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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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Default what to check for when buying a used bike?

im planning to buy a used cbr 600 cc ,and i know everyone drops their bike etc. but what damage do u look for ?
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: what to check for when buying a used bike? (egMee)

hey wasup dude. I noticed you are in the bay area. Are you on http://www.bayarearidersforum.com ? check the forums out there...more helpful.

To answer your question, i say ride the bike, check make sure everything works. Ask for maintenance records. It's hard to check if the frame is straight or not.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Default Re: what to check for when buying a used bike? (R6Elmo)

thx for the info !
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: what to check for when buying a used bike? (egMee)

check the front forks, sub frame, tire wear (you can tell what he used the bike for). Check the chain, brake pads, any odd aftermarket parts i.e. clutch level, brake level, pegs, shifter etc.
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