Used Dirt Bike Buying Checklist
When purchasing a second hand dirt bike, or any motor vehicle for that matter, you never know what you’re getting. Just because the seller says it was rebuilt, does not mean it will not grenade on you an hour after you get home. If you have never gone to look at a second hand dirt bike before, using the below listed things you can jump start your bike search. Just look at it – Upon arrival, you can tell if the dirt bike is a functional one, or if it’s an absolute junkbox on wheels. So, have a good look at the plastic, frame, and overall sanitation of it. Frame damage – If the bike has been in a major or several crashes, the frame generally shows it. Look out for unusual cracks or bends at the welds or where 2 sections meet. If the subframe is bent, it is generally easy to notice by looking at the dirt bike from the rear. Wheels – Have a good look at both the wheels for cracks or bends, and also missing spokes. If anything is missing or damaged then the dirt bike
