motorcycle?????

Question

before buying a sports motorcycle what do i need to know, how can i make sure the the bike is fine and not beaten, or the frame is bent....i never rod a bike before this is gonna be my first....

Answer 1

The most important thing is the ensure that the frame is not bent. It isn't hard to tell if you ride it. Just ride in a straight line and hold the bars very lightly. If it's bent, the bike will want to turn all the time. But a poorly adjusted rear wheel will also do that.

Other evidence of abuse should be more or less obvious. Just look for it.

On the engine side, if the former owner is some kind of barbarian and didn't regularly maintain it, there will likely be unusual mechanical noises or maybe even blue smoke. Don't touch such a machine with a ten foot pole.

If you've checked the bike out and it seems fine, you can have a mechanic look at it for a charge.

If you're willing to pay a little more, you can find a very mint, low mileage bike. It makes sense to do this. (There are a lot of people out there that buy bikes but don't really have the time to ride much.) To buy a fixer upper, which seems like a good deal, almost always ends up costing you more in parts than you can imagine.

Answer 2

Well, personally, I think a motorcycle is a great investment as long as you're willing to put the time and effort into the activity. I'm only 16, but I've been riding them since I was 4. And I still have much to learn. I would recommend, if you're still concerned, starting off with an Enduro. Basically its a street-legal dirt-bike. Maybe a TS125? Then move your way up to something like a Ducati or Kawasaki. Then if you're into more long-term trips, a Harley Fatboy or Street Glide. But remember, if something were to happen while you're on the bike, the worst possible thing you could do is be afraid to ride again. Hope I helped! (:

Answer 3

First of all (and this is hard) don't get in a hurry. Then take a riders course. This will be a tremendous help and improve your overall riding experience. Next decide what kind of bike you want. Keep an open mind. Different kinds of motorcycles provide different experiences and they are all good. After you have decided what type you want then start researching specific models in that category. Look into bikes that are around 600cc. They are generally light enough to handle and big enough that you won't want something else in a few months. Then figure out what you are willing to pay and stick to it. The right deal always comes along if you are patient. As you go through the process, a good source of information is your local mom & pop bike shop. After that just keep the rubber side down! :^)

Answer 4

signs that your bike has been dropped:

scuffed body panels

broken turn signals

broken brake lights

chipping on the brake rotor

dents on the gas tank

broken or bent foot pegs

also look for leaky fork seals, it may indicate that that bike has done a bunch of landings from riding on one wheel.

I personally checked around and chatted up people to find out what dealerships were the best. A reminder: everyone drops their first bike. I would feel confident, now that I am on my third bike, about buying from a private owner who I didn't know, but not on my first bike. I've met some real jerks trying to sell their bike

Beware of ebay items you cannot touch or escrow. I saw a bike at my local dealer that was purchased from ebay. The front fork oil had been drained and replaced with water. The odometer had low miles, but it wasn't original to the bike.

Also take the MSF course. They will teach you SO much, it's fun. it's cheap and it will keep you out of trouble.

05 Triumph Tiger ( hers)
74 BMW 90/6 (his)
99 Sprint, in the garage rafters (certainly his)

Answer 5

Most important do your research. I am just about to buy my first bike and am in a very similar spot as you. I just finished a safety class and recommend that you take one before you buy the bike. The most important reason is you WILL drop the bike once or twice and they provide test bikes for you to do that so you don't drop your own. Beyond that search the net for what people think of a bike for someone of your shape and size. I'm a big guy so I'm getting a Honda Spirit or something similar. Just basically do your research

Answer 6

Take it to a mechanic in your area for a look over. Should cost you about $20, but well worth it. They will be able to tell if it has been raced or laid down. For your first bike, you don't want one that you will feel too bad laying down yourself (it's gonna happen once or twice. Hopefully, slow speed, in the parking lot:))
Plan on spending around $2-4,000. Plan on having it for 6 months to a year. Getting comfy on it. But, you'll probably be ready for more hp and torque by them. A bike big enough to ride for long term is generally too much hp for a learner bike. It makes it actually frustrating to learn to ride with that much power that you don't know how to use.

Answer 7

Don't get a sport bike for your first bike, safety course or not! If you do choose a sport for your first, donate your organs, someone else can use them, and go small. Too many people get a sport bike they don't have experience to ride, and only experience will suffice.

Be safe out there, and don't try to "show off", or you will end up in one of those stupid videos, or worse, faces of death!

Answer 8

go to your local bike wreckers, and get to know the grease monkeys who work there. ask them whats what and what to look out for. even ask one of them to come with you to look at prospective bikes

Answer 9

Don't get a bike....Too many people do this without knowing how to ride.

Answer 10

Oh no, you don't even know how to ride yet. You're gonna be on youtube...