How do you know if motorcycle oil is dirty?
The oil is filthy Fresh, clean oil is light brown, slightly translucent, and smooth to the touch. Over time, however, it grows darker until it’s black and no longer see-through. It will also feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, which means it’s been contaminated with particles that can harm your engine.
How long does a motorcycle engine last?
Typically, a motorcycle engine should last somewhere between 50,000 miles to 250,000 miles depending on the make and type of the engine, and the maintenance and usage by the rider.
What to look for when buying a used motorbike?
How to buy a used motorbike | Key things to look out for! Buying a used bike is straightforward as long as you keep a cool head and look beyond the shine and polish to what’s really underneath. Depending on the age of the bike you are looking at there will be different things to focus on.
What is the best way to sell an old bike?
Private sale is best here because old bikes carry too much risk for many big dealers (although some might carry a few older part-exchange bikes sold ‘as seen’ because having stock at a range of prices brings people into the showroom). Bikes of this age are old enough to be cheap and are likely to have been run on a budget for the last few years.
How can I avoid buying a bike with tyre problems?
BikeSocial have created a used bike buying checklist for you to download and keep. Take it with you when you are going to look at a bike and check off the items on the list. Not only will this help you to avoid buying somebody else’s problems, it tells the seller you are not just a test pilot tyre kicker!
Which bikes are the most likely to be on Finance?
Nearly new bikes are the most likely to still be on finance so make sure you do an HPI check first. Very low mileage sports bikes with scuffs and scrapes on the frame or forks with tuned engines and uprated suspension should be treated with suspicion.