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Tips on buying a used motorcycle including Hayabusa. |
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Updated : 10 August 2008 Buying a used or 2nd hand motorcycle is a great way of getting the model that you want at a discounted price. Like cars buying a used motorcycle doesn't mean you have to settle for 2nd best either. For example some may have all the accessories you could possibly want, like hard luggage frames or panniers, tank protectors, chromed wheels, heated grips, higher wind shield and even cruise control and more. However like all used vehicles, motorcycles or cars you have to wary about the condition. The worst case scenario a seemingly immaculate condition bike with next to no kilometers may seem perfect however these are mechanical and something sitting for that long will required an amount of reconditioning. Tyres, battery and possibly brake, fuel spark plugs, and oil and cooling systems even official maintenance recalls will need to be examined and cleaned out or replaced before the bike can be ridden. Likewise looking at the best case scenario a high milage motorcycle but looks reasonable may be a better choice because it's been properly maintained with new tyres and high value accessories. So what to look for to get the best condition used motorcycle: Condition of the
tyres. Check how quickly
the engine starts up. If buying privately try to get a independent mechanical check. As the seller just be honest about the condition of the bike. It will be quicker to sell. If buying from a dealer the sales person will probably not know the condition of the bike. Better dealers will have a checklist of details on each motorcycle they have. Remember not every used motorcycles will be in pristine condition. You'd be living in fantasy land to even believe that. If you are persistent and do find one it will probably be better to buy a new one. But don't give up because half the fun is trying to find the right one! You never know what you'd find. Since this is a Hayabusa site here's some tips I have learnt over the years on how to buy a used Hayabusa. There is no consistent or specific problem to the Hayabusa that I am aware of with Hayabusa. All problems are age related and can happen to any motorcycle rather than every Hayabusa. However just check any recall work has been does especially on early models since many don't have official servicing done due to planned modifications. More to come over the next few weeks.
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