{"id":4495,"date":"2020-09-29T21:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T21:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2021-06-16T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T19:00:00","slug":"buy-used-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/motorcycle-insurance\/motorcycle-safety\/buy-used-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to Buy a Used Motorcycle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You want to buy a motorcycle, but getting a new one is out of your price range. That\u2019s caused you to wonder, \u201cIs it OK to buy a used motorcycle?\u201d There are some great used motorcycles out there, but you need to be careful before purchasing one. Let\u2019s go over what to consider before you buy a used motorcycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s say you ask ten people, \u201cWhat should I know before buying a motorcycle?\u201d Probably at least half would say you need to find out if the bike has been modified. Modifications are cool, but you need to make sure they\u2019ve been done correctly. Review the documentation related to the changes to ensure nothing is amiss. Also, make sure they are legal and don\u2019t interfere with motorcycle functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start the bike up when it\u2019s cold to make sure it fires up. Make sure the warning lights illuminate when you turn the key. If they don\u2019t, the owner might have snipped the lights to prevent the warning system from alerting you that something\u2019s wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to review the maintenance records when you buy a used motorcycle. If the seller hasn\u2019t maintained the bike, it\u2019s a good idea to look elsewhere. You might not even get through a full season with a poorly maintained motorcycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n