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How to Buy a Used Honda Motorcycle
Buying a used Honda motorcycle requires insight and a keen eye. The power of close inspection is important. Used motorcycles could contain plenty of defective parts - some invisible from a cursory glance. In addition to checking its overall appearance, savvy buyers check each and every component from its clutch operation to brakes and tires.
Given the costs of replacement parts coupled with the fact many sellers may fail to mention important information on the used Honda motorcycle’s condition, it is important for all of us to gather the knowledge needed to defend ourselves.
Clutch operation should be smooth and consistent. Clutch engagement should be smooth with no jumping or grinding. The clutch should also no slip once engaged. Cable operated clutches should not hang or bind during operation.
Clutch fluid, if bike is equipped with a fluid clutch, should be clear. As the fluid clutch is used the fluid turns dark. Older fluid will be very dark.
When checking brakes, check for pedal or lever travel. You should feel pressure/ resistance before the pedal or lever bottoms out. Operation should be smooth. Check pads for wear. A good rule of thumb for pad thickness is, when the pads are less than the thickness of a nickel, its time to replace. Check fluid level and color on hydraulic brakes. Color should be clear. Darker color indicates usage. Check the brake rotors for discoloration (indicates hard usage) and grooving or warpage.
On chain driven bikes, roll the bike forward and check for chain tightness. If the chain has tight spots and loose spots, the chain is stretch uneven and must be replaced. Roll the bike in backward and listen for a popping noise. This indicates a worn sprocket which must be replaced. In general, when replacing a chain, it is a good idea to replace the sprockets.
Tearing down the asphalt on your used motorcycle will never happen if you do not conduct a thorough tire inspection. Tires are the bread and butter of a used Honda motorcycle and should be thoroughly examined. First and foremost, ask the dealer or owner how many miles the tires have. No answer or a hesitant pause is grounds for concern. Also, check its features. Ideal signs of durable tires include 1/8" or more of tread depth left. In addition, check for dry rot (fine cracks along it surface). This will give you an indication of the tires age. In the case of dual sport and off road bikes, check tires for worn down knobs. As your only source of traction, this is important.
Asking the right questions is also critical when buying a used Honda motorcycle. A trick of the trade is to ask the owner how old the tires are. When receiving his answer, test for honesty by checking the dating code stamped on the mold on the rubber sidewall of the used Honda motorcycle's tire. This is called the DOT code where the last four digits on the date code signify the week of manufacture (first two digits of the last four numbers) and the last two digits representing the last two digits of the year. So, if your used Honda motorcycle shows DOTJD29283H1104, it was manufactured in the 11 th week of 2004.
When buying a used motorcycle, you want to make sure it hasn’t suffered from crashes in the past. Checking for off balance color on the bike is one way to tell, as this is a sign of a poor paint job. Deep parallel scratches in the engines case and on its plastic frame are also a sign of abuse. Check the front forks for alignment (twisted) as well. Although liability issues may come into play, ask your used Honda motorcycle dealer if you could test ride the bike. A test ride can reveal problems your Honda dealer didn’t elaborate on earlier. |
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