Originally Posted by Sniper
you scare me...
Originally Posted by Sniper
you scare me...
There are many occasions I scare myself, but back on topic, thanks for the wealth of info. It will come in handy to quite a few.Originally Posted by SARGE
To every man upon this earth
Death cometh sooner or late
And how can a man die better
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his Gods
Originally Posted by Sniper
being a reputable dealer myself, maybe this will help save some Trade-Me Tragedy from taking place..
make me a few $$ in the process..
i'm a mercenary MF after all
Yeah, more my point is that a stuffed chain and sprockets could set you back $250.00, possibly not a deal breaker, however stuffed brake discs could set you back $2,000.00.
Originally Posted by CaN
true.. a fingernail will usually tell if the rotor is scored.. any pulsing on the test ride will be a dead giveaway..
TRADING YOUR BIKE
MORE DEALER TIPS...
- clean your bike
wash it, wax it, clean the wheels,...every hour i have to spend tidying it up will cost you a BUNCH on trade in price- have a verifiable service history
not " well ..i changed the oil 6 months ago.." have receipts or dealer history..- know how much your bike is worth
i know what i want for mine.. if you say " as much as i can get".. it will end up considerably less than you want.- lube your chain
basic maintenance is critical to the trade in price..( see # 1 above) a loose dirty chain makes me look deeper into the bike- get an ownership history.. makes a HUGE difference..
- a fresh WOF will instill me with confidence about your bike..
Some one should sticky this thread
Then I could get a Kb Tshirt, move to Timaru and become a full time crossdressing faggot
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Originally Posted by Qkchk
did you buy the R1 i saw you on yesterday on the corner of Queen and K'Rd?
I got told years ago that no matter how nice and shiny a bike is the chain is the best indicator of how well it`s really been looked after.If someone hasn`t got a clue how to properly adjust and lube a chain then they`re going to be pretty clueless about just about anything else mechanical so for me a good look at the chain and a check of the oil on the dipstick(to see the state of it not so much the level)are essential.Originally Posted by SARGE
19. Engine leak test:
Look for oil leaks - some weeping from the top gasket on the engine is nothing to worry about and oil near the front sprocket is probably just over-enthusiastic chain-oiling. Look for major leaks elsewhere. If you see a green watery substance, you have a leak in the cooling system - a no-no.
20. Suspension:
Bounce both ends up and down with as much force as you can muster. Squeaks at the rear on monoshocks may indicate unhappy bushes, while oil leaks (lift fork gaiters if fitted) suggest a rebuild.
TAKE A ROAD TEST
We recommend a road test although it's not always possible. If you turn up with a friend who is willing to hang around while you go for a ride, your chances of a spin are increased. Remember, if you bin it, you own it.
What you're looking for is:
1. Those steering head bearings - try them at walking pace, lock-to-lock. Does it turn smoothly? Now a little quicker in the turns (no lock-to-lock this time) - is it equally happy in left and right turns or is the frame bent?
2. Brakes - a couple of gentle stops using the front then the rear levers in isolation will tell you if the discs or drums are warped. Pulsing levers or jerky stopping are bad news.
3. Gearshift - does it work all the gears smoothly?
4. Do the instruments work? A speedo that doesn't work is a basic roadworthy item.
Bloody Hell,that rules out about every bike from 1972 backwards,how are we ever going to sell our old Bonneviles and BSA's and Nortons and Vellocettes and and and and how are we ever going to learn how to use red hermetite !!!!!
My carbon footprint stretches to the horizon....but I'm not a bad person....
I have been riding/buying bikes for thirty years and have gotten used to what to look out for. I still get surprised though - it is very hard to check everything. What I have learned is that they are often selling because there is some issue with the bike. You just have to find it but often it takes a week or two of ownership to get to know a bike properly, and by then you have learned to live with it. Which is one danger with dealers because they have not ridden it much so have not found out its gremlins - then you show up and buy it. At the end of the day, all bikes have their idiosyncracies.
"May all your traffic lights be green and none of your curves have oncoming semis in them." Rocky, American Biker.
"Those that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin, 18th C.
Not wanna rain on anyones parade but...
I have been buying s/h bikes for more years then I can be bothered counting. I started reading all the good intentioned advice on here. I woke up from that I hit my head the keyboard. Needless to say I have never followed any of those.
My rules:
1. Have some JD and decide you need to add another old bike to the collection. Now!
2. Check how much cash you have.
3. Figure out where you can get some more cash from (If I don't buy cat food and don't pay the phone then...)
4. Look around for a bike that you can have straight away!! If you wait you will just sober up and make some boring sensible decision.
5. Get someone who you trust will agree with everything you say to drive you there.
6. Allow the first moment you see the bike to be the decision making one. If she makes your heart beat faster she is yours. But if you need some more JD then go and have some and then come back.
7. Pay the man and take her away. Leave all the details until you get her home. Treat her like any other sexy girl. (You just don't dress her down or test ride her in public!!!)
8. Get stuck in and neglect any mates, g/f's and obligations until she is ready willing and able (and has your personal touch as riding someone elses girl is not cool)
9. Don't count the costs!!!
10. Start all over again...
10 simple steps I live by that keeps my life interesting. You need some stories to tell. Nobody wants to sit and listen to your sensible ones over a beer (or two...)
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