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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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[–] MangoPenguin@piefed.social 1 points 7 months ago

Basically cosmetic wear/damage, vs mechanical damage.

So for example if a wheel feels loose if you pull/push on it, that's probably wheel bearings and is unsafe. Or if there's a crack running through a frame tube, loose/broken spokes, missing sprocket teeth, stuff that's obviously bent out of place, and so on..