How To Buy A Motorcycle: An Inspection Checklist

Our resident expert mechanic Matt McLeod reveals what he looks for when buying a used motorcycle. I take a checklist with me when I look at a used bike. I’m never expecting a secondhand bike to be flawless, but I’m looking for problems—and assessing 'how much' it will take me to correct these problems, either with time or money. Generally nothing is a ‘show stopper,’ but it should determine the price you are prepared to pay for the bike. I use this list to document the problems I find, so I have a basis to negotiate with the owner. Remember,...