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[@draconis9766]

"If the owner calls you back and says the deal is off, it's not a deal breaker just ask some more questions, get to know him more."

[@OfficialYouTube3]

"You go there, you find the seller doesn't actually have a bike to sell, he's just baiting you into his cellar- It's not a huge deal, just go with him, do what he wants. It'll cost you a couple hundred bucks in therapy to get over it but again, not a deal breaker..."

[@carlossane7249]

John BuynakA

[@mohammedgangat5799]

😁😁😁

[@v16e-cesarcepeda60]

😂😂😂😂

[@rey1164]

🤣🤣🤣

[@itsx_1308]

Hahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@rhinoc1651]

I took a shot every time you said deal breaker and decided not to buy the bike. Thanks for the video I must walk home.

[@teektalon3310]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍!!!

[@corylefebvre8488]

For real I did the same damn thing

[@case2238]

I never heard him say deal breaker. He said “not a deal breaker” several times though. I don’t understand what people are picking these videos apart for lol nothing he’s said is invalid

[@torryjobe6244]

((bike is on fire)) "not a big deal breaker, talk him down a couple hundred bucks"...

[@damienwilliams7566]

Lmao....

[@1LordTez]

😂😂😂

[@DanishF]

Ghost rider

[@frogcatdog]

21 years old going through my mid-life crisis and about to buy my first motorcycle. Very informative video

[@yodan4466]

me too man. me too.

[@Dyttii]

Thats an early life crisis

[@Bananwaffles]

@@Dyttii for some of us it’s midlife

[@creatorsincaptivity]

@@Bananwafflesbro 20 is just now living 😂

[@_levandre_]

Guess it’s pre-life crisis, feelin it too honestly.

[@iwebinernet]

The bike wont start "it's not a huge deal breaker"

[@kutip1027]

if it's missing a tire, you should run away but it's not a deal breaker

[@nickbelanger5225]

Depends on the bike and who you're buying it from. If it's a carbeurated bike owned by a guy who just does't know how to clean carbs, you're golden

[@imbrandon16]

i bought a sport 4 wheeler from someone like that, he bought it brand new, rode it a hand full of times, and let it sit in his garage for 5 years... was in pristine condition, just needed air in the tires and the carb cleaned... gave him 1,000.00 for it, sold it for 3,000.00 about a year later after i had my fun with it. i did put new back tires on it before i sold it... all in all i was in about 12-1300 bucks... easily doubled my money and then some, AND I GOT TO ENJOY THAT TOY for a year... i kinda wish i still had it, i know i'm gonna miss it next riding season, it's too hot for that shit now, but i know i'm gonna miss it. probably gonna get a dirtbike this time though.

[@vatossan]

if it's missing an engine "it's not a deal breaker"

[@hillsrod]

If the seat is all slimy it’s not a huge deal. It’s not a deal breaker.

[@howardwinkleman1608]

"The guy sold you a bicycle with a cardboard cut-out of an engine? Not a deal breaker."

[@Tuppoo94]

Hey at least you won't have any engine trouble!

[@abandonedbucharest7704]

Guess who's not paying for fuel

[@Bb-pw1zi]

If it was sold, it is technically a deal.

[@MrDarkone713]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jerrysetlerr770]

A used bike is always going to have scatches I can deal with a few scratches as long as it is mechanicaly sound

[@047Kenny]

Jerry Setlerr ^^^

[@samuelanderson9416]

It’s not a deal breaker

[@josephatnip2398]

Drag marks and scratches are two totally different things make sure you tell new rides that

[@Savage1776_]

That's what I was thinking. I just bought a 2006 Softail Deluxe and it had a ton of surface rust and a few scratches here and there. Just minor scratches. But the surface rust got him to knock $2,000 off the price.. 2 days of me cleaning that it looks show room condition now.

[@jantzmeyer6308]

@@Savage1776_ what did you use to clean the rust off?

[@DonkeyDongs]

The bike doesn't even exist? Not a deal breaker It might be invisible

[@xxhamedxx01]

Underrated!

[@DomCristante]

sum of the video.... nothings a deal breaker

[@mohammedgangat5799]

😁😁😁

[@alex_poly1147]

But you could be paying double at the end

[@Colinsworth115]

2:46 “another thing just common sense...make sure it’s leaking fluids” haha

[@keithwittman4741]

Harleys and Volkswagens, if it ain't leaking fluid , it's out of fluid. 🤔

[@0858Pinoy]

Not a deal breaker if it isn’t leaking 😂

[@Chunky-n-spunky]

Great video! About to buy my first bike. 43 and have zero knowledge, my wife says I'm having a midlife crisis but I have always wanted to ride. Doing plenty of research and this video has helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!!!

[@Srkcycles]

awesome, i have a bunch of other videos that could help also, its not a midlife crisis every man every where wants a motorcycles

[@Tumbleweed1961]

I strongly recommend you find someone who knows what to look for on a used motorcycle. While minor drop damage may be insignificant, something like notchy steering head bearings could get you killed.

[@vincentebarrios2049]

I bought a bike at 24 and my girlfriend and her step dad said I was having a "quarter" life crisis. Even though I took the MSF course at 21! People will always talk, even your loved ones. Since this was 9 months ago I hope you're loving your first bike!

[@DeBildr]

Lol wife said the same thing and ive been riding all my life (28)

[@Chunky-n-spunky]

@Peter Angles lol. Been riding for 3 years now. It's been wonderful. And I still have all of my limbs....

[@joetroutt7425]

The guy selling the bike for a friend one always has me suspicious.

[@theimmortalsleazus8057]

LMFAO. Who gets their friend to sell anything ever.. just do it yourself what's the hang up

[@nonyabiz9487]

@@theimmortalsleazus8057 they do that to hide shit and rip you off thats why

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@theimmortalsleazus8057 Yes. As nonya biz said, they don't want to meet you because they are probably a poor liar and would rather have their friend meet you and act dumb about the bike. You go and ask their friend questions about the bike and he just shrugs his shoulders and says he doesn't know anything about the bike. Just walk away from the deal unless the bike is in really good shape and cheap.....Of course verify the vin and title etc too.

[@beardicus]

@@Mr.M1STER I have actually done this myself when i was selling my car while i was in the military. Had to leave it behind and didnt get it sold so i had my buddy do the mettings and everything for me and if the buyer had any questions that he didnt know, he would call me with them there

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@beardicus Well as with anything, of course there are genuine cases also.

[@13thvarebel16]

Thanks for the info, especially about the title stuff! That's an often-overlooked element that NEEDS to be there. I asked a guy on craigslist to see pics of his title and VIN stamped on the bike, and he got all defensive. He ended up flaking and deciding not to sell. He might not have been a scammer, just maybe he wasn't quite ready to part with his ride yet. But beware, there are scammers out there. Make sure the title and VIN are legit.

[@jakegarrett8109]

True list: Engine starts and runs, no weird sounds, revvs quickly as expected, no significant oil leaking (add cost to put new seals), oil isn't exceptionally dirty on dipstick Trans: Shifts smooth but doesn't feel worn out, not leaking, no jerking (possibly broken tooth) Suspension: Stiff, no side wobble, feels tight (not as in uncomfortable, as in no egging out bolt holes or excessively worn parts) Electrical: Lights work without flickering, turn signals not too beat up, battery started good (and after test drive start it again while its warm, this also lets you know if the alternator is working), speedometer works (or YOLO) Tag: Up to date otherwise it often costs a ton in government harrasment taxes, title in their name and matches the numbers and model/engine size cosmetic: dents/paint/scrapes, these really don't matter and probably already reflected in price tag. You'll replace the tires soon anyways, that's a wearable item about the same as fuel in the tank

[@bastosreviewer5192]

To test your triple tree bearings, roll the bike backwards to forward then squeeze the front break while watching the triple tree. If it's bad, the tree will pop upwards. Bearings will need to be replaced.

[@michaelhubeii5932]

How do you adjust the Fe km

[@Fausto_moh]

the bike i checked out was on fire, its not a deal breaker but did add a couple hounded bucks. great informative video btw.

[@ohmygoditsyomamma]

The best deals are the "fix-eruppers" when there's really nothing wrong just needs a carb clean or valve cover gasket lol. They are easy flips.

[@blackguy5019]

Exactly what my pops told me.

[@x_ghostie-_xx]

He easy over estimated everything except tire cost but then he said 50 for a mount and balance I just had my bikes tires done 26 for m&b

[@NadimElie]

If the bike is possessed and was salvaged from a melted nuclear reactor and you turned green after looking at it, "not a deal breaker"

[@christopherpape4823]

just be sure to ask a few more questions

[@jakegarrett8109]

Added visibility at night, all the cool kids pay extra for under-glow, you get all-glow thrown in for free!

[@SuthernCalMotovlogs]

Great video and sound advice. Those “couple hundred bucks” sure do add up! 😅

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Yep....2-4-6-8....Gets there PDQ 😬

[@manuelortiz2430]

I was ripped off on my first bike. Wish I would have seen this video before I bought the bike. Very informational video thanks for the heads up brother safe riding.

[@Shinigami1016]

How did you get ripped off, exactly?

[@jasicjan]

"not a deal breaker" should have talked him down a couple hundred bucks :/

[@klidgard1697]

Thank you for all the great info. I will definitely use all your advice.

[@josephreynolds1220]

This is great, thanks man. I’m looking to get a bike soon. Very helpful.

[@quixrick]

This is a great video, Sean. Thank you for this.

[@David-wv3si]

Hey i appreciate the video. I am super excited to look at my 1st few bikes this weekend and this will help

[@kyleconger2109]

The video I've been waiting for!

[@sharplessguy]

First, thanks, I've been watching your videos (bikes and beards) and enjoy them (some of them are a little long when it comes to the part when you're riding in the van to look at a bike). This video is pretty much covers all the things to look for when buying a used bike except you never fired the engine up. You also didn't mention anything about what you should be looking for during the test drive. And in watching your videos I hardly ever hear/see you doing such a thorough examination... So thanks, I enjoy the videos, keep it in the wind.

[@JimmyyatikLL]

Rewatching this classic vid. Lol. I love that ultra classic up for sale. The vids are awesome as always!!!

[@infini1970]

I totally needed to see this. Thank you.

[@buster12666]

great video only thing you missed is bring a small flashlight to see better in the fuel tank and look for oil leaks under the motor

[@oregonoutback7779]

Excellent video. You touched on some very good points. It took a couple of time, me going to look at a vehicle or bike, to find out they didn't have the title. Can't believe people try that. Now I ask first, before making the trip. Thanks for the video.

[@cambrown2784]

That's the first modern Harley I've seen in a while that looks awesome to me.

[@rebel_ltz]

Cam Brown Check out the new softail street bobs, they look really similar.

[@cembanditx1]

The reason he says “not a deal breaker” is because a deal is a flexible thing. These are all points that alter the deal, but there’s almost always the possibility of a deal. He is a used motorcycle dealer after all...

[@patrickladd5281]

I didn't take many of comments as negative, just guys busting chops, the guy does a great job describing what to look for and I hope he doesn't change his style. I say the more people bust chops, the more enjoyable the video is. But then again, my friends and I are at the mental age of 14 and do that to each other all the time. LOL

[@MrPsychoNitro]

I think the whole idea with any transaction like this whether it be a motorcycle or a car or boat, tractor, house, whatever. Little things don’t have to be deal breakers if the price is right. Some people can afford small repairs. Some people like buying projects to work on 🤷🏼‍♂️ for other people bad tires and a scratch or two could be enough to send them running back home!

[@dksab7]

cembandit $(

[@ameeralhelo]

Thanks bro that’s really helpful

[@keithstarkey5584]

Nice vid. Thanks. I didn't see, however, a checklist in the links as noted in the video. Thanks again.

[@stewiethedon6119]

Hey I just found your channel and I am already a fan. I just found an '86 Virago for $1300 that needs some work so this is incredibly helpful. Thank you

[@lancelittleton9802]

"No scratches" *laughs in dual-sport*. True about the whole "IT's a motorcyle!" bit though, I felt the same way buying my first car.

[@SantiRecon308]

Lance Littleton literally what I did when I got my mustang, straight piped v8, I noticed the windshield was cracked and the brake didn’t work. But later on a vacuum leak started and the fuel pump died.

[@midir7637]

@@SantiRecon308 Relatable i bought a twin turbo b4 once, took it around the block and it drove sweet, then it was driving home the thing blew up and it turned out the car couldn't run for more than 10 minutes before overheating and the headgasket was blown. :(

[@justice7788]

This is a great video, thank you 👍

[@alihamad4635]

That was very helpful, thank you

[@giuliodumitrache398]

Very useful video ! You guys are doing a great work, i really enjoy watchin' your videos. Keep it up fellas !

[@Srkcycles]

thanks

[@DerekBailey.]

That's a sweet bike! Great video and information!

[@unknownsoldier1514]

Thanks for all the hard work bro😎👊

[@greengiant5189]

Dude, best video about the matter... Nice job man

[@marvinc3183]

You guys are honest and humble people,.. I like that.. your are giving information to people, and not concern about who they are buying from

[@phdcredible5211]

Thanx Sean. The receive inspect points are well noted. Peace.

[@johnathanhall943]

I love your videos ! Saved me a lot of money and mistakes

[@mushroomcloud1]

Great video... I have always told the owner of the bike I am interested in to not start it before I get there. I then feel the pipes and engine to make sure it is a true cold start.

[@johncavar2914]

Deal breaker ! This is an excellent video Sean !

[@brokenclock4369]

Ha! Just made a deal on a 08 Sportster. Wish I'd seen this video before hand. Good info on checking both VIN's. In my experience tires and fluids need to be changed unless new because you need to know how old they are before you ride (maintenance baseline). I didn't but should have checked the fuse box to see if it's been accessed (should be nice and dirty). I did check the tailpipe for black residue (rich). Didn't smell rich or lean on startup. I checked the steering head bearings. If it was an expensive bike I normally get a compression test and a leak down too (Harley does a pre-buy inspection for a couple of hundred and well worth it.) Less expensive is to pull a plug and look at the color and do a test ride. The Sporty was priced low and parts are everywhere so if I screwed up it won't be a disaster. I like your idea of bringing a friend or getting a friend to look it over too. Bikes are so much fun (40 years and counting :) Good video as always... YIC

[@MrBmoll5858]

Great video Thanks for taking the time to share all that information. 👍👍

[@alainsanmartin6647]

Very good video man, thanks

[@michaelkozak7295]

great info picked up on somethings i didnt know tghanks

[@alp3771]

Went to look a Sportster recently. Bike looked good, sounded good, clean with a few scratches. Guy didn't want me to take it for a ride and that was a sticking point, then the guy started telling me about how many Burn Out Contest he won with this Sportster. I walked immediately. Used is fine but no way I wanted to buy a bike some Jackleg abused like that.

[@Tuppoo94]

Only stupid people buy any vehicles without taking a test drive. You did the right thing.

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

good job, very thorough.

[@don1arod22]

Great info thanks 🙏🏾

[@johnkraemer5505]

Great info! Thanks!

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

The bike your using for your example here is sooo nice i love that just plain jane style with apes and whitewalls.

[@communityprepper6153]

thank you for doing this. I come to university of KZbin daily to research current issues in my life. Currently looking for a used Vulcan. This video helped me big time. God Bless what you do!

[@xfer43]

Great video! Thanks.

[@crazyadam1985]

Great video and good looking bike. Thanks for the tip. I had a atv accident on August 2nd and broke my left leg had 5 surgery’s and a skin graft it’s Dec.6th now and I’m just now learning how to walk with one crutch and I’m praying and hoping by Spring i’m totally recovered and get me a bike and just enjoy the road.

[@ponderingdesertrat6895]

Great logic

[@samirahsamir6930]

You really helped me, i was thinking to buy one but i didn’t knw anything about it. Thank you very much 😊

[@Candeekissez]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to be looking at a 2000 Honda 750 American Classic on Tuesday. This info should be helpful.

[@Matt-ix6ne]

Great info! Thanks for sharing

[@Srkcycles]

any time thanks for watching

[@khalidmajeediraqbaghdad]

I Love all your videos. I live in CA and was looking for some advice.

[@robertbobin5053]

Look for rust, in the fuel tank, oil level and condition, service records.

[@ZazoMotoVlogs]

Thank you so much for this information's some of it I already knew but a lot of it is completely new to me never thought of it so thank you

[@puertoropelu2257]

“Met the guy at a McDonald’s parking lot, he doesn’t have the bike with him but a photo album of the bike, promised me he would show me the bike after I pay. we just have to ask those questions; when did you take the pictures ? Are these top quality photos? Will I ever own or see the bike itself ? again not a huge dealbreaker”

[@comfycozygamer3892]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@wrestlemaniacism1]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@97civ]

I just bought a 1992 Honda shadow missing hardware carbs need rebuild needs paint. He wanted 500 I paid 200. I soaked engine because exhaust valve in front cylinder was stuck. Fired her up with starter fluid. I'm about 500 in total with parts I dint count the labor because it's fun. Found all used parts on Ebay. Swingarm, shocks, hardware. Carb kit, fork seals, jb weld for minor crack in case, and a new battery. A few other odd and ends. Got me a nice running bike for 500 bucks. Need to title it. It is a salvage rebuilt title. Who cares it's all strait and it was cheap.

[@boostedeghatch396]

Cant beat a good deal..

[@aloisius4188]

Shadows are easy to work on and parts are plentiful. Regardless of year. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[@NormanMTaruc-cp4qq]

this is excellent thanks srk

[@sunnyscreamer123]

I'm so sorry I'm late for joining the lottery for this big, I'm so sad. I gotta keep wathing now not to miss anything no more. Great channel, great advices!

[@gbrown480]

Nice video with good information, it would be nice to have a link to the list. Thanks.

[@isaiahstenersen7698]

Thanks for the advice, sounds like you are a good bike dealer. Glad to get tips from an expert. :D

[@everydayinterviews615]

Love those white wall tires!

[@chrisyuhas1371]

Very informative 👍🏼

[@etillemanunya6338]

Thanks for the tips. I buy and sell bikes frequently because I like to ride all different kinds. I thought I was pretty savvy but I picked up a couple of good tips. The title photos is great because I often travel several hours to see a bike and have been disappointed several times. Good Video.

[@CommentingTheTruth]

No huge deals or deal breakers at all! Nice!

[@charliewilcher5988]

i am buying a honda shadow 750 a few things have to be done to it not a bad thing just oil spark plugs and clean up on it great video sean thanks

[@RossMalagarie]

Dang Shaun I wish you had a Black Yamaha Raider I would buy it from you because you are so honest and knowledgeable and VERY nice to help inform the public.

[@aloisius4188]

You would probabaly vote for Trump, too. He is so honest and knowledgable, and smart, and has a gift for second guessing America's scientists. LOL SMH at you. Then again, do I detect sarcasm in your post?

[@alan15768]

Great informative video, asking some advice here , my mechanic is selling a 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 for a customer very clean and stock comes with bags floor boards and wind screen in the color of dark grey, I am not experienced at buying used bikes but i did do an inspection of the underside of the bike and had found a thick oil film stain expanding out from the drain plug covering half of the engine crankcase. Now to me this might be an indication of over tightening the drain plug bolt and ether a crack in the crank case or stripped drain plug hole threads causing the oil sweating, the mechanic says that it is probably caused from the last oil change A YEAR AGO , the tires look like they may have one season left to go, by the fall they will have to be changed, the front brake pads look okay , i did not see any indications of a drop but id have to do a better inspection of the entire bike, after seeing the oil film on the bottom of the crank case coming from the drain plug I did not go any further , can't tell weather the casting is cracked or weather its just residue left over from the last oil change he wants $3500.00 what is your opinion on this one going by what iv just described ?

[@gilrheaume6283]

I'm 73 years old and I have a 1996 Harley Davidson Softail which is getting to heavy for me and want to trade down to a Sportster. Your video is going to help me a lot and I plan on printing the check list. Thank you very much from Massachusetts. Gil

[@jimsnider3971]

Great video! What year and model bike is that in the video?

[@tanksouth]

Thank you. Subbed.

[@josephlanzillo93]

Just found you guys absolutely love the channel and energy you out out in the world……I’m still dying laughing from the words “I’m over the whole wow it’s a motorcycle” ain’t that the truth I still feel like that every second of everyday😂🙏👊

[@cosmo3003]

Hey the check list isn't in the description and thanks for the informative guide....I would just buy a bike from you guys but I live in Canada

[@luissilva-xb7nj]

thank you for the tip, just bought my 6th bike very cheap but with oil showing up on the motor head and he was not the same person from the title he was full of bull shit even so by the price it was still a good deal and i believe to be easy to fix but you showed me some other details that never crossed my mind before.great tips thanks

[@waveracer200waveracer5]

I watched this video while waiting for the owner of a bike. Just before looking at the bike got to the part about the fork seals and stopped watching. Then when inspecting the bike...(the owner said the clutch was going bad and breaks but said nothing about the forks) went to look at them..both not one but both were slimy! He even played off how gone the clutch actually was. Basically was lied to and only got half the truth about the bike. This video helped me a lot! Thanks for the help! :) I didn't buy the bike.

[@evhvariac2]

Great video. Subscribed. Would you recommend putting a voltmeter across the battery at idle to make sure the charging system is producing more than 12 volts?

[@johnfetzer9637]

your always up front and loaded full of info... first class dude.

[@peterbergeris6510]

Great video.

[@okbiker69]

Very insightful

[@thesixthaquarius8283]

God, I would do anything to get me a bike like that. Totally my style. Hopefully, one day, I can afford one. Great channel bro. Great info. God bless brother

[@veselinrakov7720]

Shon, can you make a video with ( c109r suzuki boulevard - 1800 )

[@shawnsmith1865]

I don't know anything about buying a bike... this is good information

[@beerrunner8153]

I laid my Heritage classic down in the garage last year. I wanted to sweep the floor so I moved the bike up a few feet. I didn't notice the kickstand move up. Well over she went. No damage. She went over easy.

[@aloisius4188]

That has hapened to the best of us. A friend dropped his Goldwing on a slope. Didn't realize he should have put it in gear. Rolled forward, off the sidestand, his buds scrambled to catch it, but too late. Minor damage but embarassing nevertheless.

[@pcontiman]

I realize you are in the business of selling bikes but I appreciate the effort you put in to both sell and educate. Have you made videos about bikes you shouldn't buy based not on a persons experience, or riding style but rather it's just not a good bike to buy ?

[@t77snapshot]

Great information, but I was really looking forward to that full checklist.. ?

[@ItsaVibe22]

Watch 2 vids on the same subject before this and this had way better info. Good job

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Another good vid.

[@Srkcycles]

thanks Jim

[@mattyb0285]

Very good and useful