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Second hand buying advice to new rider requested (lemmy.ml)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by wellbudyweek@lemmy.ml to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world
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Hi all, I passed my exams last friday, and I can pick up my license on Tuesday. Now all that's left is buying a bike. What's your best advise for buying on the second hand market? I have no idea how to judge if a bike is worth its pricetag. Wat are things to look for? Your expertise would be greatly appreciated!

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[–] TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What kinda bike are you thinking of? what price range? are you commuting, track days or touring? different bikes need different things to look out for.

[–] wellbudyweek@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I'm currently looking at sport/tour bikes, and occasionally peeking at some adventure bikes, because i like the looks.

Pricerange would be around €4-5k give or take.

I'm planning on just riding it on the weekends for fun, after I get aquainted with it, a few 1-2 day trips woth a few friends. I'll probably use it to commute if my SO needs to use the car. But those plans might drastically change once I actually have it...

In the future I want to try out some trails, but for now I'm happy with a road bike, as there aren't that many places to legally go offroad around here.

[–] TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sounds pefectly resonable, big touring/adv bikes are probably the most pampered type out there. Budget sounds reasonable too, post pics when you find it!

[–] wellbudyweek@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago

Will do! I called the local dealer today, they're willing to let me testdrive a few different types of bike, to figure out what I like most. And I do like the idea of having their warranty even if they're a little bit more expensive than the non-comercial second hand market..