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Wednesday, 17 January 2007 |
If you are planning on buying a new or used motorcycle, there are a few things that you should consider first. In this article, we'll discuss buying a used vs buying a new motorcycle as well as buying privately or through a dealer. There are pros and cons to going either way, find out more details here.
Buying a used motorcycle
The first order of business is to decide what type of used motorcycle you want. Off-road motorcycles are built specifically for dirt racing and riding on unpaved roads and tracks. Street motorcycles are good at taking you where you need to go around town. Bigger motorcycles with powerful engines are necessary for traveling fast on highways and freeways. Knowing what you want before you start shopping will save you much time and effort.
Next, try to find a reliable source for buying a used motorcycle. You can find used motorcycles at dealers, and the advantage of buying from a dealer is that you often receive or can buy a warranty with the motorcycle. This will enable you to have it serviced if something goes wrong. Also, if the motorcycle turns out to be a complete lemon, you will have less trouble returning it to a dealer than you would returning it to an individual. Dealers, however, may charge more than the used motorcycle is worth.
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Tuesday, 03 October 2006 |
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I thought I would post this up, as I have just been through the WHOOOOOOOOLE system through SGI, so I thought I would share for some people who haven't yet had to deal with the system so they can be better prepared. I will go through what happens in steps. I have just gone through the process in my car, but I have dealt with a written off bike as well! If Josh wants to post this as a sticky, that might help!
Johnny is riding his bike down the street.. A car pulls in front of him and there is absolutely NOTHING he can do to avoid the accident. So Johnny braces himself for the accident, brakes hard and lightly hits the car and goes over the hood. Jonny gets up as he is not badly hurt other than a few scrapes and a sore leg. Shakes it off and looks at his bike. It did not do as well as Jonny, and Johnny is definitely not at fault.
The claims process is as follows... |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 January 2007 )
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Wednesday, 31 May 2006 |
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Well, another riding season is upon us and as it always happens, we get lots of inquiries from potential new riders on how to get into the sport, what's a good first ride, where to take safety classes and so on. One particular type of inquiry that pops up with almost clockwork frequency is from a small number of new riders who wish to buy 600cc and up sportbikes as their first ride.
For the past year and a half, I, along with lots of other BB forum members, have entertained this question of 600cc sportbikes for a first ride with patience and lots and lots of repetition. It seems this small group of newbies keep coming back with the same arguments and questions over and over again. As a result, I am going to take the time in this column to try and put into words, answers that get repeated over and over on the BB forums. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 May 2006 )
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Friday, 28 April 2006 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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Monday, 27 February 2006 |
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Buying a bike when you are a new rider or new to buying bikes can be a bit overwhelming. After all, a two tired beast needs to be safe and not leave ya stranded. Here are some pointers on what to look for on a used bike purchase. Take a clipboard with you when viewing the bike, and look for the following items: |
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