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Buying a second hand bike

  • 27-02-2013 7:36pm
    #1
    Indricotherium
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,575 ✭✭✭


    Are th procedures for the paperwork the same as when buying a second hand car... log book etc.

    Should you be checking any chasis numbers against paperwork and that sort of thing???

    I have no experiance with bikes? If it's the exact same as a car then grand let me know?!?


Comments

  • #2
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Paperwork is all the same but if you dont know about bikes then bring someone who does....crash damaged bikes could get you killed...you need to check tyres, chain, brakes etc....if theyre shot you can haggle,.....dont rush into it just cause it looks "pretty"....;)


  • #3
    Peanut2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Peanut2011


    As above, paperwork is the same deal but a lot can go wrong for you if the bike is not 100%.

    Best is to bring someone who knows about bikes.


  • #4
    Tomohawk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭Tomohawk


    Paperwork is the same as cars. Bring someone who knows about bikes along with you. Check the suspension back and front for travel and for oil/petrol leaks also in and around the engine casing/exhaust. Check all the electrics work and if the speedo works. Ask is the mileage genuine and was any repair/servicework carried out by the previous owner. I do all my bike buying secondhand...


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