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If you’re a first-time buyer of a motorcycle, you may not know the first thing to do.  There are so many things that go into buying a used motorcycle that you’ll surely run into a problem if you don’t learn what to do before you go.  The first thing to always remember when looking a motorcycle is having it inspected.  Most dealers will pay for an inspection, but if they won’t, you can usually take it where you want for less than $20.  Most automotive maintenance shops have great deals for inspections of used motorcycles.  Once you have had an inspection, you can be sure that you’re getting a safe ride that won’t end up breaking down on you 3 months down the road.

Motorcycles require a separate license to operate.  While you can make a purchase on a motorcycle without a license, you have to have one to ride it on the road.  If you’re someone without a license, however, you’ll probably want to get one before you buy.  Each motorcycle rides a little bit differently and you don’t want to end up buying one that you hate to take around the city.

Next, assess why you’re getting your motorcycle.  Is it just for fun?  Are you using it for alternative form of transportation?  What are you going to drive when it’s raining or snowing?  Are you going to be commuting to work on your motorcycle?  All these questions play an important role in the decision of what used motorcycle you should buy.  You should have a rough idea of what you want before you even consider going to a local dealer.  Also, you should have a price range in mind–know how little you want to pay as well as what your maximum price is.  When working with the dealer, always start extremely low and work up from there.

Buying from an auction, individual, or dealer is completely your decision.  While dealers make the process much more smooth and provide all the necessary paperwork including registration, private sellers or individuals often are much slower and don’t always know what they’re doing either.  If you’re new to buying a motorcycle, I highly recommend buying from a dealer.  Once you’ve got wet behind your ears and want to buy a new bike a few years down the road, should you look at the alternative sellers.

If, in the end, you do decide to go with a private seller for your motorcycle, you should remember the basics.  Before you make any transactions, you should have the seller accompany you to an auto shop to have the motorcycle inspected.  Always make sure you have an inspection!  While the seller may offer to pay for an inspection, don’t be surprised if you have to pay the fee (and remember, it’s worth it).

Finally, wherever you choose to buy your motorcycle, make sure to bring a checklist of everything you want in a motorcycle.  Plus a checklist of everything you should check on the body of the bike for damage (and to potentially help lower the offered price).  Bring a friend along to help you make a decision plus help prevent high pressure selling situations.  When looking at the bike, as yourself these questions:

• Does it look clean?
• Has it ever been in an accident?  When was the accident and what happened to the bike damage wise?
• Are their any weird bends, warping, or scrapes on the handle bars, exhaust, or levers?  If there are short, shallow and non-parallel scratches on the body of the bike it could indicate it was tipped over before.
• Are there safety-wire holes in the mounting bolts and exhaust bolts?  If so, this could indicate the motorcycle was used for racing.
• Does this bike do everything I want?

Never go to a dealer without an idea of what you want.  Check out motorcycle guides and consumer reports for an idea of what the best motorcycle models will be.  Once you’ve decided on a particular model, familiarize yourself with its typical flaws and wear and tear issues.  When you’re at the dealer, you can check for wear and tear and the other flaws.