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would you buy a bike without seeing it?

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  • #32
    sf80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭sf80


    zombie jesus no! You need to give it a full check, or be willing to accept that you might have to spend thousand(s) on engine work and/or other maintenance.

    Even if the seller says it's grand you'll have no come back, and you're relying on the technical competence of the seller.

    Try arrange someone else to take a look if you are really interested and can't get to see it, maybe a helpful local biker from a forum or a mechanic who might be willing to do the job for you.


  • #33
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    sf80 wrote: »
    zombie jesus no! You need to give it a full check, or be willing to accept that you might have to spend thousand(s) on engine work and/or other maintenance.

    Even if the seller says it's grand you'll have no come back, and you're relying on the technical competence of the seller.

    Try arrange someone else to take a look if you are really interested and can't get to see it, maybe a helpful local biker from a forum or a mechanic who might be willing to do the job for you.

    Well, I did. Twice. With eBay theres no other way anyway. I bought an enduro bike and a DR200. No problems.

    But, unless you're buying very new, or from a shop, no.

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  • #34
    grumpybore
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭grumpybore


    I suppose it depend on how badly you want the bike ....and if theres no others like it. I bought a bike ,admittedly off a good mate, but the bike had been in his basement for 20 years ,and the basement was in England !! I had once seen it by peering under the very dusty blanket ......but if you want it bad enough !!!!.....have it 6 years now and love it !!!!


  • #35
    sparcocars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭sparcocars


    OP don't do it.

    I've bought a good few motocross bikes over the years and not a hope would i buy one without going to see. I'm sure you can get someone to give you a lift down and then get a courier to bring it home for you. Just don't buy it without you or someone you trust seeing it first.


  • #36
    daveob007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 983 ✭✭✭daveob007


    if you are buying as a restore project then fine but to buy a bike you want to use NO NO NO its wirth the trip and cost to see for yourself,,better than getting a bike that needs major work,,never trust video or pics cos they might just be of a simular bike,,,,,don't do it is my advice...


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  • #37
    WildSalome
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭WildSalome


    No way!
    I bougt mine on ebay though. But then went and collected in Southhampton, UK. Was spotless, the pics did not do the justice. It was 2 yrs old, so fairly new, and the mileage was relatively low - only 6K miles. I took a risk waisting trip money getting there, but it was worth it.
    To buy without seeing makes no sense here. Look locally. There will always be something! :)


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