
    S
     ub-frame: Check for twisting, and scrapes on
    S or knocks.
    any parts that stick out, especially grab rails.
    Keys: Check all are present and work.
    Drilled fastners: Check for lockwire holes.
    T est ride: TAKE CARE AND BE INSURED. Check
    ABS light goes out. Check all gears engage
    Theft checks correctly and for smooth acceleration & braking.

    Steering lock: Check for damage. Before paying


    Ignition barrel: Check operation Paperwork: Check the V5 is present and
    Paperwork: Check numbers and address. matches bike. Check service records match bike.

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