How To Buy a Used Motorcycle?

[@motorcycleadventures]

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[@shoaibahmed588]

10 seconds into the video I've already liked it because your videos are gold.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@marcelvanbodegom]

I like and watch the video while I own a new bike.

[@jurgenschon7229]

Check oilleaking after the engine is off hot. Nice Video 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, forgot about that.

[@themotomotion]

"The client wants to be cheated", sad but true, I used to sell timeshare in cancun (mexico) and any salesperson can tell you it is true, there is a psichological factor, we like to listen to stories and to believe that what is being told to us is true. As always great video, thanks for sharing this useful information Pavlin, cheers!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

I'm buying a Honda ST1300 with 160.000km. I know the owner and the bike is still in perfect technical condition. It has been riden in on along trips, it has some cosmetical damages, but underneath the heart is beating very strong, which is main to watch for.

[@WolfDog375]

Great advice as usual! Just remembered how someone was selling a Yamaha TT600 and said it was never ridden off road or in competitions, but you could see on the plastic traces of the decal numbers for enduro competitions :D

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@robertpeters1027]

Dealers who who sell new expensive fancy bikes often have crazy good trade-in bikes. Worth looking.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@WiltshireMan]

Great advice Pavlin. Thankyou

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@johancarlbark]

Must also try all the the gears in full power so the gears not release and the clutch not slip 👍

[@IdealBike]

Very usefull for someone who wants a second hand bike. I'm wondering how many people are checking before like this the bike. Myself I prefer a new bike, it's more confortable and for 2 years you are safe, then buy a new one, again 2 years safe guaranty. There are some dealers which are selling second hand bikes with one year guarantee, this is a good sign from them and you can buy it more relaxed. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not everyone have your possibility. Dealers are nit bad, 90% of them just don't know the condition of the bikes they sell.

[@mar1video]

Perfect timing for this video. Many new biker will be buying their first motorcycle in the spring. Great video !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! I hope it will help many to make the right decision!

[@NabilKarsheh]

Should be a mandatory video! I will share it in the biggest hungarian bike group on fb

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Nabil!

[@mowler8042]

Great advice. If anyone is thinking about buying a vintage motorcycle from my 30 years of going to vintage meets buy a bike from someone that is respected that builds vintage bikes and has one for sale.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Make sense!

[@petrihietanen1102]

Whoah! Again absolutely superb video. Pavlin, your content absolutely rocks! So down to earth like presentation, with tons of important information.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Petri! I am glad that you found it useful!

[@PatriotNC1]

I agree with you about oil changes. I am a fanatic about changing the oil on my bike. Oil is the life blood of the machine. If you change it often, you extend the life of the bike.

[@gogo055]

I see many people changing the oil filter after 2 oil changes (I dont ser why, is soo cheap). It must be replaced everytime.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will agree that to change the filter cost you nothing.

[@click-once]

You are doing a very big favour to all the motorcycle lovers who watch your videos now and to those who will be lucky enough to find out about your useful information in the near future. How is your journey going? Get home safe Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@ludovicpap8955]

Thank You for the tips . I have a motorcycle buyed last year from Germany but a friend help me . Again thank You for the informations . Drive safe in dry roads . 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! Enjoy your rides!

[@boseisgood]

Very thorough advice. Best video I’ve seen about buying a used bike. Thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Thank you for the good information! I will be seeking my first motorcycle as soon as I find it feasible. I am wondering, as I will not yet be confident on someone else's bike, do you have any advice for the test-ride portion if I would rather not take my first not-MSF-course ride on a test ride of someone else's motorcycle? Crashing a motorcycle I haven't bought yet isn't my best idea for buying "That one!" lol

[@setter000]

Thanks Pavlin! I'm gonna watch this video again and again before going ti buy my used bike.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@grhmnz4648]

Great great detailed video . It reminds us to do the proper checks because excitement in buying another bike can make you overlook important areas .It is easy to just buy a bike on it's looks alone without being thorough .I did this once with a kawasaki only to discover that when the front brakes were warm the calipers were lethal and almost seizing up .Very dangerous ,and the front calipers needed rebuilding .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is always worth to make some important checks.

[@naveendinakaran5656]

before watching it I've liked this video it is quite obvious you don't disappoint us and hence you have proved it again thanks bro pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@shaidekel6233]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful. Ride safely

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickanderson7557]

Great reminder video, so important to go through these checks. thx for sharing. Safe riding. Cheers from Canada.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time Rick!

[@Isha048]

I would add another question... you have 141000 km... when did you buy this bike? Then you can understand how many km he did during that time. If the bike has few years and so many km, it means that he rode it for a long time. If the bike has 10 years, then he didn't use it much (it's not your case at all 😁). But of course, everything depends... anyway you can have an idea. I bought a used BMW 1100GS that had 13000 km and it had two years, that means 6500 km/year (he didn't use it much), and it was in perfect conditions, not even a small scratch. However, thank you very much for your tips and for your videos always very interesting. A big hello from Tallinn, unfortunately without any bike... the life... 🙁

[@NabilKarsheh]

I’m from Hungary and I travelled to the Netherlands to buy my bike. The seller was wondering what we are doing when we started to inspect the bike coz he was not used to this. Needless to say the bike was in perfect condition :) but this is a good example of the difference between cultures

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, we are very different.

[@NabilKarsheh]

@@gbner9991 just because there I found what I was looking for.

[@NabilKarsheh]

@@gbner9991 a 2014 Kawasaki z1000sx

[@MarkRose1337]

Thank you for this video. I found it useful!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure Mark!

[@allenhuling598]

Excellent advice, as usual...thank you! A thought. I got my simple, low mileage, stock bike after having been in storage for 10 years (now 21 years old). After a little care and many after market upgrades, she is a reliable, joy to spend time on.! My point is, that I would be quite disappointed if someone was not willing to give me a fair price for her simply because she has many after market upgrades (which were done with thought and care)! But I understand your point completely! Cheers Pavlin!

[@iustitiaepervenit]

You can always see when the seller took care of the bike. But it also depends on a customer. There are people who really don't understand about all the care and investment and they are just looking for lowest price, even if they will pay for all the maintenance by themself after they buy it. )

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it all depends from case to case.

[@kovrcek]

I own Yamaha R1 2002 and since I bought it (4 years ago or so) it had trouble starting - like 5 seconds (really long for a bike). It starts better if you just blip the starter then on second push of the button it starts almost immediately. It's been doing it all the time and otherwise works like a charm. Even internet forums are saying this bike has trouble starting. I know something has to be wrong (from factory or somewhere else) but why bother to fix it when it works for years. I might do a valve clearance/throttle bodies but still have doubts it will help. My point is some bikes might just be totally fine even if it appears like something is not working.

[@elobiretv]

If the bike doesn't start properly then how is it "totally fine"? Something like that would put me off purchasing a bike.

[@kovrcek]

@@elobiretv well it did this for years (even to the previous and only owner) without issues and last year it went really bad I had to crank the throttle wide open to start it. Then when a buyer should come half an hour from me it finally broke lol. And imagine what it was! No valves, throttle bodies etc. It was the starting solenoid. I always thought it is an on/off switch. Either it works or doesn't. After I changed it the bike starts quickly and reliably now.

[@laszlobauer5274]

Nice video with good information. I would like to add that none of the things checked are a deal breaker. It always depends on the price and the purpose you are buying the motorcycle for. Okay, maybe you don't need a bike with no papers or a bent frame... :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, the price will talk

[@psytoxastube2520]

Ths Pavlin, please make a video about how to travel cheap through Norway. Last year i traveled from Moscow to Morocco, but i never used a tent, this year i am planning to travel to Nordkapp as like you) i think to buy a tent because of price of hotels in Norway, but the weather may be wet and i dont want to be ill in the morning. May be you could give your advices in travelling throug raw weather conditions.Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will tell you more when I comeback.

[@psytoxastube2520]

Motorcycle Adventures hmm i will go in june-july)

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

New Tenere 700 is so light bike, it is going to be next offroad king in the coming years.

[@sujoydey8469]

Nice and valuable tips. Thank you !!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@tombeckett4340]

Great information thanks.👍🇨🇦

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielprinsloo2917]

hi Pavlin - it looks like i am catching you up in mileage my 650 BMW has now got 119512KM on the clock - just completed a Botswana trip - from my home and back again 7500KM - thank you for the information in this video - very informative

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great! I wish you many more trouble free km!

[@drury2d8]

Rotax engines are legendary.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@drury2d8 Where did you heard that?

[@drury2d8]

@@The_Touring_Jedi The 2000-2007 original Rotax engines on bmws can easily go for 100000 miles without an overhaul.

[@MisterXFilms]

Great video as always, really some great advise! Weird question maybe Pavlin, but what Watch do you wear?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Casio G-Shock

[@richardzx9]

Great video! Before going to view I always ask if the bike address is registered on the V5 where I’ll be viewing it and in the sellers name. If the answer is ‘No’ then it’s more than likely a Trader trying to pose as a private seller and you’ll have no come back in the case of problems.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good point!

[@mickhunt1965ii]

Thank you, great vid

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karolstepien2071]

Hey Pavlin, Best regards from north of Poland, not that far away from you. What is the milage on your Tenere right now? Do you have / anticipate any technical issues or significant services you need to do in the nearest future? PS. Mitas E07 are the best!

[@motorcycleadventures]

142,000km, no problems so far.

[@svendusmcveteraner]

Hate to say it but the 660 ZA has not one but Two “Akillesheals “ it is a big single with electronic injection with a lot of back ignition the exhorts are on the left side just under your left knee and standard the moufler or exorst pipe and catalyst under the seat are to hot for summer rides it is a nice bike but a as a single cylinder machine it does not perform under 3000 rpm a Power Commander will help, but you still get roasted on your left leg and your seat and have to change gears quite often😢

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is. Definitely not for everyone.

[@svendusmcveteraner]

Motorcycle Adventures We love old ❤️ singel cylinder bikes, but for daily travel a 270 degree 700-750 cc parallel twin are actually much more pleasant to ride

[@peto859]

Hi, nice explanation. I would like to know about the power commander - is it noticeable difference with the open exhaust? Thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, better on the low RPM's

[@geralddavis8445]

The one motorcycle I would not be interested in buying is the one that the owner is quick to tell me it has a fresh top end. I don't want someone else's troubles.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Exactly what I said about the mods, they are not bad, but I have no idea who made it or how they are made!

[@gogo055]

Great video! What is your opinion about keeping a high mileage motorcycle? It's a good idea to sell it or just keep it? I have my Tenere 250 since 0 km, it has 100.000 km now (only motorcycle I ever had). I take care a lot of it, it's very good for me and I spent a lot in modifications. But some people tell me I should sell it, because it will start to break everything and I will start to loose money. But I am not sure about that, because I will spent more money getting a brand new anyway.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Depends from you. I won't sell mine because I have a specific place for it.

[@MyYTwatcher]

It hugely depends on how well you took care of the bike. If you were nice to the engine and did all maintanence regularly, there is no reason why there should be any problems.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@iustitiaepervenit]

What common problems has the Xt660z? I am buying a used one with 60.000 km and I would like to know what to check. What are the weak points of this bike? Maybe not yours, maybe of somebody you know. Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

There are some cases with 3rd gear fails and voltage regulator, that's it.

[@iustitiaepervenit]

@@motorcycleadventures thank you

[@antiR3ality]

Hello Pavlin! Great video, as always - but just a little late for me :) - after watching many of your videos - i bought xt660z last month. It is 2008, and has only 28k on the clock, which i hope is correct because i know previous owner. One thing bothers me: when i changed cooling liquid - it came clean from the radiator, but not from plastic reservoir: from there it was darker and muddy. I needed to take reservoir off and clean it - and there was a small amount of this "mud" in it. Should i worry about this ? Some mechanic told me that this could happen if bike was sitting for longer times (which it was), and if the coolant was not changed for a long time, or even never. I noticed that you mentioned this in your video, so just hoping that i could hear your opinion . Keep up the great work !

[@motorcycleadventures]

It usually happens when the antifreeze is mixed with water or is used only water. Some of the metal elements got rust. I never changed mine. I am still with the original antifreeze and it is clean. Flush the system and see how its going to be after that. For future use only antifreeze.

[@antiR3ality]

Thank you for fast answer! Yes, i already flushed it and put new antifreeze. I will see what happens now. It was strange that only the antifreeze in the plastic reservoir was dirty. The one that came out from the radiator was clean. Thanks once again!

[@motorcycleadventures]

The coolant in the reservoir stays still and only move in the case the level in the engine goes up or down. The rest circle all the time and this keep it clean or at least you cannot see it. If you drain it and keep it in a transparent container you will have the same color. At least this is what I think, but I might be wrong.

[@rumo201]

Great informations, thanks!

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@foodforthought161]

Iam interested in buying a used xt 660z tenere 2005 model will be meeting the owner soon, any issues with that year model that I should look out for, Mileage advertised at 15000km which seems odd for a 16yr old bike any hints please

[@motorcycleadventures]

Check with Google

[@turbulentwheels5716]

Hi pab,i am from Bangladesh, I liked your all blog,all the best

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Spot on!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time again!

[@joenoname9909]

Very good video. I'm much less expereienced than Pavlin (as a matter of fact I'm a rookie) but here is my experience based on my and my friends experiences. Rule nr. 1.: Buy only from owners, never from dealers. Dealers have only one purpose - selling. They will tell you lies if they have to if they can sell the bike as a result. Rule nr. 2.: According to the current EU laws if you buy a used bike you have no right to complain because the moment you signed the contract you agreed and accepted its current condition. Rule nr. 3.: Even if you buy the bike from the owner it doesn't mean that you are going to buy a good bike. Hoping that if you buy from a rider "brother/sister" doesn't mean that he/she will tell you the vices/weaknesses of the bike maybe because they don't know it but more likely because they don't want you to know about it. Rule nr. 4.: Check how much km is in the tachometer, check for "signs" (mechanical damage, scratches, dirt or if its clean, corrosion) and check if the bike was really taken care of - is there any scott-oiler, any additional box, damaged bolts (somebody started something they shouldn't have to), electrical indicators etc. Rule nr. 5.: Go for a test drive! How can you avoid any troubles when you buy a used motorbike? Here is my practice: tell the owner that you take the bike to a professional motorbike service-crew. You make a proper pre-saling contract, which entitles you to take the bike to a service, get to know its weaknesses, you pay for the general professional review of the service and you (as well as the owner) will know everything about the bike. If you don't like it - no problem, you paid some money for the service and you give thew motorbike back to the owner. You lost some money instead of buying a bike which requires the same amount of money as its original price to get it back to its mint condition. If the owner says that they don't agree irregardless there is a written document about the service-review - forget about it. You tell the owner which service you take the bike, you pay for the service check of the bike, you give written document about this whole process, you tell the owner that he/she can come with you to check the service - if they don't agree there is some serious problem with the bike. You can also download the service book of the bike before you buy it, in order to get to know it better.

[@MyYTwatcher]

Your rule nr 1 is not that right. Car and bike dealers differ a lot. Bike dealers are usually fans of motorcycling. Yes, they will want you to buy, but they will not lie as much as a car dealer. Rule nr 2 is generally not correct and I am almost sure that it is not valid in EU at all. Rule nr 4 is totally useless. Tachometer can be altered. And in many countries it most likely will be. I would never consider tachometer as some important thing. It could be broken and replaced and you have no idea. I would just take in account that tourer will have 10-20 000 km per year and other bikes something less (cca 5 000 km/year). If anybody sell 10 years old bike with 15 000 km, I would not believe it. I agree though that if you buy, you should ask for checking it at some service. You will pay some small money just for mechanic to look at the bike, but it may save you a lot more.

[@motorcycleadventures]

As I said in the video the dealers are not bad but it is always better to buy from the owner. The mileage could be manipulated but not the condition. You don't have to agree with everything I said this is not the idea of the video. Thanks for your time!

[@joenoname9909]

@@MyYTwatcher Good for you, unfortunately I have only bad experiences even with the bike dealers in my country. In Hungary lots of dealers buy cheap motorbikes from Austria and Italy and I have seen lots of examples on their attitude. They just grab the bike, pay the cash, no documents and they try to convince you to buy it and sign a paper which says you bought it directly from the previous owner.

[@jean-claude9979]

Two angry dealers left the chat😁👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ha ha ha...maybe!

[@tasaheel131]

Thanks alot.I was waiting for this topic.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@jitendramahto9576]

What do say in last of your each video.. Chalo (a hindi word, meaning let go) or something else

[@motorcycleadventures]

It means Goodbye on Italian.

[@vedsharma7623]

Dear Pavlin, I have great passion for long distance riding. But I get tired after covering 100 km. I am 67 year old. Should I continue riding. Ved Sharma India

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, why not?

[@yorvo]

How about mitas tyres? Are they any good?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, they are good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHXnKNufa5_eZY

[@lilalali6753]

22:22 Here Hitler celebrated the 1936 Olympics. It is a wonderful place to visit especially if you are a futball fan. :))

[@motorcycleadventures]

True!

[@gbner9991]

how often did you do the valve adjustments on your xt?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Every 20,000km

[@gbner9991]

@@motorcycleadventures do you do it yourself? is it necessary every 20.000km?

[@AagiRoundTripAfricatwin1000]

what do you think ? suzuki DR800 moto

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good motorcycle

[@supermotobor2898]

You never buying motorcycle from yourself :D

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, I am too risky. Very well maintain motorcycle but to many changes.

[@supermotobor2898]

Very good motorcycle. I'll do the same when i buy yamaha tenera

[@toro4620]

🤣🤣😂Best Kommentare 😂😂😂but big true at least you clean the bike twice in a year some friends the cleam went rain 😉😁😂

[@stefangeernaert1970]

when are you going to replace this motor?

[@motorcycleadventures]

When I must!

[@spymaine89]

thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@ger13nunyah56]

My 1st dirt bike is 2nd hand

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool

[@antoniocruz5714]

You should told it in your comment about Olympic Stadium of Berlin: "in 1936, within 45 minutes, Jesse Owens broke four world records. The Olympic stadium was silent when it witnessed the fall of a aryan hero: Luz Long. In order not to medal and greet a black man, descendant of slaves, Hitler hastily abandoned the stadium"!

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@greenvulcan8354]

That bike is a credit to it's owner.141k and still going well

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, still running well!

[@sudhinkumars7940]

Which country you are?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am from Bulgaria but the video is filmed in Berlin, Germany.

[@uimana]

Bulgarian number plate?

[@motorcycleadventures]

From more than 2 years.

[@mithunkartha]

Never buy a bike by looking at the top box 😉.

[@motorcycleadventures]

This is number one advice!

[@mithunkartha]

@@motorcycleadventures 🤣 Dima!

[@nasirbasra]

In the end , i decided to buying your Yamaha 🤔😂😂😂😂😂

[@denitko]

if you are lucky, you will be lucky . мое лично мнение.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Няма нищо лошо да си късметлия, но малко проверка няма да навреди.

[@tolga1cool]

Apperantly one shouldn't buy my own bike if I decide to sell it 😅

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is...

[@fa6529]

Well in Greece, dealers ARE bad.. Balkans you see

[@motorcycleadventures]

Dealers are the same everywhere.

[@fa6529]

@@motorcycleadventures Well, there's no hope for dealers then.

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

VERY SUSPICIOUS BIKE LOL

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@thodoris3790]

The frond wheel is 19"?

[@motorcycleadventures]

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