Tips on Buying a Second Hand Motorcyles . Review on Tips on Buying Second Hand Motorcyles

General tips: Check year of manufacturing and the kms run. Ensure that the odometer is running and the kilometers run shown on the speedometer dial is correct. You should be able to make a rough judgment of the kilometers run by looking at the condition of the vehicle. Avoid buying vehicles from another state. Avoid buying vehicles that have been sold more than two or three times. Give priority to owner driven vehicles or those that have had a single user.

Engine condition: You should test drive the vehicle yourself before making a decision on buying a second hand vehicle. Check smooth running, good power and pickup. Start the vehicle when the engine is cold to check if there is a starting problem. Check whether the gear changes freely without any trouble. Be sure to drive on all the gears while you test drive. See if the engine makes any abnormal sound like knocking, crank bearing, timing chain etc. Ensure that the vehicle does not pull to any side while riding. Check the condition of the suspension. Try to test ride on bad roads and see if the ride is smooth. Apply the front brakes and push the front side towards the ground and see if the vehicle bounces back smoothly. The bounce back should not be too slow or jerky. Do the same with the rear suspension. Check if both the front and rear brakes are effective and well maintained. See if there are traces of oil leakage from the engine.

Chassis condition: Look for any cracks in the chassis or sign of rusting. You may have to spend a lot of money to get this repaired. Examine the paint and overall body condition. Check for any dents and scratches, and negotiate the price accordingly. Particularly look for any tell tale marks of an accident. Avoid buying vehicles that have been through a bad accident, however good the appearance may be. Drive at higher speeds and see if the vehicle vibrates a lot or makes a lot of rattling noise. Check the condition of the tyres, the tread wear and the sidewalls. Also see if they are of a good make. Ensure that the price of the vehicle considers the condition of the tyres.

Switch on and see whether all the lights, brake lights and indicators are in working condition. Also check the horn.

Find out the year and month of battery manufacture and see how many months of life are left. 6.Do not forget to ask for all the accessories like rear view mirrors, crash guard, saree guard, spare wheel etc, which are supplied with the vehicle.

Check whether all the locks are in working condition. Also make sure keys along with the duplicates are given to you.

Finally, check all the necessary documents. This is very important to avoid problems while selling the vehicles at a later date. Ownership details - See if the person selling you the vehicle is the current owner mentioned on the registration certificate. See that there are no unsettled loans or police cases against the vehicle Ask for the tax receipt. See whether the insurance of the vehicle is valid or not. Every vehicle should be insured.