How to Buy a Used Motorcycle

How to Buy a Used Motorcycle

Copyright © 2019 by Harley Callan

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Tellwell Talent

www.tellwell.ca

ISBN

978-1-77370-668-9 (Paperback)

978-1-77370-669-6 (eBook)

This book would not have been possible without the help of Bruce (Clarance) Bodiam and Melanie Gilbart. Many thanks.

CONTENTS

Glossary

Introduction

Things to consider when buying your motorcycle

Setting a budget

Places to look for used motorcycles

Setting up the appointment

Inspecting the bike visually

Checking the bike over starting with the tires first

Checking the brakes (disc and drum)

Checking the fork seals

Checking steering head bearings

Checking swing arm bushing

Checking Wheel Bearings

Checking the shocks

Checking the electrical

Checking the head & taillights, signals, horn and brake lights

The RoadTest

Simple tools needed

GLOSSARY

ENGINE SIZE – measured in cubic inches (cc) i.e. 100,125,200 etc.

BRAKE PADS – steel backed plates with friction material bound to the surface

MASTER CYLINDER – control device converts no hydraulic pressure into