Buying A Used Motorcycle Checklist Apr 2026

Always ask the seller not to start the bike before you arrive. Feel the engine; if it’s warm, they might be hiding a "hard start" issue.

Look for a rusty chain or "hooked" (pointy) sprocket teeth. buying a used motorcycle checklist

Push down on the handlebars and seat. It should feel firm and rebound smoothly. Look for oily residue on the fork tubes (leaking seals). Always ask the seller not to start the